The Church
Glorious Body, Radiant Bride
| Weight | .35 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.1 × 4.3 × .4 in |
| ISBN | 9781848718098 |
| Binding | Paperback, eBook (ePub & Mobi), Paperback & eBook (ePub & Mobi) |
| Topic | Church Life, The Church, Church and Ministry, Church Issues/Unity |
| Banner Pub Date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Page Count | 112 |
| Format | Book |
Book Description
The church is the oldest surviving institution in the history of the world. It has changed lives and shaped nations. It is loved, hated, and ignored in equal measure. But what is it, and what is its purpose in the world? This mini-guide answers those questions and shows why the church matters.
Banner Mini-Guides
Banner Mini-Guides introduce the reader to some of the major themes and issues related to the Christian faith. They lay a solid foundation of Bible teaching while encouraging more thorough exploration of the theme with suggestions for further reading. The mini-guides will seamlessly fit into the teaching quarters of the church year with their thirteen-chapter format, making them useful for group as well as for individual study.
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| Introduction | ix | |
| 1. | The Church and Why It Matters | 1 |
| 2. | The Church and God's Wisdom | 11 |
| 3. | The Church as God's New Community | 17 |
| 4. | The Church as the Body of Christ | 25 |
| 5. | The Church and the Sacraments | 33 |
| 6. | The Church and Its Worship | 43 |
| 7. | The Church and Its Mission | 51 |
| 8. | The Church and Its Unity | 59 |
| 9. | The Church and Its Leaders | 65 |
| 10. | The Church and the World | 73 |
| 11. | The Church and Its Failures | 81 |
| 12. | The Church and Its Sufferings | 87 |
| 13. | The Church and Its Future | 93 |
| Further Reading | 129 |
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