The Church: An Introduction
192The Church: An Introduction
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781433562464 |
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Publisher: | Crossway |
Publication date: | 03/23/2021 |
Series: | Short Studies in Systematic Theology |
Pages: | 192 |
Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.45(d) |
About the Author
Graham A. Cole (ThD, Australian College of Theology) is emeritus dean and emeritus professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. An ordained Anglican minister, he has served in two parishes and was formerly the principal of Ridley College. Graham lives in Australia with his wife, Jules.
Oren R. Martin (PhD, Southern Seminary) serves as a pastor at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas, where he leads equipping, teaches in the Watermark Institute, and serves as theologian-in-residence. Previously, he served as associate professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of Bound for the Promised Land and co-author of 40 Questions About Biblical Theology.
Table of Contents
Series Preface 11
Introduction 13
Part 1 Foundational Issues
1 The Triune God and the Church 21
2 The Church according to Scripture 43
Part 2 Mere Ecclesiology and More Ecclesiology
3 The Identity of the Church 55
4 The Leadership of the Church 71
5 The Government of the Church 93
6 The Ordinances or Sacraments of the Church 105
7 The Ministries of the Church 123
8 The Future of the Church 153
Conclusion 163
Further Reading 165
General Index 167
Scripture Index 175
What People are Saying About This
“It would be hard to overstate how important it is, in this cultural moment, for evangelicals to recover a robust doctrine of the church. One of the most important contributions Christians can give to the world is healthy local churches in which spiritual brothers and sisters gather to give glory to the triune God. In The Church, Gregg Allison has done the church a great service in helping us recover a robust ecclesiology that will undoubtedly serve elders, deacons, ministry leaders, and congregations. I pray this book gets the wide reading it deserves.”—J. T. English, Lead Pastor, Storyline Church, Arvada, Colorado; Associate Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Deep Discipleship; coauthor, You Are a Theologian
“What is the church? Ask your friends, and you’ll get a legion of answers. In the face of such confusion, Gregg Allison’s volume The Church provides a clear and concise explanation—one based on decades of thoughtful study and experience. Allison considers practices that are common to Christians and on which we differ. His book is a readable, illuminating, trustworthy guide to ecclesiology that will inform your mind and kindle your soul.”—Chris Castaldo, Senior Pastor, New Covenant Church, Naperville, Illinois; author, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes
“Maintaining a proper ecclesiology is as vital now as ever. Gregg Allison’s work here is rich yet concise, intelligent yet accessible. The Church ought to be a primary resource for both leaders in every church and students in every Christian institution.”—Ryan Welsh, Campus Pastor of Teaching, The Village Church, Southlake, Texas; Adjunct Instructor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; coauthor, Raising the Dust
“There are few men who have thought about the church as much as Gregg Allison and even fewer who have his combination of theological and practical experience. Allison’s framework for examining key doctrines and practices for various expressions of the church should prove encouraging to the theologian, insightful to the pastor, and accessible to the layperson. This book is a profitable read for anyone who loves the church and cares about her future.”—Jimmy Scroggins, Lead Pastor, Family Church, West Palm Beach, Florida; author, Turning Everyday Conversations into Gospel Conversations
“I am encouraged to see a book on the doctrine of the church by Gregg Allison! It is written by a man who has not only given his life to systematic theology, including the study of the church on an academic level, but has also given his life to the church on a practical level. Allison is a churchman who loves the church. I had the blessing of seeing his love for the church up close when my wife and I were part of a small group that he and his wife led while we were attending the same church some years ago. I saw the way that he loved, discipled, and shared his life with God’s people. The best people to learn from are those who are knowledgeable on the subject they are writing about and who also have practical experience. This is why you will be blessed to learn about the doctrine of the church from Gregg Allison.”—T. C. Taylor, Lead Pastor, One Fellowship Church, Indianapolis, Indiana