Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
A Concise Systematic Theology of the Church
The word church evokes different thoughts from different people--some think of a group of people who meet together on Sunday mornings; some think of a building; and others think of a bigger, global movement. In this installment of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Gregg Allison offers an overview of specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations as each finds its unique expression through its identity, leadership, government, sacraments, ministries, and future. For each of these topics, Allison lays out the common practice among local church communities ("mere ecclesiology") and examines how they diverge from one another in their expression ("more ecclesiology"). Through this systematic primer, readers will come away knowing not only how various churches differ, but also how they're ultimately united as the body of Christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Synopsis
What comes to mind when you think of the word church?
In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities ("mere ecclesiology") and the ways that they diverge from one another ("more ecclesiology"). Through this systematic primer, you will come away knowing not only how various churches differ but also how they're ultimately united as the body of Christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit.