The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)

Clowney, Edmund P.

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Examine the theology of the church as the people of God, disciples of Christ, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. Academic yet accessible, this is a reliable and succinct introduction to the doctrine of the church. A comprehensive discussion of worship, nurture and mission as well as sacraments, government, structure and spiritual gifts. Recommended reading for seminarians and church leaders.

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At a time in which the very word church sounds a tone of dull irrelevance, the doctrine of the church has suffered the studied neglect of many Christian leaders. The persistent demands to market, manage and grow the church and to meet the felt needs of churched and unchurched all threaten to quench theological reflection on the abiding nature and mission of the church. But few activities bear greater promise as a starting point for renewing and reshaping the Christian church than the work of theology.

In this book Edmund Clowney takes up that task, addressing along the way a variety of contemporary concerns: worship, mission, church and culture, church and state, church order and discipline, the ministry of women, baptism and the Lord's Supper, tongues and prophecy, signs and wonders. He draws on decades of thinking and teaching about the church as well as from his committed leadership and ministry within the church. Biblical, historical, systematic and Reformed, The Church is a timely and provocative reflection on the life, order and purpose of the household of God.


Related Media

Listen to a 4-part lecture series by Edmund Clowney entitled The Doctrine of the Church.
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  • Cover Type
    Paperback
  • ISBN
    9780830815340
  • Page Count
    336
  • Publisher
    InterVarsity Press
  • Publication Date
    October 1995

Endorsements (3)

“This series has been around for over a decade now and has established itself as providing learned yet accessible treatments of key topics in systematic theology. The authors are not only fine theological thinkers, they are also passionate churchmen with a love for God's people and a desire to see the church grow in her knowledge of grace. Each volume blends exegesis, theological synthesis and judicious dialogue with the history of theology to provide an excellent treatment of the chosen topic. Highly recommended for thoughtful Christians who want to deepen their knowledge of Christian theology.”

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Carl R. Trueman

Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

“Read everything in the IVP Contours of Theology series. Pure gold.”

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Kevin DeYoung

senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan

“For several years evangelicals have lacked a satisfactory textbook on ecclesiology. Clowney . . . has filled that gap with this fine survey volume . . . . The evangelical church will profit greatly from careful attention to the fruits of his labor.”

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About the Author

Edmund P. Clowney (1917-2005) was President of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966-1984. An accomplished teacher, theologian and pastor, his books include Preaching Christ in All of Scripture and The Unfolding Mystery.
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The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)

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Publisher's Description

At a time in which the very word church sounds a tone of dull irrelevance, the doctrine of the church has suffered the studied neglect of many Christian leaders. The persistent demands to market, manage and grow the church and to meet the felt needs of churched and unchurched all threaten to quench theological reflection on the abiding nature and mission of the church. But few activities bear greater promise as a starting point for renewing and reshaping the Christian church than the work of theology.

In this book Edmund Clowney takes up that task, addressing along the way a variety of contemporary concerns: worship, mission, church and culture, church and state, church order and discipline, the ministry of women, baptism and the Lord's Supper, tongues and prophecy, signs and wonders. He draws on decades of thinking and teaching about the church as well as from his committed leadership and ministry within the church. Biblical, historical, systematic and Reformed, The Church is a timely and provocative reflection on the life, order and purpose of the household of God.


Related Media

Listen to a 4-part lecture series by Edmund Clowney entitled The Doctrine of the Church.

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