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The Church

Contours of Christian Theology seriesbook 4

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 Churchis a timely and provocative reflection on the life, order and purpose of the household of God.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 336 pages

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