The Church

The Church

by John H. Leith
The Church

The Church

by John H. Leith
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Overview

The Church: A Believing Fellowship is a classic examination of what it means to become a member of the church. Designed for junior high communicant classes, it is also an excellent resource for church officer training and new member classes. The book confronts the choices and questions that arise for young people—or anyone for that matter—trying to understand their place in the priesthood of all believers.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780804205184
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 03/01/1981
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.45(d)
Age Range: 12 - 14 Years

About the Author

John H. Leith was Professor Emeritus of Theology at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education until his death in 2002. He is the author of a number of books, including Basic Christian Doctrine, An Introduction to the Reformed Tradtion, From Generation to Generation, and Crisis in the Church.

Table of Contents

I.The Church in the Bible1
Creation and Covenant2
The Suffering Servant and Jesus Christ8
The Church in the First Century11
II.The Church, Particular and Catholic19
The Church, Its Meaning19
The Church Particular22
The Church Catholic24
The Church in Denominations27
The Church and Social Diversity32
The Church and the Religions33
III.The Church, Protestant37
Protestants: Reformers37
Protestants: Believers39
Protestants: Doers45
IV.The Church, Reformed and Presbyterian49
Rooted in History49
Reformed in Theology51
Presbyterian in Government57
V.The Church Confesses Its Faith65
The Apostles' Creed67
The Nicene Creed87
VI.The Church Obeys92
The First Four Commandments96
The Last Six Commandments105
The Law of Christ112
God's Design for Life: A Study of Matthew 5--7114
Design for Life in the Kingdom of God: Matthew 5--7116
The Summary of the Law123
Moral Inquiry125
VII.The Church Worships130
Our Heritage in Worship132
The Public Worship of God136
The Sacraments143
Weddings and Funerals151
Personal and Private Worship152
Prayers of the Church155
VIII.The Church Serves158
The Church Presents God's Call159
The Church Teaches161
The Church Relieves Suffering163
The Church Faces Social Issues164
The Church Suffers165
The Church in the World166
IX.The Church Hopes172
Hope for a Better World173
Hope for Resurrection and Christ's Coming175
AppendixA Brief Statement of Belief180
Bibliography186
Notes196
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