The Church: Presbyterian Perspectives

by Donald K. McKim

Overview

This book considers basics of Christian faith about the church, conveyed through the perspectives of the Reformed tradition, particularly in its Presbyterian expression from Donald McKim's own context in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).   The six chapters deal with ecclesiology: understandings of the church. The book begins by considering the call to follow Jesus in the church, the beginning of the Christian journey. The Reformation slogan "the Church Reformed and Always Being Reformed according to the Word of God" orients us to the nature of the church and God's ongoing work of Word and Spirit within the community of faith.   Three of the chapters discuss phrases from the Apostles' Creed. These are "I believe in the Holy Spirit," "the holy catholic church," and "the communion of saints." The final chapter, called "Imagine the Church!" provides theological resources for helping us recognize and experience the God of superabundance who is at work in the world, in the church, and in our own lives (Eph 3:20).   Together these essays provide theological understandings of the church while also exploring the meanings and implications of the church for Christian life and experience today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532600548
Publisher:	Cascade Books
Publication date:	02/14/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	108
File size:	682 KB

About the Author

Donald K. McKim is a former seminary Dean, Professor of Theology, and Executive Editor for Theology for Westminster John Knox Press. He has also served as a pastor. Dr. McKim is the author and editor of a number of books, many focusing on John Calvin and the Reformed theological tradition. He is an Honorably Retired minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Donald K. McKim is a former seminary dean, professor of theology, and executive editor for theology for Westminster John Knox Press. He is a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and author and editor of numerous books.

Table of Contents

Preface ix

1 The Call to Follow Jesus in the Church 1

2 The Church Reformed and Always Being Reformed according to the Word of God 15

3 I Believe in the Holy Ghost 31

4 I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church 47

5 1 Believe in the Communion of Saints 64

6 Imagine the Church! 79

Bibliography 91