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One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church: The Biblical Doctrine of the Church (Waters)

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church: The Biblical Doctrine of the Church (Waters)

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Pages:
348

Description

We can better see God’s wise and good plan for the world when we better understand his intentions for the church.

One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the nature and purpose of the church. Throughout redemptive history, God has been gathering a people to himself to worship him, to serve one another, and to bring the gospel to the nations.

Waters approaches the doctrine of the church from biblical-theological, historical, and systematic angles. He also addresses practical concerns about the life and ministry of the church today, such as worship, spiritual gifts, and the relationship between church and state.

Contents

Introduction

Part I: Biblical Revelation

  • Creation: Foundations for the Church
  • Eden: Beginnings of the Church
  • Abraham: Covenantal Establishment of the Church
  • Moses: Typological Organization of the Church
  • The Prophets: Judgment and Hope for the Church
  • Jesus: Eschatological Reconstitution of the Church
  • The Apostles: The Eschatologically Mature Church

Part II: Doctrinal Construction

  • The Attributes of the Church
  • The Marks of the Church
  • The Government of the Church
  • The Worship of the Church
  • The Life of the Church
  • The Mission of the Church

Part III: Truth for Life and Mission

  • The Church in the World: Church and Civil Government
  • Seven Theses on the Church
  • Conclusion

Endorsements

"We’re told that biblical studies and systematic theology should be totally separate. But then comes along Guy Waters, a New Testament scholar and a superb systematic theologian. There has never been a greater need for a biblical doctrine of the church. I hope this is read widely for the health of every church not only in the US but in the Majority World."
—Michael Horton, professor of theology and apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

"Guy Waters embodies a rare combination of being a sharp biblical scholar, excellent theologian, and clear writer. This addition to what is proving to be an excellent series on the Nicene Creed, develops the doctrine of the church biblically, systematically, and practically. Summarizing the book’s primary arguments with seven theses on the church at the close of the book, Waters presents his material with characteristic clarity and exceptional usefulness."
—Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

About the Author

Guy Prentiss Waters is the James M. Baird Jr. Professor of New Testament and academic dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God, The Lord’s Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant, and How Jesus Runs the Church.

Dr. Joel R. Beeke

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