The Church

Description

Author- Barry Chant

As a member of an Australian pastoral team years ago, Barry Chant answered God’s call to help set up multi-denominational teaching ministries; not only in his nation, but in other nations as well.  Part of his work in ministry training has involved the development of Christian Education materials such as this introductory work regarding biblical types.  Barry believes that all effective Christian education materials must be:

• Scripturally-based (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
• Christ-centered (Colossians 1:18-19)
• Academically sound (2 Timothy2:15)
• Ministry- oriented (Matthew 9:37-38)
• Positively expressed ( Matthew 5:1)
• Spiritually empowered (1 Corinthians 12:7, Galatians 5:22)

About This Book 

Jesus said of His church: ”I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”  Matthew 16:18

This book, The Church, is about the church that Jesus is building; a church triumphant and powerful, built upon the foundation of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers… Jesus himself, being the cornerstone!

The church is reconsidered in light of the associated Greek words used in scripture, and new insights are gained.  The different forms of government in the church setting are detailed, as are the different ministry gifts and callings.

The church is seen as a worshipping family of faith and the graces of a fellowship together are illuminated.  How the church relates to the kingdom of God and its growth is examined, enabling the reader to gain new insight regarding their own participation in what Jesus is building; his glorious church!