Exploring Ecclesiology

In this introduction to ecclesiology respected scholars Brad Harper and Paul Louis Metzger offer a solidly evangelical yet ecumenical survey of the church in mission and doctrine. Combining biblical historical and cultural analysis this comprehensive text explores the church as a Trinitarian eschatological worshiping sacramental serving ordered cultural and missional community. It also offers practical application addressing contemporary church life issues such as women in ministry evangelism social action consumerism in church growth trends ecumenism and the church in postmodern culture. The book will appeal to all who are interested in church doctrine particularly undergraduates and seminarians.