Description
Subtitle: Applying 1st Century Principles to 21st Century Problems
Shedding light on key stories from the New Testament, Brearley convincingly opens up an outstanding summary of principles that practically guides us into a fuller understanding of how Church ought to look.
Key Points:
- A fascinating look at Scriptures shedding light at the development of the early church in the context of modern application
- A concise guide to what Church is, and ought to be
- An excellent group study resource
- Envisioning book to raise the standard of Christianity
Dissatisfied with the life of the Church in your nation? Many are. Brearley believes the structure of a church must be reviewed afresh through the eyes of the early Church if we are to reclaim a shrinking and divided Church.
Throughout world history the Church has played a powerful role that has shaped societies and nations we now live in. With animosity growing towards Christianity in a secularized world we find the Church is losing its power to influence our communities. Christianity, especially in developed nations, must overcome its struggles of unity to express the life transforming power of Christ to a generation that no longer knows what to believe in.
Shedding light on key stories from the New Testament, Brearley convincingly opens up an outstanding summary of principles that practically guides us into a fuller understanding of how Church ought to look.
Discussion points at the end of each chapter make this book ideal for group study.
Christopher Brearley served as an elder at St John's Wood Road Baptist Church, London,for almost twenty years before retiring to York in March 2004. He has been preaching and teaching since 1976 and has traveled extensively both at home and abroad. He continues to be actively involved in an itinerant ministry and writing. Brearley's 2007 book, Does God Approve of War? was also published by Sovereign World.
