a contemporary ecclesiology Hammett, John S. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Kregel Publications c2005 2005 monographic eng

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368 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. The nature of the church : biblical foundations -- The marks of the church : historical perspective -- The essence of the church : theological conclusions and practical applications -- Regenerate church membership : the Baptist mark of the church -- Where we went wrong and how we can get right : returning to faithfulness -- Baptist church polity : the case for Congregationalism -- Elders in Baptist life : leaders not rulers -- The office of deacon : servants of the church -- The ministries of the church : five crucial concerns -- More than simply symbols : Batism and the Lord's supper-- In all directions : New approaches for a changing landscape-- Into all the world : the futrue of the global church. John S. Hammett. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Church Baptists Doctrines BV601 .H28 2005 262/.061 082542769X 2005022167 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005022167.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005022167.html DLC 050729 20190325151238.0 14056665