Making Sense of the Church

One of Seven Parts from Grudem's Systematic Theology

By Wayne A. Grudem | Publisher: Zondervan Academic

About the book

Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook’s emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.

This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.

Part 6—Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.

Important Topics Include:

  • The invisible church—the church as God sees it.
  • The visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it.
  • The purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct.
  • The primary purpose of the church—ministry to God, believers, and the world.
  • The power of the church—its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline.
  • Spiritual gifts—abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.

 

Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Church helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.

Editions of Making Sense of the Church

EBook
ISBN 9780310493839

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Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook’s emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.

This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.

Part 6—Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.

Important Topics Include:

  • The invisible church—the church as God sees it.
  • The visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it.
  • The purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct.
  • The primary purpose of the church—ministry to God, believers, and the world.
  • The power of the church—its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline.
  • Spiritual gifts—abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.

 

Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Church helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Making Sense of the Church about?

Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theology—and with good reason. The textbook’s emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine, along with its clear writing, and contemporary approach make it an indispensable resource for many Christians.

This series presents, as a separate book, each of the seven main parts that make up the 1,600-page Systematic Theology, making it more portable, affordable, and less daunting.

Part 6—Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all time—the church.

Important Topics Include:

  • The invisible church—the church as God sees it.
  • The visible church—the church as Christians on earth see it.
  • The purity of church—the degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct.
  • The primary purpose of the church—ministry to God, believers, and the world.
  • The power of the church—its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline.
  • Spiritual gifts—abilities empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.

 

Written in a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect, Making Sense of the Church helps readers overcome wrong ideas, make better decisions on new questions, and grow as Christians.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Making Sense of the Church?

Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity

Where can I read a sample of Making Sense of the Church?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310493839

Is Making Sense of the Church part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Making Sense of Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Making Sense of the Church?

Wayne A. Grudem

Who is the Publisher of the book Making Sense of the Church?

Zondervan Academic

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Making Sense of the Church is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310493839)

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