About the book
Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its \"tried and true\" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective.
Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of \"doing church\"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed?
Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents:
- Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon
- Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor
- Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson
- Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron
As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.
Editions of Who Runs the Church?
- EBook
- ISBN 9780310543527
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Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its \"tried and true\" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective.
Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of \"doing church\"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed?
Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents:
- Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon
- Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor
- Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson
- Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron
As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who Runs the Church? about?
Churches have split and denominations have formed over the issue of church government. While many Christians can explain their church's form of rule or defend it because of its \"tried and true\" traditions, few people understand their church's administrative customs from a biblical perspective.
Who Runs the Church? explores questions such as: What model for governing the church does the Bible provide, and is such a model given for practical or spiritual reasons? Is there room for different methods within Christianity? Or is there a right way of \"doing church\"? And, finally, how (and by whom) should the church be governed?
Four predominant approaches to church government are presented by respected proponents:
- Episcopalianism - represented by Peter Toon
- Presbyterianism - represented by L. Roy Taylor
- Single-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Paige Patterson
- Plural-Elder Congregationalism - represented by Samuel E. Waldron
As in other Counterpoints books, each view is followed by critiques from the other contributors, and its advocate then responds.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Who Runs the Church??
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Christianity > Christian Churches, denominations, groups
Where can I read a sample of Who Runs the Church??
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780310543527
Is Who Runs the Church? part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Counterpoints: Church Life
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Who Runs the Church??
Zondervan
Who is the Publisher of the book Who Runs the Church??
Zondervan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Who Runs the Church? is available as ebook(ISBN 9780310543527)
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