Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches

by Hammett, John S.

• ISBN13: 9780825427695
• ISBN10: 082542769X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-12-31
• Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional

Summary

Utilizing the Scriptures, theology, and Baptist history, this comprehensive work addresses all aspects of the church-both theological and practical.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	7	(2)
Preface	9	(2)
Introduction: Why This Book?	11	(14)
PART 1: WHAT IS THE CHURCH?
1. The Nature of the Church: Biblical Foundations	25	(26)
2. The Marks of the Church: Historical Perspective	51	(16)
3. The Essence of the Church: Theological Conclusions and Practical Applications	67	(14)
PART 2: WHO IS THE CHURCH?
4. Regenerate Church Membership: The Baptist Mark of the Church	81	(28)
5. Where We Went Wrong and How We Can Get Right: Returning to Faithfulness	109	(26)
PART 3: How IS THE CHURCH GOVERNED?
6. Baptist Church Polity: The Case for Congregationalism	135	(24)
7. Elders in Baptist Life: Leaders, Not Rulers	159	(32)
8. The Office of Deacon: Servants of the Church	191	(28)
PART 4: WHAT DOES THE CHURCH Do?
9. The Ministries of the Church: Five Crucial Concerns	219	(38)
10. More Than Simple Symbols: Baptism and the Lord's Supper	257	(42)
PART 5: WHERE IS THE CHURCH GOING?
11. In All Directions: New Approaches for a Changing Landscape	299	(36)
12. Into All the World: The Future of the Global Church	335	(16)
Conclusion: A Call for Faithful Churches	351	(4)
Scripture Index	355	(4)
Subject Index	359