Making Sense of the Church: One of Seven Parts from Grudem''s Systematic Theology

Wayne Grudems Systematic Theology is required reading in many courses on biblical theologyand with good reason. The textbooks 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 6Making Sense of the Church explores the community of all true believers for all timethe church.

Important Topics Include:

• The invisible churchthe church as God sees it.
• The visible churchthe church as Christians on earth see it.
• The purity of churchthe degree of freedom from wrong doctrine and conduct.
• The primary purpose of the churchministry to God, believers, and the world.
• The power of the churchits God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church discipline.
• Spiritual giftsabilities 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.