Constitutional Theology

Constitutional Theology
Author: Allan J. Janssen
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2000
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802848826

One of the RCAs foremost researchers here offers commentary that explains the proper roles of elders, deacons, classes, and synods and details the procedures necessary for successful church life. Based on the Book of Church Order, this helpful volume will assist church leaders in their callings and prevent the myriad difficulties that arise when appropriate procedures are not followed. A necessity for every pastor, elder, and deacon.

The Westminster Confession of Faith

The Westminster Confession of Faith
Author: Gerald Irvin Williamson
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780875525938

Now in a new, attractive format, this comprehensive study manual shows the Westminster Confession to be an unsurpassed summary of biblical teaching for doctrine and life. Book jacket.

Church Order in the New Testament

Church Order in the New Testament
Author: Eduard Schweizer
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2006-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1597528102

Schweizer listens carefully to the testimony of the various New Testament writers in order to understand the theological problem of how the New Testament church understood itself, and how it expressed that understanding in its order. The purely historical question about the form of the church at different times is seen by Schweizer as necessary, but need only be asked insofar as the actual shaping of the church is always evidence of the concept of its own nature to which it testifies. Thus, Schweizer arranges the New Testament writings primarily by the theological kinship of their idea of the church, providing a comprehensive examination of the church in the New Testament and Apostolic Fathers. He treats both the diversity of views and the unity found in these writings. He also discusses issues relating to church office, ministry, and ordination.

The Imperial Cult and the Development of Church Order

The Imperial Cult and the Development of Church Order
Author: Allen Brent
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 432
Release: 1999
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9789004114203

Using a contra-cultural model of social interaction, this book examines the interaction between Pagan and early Christian constructions of social order focussing on the Imperial Cult as it developed, together with shared metaphysical assumptions, "pari passu" with Church Order.

BK OF COMMON ORDER

BK OF COMMON ORDER
Author: Church of Scotland
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781360937090

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The First Book of Discipline

The First Book of Discipline
Author: James K. Cameron
Publisher: Zeticula
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2004-12-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781905022182

The First and Second Books of Discipline were amongst the constitutional foundation documents of the Scottish Reformation, and for four and a half centuries have been relied on to guide the polity of Presbyterian churches around the world. Their scholarly editing and publication a generation ago helped to revive serious study in the Church's constitutional law; and this reprint makes very important material available in a time of immense organisational change in the Church. Rev Dr Marjory A MacLean Deputy Principal Clerk to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Book of Church Order and Discipline of the United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic)

The Book of Church Order and Discipline of the United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic)
Author: The Executive Board of Bishops
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1490872345

This book is written to promote unity in the UCJCA, enabling its leaders and members to be familiar with its laws and practices, moral expectations, and doctrine. It is a reference manual to be consulted in matters related to efficient church governance and is to be consulted as a guide to dealing with issues as they may arise from time to time.