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ECCLESIOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
The Doctrine of Ecclesiology is the Doctrine of the Church. It is the study of its origin, its nature, its constitution, its ordinances and its activities. We shall confine our consideration to four topics. The origin of the church, the organism of the church, the organization of the church and the ordinances of the church. There is always in the popular mind the hazy conception of the church as a club, a mutual society of kindred minds and a continual confusing of the church with the kingdom of Heaven. How often is the aim of the church stated as, "Advancing the kingdom" and "bringing in the kingdom," "establishing the kingdom." Many times making the church a political thing. Men lose sight of the primary nature of the church as a "called out" body of people "for His name", a heavenly people, one body separate from all other men of the world as a unique heavenly bride of Christ. Ignorance of its true nature is also displayed in classifying all the saved of all the ages as "members of the church." And some would even out all the sinners who, like the "mixed multitude" which followed Israel, fasten themselves for one reason or another like parasites to the church, as bonified members of the church. We must always see the distinctive nature of the church both as to dispensations and as to its membership as containing only the born-again. Not an earthly organization but a heavenly organism
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INTRODUCTION
The Doctrine of Ecclesiology is the Doctrine of the Church. It is the study of its origin, its nature, its constitution, its ordinances and its activities. We shall confine our consideration to four topics. The origin of the church, the organism of the church, the organization of the church and the ordinances of the church. There is always in the popular mind the hazy conception of the church as a club, a mutual society of kindred minds and a continual confusing of the church with the kingdom of Heaven. How often is the aim of the church stated as, "Advancing the kingdom" and "bringing in the kingdom," "establishing the kingdom." Many times making the church a political thing. Men lose sight of the primary nature of the church as a "called out" body of people "for His name", a heavenly people, one body separate from all other men of the world as a unique heavenly bride of Christ. Ignorance of its true nature is also displayed in classifying all the saved of all the ages as "members of the church." And some would even out all the sinners who, like the "mixed multitude" which followed Israel, fasten themselves for one reason or another like parasites to the church, as bonified members of the church. We must always see the distinctive nature of the church both as to dispensations and as to its membership as containing only the born-again. Not an earthly organization but a heavenly organism
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Introduction to Ecclesiology By Veli-Matti Karkkainen
An Introduction to Ecclesiology By Veli-Matti Karkkainen
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What is the church?What makes the church church?In this volume, theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches that attempt to answer these essential questions.Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Kärkkäinen presents an overview of both traditional and contemporary expressions of the Christian church. An Introduction to Ecclesiology will richly reward the student, pastor or layperson who is looking for a comprehensive and insightful overview of the unity and diversity of understandings and practices within the one church of Jesus Christ.
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An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical & Global Perspectives
By Veli-Matti Karkkainen
Published by InterVarsity Press, 2002
ISBN 0830826882, 9780830826889
238 pages
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Contents
The Role of Ecdesiology in Systematic Theology
7
ecclesiology, Systematic Theology, Miroslav Volf
ECCLESIOLOGICAL TRADITIONS
15
Roman Catholicism, Free churches, ecumenical movement ecclesiologies
Eastern Orthodox Ecdesiology
17
ecclesiology, Eucharist, Vladimir Lossky
Roman Catholic Ecdesiology
26
Lumen Gentium, Vatican II, Ut Unum Sint
Lutheran Ecdesiology
39
Augsburg Confession, Book of Concord, Martin Luther
Reformed Ecdesiology
50
Ecclesiology, John Calvin, Zwingli
Free Church Ecdesiologies
59
Anabaptists, Free churches, Miroslav Volf
PentecostalCharismatic Ecdesiologies
68
Pentecostal, Charismatic Movements, Peter Hocken
The Ecumenical Movement Ecdesiologies
79
Ecclesiology, ecumenical movement, Unitatis Redintegratio
LEADING CONTEMPORARY ECCLESIOLOGISTS
93
ecumenical, theology, Zizioulas
Communion Ecdesiology
95
pneumatology, John Zizioulas, eschatological
Charismatic Ecdesiology
103
charism, Second Vatican Council, body of Christ
Universal Ecdesiology
113
Wolfhart Pannenberg, eschatological, christological
Messianic Ecdesiology
126
trinitarian, Moltmann, Glossolalia
Participatory Ecdesiology
134
laity, Tertullian, charismata
Baptist Ecdesiology
142
McClendon, Mennonite, Jews
Missionary Ecdesiology
151
Lesslie Newbigin, Protestantism, Protestant Reformation
Concluding Reflections on Leading Ecclesiologists
160
Mukyokai, Kanzo Uchimura, Non-Church Movement
Base Ecclesial Communities in Latin America
175
Leonardo Boff, feminist theology, Maryknoll
African Independent ChurchesEcclesiology
194
Shepherding movement, African Independent Churches, AICs
A World Church
211
postmodern, Donovan, George Lindbeck
Ecclesiological Challenges for the Third Millennium
231
Emil Brunner, Christian theology, Roman Catholic
Key terms
ecclesiology, pneumatology, Pentecostal, Shepherding movement, Eucharist, Lumen Gentium, Christology, Holy Spirit, Charismatic movement, Vatican II, Mukyokai, sacraments, Roman Catholic Church, Systematic Theology, Miroslav Volf, baptism, Lesslie Newbigin, eschatological, John Zizioulas, ecumenical movement
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Buy this book
InterVarsity Press
Amazon.com
Barnes&Noble.com - $20.00
What is the church?What makes the church church?In this volume, theologian Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen provides an up-to-date survey and analysis of the major ecclesiological traditions, the most important theologians, and a number of contextual approaches that attempt to answer these essential questions.Drawing on his international experience, global research and ecumenical awareness, Kärkkäinen presents an overview of both traditional and contemporary expressions of the Christian church. An Introduction to Ecclesiology will richly reward the student, pastor or layperson who is looking for a comprehensive and insightful overview of the unity and diversity of understandings and practices within the one church of Jesus Christ.
More details
An Introduction to Ecclesiology: Ecumenical, Historical & Global Perspectives
By Veli-Matti Karkkainen
Published by InterVarsity Press, 2002
ISBN 0830826882, 9780830826889
238 pages
Add to my library
Write review
Contents
The Role of Ecdesiology in Systematic Theology
7
ecclesiology, Systematic Theology, Miroslav Volf
ECCLESIOLOGICAL TRADITIONS
15
Roman Catholicism, Free churches, ecumenical movement ecclesiologies
Eastern Orthodox Ecdesiology
17
ecclesiology, Eucharist, Vladimir Lossky
Roman Catholic Ecdesiology
26
Lumen Gentium, Vatican II, Ut Unum Sint
Lutheran Ecdesiology
39
Augsburg Confession, Book of Concord, Martin Luther
Reformed Ecdesiology
50
Ecclesiology, John Calvin, Zwingli
Free Church Ecdesiologies
59
Anabaptists, Free churches, Miroslav Volf
PentecostalCharismatic Ecdesiologies
68
Pentecostal, Charismatic Movements, Peter Hocken
The Ecumenical Movement Ecdesiologies
79
Ecclesiology, ecumenical movement, Unitatis Redintegratio
LEADING CONTEMPORARY ECCLESIOLOGISTS
93
ecumenical, theology, Zizioulas
Communion Ecdesiology
95
pneumatology, John Zizioulas, eschatological
Charismatic Ecdesiology
103
charism, Second Vatican Council, body of Christ
Universal Ecdesiology
113
Wolfhart Pannenberg, eschatological, christological
Messianic Ecdesiology
126
trinitarian, Moltmann, Glossolalia
Participatory Ecdesiology
134
laity, Tertullian, charismata
Baptist Ecdesiology
142
McClendon, Mennonite, Jews
Missionary Ecdesiology
151
Lesslie Newbigin, Protestantism, Protestant Reformation
Concluding Reflections on Leading Ecclesiologists
160
Mukyokai, Kanzo Uchimura, Non-Church Movement
Base Ecclesial Communities in Latin America
175
Leonardo Boff, feminist theology, Maryknoll
African Independent ChurchesEcclesiology
194
Shepherding movement, African Independent Churches, AICs
A World Church
211
postmodern, Donovan, George Lindbeck
Ecclesiological Challenges for the Third Millennium
231
Emil Brunner, Christian theology, Roman Catholic
Key terms
ecclesiology, pneumatology, Pentecostal, Shepherding movement, Eucharist, Lumen Gentium, Christology, Holy Spirit, Charismatic movement, Vatican II, Mukyokai, sacraments, Roman Catholic Church, Systematic Theology, Miroslav Volf, baptism, Lesslie Newbigin, eschatological, John Zizioulas, ecumenical movement
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Newbigin’s missionary ecclesiology
3. FROM A CHRISTOCENTRIC TO ATRINITARIAN MISSIONARY ECCLESIOLOGY:(1959-1998) 3.1. I NTRODUCTION This chapter traces the historical development of Newbigin’s missionary ecclesiologyfrom the time he became the General Secretary of the International Missionary Councilin 1959 until his death in 1998. Newbigin’s 1958 publication One Body, One Gospel,One World marked a consensus in ecumenical thinking on the church and mission thathad developed from the time of the IMC meeting in Tambaram in 1938. However, thisagreement was already under attack. Within three years Newbigin himself would beginto see the inadequacy of his ecclesiology. A Christocentric ecclesiology must bereplaced by a Christocentric-Trinitarian ecclesiology. His first halting attempt toarticulate this new ecclesiology is found in The Relevance of Trinitarian Doctrine forToday’s Mission (1963g). Many other publications would follow in which the detailsof a Trinitarian ecclesiology would be expanded more
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An Orthodox, Indian perspective on ecclesiology - Jacob Kurien
An “invitation” on the ecclesiology statement from an Orthodox, Indian perspective
There is a proverbial statement in the Harare Report: “Any vision which does not inspire new forms of acting remains a distant utopia”. The strength, of the Ecclesiology statement entitled “Called to be the One Church”, is an inspiring vision and a new form of acting for the manifestation of Christian unity.
As an Oriental Orthodox, I am delighted to notice a Trinitarian image of unity and an emphasis on the Faith of the early undivided Church as embodied in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. As an Indian Christian living in a multi-religious and dominantly non-christian background, I see in the text a commitment for inter-religious dialogue as integral to the unity we seek. A theological self-understanding on religious plurality and a common stance against religious extremism and violence are central to our vision of Christian unity. more
There is a proverbial statement in the Harare Report: “Any vision which does not inspire new forms of acting remains a distant utopia”. The strength, of the Ecclesiology statement entitled “Called to be the One Church”, is an inspiring vision and a new form of acting for the manifestation of Christian unity.
As an Oriental Orthodox, I am delighted to notice a Trinitarian image of unity and an emphasis on the Faith of the early undivided Church as embodied in the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed. As an Indian Christian living in a multi-religious and dominantly non-christian background, I see in the text a commitment for inter-religious dialogue as integral to the unity we seek. A theological self-understanding on religious plurality and a common stance against religious extremism and violence are central to our vision of Christian unity. more
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