Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology

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Kregel Academic, Feb 26, 2019 - Religion - 400 pages

An updated examination of ecclesiology from a Baptist perspective

In this useful book, professor and former pastor John Hammett helps church leaders think through foundational questions about the nature of the church. Blending biblical teaching and practical ministry experience, Hammett presents a comprehensive ecclesiology from a historic Baptist perspective, examining crucial contemporary issues such as church discipline, the role of elders, and church ministry in a post-Christian culture.

This second edition contains updates throughout, including:
· Substantive changes to chapters on the nature of the church, Baptist church polity, and deacons
· An expanded chapter on baptism and the Lord’s Supper
· A thoroughly revised chapter on church models like multisite churches and missional churches
· A brand-new chapter on meaningful church membership

 

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Contents

Figures
7
Biblical Foundations
25
Historical Perspective
57
Theological Conclusions
75
How Is the Church Governed?
143
Five Crucial Concerns
251
Baptism and the Lords Supper
293
Where Is the Church Going?
341
A Call for Faithful Churches
385
Subject Index
392
Copyright

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Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology
John S. Hammett
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About the author (2019)

John S. Hammett (Ph.D. in philosophy, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of systematic theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written several articles for journals and magazines and was a pastor and missionary before becoming a professor.

Bibliographic information

TitleBiblical Foundations for Baptist Churches: A Contemporary Ecclesiology
AuthorJohn S. Hammett
Editionillustrated
PublisherKregel Academic, 2019
ISBN0825445116, 9780825445118
Length400 pages
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Religion / Christian Theology / Ecclesiology
  
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