| Author |
Church, J. (John), 1780?-1825? |
| Title |
The Nature of a Gospel Church
A Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the [1814?] R. Thomas edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Nature of a Gospel Church" by J. Church is a religious treatise written in the early 19th century, specifically addressing the principles and practices of a Christian congregation. The book focuses on the nature of the church as a gathering of believers committed to evangelical truths, highlighting the significance of faith, obedience, and communal worship. In this work, J. Church elaborates on the foundational beliefs of the church, presenting a detailed confession of faith that covers topics such as the nature of God, the role of Christ as mediator, and the necessity of grace for salvation. He emphasizes the importance of unity among believers and outlines the roles of ministers and church members in fostering a supportive community. The text includes a covenant agreement, which members are encouraged to uphold as they strive to live in accordance with their faith, reflecting the principles outlined in the book. The overall message conveys a deep commitment to evangelical values and the ongoing pursuit of holiness within the church. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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| LoC Class |
BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
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| Subject |
Theology, Doctrinal
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
58014 |
| Release Date |
Oct 3, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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