The Church in God's Program
Overview
The Church in God’s Program is a biblical study covering the entire scope of the church—its beginning, government, ministries, and the new covenant. Robert L. Saucy begins with a look at the historical meaning of the word “church,” along with a biblical look at God’s intentions for the church. He also shows the relationship between the church and Israel and the church and God’s kingdom, and closes with discussions on church government, discipline, and the organizational structure of the church.
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Top Highlights
“These titles which God previously applied to Israel He now applies to the church, showing a historical continuity in His redemptive program, but not a revocation of the original application. The church is God’s people in this age, but Israel will yet enjoy this position as a nation (Ro 11:26–29).” (Page 20)
“The church is therefore the assembly of those united together in the reality of the indwelling Spirit” (Page 21)
“As for membership in an invisible church without fellowship with any local assembly, this concept is never contemplated in the New Testament. The universal church was the universal fellowship of believers who met visibly in local assemblies.” (Page 17)
“The English term church, along with the Scottish word kirk and German Kirche, is derived from the Greek kuriakon, which is the neuter adjective of kurios, ‘Lord,’ and means, ‘belonging to the Lord.’” (Page 11)
“Qahal means simply an assembly, convocation or congregation and can be used for almost any type of gathering of people.” (Page 13)
- Title: The Church in God's Program
- Author: Robert L. Saucy
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Series: Moody Church Leadership Collection
- Publication Date: 1972
- Pages: 256