The Glorious Body Of Christ (R. B. Kuiper)

Description

Glorious' is probably the last adjective most modern writers would use to describe the Christian Church. Yet R. B. Kuiper chose his title, The Glorious Body of Christ, advisedly, for he wished to emphasize what he believed to be a sadly neglected aspect of the subject , that the Church of Christ is glorious.

Dr. Kuiper, who died in 1966, was for many decades a teacher of theology, and his great concern was for the popular presentation of Christian doctrine. His own books went far to meet that need, including his God-Centred Evangelism (also published by the Trust) and For Whom Did Christ Die? on the extent of the atonement.

In addition to his vigorous and clear style, Kuiper is also noted for the comprehensive way in which he treats his subject. The Glorious Body contains no less than fifty-three chapters, and among the aspects of the subject dealt with are unity, the marks of the Church, the offices of the Church, its responsibilities and privileges, and the Church and the world.

Although this book is worthy of the widest possible circulation, it may be particularly commended as a manual for office-bearers in the Church.

Endorsements

'Kuiper, in 53 very short, very readable chapters gives you a Biblical overview of the fact that the church is not a stuffy institution — it's the glorious, living, radiant body of Christ. Here's a book to remind you that you're actually in a good place. It is not what it ought to be, yet, but this is what it is heading towards.' — MARK JOHNSTON

Table of Contents

Preface 11

Introduction – HAS THE GLORY DEPARTED? 13

1. THE ANTIQUITY AND PERPETUITY OF THE CHURCH 21

 2. THE CHURCH VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE 26

 3. THE CHURCH MILITANT AND TRIUMPHANT 31

 4. THE CHURCH TRANSCENDENT 36

 5. UNITY AND DIVERSITY 41

 6. UNITY AND DIVISION 46

 7. THE IDEAL OF VISIBLE UNITY 50

 8. HOLINESS 56

 9. CATHOLICITY 61

 10. APOSTOLICITY 67

 11. ILLUMINATION 73

 12. PROGRESSIVENESS 79

 13.INDESTRUCTIBILITY 86

 14. THE GLORIOUS HEAD OF THE CHURCH 91

 15. THE HARMONIOUS MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH 97

 16. THE CHURCH AND THE TRUTH 102

 17. THE CHURCH AND SALVATION 109

 18. AN ORGANISM AND AN ORGANIZATION 114

 19. EXALTED OFFICES 120

 20. THE UNIVERSAL OFFICE 126

 21. SPECIAL OFFICES 132

 22. THE OFFICE OF THE MINISTER 137

 23. THE OFFICE OF THE RULING ELDER 143

 24. THE OFFICE OF THE DEACON 150

 25. THE DOUBLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHURCH 158

 26. THE SUPREME TASK OF THE CHURCH 163

 27. PREACHER OF REPENTANCE 170

 28. PREACHER OF GOOD TIDINGS 176

 29. PREACHER OF SALVATION BY GRACE 182

 30. PREACHER OF CHRISTIAN GRATITUDE 189

 31. PREACHER OF CHRIST’S KINGSHIP 195

 32. BLESSED SACRAMENTS 201

 33. HOLY CHILDREN 208

 34. TEACHER OF COVENANT YOUTH 216

 35. TEACHER OF ADULT BELIEVERS 223

 36. CONVEYOR OF COMFORT 230

 37. ECCLESIASTICAL EVANGELISM 237

 38. EDUCATIONAL EVANGELISM 244

 39. ANTITHETICAL TO THE WORLD 252

 40. A BLESSING TO THE WORLD 261

 41. SEPARATED FROM THE WORLD 267

 42. CONQUEROR OF THE WORLD 274

 43. THE INCLUSIVENESS OF THE CHURCH 281

 44. THE EXCLUSIVE OF THE CHURCH 289

 45. THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM 297

 46. SALUTARY DISCIPLINE 305

 47. THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE CHURCH 313

 48. GOD’S ELECT 322

 49. GOD’S FRIENDS 330

 50. GOD’S ABODE 339

 51. THE ESSENCE OF CORPORATE WORSHIP 346

 52. THE QUALITY OF CORPORATE WORSHIP 353

 53. THE BRIDE OF THE LAMB 361

Outline 369

Index of Scripture Passages 379

Product Details

Title: The Glorious Body Of Christ 

Author: R. B. Kuiper

Publisher: Banner of Truth

Pages: 384

Binding: Paperback

Size: 21.5 x 13.7 x 2.0 cm

ISBN: 9780851513683