Ecumenism and Evangelicalism: Where Are We?
While the ecumenical movement, and particularly the World Council of Churches, must always be an inclusive forum where the richness of the total life of the Christian church is manifest, this article argues that evangelicals cannot give up the quest for church unity because that would mean ignoring...
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| Tipo de documento: | Recurso Electrónico Artigo |
| Idioma: | Inglês |
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Wiley-Blackwell
[2018]
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The ecumenical review
Ano: 2018, Volume: 70, Número: 1, Páginas: 54-62 |
| Classificações IxTheo: | KAJ Época contemporânea KDG Igreja livre KDJ Ecumenismo |
| Outras palavras-chave: | B
World Council of Churches
B evangelical movement B Lausanne Committee B Ecumenical Movement B Commission on World Mission and Evangelism |
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| Resumo: | While the ecumenical movement, and particularly the World Council of Churches, must always be an inclusive forum where the richness of the total life of the Christian church is manifest, this article argues that evangelicals cannot give up the quest for church unity because that would mean ignoring a central aspect of the prayer of Jesus Christ. Looking at areas of convergence between the evangelical and the ecumenical movement, four areas are identified for further cooperation and dialogue: the authority of the Bible; mobilizing all churches for the evangelization of the whole world; the perspective of the poor; and the challenge of justice and peace. |
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| ISSN: | 1758-6623 |
| Obras secundárias: | Enthalten in: The ecumenical review
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1111/erev.12331 |