Church at Its Best
When it is at its best, church is defined by a community of believers gathered by the Holy Spirit around Word and Sacrament. Luther further elucidates seven marks of the true church, expanding on this understanding of Christian community. The church gathers to praise its Lord and care for the commun...
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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[2020]
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Word & world
Year: 2020, Volume: 40, Issue: 1, Pages: 38-48 |
IxTheo Classification: | CH Christianity and Society KBQ North America KDD Protestant Church NBN Ecclesiology RB Church office; congregation |
Summary: | When it is at its best, church is defined by a community of believers gathered by the Holy Spirit around Word and Sacrament. Luther further elucidates seven marks of the true church, expanding on this understanding of Christian community. The church gathers to praise its Lord and care for the community, both in that place and outside its doors. |
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ISSN: | 0275-5270 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Word & world
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