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Focusing on the second century, this work explores early Christian church life, examining key topics such as faith, baptism (including infant baptism), worship services, the Lord's Supper, prayer, singing, church organization, mercy, and the role of women. Each chapter begins with relevant New Testament texts, highlighting the continuity between early church practices and New Testament teachings. These studies emphasize the significance of early writings for understanding Scripture interpretation within the same community that existed during the New Testament era.

Exploring the insights of second-century Christian leaders, this volume delves into key topics such as the Early Christian Doctrine of Scripture, the Canon of the New Testament, and the Muratorian Canon. It also addresses spiritual gifts, the nature of demons and exorcism, the role of angels, and the concept of religious freedom. Additionally, it highlights the contributions of prominent women in the ancient church, providing a comprehensive look at early Christian thought and practice.

Focusing on the relationship between Christ and the church, this work explores how ecclesiology is rooted in Christology and soteriology. It examines the Old Testament foundations that inform New Testament teachings about the church, providing a cohesive understanding of Christ's connection to the church's nature, membership, assemblies, ministry, and overall life. The book emphasizes the integral role of the community of believers in the fullness of Christ.

This book explores the Roman, Greek, and Jewish political, social, religious, and philosophical backgrounds necessary for a good historical understanding of the New Testament and the early church. schovat popis

This church history text uniquely connects the evolution of the church with broader social, economic, and intellectual developments throughout history. It provides a comprehensive understanding of how these elements intertwine, offering readers insights into the impact of historical events on the church and vice versa.

A collection of Ferguson's writings to be used as a class study book.

Focusing on the biblical foundation of the church, this book explores its origin, nature, membership, life, worship, work, and organization, while connecting these aspects to Old Testament expectations and future fulfillment. Dr. Ferguson emphasizes the relationship between the church and Christ, offering valuable insights for adult, university, and high school Bible classes, as well as personal study. The work aims to highlight the practical implications of doctrinal teachings within Scripture.

The rule of faith encapsulates the essence of apostolic preaching and teaching in the early Christian centuries, reflecting the foundational beliefs of the early church. Unlike a rigid creed, it varied in expression based on context while consistently emphasizing a Christ-centered and Trinitarian core. This flexibility highlights the diverse yet unified identity of the early apostolic communities, underscoring the significance of these teachings in shaping the church's foundational beliefs.

Focusing on early Christianity, this collection of scholarly articles explores themes from the New Testament and early Christian literature, making them relevant for contemporary church life. Organized into two volumes, it covers church and ministry in the first volume, while the second delves into Christian living, biblical interpretation, the restoration motif, religious liberty, and the Acts of the Apostles. Written by a renowned expert, the work aims to engage a broad audience with its insightful analysis and applications for today's faith community.