Discover how Christ’s perpetual presence grounds the Church as a living, historic institution.
This work argues that the Church is not a recent invention but a timeless, essential part of Christianity, rooted in Christ’s ongoing work through history. It presents the idea that the Church stands as a visible, enduring organism—past, present, and future—through which redemption continues to work in the world. The book frames the Church as the indispensable link in salvation, formed from the accomplishments of the Gospel and the life of the Spirit.
Written with a focus on the institutional life of faith, this edition traces how Christian history has shaped a concrete, outward form—a body with offices, officers, and a continuous line from Pentecost to today. It argues that civil and social order, including family and state, grow from, and rely on, the Church’s presence and governance. By presenting a unified view of church and society, it invites readers to see faith as a historical and living reality grounded in Christ’s authority and love.
Ideal for readers of Christian history, church doctrine, and theology that emphasizes the Church’s enduring role in salvation.
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