I posted the last installment on Body-Building-Bride: A Theology of Church in Paul's Letter to the Ephesians.
Here are some practical implications:
First, the church is one. Human divisions are just that—human. There are real theological issues to be discussed, but there is also a real unity. We must find a way to hold passionately to our beliefs while holding passionately to one another.
Second, the church is in the process of maturing. We will not be complete until the consummation in the last day. Because we are incomplete, we must listen to the voices of our brothers and sisters. We must consider their questions. We must all do our part.
Third, the church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets. Experience is important. The writings of our theological mothers and fathers are important. But an intimate understanding of God’s Word is essential. We must start there.
Finally, the church is intimately connected to Christ. This is our current reality, though our experience of it is incomplete. Everything the church is and everything she is to become exists in and grows toward her relationship with Christ.
Read the entire summary:
Who in the world are we?: BODY-BUILDING-BRIDE: SUMMARY
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