Church: A Theological and Historical Account Sermons and Christians are called to

and Christians are called to defend the dignity of his creation

yet today billions of people – more than half of the world’s population – claim him as their spiritual father

powerful things happen: the Spirit equips the saints for ministry

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A Preacher Is Born

Church: A Theological and Historical Account Sermons and Christians are called toRenowned evangelical theologian Gerald Bray provides a clear and coherent account of the church in biblical, historical, and theological perspective. He tells the story of the church in its many manifestations through time, starting with its appearance in the New Testament, moving through centuries of persecution and triumph, and discussing how and why the ancient church broke up at the Reformation. \nAlong the way, Bray looks at the four classic