A Reformed, Evangelical, Catholic Theology: The Contribution of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, 1875-1982.

by Alan P. F. Sell

Paperback, 1991

Call number

BX9403.W6 S45

Publication

Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1991.

Physical description

xi, 304 p.; 23 cm

Notes

CONTENTS:

1. Introduction : The Reformed Alliance and Its Theological Work
What Is the Alliance?
Major Theological Themes, 1875-1982.
The Nature and Status of the Alliance's Theological Work.

2. The Faith of the Ages
The Doctrine of God.
The Work and Person of Christ.
The Doctrine of Humanity.
The Holy Spirit.
Eschatology and Trinity.

3. The Evangelical-Catholic Heritage
Traditional Reformed Emphases.
The Bible and Its Authority.
A Confession for the Alliance?
Creeds and Confessions in the Presbyterian Alliance.
Creeds and Confessions in the Congregational Council.
Presbyterian Polity.
Congregational Polity.
Mutual Assessments.
Catholicity .

4. The Ecumenical Vision
Ecumenical Words and Deeds.
The Bilateral Dialogues.
God's Reign and Our Unity.
Baptists and Reformed in Dialogue.
The Sacraments in Alliance Literature.
Baptism.
The Lord's Supper.
The Ministry : Reformed and Other Views.
The Ministry in Alliance Literature.

5. The Philosophical-Apologetic Climate
The Early Years.
The Middle Years.
The Flight from Philosophical-Apologetic Questions.
Gospel Universals?

6. The Ethical Witness
Ethical Concerns of the Early Years.
Perennial Ethical Concerns.
Ethical Concerns since 1933.
Underlying Principles.
Collective Responsibility.
Common Ground and Natural Law.
Ethics : Catholic, Evangelical, and Reformed.

7. Conclusion

Appendices
1. Alliance Councils.
II. Biographical Notes.
III. Bibliography.

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011a040014

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