The Church - (Christian Essentials) by Brad East (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

You belong to God's family. But do you understand what that means?

The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And Israel's freedom from slavery is ours.

Brad East traces the story of God's people, from father Abraham to the coming of Christ. He shows how we need the scope of the entire Bible to fully grasp the mystery of the church. The church is not a building but a body. It is not peripheral or optional in the life of faith. Rather, it is the very beating heart of God's story, where our needs and hopes are found.

From the Back Cover

You belong to God's family. But do you understand what that means? The Bible tells the story of God and his people. But it is not merely history. It is our story. Abraham is our father. And Israel's freedom from slavery is ours. Brad East traces the story of God's people, from father Abraham to the coming of Christ. He shows how we need the scope of the entire Bible to fully grasp the mystery of the church. The church is not a building but a body. It is not peripheral or optional in the life of faith. Rather, it is the very beating heart of God's story, where our needs and hopes are found.

Review Quotes

This is a bright, thoughtful, and passionate account of the Church."

--Andrew Wilson, teaching pastor, King's Church, London

"The theology in this book is at once scriptural and creative."

--Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe Professor Emeritus of Divinity and Law, Duke Divinity School

"This book is pure delight! Inspiring, instructive, enriching, beautifully written, this book makes one want to be a Christian"

--Matthew Levering, James N. Jr. and Mary D. Perry Chair of Theology, Mundelein Seminary, Illinois