Concordia Theological Monthly
Publication Date
12-1-1969
Document Type
Article
Keywords
church, mission, ministry, new testament, lutheran, ministries
Submission Type
Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep
Abstract
The study of the church can begin with almost any point of philosophy or theology. The church is Christology-Christ taking form in the world. The church is anthropology - people growing into the full stature of manhood. The church is sociology-the really beloved community forming as the body of its Lord. The church is wisdom-the pillar and ground of truth. The church is semantics-the Word taking form not in sign or sound but in flesh and blood. The church is eschatology-the little flock which has received, is received, and will receive the Kingdom. The church is family-a mother nourishes her children. The church is sacrament- Christ dying and rising in the world. The church is mission-sent to the world as the Father sent the Son. The church is enigma-it is holy yet always has the face of a sinner.
Disciplines
Practical Theology
Submission Cost
Free
Submission Audience
Laity; Ministers; Scholars
Recommended Citation
Lueker, Erwin L.
(1969)
"Reading Programs in Theology: Forms of Church and Ministry,"
Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 40, Article 73.
Available at:
https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol40/iss1/73
