<p>While many models have been proposed for understanding the nature of the church, the primary biblical image is that of the body of Christ. Decoding the Church takes this organic metaphor and examines its DNA to find the key to church structure and mission. The authors suggest that the classical understanding of the church as defined by the Nicene Creed-one, holy, catholic, apostolic church-comprises only one strand of the church's DNA. They propose a more complex, living model for structuring the church and understanding its mission, and then explore how a biblically structured church can transform the world. Decoding the Church evaluates models based in hierarchy, psychology, and ecology, and stresses the biblical and contemporary reality of globalization. Includes discussion questions.</p>

Decoding the Church: Mapping the DNA of Christ's Body

Religion & Spirituality

SNYDER, Howard A.

Runyon, Daniel V.

Religious Studies

Baker Pub Group

Pentecost at the Celestial Brewery: Seven Complete Worship Experiences (1 Story)

History

Runyon, M. Renée

Middle East

Independently published

Bavarian Wilderness: A 40-Day Diary of Body & Soul Healing

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

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