These studies in early church history cover various aspects of the church life of early Christians. They focus on the second century. During that period there was much in the practice and teaching of the church that corresponds to what is found in the New Testament, and during that time many new features developed which were to be characteristic of the later history of the church. Some later material which bears on the second century or which serves to complete the account of a development is brought into these studies. Some New Testament texts bearing on the topic are listed at the beginning of each chapter. There is, thus, a stress on historical continuity. We are talking about the same community of people, the same church, as existed in the New Testament. We are tracing out some features of its historical development through the second century. - From the Introduction

Early Christians Speak

Religion & Spirituality

Everett Ferguson

Christian Books & Bibles

Abilene Christian Univ Pr

These studies in early church history cover various aspects of the church life of early Christians. They focus on the second century. During that period there was much in the practice and teaching of the church that corresponds to what is found in the New Testament, and during that time many new features developed which were to be characteristic of the later history of the church. Some later material which bears on the second century or which serves to complete the account of a development is brought into these studies. Some New Testament texts bearing on the topic are listed at the beginning of each chapter. There is, thus, a stress on historical continuity. We are talking about the same community of people, the same church, as existed in the New Testament. We are tracing out some features of its historical development through the second century. - From the Introduction

History

FERGUSON, EVERETT

World

Leafwood Publishers/Acu Press

Chapters include: The Early Christian Doctrine of Scripture, The Canon of the New Testament, The Muratorian Canon, Spiritual Gifts, Demons and Exorcism, Angels, Freedom of Religion, Great Women of the Ancient Church, plus others.

Early Christians Speak - Vol. 2

ACU Press

A Capella Music in the Public Worship of the Church

Abilene Christian University Press

The New Testament Church is designed for use in adult, university, and high school Bible classes and for personal study. It describes the biblical passages on the traditional topics pertaining to the church - its origin, nature, membership, life, worship, work, and organization. These topics are placed in the context of Old Testament expectations and the anticipation of heavenly fulfillment. The distinctive approach is to relate the characteristics of the church to its head, Christ. The result presents the practical values of the doctrinal study of Scripture.

New Testament Church

The Revelation to John (The Apocalypse) (The Living Word Commentary)

ACU Press (Abilene Christian University)

Living and Worshiping as the Body of Christ

Resource Publications

Dr. Ferguson explains the Biblical role of Christian women in Christ's church. People who respect the Bible as God's Word will find this book very informative and helpful.

Women in the church

Yeomen

This book is the culmination of decades of study, Christian teaching, and evangelism by highly regarded scholar Dr. Everett Ferguson of Abilene, TX. Through the years Dr. Ferguson has spoken to different types of audiences in various settings throughout the world--from gatherings of professional societies in large lecture halls to classes at college lectureships to meetings of believers in small churches. His writings likewise include scholarly articles for the academy, instruction for church leaders, and popular articles for the ordinary church member. Everett has written several books but has kept his eye on the interests of general (Christian) readers. Articles based on scholarly research but more expressly intended for the educated layman as well as professional academics and local ministers are being reprinted by ACU Press--The Early Church and Today; volume one of two has been published (2012). In this collection of popular articles and lectures he has brought together works originally presented to general audiences. The articles naturally group themselves according to topics in which Everett has been interested for some time--Biblical texts, baptism and salvation, the Christian life, organization of the church, worship and assembly, Lord s supper, and contemporary issues. Some items indeed began as sermons and are included here as an indication that academics can preach and to show that critical scholarship can offer homiletic insights. Some prayers for different occasions are printed in this collection as a reminder that attention to prayers from the past can elevate and deepen our prayers. The meditations for the Lord s supper similarly draw on insights from older liturgies in order to enrich our experience of communion.

Collected Popular Articles and Lectures

Yeomen Press

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