Community 101 : Reclaiming The Local Church As Community Of Oneness

Authentic community is essential if the church is to remain true to its God-assigned mission. As the title indicates, the interrelated concepts of community and oneness are presented in this book. The author lays a biblical foundation for this call to community by showing the centrality of community in the sweep of salvation history-its loss in the Fall, its reclamation through Christ, and its ultimate realization in the New Jerusalem.He proceeds to describe how community can be expressed in the daily life of the church, from small groups to various forms of ministry to church leadership. Focusing on oneness, this book presents a paradigm that can renew the vision of the church in this postmodern society and confirm the authenticity of its message.*For the benefit of non-American readers, it should be explained that the "101" in this book's title is a popular American academic code that designates an introductory course, such as History 101 or Biology 101. Its use for this book implies a basic introduction to the subject of community..