Kingdom Come: An Eschatological Third Article Ecclesiology

This book explores the relationship between the Church and the coming kingdom through the lens of the Spirit, constructing a nuanced account of the Church's ongoing transformation towards its intended telos.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This book delves into the captivating realm of eschatology, utilizing the Third Article Theology framework to explore the profound and intrinsically pneumatological relationship between the Church and the impending kingdom. The central thesis that emerges is that by examining this relationship through the lens of the Spirit, we gain the ability to construct a nuanced and comprehensive account of the Church's ongoing transformation, leading to the development of an eschatological Third Article Ecclesiology.

In this volume, the Church is portrayed as the proleptic anticipation of the coming kingdom. By empowering the kingly presence of Christ, the Spirit restores and brings forth the characteristics of the coming kingdom within the present Church. This enriching, influential, and transformative process enriches the Church, guiding it toward its ultimate destiny.

Through its exploration, this book offers valuable insights into the dynamic interplay between the Church and the kingdom, shedding light on the Church's role in the unfolding of God's plan for the world. It encourages readers to embrace the Spirit's guidance and participation in the Church's transformation, as it prepares to fulfill its glorious destiny in the coming kingdom.

Weight: 492g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567707413