Discover how the Church is viewed as a united body both visible and spiritual, and what this means for faith and practice.
In The Living Temple, or Scriptural Views of the Church, the author explains the difference between the visible church on earth and the invisible church in heaven. The text argues that true unity comes from shared faith, the preaching of the gospel, and proper administration of the sacraments. It examines how the term “Catholic” points to a global, not local, fellowship of believers who profess Christ and hold to His truth. The discussion also considers how standards and proclamations shape our understanding of what constitutes the Church in its fullest sense, while acknowledging the imperfections of earthly organizations.
What you’ll experience
- A clear distinction between the universal church and local groups, grounded in faith and practice.
- An explanation of how the precepts of Scripture and the rites of the church work together to form a visible community.
- Insight into how historical standards and articles inform contemporary beliefs about church unity.
- Reflection on the ideal of a holy fellowship that transcends worldly divisions and honors spiritual truth.
Ideal for readers of theological summaries and anyone exploring Anglican perspectives on church unity, authority, and the nature of Christian fellowship within the global body of believers.