The Mystery of the Church: Nature and Mission
Each reflection should be 200 words. The reflection provides the student the opportunity to address a theological issue or question raised in the assigned reading for week. It is also an opportunity for the
student to substantively react to a statement made by an author or authors, or compare multiple
authors on a common concept, idea, or theme. Students will be evaluated on the theological quality of her or his reflection.
Book:*James H. Evans, Jr., We Have Been Believers, chapter 6 OR
*Daniel Migliore, Faith Seeking Understanding, chapter 12
REFLECTION #10. THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH: NATURE AND MISSION
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Reflection #10. The Mystery of the Church: Nature and Mission
In chapter 12, Daniel Migliore explores and critiques several models of the church present in the contemporary world. Of the five models presented by the author, I found the second model that portrays the church as an elite community of the spirit appealing and necessary in addressing the needs of modern congregants as well as in fulfilling God's word. In this case, the church is described as a "closely knit group whose members share a common experience of God’s revivifying Spirit
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