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Community 101

Name: Community 101
Author: Gilbert Bilezikian
ISBN: 9780310217411

by Gilbert Bilezikian, John Ortberg

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Overview

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. Gilbert Bilezikian 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. Bilezikian 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. Authentic community is essential if the church is to remain true to its God-assigned mission. As the title indicates, the two interrelated concepts of community and oneness are presented in this book. Gilbert Bilezikian 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.

Synopsis

'Community 101' is a carefully reasoned and passionately argued plea for the church to fulfill its essential nature and calling.

About the Author, Gilbert Bilezikian

Gilbert Bilezikian (ThD, Boston University) is a professor emeritus of Wheaton College, a charter member and elder of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, and the author of Community 101. La vida profesional del Dr. Gilbert Bilezikian, (Th D de la Universidad de Boston), comenzo en Paris donde sirvio como ministro de educacion cristiana en la Iglesia Americana y como maestro en el Instituto Biblico Europeo. Es profesor emerito de la Facultad Wheaton, miembro fundador y anciano de la iglesia Willow Creek Community Church del Sur de Barrington, en Illinois. Ademas, es autor de un sinnumero de articulos y varios libros entre ellos Cristianismo Elemental, el cual recibio la version francesa del premio 'Libro Americano del Ano'. Su trasfondo y experiencia le hacen un conferencista popular en iglesias, convenciones, facultades y seminarios alrededor del mundo. el y su esposa, Maria, residen en Wheaton, Illinois.