The Church as an Alternative Community, Part 2

November 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
The logo of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Part 11 of series: What is a Church? The Church as an Alternative Community, Part 2 In yesterday’s post, I explained how the early Christian use of the work ekklesia for their gathering suggested that the church was an alternative, even a subversive community. By subversive, I do not mean that Christians were plotting to [...]

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What is a Church? A Church as an Alternative Community, Part 1

November 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Westport Community Church, Swanzey, New Hampshire

Part 10 of series: What is a Church? The Church as an Alternative Community, Part 1 Let me begin with a brief review. In my last few posts in this series I’ve been exploring the meaning of the Greek word ekklesia, which is ordinarily translated as “church.” This translation, however, is not necessarily the best [...]

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