02082cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000230011724501500014026400510029030000470034133600260038833700260041433800360044050000310047650800660050752011070057353400450168065300240172585600430174958014UtSlPG20260610134333.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBTaBX1 aChurch, J.q(John)14aThe Nature of a Gospel Church :bA Confession of Evangelical Principles; and the Members' Covenant. Intended for the Use of the Church of Christ. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-10-03  aTranscribed from the [1814?] R. Thomas edition by David Price  a"The Nature of a Gospel Church" by J. Church is a religious treatise written in the early 19th century, specifically addressing the principles and practices of a Christian congregation. The book focuses on the nature of the church as a gathering of believers committed to evangelical truths, highlighting the significance of faith, obedience, and communal worship.  In this work, J. Church elaborates on the foundational beliefs of the church, presenting a detailed confession of faith that covers topics such as the nature of God, the role of Christ as mediator, and the necessity of grace for salvation. He emphasizes the importance of unity among believers and outlines the roles of ministers and church members in fostering a supportive community. The text includes a covenant agreement, which members are encouraged to uphold as they strive to live in accordance with their faith, reflecting the principles outlined in the book. The overall message conveys a deep commitment to evangelical values and the ongoing pursuit of holiness within the church. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aTheology, Doctrinal40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58014