The local church is a living, spiritual household of disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ, built together to become a dwelling in Christ, living by his Spirit. What, then, can we learn from Scripture concerning its life and practice in all aspects of its activity and constitution? In covering such issues as the nature and glory of the church, its membership, discipline and government, the appointment of elders and deacons and inter-church relationships, Nigel Lacey challenges the reader to learn afresh of God's purposes for his church.
