Publisher's Synopsis
In this book, the author shows how developments in Roman Catholic, Anglican, Reformation and Orthodox thought are converging in "the baptismal paradigm" of ecclesiology. He brings out the implications for ministry, sacramental fellowship, justification by faith and the charismatic movement. Exploration of the New Testament concept of "koinonia" (communion) leads to the conclusion that our primary obligation to our fellow Christians is to be in (eucharistic) communion with them.