Teaching the Faith, Forming the Faithful Book

Foreword by J. I. Packer 7

List of Tables and Figures 9

Preface 11

Patt 1 Purpose: A Mission to Fulfill 17

1 The Poi&ebar;ma of God 19

2 Building Up the Body 48

Part 2 Proclamation: A Message to Obey and Teach 75

3 The Faith Once Delivered 77

4 The Glorious Gospel and its Implications 98

5 Core Content for a Congregational Curriculum 124

Part 3 People: Of Teachers and Learners 147

6 Teachers Among Us 149

7 Attitudes and Attributes of Christlike Teachers 177

8 Listening to the Theorists 209

9 Toward a Community of Learners 236

Part 4 Practices: Strategies for Teaching and Forming 265

10 Visions of Christian Teaching 267

11 From Generation to Generation 306

12 "When You Come Together": Worship and Formation 335

13 Commitments for a Congregational Curriculum (Part 1) 361

14 Commitments for a Congregational Curriculum (Part 2) 390

Conclusion: The Beautiful Body of Christ! 430

Name Index 437

Subject Index 441

Scripture Index 454