As It Was in the Beginning

About this book

Beginning with the contrast between the unchanging Christ and Christianity’s departure from its earliest spiritual life, these chapters examine the Holy Spirit’s work, the church’s relation to the world, human control of church life, and the meaning of Christian practices. Drawing on Acts, Revelation, and other New Testament passages, Austin-Sparks considers the cross and the transition from an earthly to a heavenly centre. The call is to recover spiritual reality and power through renewed understanding, rather than copying outward forms. From "A Witness and a Testimony" magazines, Sept-Oct 1963 to May-June 1964.

Contents

1. "As It Was in the Beginning..."
2. "As It Was in the Beginning..." (continued) 🔒
3. The Church and the World 🔒
4. Churches and Workers 🔒
5. Christ and His Church Incognito 🔒
6. The Meaning and Reality of Things 🔒
7. The Great Transition 🔒
8. The Great Transition (continued) 🔒
9. The Cross 🔒
10. Release by Illumination 🔒