House Church Bibliography


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Adeney, David. "Springtime for the Church in China?" Christianity Today. June 18, 1982, pp.28-31.

Allen, Donald R. Barefoot in the Church, Richmond: John Knox, 1972.

Alexander, Gary. "House Churches: Your Hope for the Future" Christian Life Vol. 43:9 (January 1982):32.

Anderson, Philip, and Anderson, Phoebe. The House Church, Nashville: Abingdon, 1975.

Anonymous. The Church in the House, London: James Nisbet and Co., 1846.

Armstrong, David. "Biblical Role of House Churches" D. Mm. dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary, 1982.

Banks, Robert. Paul's Idea of Community: The Early House Churches in Their Historical Setting. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980.

Barclay, William. The Lord's Supper. Nashville: Abingdon, 1967.

Barcus, Nancy B. Developing a Christian Mind. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1977.

Barrett, C. K. Church, Ministry, and Sacraments in the New Testament. Exeter: Paternoster, 1985.

Barrett. C. K., ed. The New Testament Background: Selected Documents. Rev. and Exp. ed. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1989.

Barrett, Lois. Building the House Church. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1986.

Barrs, Jerram. Shepherds and Sheep: A Biblical View of Leading and Following. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1983.

Barth, M. "A Chapter on the Church: The Body of Christ." Interpretaton 12(1958)131-56.

Barth, M. Rediscovering The Lords Supper. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1988.

Benko, S., and J. I. O'Rourke, eds. Early Church History: The Roman Empire as the Setting of Primitive Christianity. London: Oliphants, 1971.

Berger, Peter L. A Rumor of Angels: Modern Society and the Rediscovery of the Supernatural. Garden City: Doubleday, 1967.

Bird, Warren. "The Great Small-Group Takeover." Christianity Today Vol. 38:2 (February 7, 1994)25-29.

Bittlinger, Arnold. Gifts and Ministries. Translated by Clara K. Dyck. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1973.

Bittlinger, Arnold. Gifts and Graces. Translated by Herbert KIassen. London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1967.

Bornkamm, G. "The More Excellent Way." In Early Christian Experience. London: SCM Press, 1969.

Bourke, M. M. "Reflections on Church Order in the New Testament." Catholic Biblical Quarterly 30 (1969) 493-511.

Branick. V. The House Church in the Writings of Paul. Wilmington, Del.: Michael Glazier, 1989.

Campbell, J. Y "KOINONIA and its Cognates in the New Testament." In Three New Testament Studies. Pages 1-28. Leiden: Brill, 1965.

Campenhausen, H. von. Ecclesiastical Authority and Spiritual Power in the Church of the First Three Centuries. London: A & C. Black, 1969.

Campenhausen, H. von.Tradition and Life in the Church. London; Collins, 1968.

Carver, W. O. Ephesians , The Glory of God in the Christian Calling. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1949.

Cook, Guillermo. "The Protestant Predicament: From Base Ecclesial Community to Established Church-A Brasilian Case Study." International Bulletin of Missionary Research, July 1984. pp.98-101.

Cosby, Gordon. Handbook for Mission Groups. Waco: Word, 1975.

Cullmann, 0. Early Christian Worship. London: SCM, 1953.

Davies, J. G. The Secular Use of Church Buildings. New York: The Seabury Press. 1968.

DeSilva, Ranjit. "House Church Movement Catches On Among Sri Lanka's Urban and Rural Poor." Evangelical Missions Quarterly 27:174-178. July 1991

Dulles, Avery. Models of the Church. Garden City: Doubleday, 1978.

Dumbaugh, Donald F. "Intentional Community in Historical Perspective." In The House Church Evolving, pp. l4-22. Edited by Arthur L. Foster. Chicago: Exploration Press, 1976.

Dumbaugh, Donald F. The Believers' Church: The History and Character of Radical Protestantism. New York: Macmillan, 1968; Scottdale, Pa.: Herald Press, 1985.

Eller, Vernard. In Place of Sacraments. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1972,

Eller, Vernard. The Outward Bound: Caravaning as the Style of the Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980,

Eller, Vernard. Towering Babble. Elgin: Brethren Press, 1983.

Elliot, J. H. "Philemon and House Churches." Bible Today 22 (1984) 145-50.

"Evangelical Leaders Assess Home Churches." Christian Life Vol. 43:9 (January 1982):32-34,43-44.

Evans, Craig A. "'Preacher' and 'Preaching': Some Lexical Observations." Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 24 (December 1981):315-322.

Evans, Mary J.Woman in the Bible. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1983.

Fee, Gordon D., and Stuart, Douglas. How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler. In Memory of Her. (Crossroad Books, 1983).

Filson, Floyd V. "The Significance of the Early House Churches." Journal ofBiblical Literature 58 (1939): 109-I 12.

Foster, Arthur L., ed. The House Church Evolving. Chicago: Exploration, 1976.

Gager, I. G. Kingdom and Community: The Social World of Early Christianity. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall, 1975.

Garmo, John. Lifestyle Worship Nashville: Nelson. 1993.

Geldenhuys, Norval, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke.' The English Text with Introduction, Exposition and Notes. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1966.

Getz, Gene. Building Up One Another. Wheaton: Victor, 1976.

Getz, Gene. Sharpening the Focus of the Church. Chicago: Moody, 1974.

Giles, Kevin. What on Earth is the Church? An Exploration in New Testament Theology. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1995.

Green, M. Evangelism in the Early Church. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1970.

Greenleaf, Robert K. Servant Leadership. New York: Paulist, 1977.

Griffin, Em. Getting Together: A Guide for Good Groups. Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity, 1982.

Griffiths, Michael. Grace-Gifts. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978.

Grunlan, Stephen A., and Reimer, Milton, eds. Christian Perspectives on Sociology. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

Guthrie, Donald. New Testament Introduction: The Pauline Epistles. Chicago: InterVarsity, 1966.

Hesselgrave, David J. Dynamic Religious Movements. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1978.

Houston, Graham. Prophecy, Gift for Today? Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1989.

Howe, E. Margaret. Women and Church Leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

Icenogle, Gareth Weldon. Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry, An Integrational Approach. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1994.

Jeffers, J.F. "Pluralism in Early Roman Christianity" in Fides et Historia 22:4-17 Winter 1990

Jewett, R. "Tenement Churches and Communal Meals in the Early Church: The Implications of a Form-Critical Analysis of 2 Thessalonians 3:10." Biblical Research 38 (1993) 23-43.

Johnson, L. T. Sharing Possessions: Mandate and Symbol of Faith. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1991,

Judge, E. A. The Social Pattern of Christian Groups in the First Century. London:Tyndale Press, 1960.

Kasemann, Ernst. Commentary on Romans. Translated and edited by Geoffrey W. Bromiley. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980.

Kasemann, E. "Worship in Everyday Life: A note on Romans 12." In New Testament Questions of Today. Pages 188-95. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1969.

Kasemann, E. "The Cry for Liberty in the Worship of the Church." In Perspectives on Paul. Pages 122-37. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1971.

Koenig, J. New Testament Hospitality: Partnership With Strangers as Promise and Mission. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1985.

Kraus, C. Norman, ed. Evangelicalism and Anabaptism. Scottdale: Herald Press, 1979.

Kung, Hans. The Church. Translated by Ray and Rosaleen Ockenden. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1967.

Kung, Hans. Truthfulness: The Future of the Church. Part B translated by Edwin Quinn. New York: Sheed and Ward, 1968.

La Piana, G. "Foreign Groups in Rome During the First Century of the Empire." Harvard Theological Review 20 (1927) 183-354.

Larson, Bruce. Setting Men Free. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1967.

Lupold, H. C. Exposition of Genesis. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1942.

Leupold, Ulrich S., ed. Liturgy and Hymns. In Vol.53 of Luther's Works. Edited by Helmut T. Lehman. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1965.

Longenecker, Richard N. Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975.

Longenecker, Richard N. New Testament Social Ethics for Today. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1984.

Longenecker, Richard N. Paul, Apostle ofLiberty. New York: Harper and Row, 1964.

Lovelace, Richard F. Dynamics of Spiritual Life.' An Evangelical Theology of Renewal. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1980.

Malherbe, Abraham J. Social Aspects of Early Christianity. Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University, 1977.

Marshall, I. Howard. Last Supper and Lord's Supper. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans,1980.

Martin, Ralph P. The Worship of God. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.

Martin, Ralph P. The Family and the Fellowship. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1979.

Martin, Ralph P.Worship in the Early Church. Westwood: Revell, 1964.

Maxwell, Joe and Nyberg, Richard. "African Megachurch Challenged Over Teaching" Christianity Today. " 36:58 Oct 5, 92.

McGavran, Donald. "House Churches: A Key Factor For Growth" ( In South Korea) Global Church Growth Bulletin 29:5-6 Jan 1992.

McGavran, Donald. Understanding Church Growth. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970.

Micks, Marianne H. The Future Present: The Phenomenon of Christian Worship. New York: Seabury, 1970.

Miller, John W. Church Reform and the Missionary Congregation in the 1970's. A study document prepared under the auspices of the Council on Faith, Life, and Strategy of the Mennonite Church, August 1972.

Miller, Marlin E. 'The Recasting of Authority." Sojourners, February 1979, pp.24-27.

Minear, Paul S. Images of the Church in the New Testament. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1960.

Mohler, James. The Origin and Evolution of the Priesthood (Alba House, 1970).

Morey, Robert A. Worship is all of Life. Camp Hill: Christian Publications, 1984.

Moule, C. F. D. Worship in the New Testament. London: Lutterworth, 1961.

Mounce, Robert H. The Book of Revelation. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1977.

Murphy-O'Connor, J. Paul on Preaching. New York: Sheed & Ward, 1964.

Murphy-O'Connor, J. "Eucharist and Community in First Corinthians." Worship 50 (1976) ; 51(1977).

Neyrey, J. H. Paul, In Other Words: A Cultural Reading of his Letters. Louisville: Westminster, 1990.

Nock, A. D. Early Gentile Christianity and its Hellenistic Background. New York: Harper & Row, 1964.

O'Connor, Elizabeth. Eighth Day of Creation. Waco: Word, 1971. Journey Inward, Journey Onward. New York: Harper and Row, 1963.

Olsen, Charles M. The Base Church. Atlanta: Forum House, 1973.

Packer, J. I. "Charismatic Renewal: Pointing to a Person and a Power." Christianity Today, March 7, 1970.

Paul, Robert S. The Church in Search of Its Self. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1972.

Peterson, D. "The Biblical Concept of Edification." In Church, Worship and the Local Congregation. Edited by B. Webb. Pages 45-58.

Peterson, Jim. Church without Walls, Moving Beyond Traditional Boundaries. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1992.

Peterson, Joan M. "House-Churches in Rome." Vigiliae Christianae 23 (1969) 264-72.

Pinnock, Clark. "Opening the Church to the Charismatic Dimension." Christianity Today. March 7, 1970, p.16.

Power, David. "The Basis for Official Ministry in the Church." In Official Ministry in a New Age, edited by James Provost (Canon Law Society of America, 1981).

Raines, Robert. New Life in the Church. New York: Harper and Row, 1961.

Reed, William R. New Patterns of Church Growth in Brazil. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1965.

Richards, Lawrence 0. A New Face for the Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1970.

Richards, Lawrence 0. A Theology of Personal Ministry: Spiritual Giftedness in the Local Church. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1981.

Richards, Lawrence 0., and Hoeldtke, Clyde. A Theology of Church Leadership. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1980.

Riddle, Donald Wayne. "Early Christian Hospitality: A Factor in the Gospel Transmission." Journal of Biblical Literature 57 (1938): 141 - 154.

Ronald H. Christianity and the Hellenistic World. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.

Sandmel. S. The First Christian Century in Judaism and Christianity: Certainties and Uncertainties. New York: Oxford University Press, 1969.

Sampley, I. P. Pauline Partnership in Christ: Christian Community and Commitment in the Light of Roman Law. Philadelphia: Fortress, 1980.

Schaller, Lyle E. Assimilating New Members. Nashville: Abingdon, 1978.

Schweizer, E. Church Order in the New Testament. Naperville, Ill.: Allenson, 1961.

Schweizer, E. "The Service of Worship: An Exposition of I Corinthians."

Neotestamentica 14. Pages 333-43. Zurich: Zwingli, 1964.

Francis Schaeffer. The Church at the End of the Twentieth Century, 1970 pp. 61, 62, 66, 67.

Sine, Tom. The Mustard Seed Conspiracy. Waco: Word, 1981.

Skoglund, John E. Worship in the Free Churches. Valley Forge: ludson, 1965.

Snyder, Graydon F. Ante Pacem: Archaeological Eviaence of Church Lfe Before Constantine. Macon: Mercer University, 1985.

Snyder, Howard A. Liberating the Church. The Ecology of Church and Kingdom. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1983.

Snyder, Howard A. The Radical Wesley and Patterns for Church Renewal. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1980.

Snyder, Howard A. The Community ofthe King. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1977.

Snyder, Howard A. The Problem of Wineskins. Downers Grove: InterVarsity, 1977.

Sparks, Jack, ed. The Apostolic Fathers. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1978.

Stott, John R. W. "Setting the Spirit Free." Christianity Today, June 12, 1981, pp.17-21.

Stott, John R. W., and Coote, Robert. Down to Earth: Studies in Christianity and Culture. Grand Rapids'. Eerdmans, 1980.

Theissen, Gerd. Sociology of Early Palestinian Christianity. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1959.

Tidball, Derek. The Social Context of the New Testament: Sciociological Analysis. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.

Tournier, Paul. The Meaning of Gifts. Richmond: John Knox, 1970.

Troeltsch, Ernst. The Social Teaching of the Christian Churches. New York: Macmillan, 1931.

Trueblood, Elton. The Company of the Committed. New York: Harper and Row, 1961.

Trueblood, Elton. The Incendiary Fellowship. New York: Harper and Row, 1967.

Verner, D. C. The Household of God: The Social World of the Pastoral Epistles. Chico, Calif.: Scholars, 1983.

Warkentin, Marjorie. Ordination: A Biblical-Historical View. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.

Webber, Robert E. Worship Old and New. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

Webber, Robert E. Common Roots: A Call to Evangelical Maturity. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1978.

Weber, Hans-Ruedi. 'The Church in the House." Concern, June 1958, pp.7-28.

Wilson, Jr., J. Christy Today's Tentmakers. Wheaton: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. 1979.

Yoder, John Howard. "Martin Luther's Forgotten Vision." The Other Side, April 1977, p.70.

Wuthnow, Robert. "How Small Groups are Transforming Our Lives." Christianity Today Vol. 38:2 (February 7, 1994) 20-24.

 
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