Introduction : the Reformed Alliance and its theological work. What is the Alliance? ; Major theological themes, 1875-1982 ; The nature and status of the Alliance's theological work -- The faith of the ages. The doctrine of God ; The work and person of Christ ; The doctrine of humanity ; The Holy Spirit ; Eschatology and Trinity -- The Evangelical-Catholic heritage. Traditional reformed emphases ; The Bible and its authority ; A confession for the Alliance? ; Creeds and confessions in the Presbyterian Alliance ; Creeds and confessions in the Congregational Council ; Presbyterian polity ; Congregational polity ; Mutual assessments ; Catholicity -- The ecumenical vision. Ecumenical words and deeds ; The bilateral dialogues ; God's reign and our unity ; Baptists and Reformed in dialogue ; The sacraments in Alliance literature ; Baptism ; The Lord's Supper ; The ministry : Reformed and other views ; The ministry in Alliance literature -- The philosophical-apologetic climate. The early years ; The middle years ; The flight from philosophical-apologetic questions ; Gospel universals? -- The ethical witness. Ethical concerns of the early years ; Perennial ethical concerns ; Ethical concerns since 1933 ; Underlying principles ; Collective responsibility ; Common ground and natural law ; Ethics : Catholic, Evangelical, and Reformed -- Conclusion -- Appendixes. Alliance Councils ; Biographical notes ; Bibliography. Published in: Grand Rapids, Mich. Physical description: xi, 304 pages ; 23 cm

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