This ecclesiological study argues that Reformed ecclesiology cannot be separated from Reformed Christology. The christological foundation of Reformed doctrine of the church will be examined as Reformed theology portrays the important ecclesiological topics in the light of its christological thoughts. This book offers potential for the future of the church with her pastoral concern. It will serve as a stimulus against the erroneous paths of ecclesiocentrism on the one hand and church-forgetfulness on the other. Even though the chapters of the book deal with classical topics in ecclesiology, the work will try to analyze and answer contemporary challenges the church faces. This book is not a systematic treatment in the sense of an examination of the whole developed in terms of one principle (that is, Christology). Rather, the concern of this book is to expound the Holy Scripture realistically and to engage with the contemporary church in her concrete existence. The study will weave together insights from biblical, historical, confessional, philosophical, and contemporary studies in a fruitful way.

"Considering the challenges we face in these most uncertain and troubling times, this careful and refreshing study highlighting the divine origin of the church is more than welcome. When the body of Christ feeds abundantly on the written and incarnate word of God, it is better able to fulfill its calling and to bear witness to the light of the world....I heartily recommend reading Billy Kristanto's thought-pro voking and edifying book"

-Pierre Berthoud, Faculte en Calvin, micritus

"This study of the church gets to the point economically and effectively. Kristanto has the knack of focusing on essentials while at the same time incorporating and usefully referencing an impressive range of authors, both ancient and modern. from different church traditions -Paul Wells, editor in chief of Una cum Christo

"This is a wonderfully clear and concise ecclesiology with an emphasis on the Reformations and the

Reformed traditions. The book offers rich insights into the offices, the ministries, and the attributes of the

church. It illuminates the importance of the sacraments and the relation between the church and the

reign of God. It is ideal for study in church communities, schools, seminaries, and universities.

-Michael Welker, University of Hedberg

"Kristanto combines in this ecclesiology a breadth and international orientation that is rarely scen voices from both sides of the Atlantic are brought together in a dialogue that helps to understand the church as a provisional community called by the living Christ. Drawing from the rich well of Reformed theology, substantial reflection and contextual awareness go together in this intelligent study" -Cornelis van der Kooi, Ve verstest Ansterdam, exterio

BILLY KRISTANTO is academic dean of International Reformed Evangelical Seminary

in Jakarta and a member of the Theological Commission of the World Reformed Fellowship. He is the author of Human Being-Being Human (2020).