Since the genesis of The Salvation Army, the mercy seat has been central - architecturally and theologically - to its soul-saving mission. History testifies that at the mercy seat God changes lives. Nigel Bovey investigates the past to see how, where and why the mercy seat became the focal point of Salvationist worship and witness. With the help of personal insights from hundreds of other Salvationists, the author looks at how the mercy seat is currently used around the world and considers future challenges facing the mercy seat. He also examines the biblical foundations and scriptural principles for making a public response to God.
Major Nigel Bovey was commissioned as a Salvation Army officer, with his wife Margaret, in 1979. They have two children, Janine and Andrew. Nigel previously taught Mathematics, Sociology and Economics in a comprehensive school. He served as a corps officer in Northern Ireland and England before being appointed to 'The War Cry' staff in 1994. As well as contributing chapters to a number of books, he is the author of 'Telling a Children's Story', 'The Mercy Seat', 'Christians in the House' and 'God, The Big Bang and Bunsen-Burning Issues'. He is also a published songwriter, lyricist and poet. He is the Editor of 'The War Cry'.
Publisher : Salvation Army (19 Oct. 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 311 pages
ISBN-10 : 0854128301
ISBN-13 : 978-0854128303
Dimensions : 14.8 x 2.5 x 21 cm
