In The Spirit Shaped Church , Swarup Bar argues that the church is defined by its relationship with others.
Such engagement is found to b.
This sort of relationally distinct, permeable church is found to be possible through the leading of the Spirit and the work of Christ.
A relational church depends on the porousness of its borders, which means that, while a church has its distinctiveness, it ought to be open to negotiate relational engagements with the world around it.
In The Spirit Shaped Church , Swarup Bar argues that the church is defined by its relationship with others