The Life of God in the Soul of the Church

The Root and Fruit of Spiritual Fellowship

In this book, Thabiti Anyabwile transforms our thinking about spiritual fellowship. Extending the concept of divine life presented in Henry Scougal’s classic The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Anyabwile contends that union with Christ is discerned in the soul of the local church. This vision of spiritual fellowship is not centered on external activities and programs, but on our shared life in Christ, as we share one another’s sufferings, use our spiritual gifts for the good of the body, partner in spreading the gospel, and grow spiritually together. The Life of God in the Soul of the Church, experienced personally by believing the truth, shared relationally in the church, leads to great joy and holiness.