Church Of Christ: The Distinctive Nature Of The New Testament Church

Church of Christ: The Distinctive Nature of the New Testament Church by Edward C. Wharton
Behind the historical church of the New Testament lies the purpose and wisdom of God. The New Testament church is a unique institution of divine origin. The systematic study of Scripture reveals that Christianity is ordered after a pattern and possesses a distinct identity: designed by the Lord, conveyed through the words of the apostles, and seen in the practice of early Christians. Only when following this pattern can we fulfill the command to glorify God in the church.