The Church of Christ

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Author: Edward C. Wharton has preached the gospel for more than 50 years. He helped establish the Sunset International Bible Institute in Lubbock, Texas, where he continues to serve on the faculty.

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. In this updated edition, Ed Wharton establishes that Scripture contains a divine pattern for the church belonging to Christ. He then presents a systematic study of the biblical passages relating to the church, creating a clear understanding of the pattern set by God.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part One: The Distinctive Nature of the Church

 1 The Distinctive Pattern of New Testament Christianity

 2 The Distinctive Nature of the New Covenant

 3 The Distinctive Identity of the New Testament Church

 4 The Establishment of the Church

Part Two: The Organizational Structure of the Church

 5 Christ, the Head and Foundation of the Church

 6 The Eldership

 7 The Pastoral Work and Qualifications of Elders

 8 Deacons

 9 Evangelists

Part Three: The Work and Worship of the Church

 10 The Work of the Church 

 11 The Identity and Acceptability of Worship

 12 The Lord's Supper

 13 Church Music

This is the Textbook for courses: Distinctive Nature of the Church (SIBI Studio), Church of Christ (Classroom Audio)