When we look at the divisions in the Christian world, the question springs unbidden: Why did not God give us an order of service to be followed in the church, as He did in the tabernacle and the temple of old? Is there no pattern of gathering or worship? Is there no significance in corporate testimony? This book gives the answer. The key of organization is revealed as the Spirit of God, moving in hearts subject to His will. True subjection means unanimity without clash of personalities. That is the ideal and shown to be attainable by true subjection to the infilling Spirit. The secret of God's purpose is revealed to be a wonderful unity called the church, sensitive to Him in love, in subjection, in all things which characterize the attachment of a wife to her husband—and vice versa. How this ideal works out in practical ways and relationships is told in the simple but forceful language of this book. (For more information and additional literature, see www.ntchurchsource.com.)
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By David Sheats
Oct 18, 2011
I believe that this book addresses some of the most difficult questions that we all face regarding the corporate testimony and functioning of the church. I have read the book a number of times over the years and found it to be extremely helpful. It is a very careful study of the book of Ephesians regarding the purpose of God in our day and how it is to be worked out. I personally knew the author and he was a man who lived what he taught. Many believers around the world have been helped by his teaching, especially those in India where he labored for 40 years. I would strongly recommend this book to any serious disciple of the Lord. D.S.
