The Family and the Fellowship : New Testament Images of the Church

Abstract

Ever since the Church originated, fellowship has been one of the major characteristics of Christianity. This fact is well supported inthe New Testament also. Though many Christians today agree that their response to the demand of the gospel must be communal as well as individual, the very flaws evident in the Church today are clear
proofs that they cannot find a necessary place for the latter in the plan of God. In order to lead them to an increased awareness of what Church life can mean, Ralph Martin has written this book.