A great story about what the Bible says about all of the Christian denominations created by men and about the meaning of the one true church purchased by the blood of Christ. This would be an excellent book for a small group study -- lots of scripture to look up and discuss.There are two parts that I'm struggling with -- I accepted Christ via the "Sinners Prayer", which is slammed heavily in this book, but then I was baptized in obedience to what Jesus tells us to do in the Bible when I was in 10th grade in the Baptist church (also slammed, just like every other denomination). I'm struggling a bit with whether I should be baptized again with this new perspective. Also, the book slams the use of musical instruments during worship, claiming that this is not what the early church did. I wonder if part of this was simply due to the fact that musical instruments were prohibitively expensive and rare and that the Bible simply doesn't mention them in the Acts church due to the fact that few people had them. The book almost protested too much in this area, and seemed to be trying too hard to create a case for the early church NOT using them, therefore they should not be used.If you think you are a Christian, you should read this book. WARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGWARNINGYou are CONTENT with your DENOMINATION, and your CHURCH...I suggest you DO NOT READ THIS BOOK. This book is focused around the church of Christ, and it will try and convert you to their church.....It will make you question your faith, and your soul..... I did not give it a star at all, becuase I do not think that this book needs to be "rated".....Instead of reading this book, I suggest you pick up your BIBLE and read it instead!
What do You think about Muscle And A Shovel (2011)?
Great story of conversion. Also a great resource to use when studying with someone.
—fay
