There is no regularly constituted church of Christ on earth, nor any person qualified to administer any church ordinances; nor can there be until new apostles are sent by the Great Head of the Church for whose coming I am seeking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Williams claims no true church exists on earth now because valid leaders are missing. He waits for new apostles to be sent.
- In plain terms
- There is no true church until new apostles come.
- What can you take from it?
- Church order requires divine leadership.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a church valid?
- How does authority begin?
Another view
Most churches claim validity without new apostles.
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