The Church, the Falling Away, and the Restoration

"The Church, the Falling Away, and the Restoration" by J. W. Shepherd is a religious exploration of the New Testament church's journey through time. The book starts by establishing the intended goal of understanding the New Testament church and its historical context. Then the author examines the original church's key features, the necessity of divine direction, and the responsibilities of its members, with the need to follow the Bible. It then looks at how the church changed over time and the attempts made to bring it back its original teachings. Shepherd calls for a review of today's church practices, urging readers to look at where they might have gone away from what the scriptures originally taught.