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Praise for

Seven Marks of a

New Testament Church

I believe it is fair to say that I know Brother David Black. He has been my professor, and I have been one of his pastors. On a trip to Ethiopia, I recall asking his wife (Becky), “What are Dr. Black’s strengths?” She responded, “Seeing the big picture and making it simple for everyone to understand.” Seven Marks of a New Testament Church is such a book. Clear, concise, engaging, and oozing with heavenly wisdom that will stir your heart and mind to want “gospel-maturity” for the glory of Christ.

Dr. Jason Evans

Pastor/Elder, Bethel Hill Baptist Church

Just when I thought I had read my favorite book by Dave Black, out comes this one! Whether God just saved you or you’ve been walking with Jesus for many years, this book is for you. Jesus says in Matt. 16:18, “I will build My church.” From Jesus’ perspective the church was future, it was his possession, and he was its architect! Today, we are tempted to forget about its inception, to view it as someone else’s possession, and to build it with human minds and hands. Second to a wrong view of the gospel, nothing can hurt the Great Commission more than a wrong view of the church. Black’s Seven Marks of a New Testament Church is a necessary reminder that we are to “do” church on God’s terms, not our own. I, for one, have greatly benefited from Black’s careful study of Acts 2:37–47. Believe me when I say, we can’t afford to neglect these eleven verses if we hope to see God turn the world “upside down” in our day (Acts 17:6).

Dr. Thomas W. Hudgins

Capital Seminary and Graduate School

Well, Dave Black has done it again! In his book Seven Marks of a New Testament Church he brings to light the fact that much of what is being done in our twenty-first century churches bears little to no resemblance to what the Bible teaches. Ouch! But, it’s true! Dave calls us to take a look at how we “do church” and seek to bring reform. It’s not that we’ve chosen to be disobedient or unbiblical in an intentional way. Yet, much like ocean tides eat away a sand castle, biblical truths are being eroded by our man-made traditions and philosophies regarding church leadership, polity and fellowship. Anyone desiring to lead or be a part of what looks like a first century church should heartily welcome the simple, yet profound principles outlined by Dave from the book of Acts. Thanks again for challenging the status quo Brother Dave!

D. Kevin Brown

Pastor/Elder, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church