Edward P. Clowney's book The Church deals with the doctrines of the church. It takes an in-depth look at issues that the modern church has overlooked. He believed that the demands of the market and the growth of the Church threatened to extinguish theological reflections on its nature and mission (back cover). He believes that the means to revive the church will be achieved through theological works. His methodology is based on his expertise in biblical, historical, and systematic theology. However, despite his claims, much of his work is inconsistent and poorly structured. However, due to the large amount of information this work has produced, my focus will reflect extensively on selected topics. This article will interact with Clowney's ideals of relativism and pluralism, hallmarks of the church, and prophecies in the church. “Contemporary radical theologians assert that salvation is not limited to the church, Christianity, or Christ. All religions have equal rights since they claim equal right to religious truth (15).” This statement becomes one of the first questions the Christian believer must face when bearing witness to God's plan of redemption in the world. It has become evident throughout this nation that relativism and pluralism have taken root not only in contemporary churches but also in traditional ones. Pastors are continually approached by parishioners who have heard false teachings about how Jesus can be found through other avenues. The sensitive rhetoric of seekers has destroyed the doctrinal fibers of the modern church. It leaves out solid theological and exegetical scholarship and replaces it with pleasant postmodern language. Many churches can't even explain to a non-believer what they believe and why. Clowney states,......at the heart of the article......chauvinistic understanding of Scripture. Scripture is very clear that there are several instances where women are used by God in teaching, preaching, and prophecy roles. In the list of named apostles, one name in particular was female. We find this in Romans 16:7 where Paul announces to the church those who were among them. Andronicus and Junias (female apostles) claimed that they were apostles who were in prison with him. This step has far-reaching implications. If it is indeed the correct understanding of this obscure verse, egalitarian scholars are provided with an example in Scripture where a woman is called an apostle. The list goes on and on for the women God has used in the Scriptures. What Clowney said feminist theologians have done to make their case, he is doing too. It seems like he takes steps and changes them or leaves them out.