bronx2 said:
“Read the early church fathers to obtain insight as to how closely your particular church resembles the churches of the first century.”
Better yet, read the epistles of the inspired and unerring Apostles written to the unquestionably Christian, though flawed, congregations of the first century. The Apostles explain thetically and antithetically, by the command and inspiration of God Himself, the teaching of the Gospels of Jesus Christ to those flawed and sinful, and yet redeemed and dearly loved people. Then, yes, read the church fathers as you have time, and compare what they say to the Apostles and to the Lord. But be well aware of which rightly stands in judgment of which.
Amen! Great and Godly advice.