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THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Religion & Spirituality
This is the second edition of The Apostolic Church, used by seminaries, colleges and churches to better understand the mission meaning of the word “apostolic.” The Greeks and the Jews of Jesus’ time had “apostles;” Jesus did not invent the office of “apostle.” However, he changed the office to be something new. Over the years, with the development of the term “apostolic church,” the way Jesus understood his apostles changed. This is the story of that change, and what it means for the church today.
Book Bubbles from THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH
More Than Twelve Apostles
Even though most of us grew up knowing only the Twelve apostles, the Bible mentions others who were apostles - these were missionaries who planted churches. The earliest church assumed a broader ministry of "apostle," besides the Twelve. However, because of concerns to keep the teaching of the gospel clear, the church held onto what was called the "apostolic" teachings. "Apostolic" came to mean doctrinal correctness more than missionary activity, but both meanings must be maintained. That is what the book THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH is all about.
How We Lost the Apostles
This is the second edition of my book, THE APOSTOLIC CHURCH. The book has been used by seminaries, colleges and churches to better understand the mission meaning of the word “apostolic.” The Greeks and the Jews of Jesus’ time had “apostles;” Jesus did not invent the office of “apostle.” However, he changed the office to be something new. Over the years, with the development of the term “apostolic church,” the way Jesus understood his apostles changed. This is the story of that change, and what it means for the church today.
Who Are the Apostles
Religion & Spirituality
WHO ARE THE APOSTLES is a history of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. The book begins with the concept of "apostle" in Greek and Hebrew culture: Jesus did not invent the office of the Apostle. This history shows the true nature of the apostle, and lays the groundwork for following the Twelve before, during and in the decades after Jesus' ministry. The book also shows how the office of apostle continued after the death of the Twelve. Anyone who has ever wanted to know more about the apostles and The Apostles should read this book.
Book Bubbles from Who Are the Apostles
What Is An Apostle?
What do Christians mean when they confess their faith in "one, holy and APOSTOLIC church?" Who were, are, the apostles? Jesus did not invent the term; there were Hebrew and Greek apostles before Jesus. But Jesus changed the meaning of "apostle" in one very important way. What was it? That is the question that began my search. In this, the first of three books, I wanted to understand how a confession written in 325 AD might guide the church of the 21st century in its mission. I began my search in Jerusalem. The three books bring the question and my insights up through the fourth century in Constantinople, and the Council of Nicaea - and raise questions for the ministry of churches today.
