The Apostolic Paradigm Shift: Examining the Coming Reformation of Apostles and Apostolic Ministry
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Apostles and apostolic ministry are important to the furtherance of the Kingdom of God and the Church. But, some have become vulnerable to deception and error. Many apostles have abused their ministries and authority. Therefore, the Lord is going to send an apostolic paradigm shift in the midst of the Church. It is designed to bring purity again to the apostolic office. Not only in the execution of this ministry, but also in the perspective for which it is received. In this book, we will explain the apostolic paradigm shift God is sending in the Church.
Roderick L. Evans
Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.
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The Apostolic Paradigm Shift - Roderick L. Evans
THE APOSTOLIC PARADIGM SHIFT
EXAMINING THE COMING REFORMATION OF APOSTLES AND APOSTOLIC MINISTRY
Written by: Roderick Levi Evans
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The Apostolic Paradigm Shift
Examining the Coming Reformation of Apostles and Apostolic Ministry
Copyright ©2012 by Roderick L. Evans
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – The Apostolic Restoration
The Apostolic Restored
The Apostolic Representative
Chapter 2 – The Apostolic Rejected
Judas’ Belief and Betrayal
Judas’ Bleak End
The Case for Rejection
Chapter 3 – The Apostolic Respected
Peter’s Insight
Peter’s Integrity
Peter’s Invocation
Chapter 4 – The Apostolic Paradigm shift
Matthias: The Chosen Apostle
Matthias: The Silent Apostle
Matthias: The Processed Apostle
Matthias: The Prepared Apostle
Matthias: The Committed Apostle
Matthias: The Seer- Apostle
Chapter 5 – The Apostolic Representation
Joseph: The Called Apostolic
Joseph: The Secret Apostolic
Joseph: The Processed Apostolic
Joseph: The Prepared Apostolic
Joseph: The Committed Apostolic
Joseph: The Prophetic Apostolic
Chapter 6 – The Apostolic Revelation
The Great Outpouring
The Great Commission
Chapter 7 – The Apostolic Reformation
Reformation of Love
Reformation of the Miraculous
Reformation of Disciples
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Introduction
At His departure, Jesus instructed the disciples to go to Jerusalem to await the promise of the Father. On the day of Pentecost, this promise was fulfilled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit was given so that the work of Jesus Christ would continue on the earth. The Ministerial Endowments Series is designed to bring clarity to the gifts and ministries given to the Church. It is our prayer that believers will be enlightened and encouraged.
In this publication:
Controversy over the gifts and ministries of the Spirit has abounded for centuries. Various scholars have taught that there was a cessation of the gifts and ministries. More specifically, they affirm that the ministry of the Apostle is no longer in operation nor valid. However, in recent years, a resurgence of the operation and demonstration of this ministry occurred.
Traditional and Non-traditional churches, alike, have experienced the visitation of God through the Holy Spirit. Since the emergence and acceptance of the ministries and gifts of the Holy Spirit, various authors have written concerning this phenomenon.
In spite of this, many in the Church, presently, do not understand the functions and operations of, namely, the office of the Apostle. Even in organizations and denominations that consider this ministry valid today, comprehension is oftentimes elementary.
Where there is no clear understanding, individuals become vulnerable to deception and error. Many apostles have abused their ministries and authority. Therefore, the Lord is going to