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    Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1): The Apostle Question & The Apostolic Paradigm Shift
    Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1): The Apostle Question & The Apostolic Paradigm Shift
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    Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1): The Apostle Question & The Apostolic Paradigm Shift

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    Two powerful books concerning apostolic ministry in one edition! From the library of Abundant Truth Publishing:
    The Apostle Question: The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the role of the apostle in the Church. Sound biblical answers to questions concerning the function of the apostle are answered. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and acceptance of the apostolic office and gift.
    The Apostolic Paradigm Shift: 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.

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    PublisherAbundant Truth Publishing
    Release dateAug 19, 2014
    ISBN9781601412683
    Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1): The Apostle Question & The Apostolic Paradigm Shift
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    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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      Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1) - Roderick L. Evans

      APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY DELUXE EDITION (2 Books in 1)

      THE APOSTLE QUESTION & THE APOSTOLIC PARADIGM SHIFT

      Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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      Apostolic Authority Deluxe Edition (2 Books in 1)

      The Apostle Question & The Apostolic Paradigm Shift

      Copyright ©2014 by Roderick L. Evans

      ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-268-3

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      Table of Contents

      Book 1 – The Apostle Question

      Chapter 1 – What is an Apostle?

      Apostolic Ministry in the Old Testament

      Apostolic Ministry in the New Testament

      Chapter 2 – The Call of an Apostle

      Acknowledging the Apostolic Call

      Answering the Apostolic Call

      Accepting the Apostolic Call

      Chapter 3 – The Making of an Apostle

      Marring of the Apostle

      Love of the Apostle

      Building of the Apostle

      The Apostle’s Character

      Chapter 4 – The Office of the Apostle

      Apostles as Ambassadors

      Apostles as Fathers

      Nine Functions of the Apostle

      Focus of Apostles

      Chapter 5 – The Apostolic Person

      The Apostolic Person is a Disciple

      The Apostolic Person is a Son

      The Apostolic Person is a Brother

      The Apostolic Person’s Character

      Recognizing the Apostolic Person

      Flowing as an Apostolic Person

      Chapter 6 – Apostles in Perspective

      Apostles and the Church

      Apostles and Pastors

      Apostles versus Prophets

      Misconceptions

      Chapter 7 – What is Apostleship?

      The Apostolic Gift

      The Apostolic Anointing

      The Apostolic Spirit

      Guidelines for Judging the Apostolic

      Chapter 8 – False Apostles

      Recognizing False Ministers

      Recognizing False Apostles

      Book 2 – The Apostolic Paradigm Shift

      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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      Book 1 – The Apostle Question: Exploring the Roles of Apostles in the New Testament Church

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      The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the role of the apostle in the Church. Sound biblical answers to questions concerning the function of the apostle are answered. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and acceptance of the apostolic office and gift.

      *****

      1 - What is an Apostle?

      The first ministry to be on display in the New Testament Church was that of the apostle. The Book of Acts highlights the ministry of the apostles. Some biblical scholars have asserted that the only true apostles were the eleven disciples (excluding Judas Iscariot) with the exception of Paul. Others have stated that the ministry of the apostles is useless since we have the canon of scripture.

      In addition, others promote that apostolic ministry ceased after the deaths of the first century apostles. As believers, we must understand that these teachings are erroneous. The ministry of the apostle is still vital and important to the advancement of the kingdom of God and the Church. Without this ministry, the Church cannot fulfill its mission in the earth.

      And He set some in the Church, first apostles... (I Corinthians 12:28)

      The word apostle originates from the Greek word apostolos, which means one who is sent forth. Apostles are sent from the presence of God with a divine message. They are sent forth for a specific task. Not all apostles will discharge their duty in the same manner; neither will they all have the same anointing.

      Apostles’ ministries will vary in demonstration and execution. Though apostolic ministry seems exclusive to the New Testament, we discover from the scriptures that apostolic ministry was demonstrated in the Old Testament.

      Apostolic Ministry in the Old Testament

      The apostolic ministry is a foundational ministry (will be discussed later). The apostolic anointing is designed to bring people into the knowledge of God and Christ. In the Old Testament, some men seemed to have an apostolic grace upon their lives.

      Two key biblical figures that exemplify this truth are Abraham and Moses. These two men were prophets, but from God’s interaction with them, we discover there was a type of apostolic anointing on their lives. They demonstrated three apostolic traits:

      1) They reflect the character of God.

      2) They established individuals in the faith of God.

      3) They exercised great spiritual authority and power.

      Abraham was sent to a foreign land by the command of God. Abraham received a commission as does an apostle.

      Now the Lord had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee. (Genesis 12:1)

      The apostolic grace was evident in Abraham’s life because it was through his life that foreigners were introduced to the God of heaven. The Lord magnified Himself in Abraham’s life as he traveled throughout the land. We know that Abraham’s character reflected God’s as the apostle’s does Christ. For God commanded him saying,

      And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. (Genesis 17:1)

      Like the modern day apostle, Abraham was used to establish the faith of God in his descendants and in the earth. As apostles are fathers in the Spirit, Abraham is the father of faith.

      And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations. (Genesis 17:9)

      Finally, Abraham exercised great authority and power. After God rebuked Abimelech for Sarah’s sake, He told the king that Abraham would pray for him and the barrenness of his household would end. As apostles exercise great power, so did Abraham through his prayer.

      So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife. (Genesis 20;17-18)

      Moses, like Abraham demonstrated apostolic grace. When God spoke of his ministry, He said that Moses was not like other prophets. Apostles and prophets are similar, but the apostle’s ministry is greater than the prophet’s because of the spiritual authority of the office. This is what Moses represented in his day. He was a prophet, but there was something greater about him.

      And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream. My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house. (Numbers 12:6-7)

      When God sent Moses to Pharaoh, He told Moses that Aaron would be his prophet, and Moses would be as God to Pharaoh. This is a clear demonstration of the apostolic grace. Moses would reflect God’s character as he fulfilled his ministry. Numerous biblical accounts recall the power that Moses exercised. Signs and wonders surrounded his ministry to the Jews. This is parallel to the ministry of the apostles.

      Finally, like the modern day apostle, Moses established people in the faith of God. The apostles laid a spiritual foundation for the Church to grow upon while Moses instituted the Law from God to set up the Levitical priesthood and Israelite worship.

      From these two patriarchs, we see a demonstration and foreshadowing of the apostolic ministry to come under the New Covenant.

      Apostolic Ministry in the New Testament

      After the establishment of the Church, God used apostles. The apostle is sent as a chief representative of Christ. They represent the person of Christ to the Church and world (however, this is done alongside other believers and ministers). They are preachers of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

      Apostles mature believers in their walks with the Lord. They serve as spiritual fathers. They have the grace upon their lives to establish order to the worship of God. In addition, they have prophetic insight and great authority in the realm of the Spirit.

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