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It is impossible to say exactly how many people in the early church were considered apostles. We can say with certainty that it was more than twelve. The original twelve were these: These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and … Read More “How Many Apostles Were There?” »
The beatitudes, part of the Sermon on the Mount (Plain), are some of the most beloved parts of the New Testament. Christians have loved them, whether in Matthew or Luke’s version, whether they agreed on the meaning or not. The Beatitudes Through the Ages by Rebekah Eklund is a priceless contribution to the study of … Read More “The Beatitudes Through the Ages – Review” »
Many Christians today look back to the church of the first century, the church we find in Acts and the letters of Paul, as the model to emulate. Some denominations aim to be “restorationist,” that is they seek to restore the purity of that early church. Whether or not that should be the aim of … Read More “Five Things to Know About the First Century Church” »
