A Simple Guide to Picking a Bible Translation
1. UNDERSTAND DYNAMIC EQUIVALENCE What is Dynamic Equivalence? Dynamic equivalence also known as functional equivalence is a modern method of Bible translation. It is the philosophy that when an original part of the scriptures are difficult for a contemporary audience to understand then the translator should render the original text in a way that...
BOOKS THAT BELONG IN THE PREACHERS LIBRARY
*=APOSTOLIC AUTHOR BIBLES (All Versions) STUDY BIBLES *Apostolic Study Bible. Word Aflame Press*Premier Study Bible. Apostolic Publishers InternationalESV Study Bible. Crossway BiblesBiblical Theology Study Bible. Zondervan (Previous Version: NIV Study Bible). MINISTERS MANUAL *Foster's Ministry Manual. Bro. Fred Foster
Finally Be Strong
Not all books worth reading are found on the top 10 best sellers list. Finally Be Strong by Richard King is one of those books. As I read through King’s book, there were instances where it felt like I was reading “Spiritual Leadership” by Oswald Sanders. King’s writing style reads like that of a Pastor who is trying...
Biblical Literacy and the Spoken Word
Introduction The dilemma of biblical literacy is not a new phenomenon to the people of faith. Historically, it has been a recurring issue that has continued to plague the people of God. In fact, the prophet Hosea directly attributes the spiritual demise of Israel to their lack of knowledge (Hos. 4:6 KJV). Interestingly,...
Who Created the Universe, God, or Jesus?
The Genesis account explicitly points to God as the creator of the universe. Genesis 1:1 (KJV) states that “In the beginning God created.” Likewise, Genesis 2:4 states, “in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens.” The patriarch Abraham clearly understood that God was the creator when he declared, “God the Most...
Is The Pulpit Losing Power
Written By: Bishop G.T. HaywoodPublished by: Voice In The Wilderness (1924) The Above subject was given as a heading to an article that recently appeared in a Sunday paper in the middle west, and its logic and wisdom was so force-able that it greatly impressed the writer to pass it on to...
Divorce & Remarriage
Pastor John Carroll tackles an often neglected subject in Apostolic Pulpits, divorce, and remarriage. Much of the book is born out of Carroll's self-described need of having to work out a scriptural theology based on his previous divorce and remarriage. Divorce is not an easy subject; in fact, it may be one of the the most difficult...
“Are Oneness Pentecostals Saved?” A Short Response to Dr. Michael Brown.
The Ordo Salutis Are Oneness Pentecostals saved? That is like asking if the 3000 that were baptized on the day of Pentecost were saved. Questioning whether Oneness Pentecostals are redeemed is, in one sense speculating as to whether Peter's presentation of the ordo salutis (order of salvation) was correct (Acts 2:38). Is it wrong to repent, is...
Acts and Mission in the 21st Century
Introduction In his essay on Reformulating the Mission of the Church, Professor Reuteler states that “It is time for the church to contextualize its mission in the world, |he| suggest |a| new emphases for the church.” The “new emphases” he has in mind is a redefining of the primordial mission of the early church. For many postmodern theologians, thinkers,...
Three Apostolic Blogs to Follow
If you’re like me, you love a good blog. The problem is not all blogs are equal; especially for Oneness Apostolics. A good blog should be a relatively quick read, yet still have excellent content, and most of all, inspire you to think. In no particular order, the following is a list of three Apostolic blogs that...
