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The Pursuit of Apostolic Christianity
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The Pursuit of Apostolic Christianity
Rediscovering its Pattern, Power and Potential. Malcolm Black
What is apostolic Christianity all about and what is the modern apostolic movement? In order to answer these questions and understand the development of the current apostolic movement, the author has chosen a number of prominent church movements including: the Methodist revival (1700s); the Pentecostal Movement (1900’s); the Renewal Movement (1960s) and the Restoration Movement (1980s), showing how each in turn has contributed to the current apostolic movement. He looks at their rise to prominence and their loss of power and effectiveness resulting in a fall into institutionalism.
Comments by four influential men about the book:
Dr. Michael Eaton: Theologian. Scholar. Leader, Chrisco. Fellowship, Nairobi, Kenya.
The "fivefold ministry" movement or "apostolic movement" came to the fore in the 1970s, emerging a decade or so after the beginning of the charismatic movement, with thousands of ‘apostles’ (some no doubt more authentic than others) appearing in twenty-first century Christianity.
Three decades on, it is time for some questions to be considered. Malcolm Black's book grapples with
continuing in apostolic power, using the muchblessed New Covenant Ministries International (led until recently by Dudley Daniel) as a starting point. His questions are good ones; his answers worth considering. His book will be useful to those seeking God's will for "fivefold ministry" movements in the next generation. I recommend it to all who need to consider such matters.
Dr Christopher Peppler: Founder and Chairman, The South African Theological Seminary. Lead Elder, The Village Church, Sandton, South Africa.
Malcolm Black views what he calls Apostolic Christianity through three lenses -- the Bible, Church History, and the experience of New Covenant Ministries International. This 'triangulation' yields helpful and balanced insights into current church planting efforts. It also provides a useful basis for anticipating future problems within apostolic-based movements. Leaders in these movements will find this book both helpful and challenging.
Peter Howard-Browne – Pastor, New Generation Church, Somerset West, South Africa.
Malcolm Black has written a winner! I have been privileged to read his manuscript as they have unfolded, realising how important this work is to ‘our tribe’ and to the wider body of Christ.
There just is not another book like it—part historical analysis, part theological evaluation. In addition, the book is well weighted with enough prophetic stirring to leave the reader with an abiding sense of confidence for the future along with a tangible warning regarding the inevitable results of doggedly pursuing the statusquo when a new modus operandi is obviously required.
The fact that Malcolm does not write from the technical and detached stratosphere of academia, but speaks with authority as one who has pastored several churches, planted two and is deeply and daily committed to apostolic Christianity is of particular relevance. I wholeheartedly endorse his work as an indispensable textbook on ‘Apostolic Christianity’.
David Cape. Church of the Nations International - Apostolic Council Member. Ormond Beach. Florida. USA.
Up to this point in history, the twentieth century must surely be the most exciting era in which the Body of Christ has lived since the first Apostles pioneered in the Book of Acts. What a privilege to be alive at this time.
Armed with extensive research Malcolm digs into the core of the subject matter. This results in a wonderful explanation of this unfolding ‘revival,’ which has steadily gained momentum over approximately the past two hundred and fifty years.
In this book which you now hold, lie answers, discoveries, and truths to help us understand the strengths and failures of past moves of the Lord. It captures those things in which we have lived over the past fifty years and are still living. Yet we too, like those who have gone before us are not immune to the dangers of falling into the same traps or shipwrecks which have been the demise of so many good moves of God. This book sounds a clear warning!
Malcolm is well qualified to commentate on such an exciting subject. He has lived and journeyed through the transitions of having been a denominational minister, through the Charismatic Renewal of the 60’s and 70’s into the then fledgling Restoration Church movement of the 80’s (through the outstanding expression of New Covenant Ministries) and now into the coming of age of Apostolic Christianity. His flexibility and ability to adapt to the leading of the Holy Spirit has been a joy to observe for almost three decades.
Be inspired on the adventure as you absorb these pages.
- Title: The Pursuit of Apostolic Christianity
- Author: Malcolm Black
- Format: Paperback - 227 Pages
- Publishing House: Random House
- ISBN: 978-0-620-44092-9
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