What and who are apostles and prophets? What is their critical role in the end-times Church?
Did the offices of the apostle and prophet pass away with the last of Jesus’ disciples? They did not! Christ gave these fivefold ministry gifts to the Church for all time, and they are “alive and well” and still functioning today.
But what is an apostle? And what is a prophet? Why is there so much controversy, error, and abuse in the Church concerning these ministry callings?
In his book, Apostles and Prophets – Their Roles in the Past, the Present, and the Last Days, Rick Renner defines these two ministry gifts biblically, and he historically traces their respective roles from the time of the Early Church all the way to our present season. Containing 20 pages of vivid illustrations that narrate Old and New Testament history as you have perhaps never seen it, this book answers such questions as:
- Why is the Church referred to in Scripture as a vineyard, a body, and a temple or building?
- What is Christ’s real intention and masterful plan for His last-days Church?
- Does every member of the Church have a priestly ministry to fulfill?
- Shouldn’t every believer be prophetic?
- What is an apostle – and what is a false apostle?
- What signs must accompany the ministry of a true apostle?
- What is a prophet – and what is a false prophet?
- What signs must accompany the ministry of a true prophet?
If you’re a believer who’s searching for absolute truth in a world of “anything goes” – or you’re hungry to see the Body of Christ grow and “be no more children, tossed to and fro” (Ephesians 4:14) – the information in this book can help fortify a foundation underneath your life that you can build something worthwhile on, assisted by the master builders in the Body of Christ, the apostle and prophet.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Chapter 1: Where We are Headed as the Church
Chapter 2: Building the Temple of God
Chapter 3: What is an Apostle?
Chapter 4: What are the Authenticating Signs of a Genuine Apostle?
Chapter 5: What Paul Said About the Foundation-Laying Ministry of Apostles
Chapter 6: Ten Questions about Apostolic Ministry
Chapter 7: What is a Prophet?
Chapter 8: An Overview of Some of the Old Testament Prophets
Chapter 9: The Role of New Testament and Last-Days Prophets
Chapter 10: No More Children, Tossed To and Fro
About the Author:
Rick Renner is the author of the bestsellers Dressed to Kill and Sparkling Gems From the Greek 1 and 2, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. His understanding of the Greek language and biblical history opens up the Scriptures in a unique way that enables readers to gain wisdom and insight while learning something brand new from the Word of God. Rick is the founder and president of Renner Ministries based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and host to his TB program that is seen around the world in multiple languages.
