The apostolic nature of the church is not a modern invention but is deeply rooted in the historical and spiritual soil of Israel. In the New Testament, the "Apostles" were not merely founders of a new religion; they were the authoritative messengers sent to proclaim that what was promised to Israel has been fulfilled in Jesus the Messiah. Volume 5, Part 1 focuses on this transition: how the church adopted the Holy Scriptures of the Jewish people as a normative witness to the gospel. 1. The Foundation: Apostles and the Twelve
The selection of twelve apostles intentionally mirrored the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying a restoration and fulfillment of God's covenantal community. israel apostolic church vol 5 part 1
Contemporary discussions within apostolic movements often grapple with the distinction between the "biblical people of God" and modern nation-states. The apostolic nature of the church is not
Biblical and restorationist perspectives often highlight the "gathering of the elect" from the four quarters of the earth to a prepared "Holy City" or "New Jerusalem". The Covenant of Impact and Restoration
The core of this message is the proclamation of God's revelation in Christ, delivered by those first sent to "bring good news" as prophesied in the Hebrew Scriptures. 2. The Covenant of Impact and Restoration