Beyond Church
The Lost Word Of The Bible- Ekklesia
by Steve Simms
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Pub Date Oct 22 2015 | Archive Date Jul 22 2019
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Description
Have you ever wanted something more from your faith? More than religion? More than church? One lost and forgotten biblical word, "ekklesia," holds the key to a more vibrant and life-changing Christianity.
--Modern English language Bibles quote Jesus as saying, "I will build My church." However, the earliest Bibles have Jesus saying, "I will build my ekklesia." For hundreds of years, this Bible word-switch has misdirected the way the body of Christ meets for worship.
--So what does ekklesia mean? Ekklesia was the name of the city council in ancient Greek city-states. It was a democratic, interactive, participatory body of equal citizens sharing their concerns and needs with one another.
--In the Western world, traditional church is in decline. Religious categories now include millions who are "Dones" (done with church) and "Nones" (have no church affiliation).
--Perhaps it is time for more than church. Steve Simms invites you to go "beyond church" and experience ekklesia, HEAVEN's CITY COUNCIL, not as a theological concept, but as a practical and living reality.
Advance Praise
"Simms begins to share the story of his own personal search for the kind of no-hierarchal model so beautifully and organically powerful in the fellowship of fresh gatherings in Acts and beyond. This kind of ecclesia was (and is) immediately responsive to needs, a place where everyone listens to Christ Himself and then speaks her/his insights to the 'body gathered.' Citing the historical examples of the pure but often messy model, Simms encourages this simple church practice in our own contexts." --Bill & Gloria Gaither's "Homecoming Magazine."
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781518744563 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
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Alycia C, Educator
This book raises a concern that I have had for a long time. Though one of the qoutes in the book this one focuses on the west. The issue this book talks about is showy churches. Pastors are more concerned with getting a big crowd of people or big following they want to put in a show. When we should be focused on winning hearts for Christ. I do think a service should be interesting to the people however it's not about entertainment it's about education!
