Apostles or Apostates: Have the Latter Day Saints Perverted the New Testament Teachings Concerning Apostles of Christ?

By James D. Bales

Book Overview

""Apostles or Apostates"" is a book written by James D. Bales that explores the question of whether or not the teachings of the Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Church have perverted the New Testament teachings concerning apostles of Christ. The author delves into the history of the LDS Church and its beliefs regarding apostles, comparing them to the teachings found in the Bible. Bales examines the role of apostles in the early Christian church and how their authority and teachings were passed down through the generations. He also looks at the claims made by the LDS Church regarding modern-day apostles and their supposed authority. Through careful analysis and comparison, Bales seeks to answer the question of whether the LDS Church is faithful to the teachings of the New Testament or if they have strayed from the true path of Christianity. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and beliefs of the LDS Church and its relationship to traditional Christian teachings.1944. Contents: The Term Apostles in the New Testament; The Apostles of Christ; The Work of the Apostles; Were There Thirteen Apostles?; Hints that the Apostolic Office was Temporary; Scriptures Used to Justify the Perpetuity of the Office of Apostles of Christ; The Church of the First Three Centuries Recognized that the Apostles of Christ Were a Distinct, Unique Group Who Had No Successors; The Use of the Term Apostle In the Broader Sense, by the Church of the First Centuries; A Modern Use of the Term Apostle; The Latter-day Saints and Their Apostles; The Church of Christ Has No Earthly President; and If We Do Not Have Living Apostles, Is God Guilty of Favoritism?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162733209
• ISBN13: 9781162733203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"