Montanus: Prophet to an Apostate Body of Christ (The Iron Kingdom)
Langue : anglais
Edité par Pastor Johns House, 2025
Série : Livre 1 sur 1 - The Iron Kingdom
- Livre broché
- Occasion
Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-UnisWonder Book
Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 1 novembre 1997
Etat: Occasion - Assez bon
EUR 13,55
Quantité disponible : 1 disponible
Ajouter au panierA propos de cet article
Very Good condition. Volume 6 A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
N° de réf. du vendeur V17OS-00410
- Titre
- Montanus: Prophet to an Apostate Body of Christ (The Iron Kingdom)
- Auteur
- John D. Clark, Sr.
- Éditeur
- Pastor Johns House
- Année de publication
- 2025
- État de l'article
- Very Good
- Reliure
- Couverture souple
- Langue
- anglais
- ISBN à 10 chiffres
- 1934782343
- ISBN à 13 chiffres
- 9781934782347
- Série
- Livre 1 sur 1: The Iron Kingdom
The many articles and books that historians and Churchmen have written about Montanus belie the fact that almost nothing is known about him. No one knows whether he was rich or poor, educated or unlearned, or even if he was a slave or a free man, for after the Roman Empire became Christian in AD 325, leaders of the Roman Universal Church destroyed whatever it could of Montanus. The scant information that remains comes only from his Christian adversaries, and their visceral, almost pathological hatred of Montanus makes their information suspect, to say the least. From their writings, however, the following facts seem certain:
1) Montanus began his ministry during the mid-second century.
2) He ministered in Phrygia, a territory within the Roman province of Asia, where "all" believers had rejected Paul's gospel before he died (2Tim. 1:15).
3) Two women worked closely with him, Maximilla and Priscilla (nicknamed Prisca).
4) He did not introduce any theological novelties.
5) He and those with him spoke in tongues and prophesied.
6) He financially supported other Spirit-filled ministers so that they could travel and preach the gospel.
7) Montanus and Maximilla established storehouses, possibly to care for the poor.
8) He repudiated and condemned the entire developing Christian religion.
9) Hippolytus hyperbolically said that Montanus and those with him wrote "an infinite number of books," which can only mean that they wrote many of them.
Among academics, although no genuine historical facts provide a basis for the condemnation of Montanus, the slander and hatred refuse to die. The pitiless power of peer-pressure, or that of religious tradition, blurs the vision of even some of the most accomplished scholars, compelling them to join the chorus of other experts denouncing Montanus and perpetuating the agreed-upon assessment of him. For all the knowledge which Church historians possess--and they possess much and are to be respected for that--I have found among them no one who perceives what I believe to be Montanus' true significance.
The New Testament bears undeniable witness to the fact that near the end of the age of the apostles, there was a great apostasy from the true gospel. The writings of second-century men who are considered "fathers of the Church" show that the apostasy continued in that century and beyond--if the truth of the gospel is understood. I believe that Montanus understood the gospel and saw the apostasy, and that it was his condemnation of the apostasy which brought upon him vicious condemnation from those who were in it.
Were it but a few undistinguished scholars making derogatory statements about Montanus, the accusations might be dismissed as the product of unknowledgeable minds, but many accomplished experts in this field make such judgments of him. I believe they do so because their great knowledge is befogged by a spiritual blindness which renders their impressive intellect useless in coming to the knowledge of the truth (cf. 2Tim. 3:7).
The fact that Montanus was so hated and slandered by Christian ministers in his day commends him to those who have truly heard from God and have suffer abuse at the hands of honorable Christians for doing so. True servants of God know what it is like to be hated for righteousness' sake. That is what I sensed in Montanus as a seminary student when I first learned about him, and that is why I am writing this book.
« Synopsis » peut appartenir à une autre édition de cet ouvrage.
À propos de l’auteur
The home of my youth was devoted to Jesus; at the same time, our lives were unconnected with church religion. Without my realizing it, that setting made me an alien to the religious world that most believers know. Twice a month, on Sunday afternoons, my parents would gather in a home to worship with a few others, while we children played outside or sat with the adults in the prayer meeting, as we chose. Beyond that, every Sunday morning, my father read the Bible with the family, sang a song or two, and finally, knelt with us to pray. That was the extent of my boyhood corporate worship experience. In daily life, faith in Jesus sustained and preserved us, and godliness was the expected standard.
So foreign to me was the Christian religious system that after I graduated from college, when my father suggested that I attend a seminary, I had no idea what a seminary was. Being "led into all truth" by the Spirit was the only education in spiritual matters that I was aware of, but my father felt the seminary experience would benefit me. And it did. Still, my elders' way of living and of worship taught me to look to Jesus to guide my heart and shape my thoughts. How well I learned that lesson, I leave to the judgment of others.
« A propos de ce titre » peut appartenir à une autre édition de cet ouvrage.
Wonder Book
Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Vendeur AbeBooks depuis 1 novembre 1997
Frais d'expédition à l'intérieur de ce pays : Etats-Unis
| Article | 5 à 9 jours ouvrés | 3 à 6 jours ouvrés |
|---|---|---|
| Premier article | EUR 0,00 | EUR 9,66 |
Modes de paiement
Description de la boutique
With 3 stores less than 1 hour outside the DC/Metropolitan area (1 in Gaithersburg, 1 in Frederick and 1 in Hagerstown, MD), we have the largest selection of books in the tri-state area. Wonder Book and Video has been in business since 1980 and online since 1997. We have over 1 Million books for sale on our website and another 1 Million books for sale in our 3 locations. Items on Abe are not necessarily in stock at our retail locations. Please do not call the stores to place orders for Abe Books sales. We have a very active online inventory and as such, we can receive multiple orders for the same item. We fill those orders on a first come first serve basis, but will refund promptly any items that are out of stock. Since 1980 it has always been about the books. ALL kinds of books from 95 cent children's paperbacks to five figure rare and collectibles. A merging of the old and new is where we started, and it is where we are today. Our retail stores have always been places where a reader can rush in looking for a title needed for a term paper that is due the next day, or where bibliophiles can get lost "in the stacks" for as long as they wish. In 2002 USAToday recognized us as "1 of 10 Great Old Bookstores", and we have been featured in numerous other newspaper and TV stories including Washington Post and CSpan. Members ABAA, ILAB.…
Membre d’une association professionnelle
Profil professionnel du vendeur
Wonder Book
Wonder Book and Video, 1550 Tilco Drive
Frederick, MD Etats-Unis 21704
Conditions de vente
We want you to be satisfied with the book you order. Our general description is
conservative and the book should be as good or better than our general
description
may indicate.
As we often get many requests for the same book, in some cases the book may
already be sold. We will email you regarding the availability.
RETURNS are cheerfully accepted up to 30 days. We ship out within 1-2 business
days and U.S. Standard Shipments usually arrive within 6-9 business days,
Priority 3-6. We want you to be satisfied with the book you order. Our general
description is conservative and the book should be as good or better than our
general description may indicate. We respond to every order inquiry within 2
business days, however our emails may occassionally get moved to spam/junk
folders or refused from your internet/email provider. IF YOU HAVE EMAILED US AND
HAVE NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE - PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM SETTINGS AND/OR ADD OUR
EMAIL TO YOUR ADDRESS BOOK.
Droit de rétractation
Si vous êtes un consommateur, vous pouvez exercer votre droit de rétractation sur le contrat conformément à ce qui suit. Le mot « consommateur » désigne toute personne physique agissant à des fins qui n'entrent pas dans le cadre de son activité commerciale, artisanale ou professionnelle.
Informations concernant le droit de rétractation
Droit statutaire de rétractation
Vous avez le droit d'exercer votre droit de rétractation sur ce contrat dans les 14 jours sans donner de raison.
Le délai de rétractation expirera au bout de 14 jours à compter du jour où vous-même, ou un tiers autre que le transporteur et désigné par vous, prendrez physiquement possession de la dernière marchandise, du dernier lot ou de la dernière pièce.
Pour exercer votre droit de rétractation, remplissez électroniquement et envoyez une déclaration claire sur notre site Web, sous « Vos achats » dans « Votre compte ». Nous vous communiquerons sans délai un accusé de réception de cette rétractation sur un support durable (par exemple, par e-mail).
Pour respecter le délai de rétractation, il vous suffit d'envoyer votre message concernant l'exercice de votre droit de rétractation avant l'expiration du délai de rétractation.
Effets de la rétractation
Si vous exercez votre droit de rétractation sur ce contrat, nous vous rembourserons tous les paiements que vous avez effectués, y compris les frais de livraison (à l'exception des frais supplémentaires résultant du choix d'un mode de livraison autre que le type de livraison standard le moins cher que nous proposons).
Nous pouvons déduire du remboursement la perte de valeur de toute marchandise livrée, si la perte est le résultat d'une manipulation inutile de votre part.
Nous effectuerons le remboursement dans les meilleurs délais, et au plus tard 14 jours après le jour où nous aurons été informés de votre décision d'exercer votre droit de rétractation sur ce contrat.
Nous effectuerons le remboursement en utilisant le même moyen de paiement que celui que vous avez utilisé pour la transaction initiale, sauf si vous en avez expressément convenu autrement ; en tout état de cause, aucuns frais ne vous seront facturés à la suite d'un tel remboursement.
Nous pouvons suspendre le remboursement jusqu'à ce que nous ayons reçu les marchandises ou que vous ayez fourni la preuve que vous avez renvoyé les marchandises, en fonction de la première éventualité.
Vous devez renvoyer les marchandises ou les remettre à Wonder Book, Frederick, Maryland, U.S.A., sans retard injustifié et, en tout état de cause, au plus tard 14 jours à compter du jour où vous nous avez communiqué votre décision de rétractation du présent contrat. Le délai est respecté si vous renvoyez les marchandises avant l'expiration du délai de 14 jours. Vous devrez prendre en charge les frais directs du renvoi des marchandises. Vous n'êtes responsable que de toute diminution de valeur des marchandises résultant d'une manipulation autre que celle nécessaire pour établir la nature, les caractéristiques et le fonctionnement des marchandises.
Exceptions au droit de rétractation
Le droit de rétractation ne s'applique pas à ce qui suit :
- Distribution de journaux, de revues ou de magazines, à l'exception des contrats d'abonnement ; et
- Fourniture d'un contenu numérique qui n'est pas fourni sur un support matériel (par exemple, sur un CD ou un DVD) si vous avez accepté, lors de votre commande, que nous puissions commencer à le livrer et que vous ne puissiez pas exercer votre droit de rétractation une fois la livraison commencée.
Conditions d'expédition
STANDARD DOMESTIC U.S. SHIPPING IS FREE. Priority Shipping is only $6.99 for first item, $1 each additional. Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping outside of U.S. is typically between $8-13 and takes between 8-15 business days. Heavier books may require additional shipping. Faster Needs Please Inquire.