The Messenger Of Christ
A Perspective on Herbert W. Armstrong
John W. Ritenbaugh
Biblestudy; #BS-786; 82 minutes
Given 29-Jul-062006-07-29
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John Ritenbaugh gives his perception of Herbert W. Armstrong, suggesting that Mr. Armstrong was single-minded about preaching the Gospel, sometimes without financial savvy. It is possible that for many Herbert Armstrong had become an icon. The scattering which happened in the Worldwide Church of God could have been caused by members making him an icon or idol. As soon as the icon died, the income and membership started to plummet. Herbert Armstrong was not the Elijah, but that he was an apostle—one bearing a message. There apparently were four categories of apostles; Herbert Armstrong could possibly be in the fourth level along with Barnabas or Silas. Herbert Armstrong spent his life bearing a message, speaking to his generation in a way it could understand.
- Apostle
- Apostle, Authority of
- Apostle, Function of
- Apostle, Signs of
- Apostles
- Armstrong, Herbert W.
- charisma
- Church History
- Church Leaders, Idolizing
- Church, Scattering of
- Doctrinal Changes
- Elijah of Malachi
- Elijah, Types of
- Evangelist
- Gifts, Differing
- Gifts, Spiritual
- God's Inspiration
- Gospel, Preaching
- icon
- Idol, In the Heart
- Jesus Christ as Apostle
- Leader, God Raising Up
- Matthias
- Messenger
- Messenger of God
- Ministry, Ranks Within
- Scattering
- Scattering, Reasons for
- Trust in Man
- More...
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