Sentences with phrase «early church leaders who»

It came from early church leaders who wanted to exert their power, authority, and control over other people.

It seems the comment may have been added by some early church leader who simply could no accept the demonstration of no strings attached grace.

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Women and the Church were among numerous groups and Anglican leaders to congratulate the current Bishop of Crediton Rt Rev Sarah Mullally on news she shall succeed Rt Rev and Rt Hon Richard Chartres KCVO, who retired earlier this year.

Earlier this summer, I spoke at the General Assembly of the Assemblies of God in Indianapolis at the request of Steve Pike, who is their church planting movement leader (and an all around great guy, having planted a strong church in Colorado and now investing his life in planters).

Among the disciples of Jesus and in the early church there were spiritual leaders who thought of themselves in such a manner.

Early in 2002 the Mennonite Central Committee will release «Connecting Peoples,» a guide for pastors and local church leaders who want to lead groups or establish sistering relationships.

If I remember correctly, when it came time to determine which Gospels were to be included in the cannon and which ones were not, the decision making process was largely influenced Irenaeus, who was a great leader in the early church.

The Waldenses were in the tradition of earlier twelfth - century leaders, such as Peter of Bruys and Arnold of Brescia, who led a life of poverty, denounced the clergy for unworthy luxury and grasping for political power, and condemned many of the current customs of the Church.