Beyond Church: The Lost Word Of The Bible- Ekklesia (Steve Simms)

Description Product Details Reviews (0) Beyond Church: The Lost Word Of The Bible- Ekklesia 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. Paperback, 211 pages. About the Author Steve has been on a life-long journey searching for a way of worship that goes beyond church and religious tradition. He has been a pastor, a salesman, a writer, and a motivational speaker. Currently Steve and his wife Ernie help lead a non-traditional Christian fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee, that is based on the biblical concept of “ekklesia.” Steve writes a regular blog called “Free Gas For Your Think Tank.”