
Leaving Church Becoming Ekklesia
Because Jesus Never Said He Would Build a Church
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Tim Kurtz
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Upon this rock, I will build my....
Church - the central identifying word that encompasses the entire religious spectrum. It is the buildings we go to, the sectarian ideology we adhere to, it is the core of our spiritual identity. Church - the Body of Christ, the Bride of Christ, the called-out ones. Church - Evangelical, Pentecostal, Catholic, and Non-Denominational. Church - the guardian of doctrine, the ark for lost souls, the social bastion for the righteous. We have embraced and perpetuated a culture around this single word. A word never spoken by Jesus Christ. Church - a word that should have never existed for believers.
In this book, Tim Kurtz explores the word "church". Leaving Church Becoming Ekklesia reveals what Jesus really said He would build. He never said He would build a church. Jesus is building His ekklesia. When you understand this truth, you will want to embrace your true identity in Christ, and be among those who turn the world upside down.
©2017 Timothy Lemoss Kurtz (P)2018 Timothy Lemoss KurtzListeners also enjoyed...
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- Dan OBerski
- 10-16-19
Challenging thoughts on “The Church”
Tim does a fantastic job of being information and knowledge to the table. Hard part is the application and walking out new knowledge. I believe he approaches this both humbly and wisely!
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- Barbara
- 08-18-19
direct and to the point
such great information all laid out very concisely and in order he apologized for repetition however I found it I needed it and appreciated and going over points
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-30-18
Extraordinary Book of Understanding
I love this book! I believe this book has help me and will help other believers who have left their church seeking what has been lost will get a level of understanding of Leaving Church Becoming Ekklesia. This book is a learning tool of knowledge, we have to decide if we want to be the ruling council, "if I never forever endeavor" then I won't ever learn about Ekklesia. Leaving Church Becoming Ekklesia can be scary because of your teaching of the church, but sometimes when we avail ourselves to learn, we can find things that make us knowledge too. This book is awesome Apostle Kurt, you never get too old to learn the truth.
This book get 5 stars because it is an excellent resource of learning.
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- Janet
- 02-18-21
This book is so ACCURATE!
This book is on point. I've read many books about Kingdom Culture and leaving Church but this book is graspable! You'll "get it". A great FIRST READ for those exploring this topic!
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- channingchang
- 10-11-19
The author really put his heart and soul into this
The study of this subject is very comprehensive and clear. Dudiligent is very well done.
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- LaRoy Bell
- 11-27-22
What should've been, and what is happening NOW!
Great book. It makes everything I know about Jesus and the Bible make so much more sense. it's no wonder why the devil has been greatly at work trying to stop this Revelation from getting to God's people. In order for the church to regain it's strength and have actual impact in the world again, we must unleash the Ecclesia!
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-23-20
Ekklesia!
Love every word of this book. Informative and inspirational. I even like the big voice narrating it. Blessings!
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- 03-17-24
The subject matter
I liked the detail of biblical references and authenticity of the author of this great book!
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- Sue Francis
- 12-10-19
Buyer Beware
This is supposed to be a book about leaving the institution of church and becoming the Body, but the book starts out talking about professional ministries, leadership teams, apostolic pastoring and teaching his own content to be multiplied and followed in homes. This is an institutional church that lacks a building, not the living, breathing, Jesus led Body of Christ.
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