Apostles Quote by Roger Williams
“There is no regularly constituted church of Christ on earth, nor any person qualified to administer any church ordinances; nor can there be until new apostles are sent by the Great Head of the Church for whose coming I am seeking.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: The Bloudy Tenent of Persecution, 1644
The true church is not an institution but a spiritual community led by divinely appointed apostles, not human administrators.
In simple terms: Church is spiritual, not institutional.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic spiritual leadership.
Themes
religion
authority
apostleship
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal faith
- church reform
- religious movements
- seeking truth
Key Concepts
theocracy
spiritual authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we discern true spiritual guidance?
- What role should institutions play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Human institutions may claim authority without divine appointment.
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