A Preacher in Zimbabwe
I have seen your post about free books. Please help the church here in the remote areas of Zimbabwe to get some copies. P!ease help.
Thank you for accepting my request. May God bless you. I will try by all means to print the special PDF you send me. Thank you. You are so kind-hearted. I wish to print them on A5 paper size. 10 point type is best.
I do preach in the rural side and most remote areas of my country. The congregants can hardly afford a Bible, only one Bible the whole congregation so if we managed to print this copy, it will add and aid to our literature and help me a lot.
I used to pick up some English tracts and reproduce them in Shona, this was helpful. I am good at interpreting but lack resources. My passion is to help our people in their own language.
Thank you so much.
A Reader in Arizona
The author hits at the roots of each area according to the nine listed in her table of contents from the entitlement-minded folks of our day to problems with prayer. From the “lost” Lord’s Supper to the purpose and essential elements of baptism to the free will giving versus legalistic Old Testament giving.
Perhaps one has to experience first-century worship to fully appreciate how much it blesses God and, in turn, the worshipper. The scriptures quoted in this book will prepare one for this experience and allow it to be fully appreciated. The tired or seeking Christian may gain release from denominations’ traditions that don’t reflect the Bible way.
You should read this book for its history and detailed explanations and for its inspiration. You may better understand the truth that will set you free (Jn 8:32). Pick up Worship the First-Century Way and reap the pleasure of doing it according to God’s Will and Way alone.
A Reader in Texas
K.C. Haddad’s book “Worship the First Century Way” is well timed in the context of significant confusion within the Christian religion.
Confusion of focus and practice have crept into the assembly, and Haddad works to “uncover the mask” of the motives at play. Even an outside observer can see that the religious confusion has led to much unnecessary division throughout the centuries. The author points out that this friction has led many to question the relevance of worship and Christianity in their lives.
Elaborating on what the inspired Word of God presents concerning Christian worship, Haddad weaves this into a story that gently corrects religious worship practices that have no basis in the traditions handed down from Christ to the apostles to us in the Bible.
Many may be surprised to learn that worship practices that they assumed had always been in place are actually quite recent in their invention (and often contradict what was authorized by the Bible). She also goes well beyond the perfunctory elements of worship to explore the reasons and, perhaps more importantly, the foundation of such practice in the Bible.
Haddad also provides historical accounts of how second-generation Christians worshipped, providing yet another template for us to examine since many of these individuals literally walked with the men and women who walked with Jesus (including the apostles).
Haddad’s book drives home why we go to church, but also stresses that Christianity isn’t an inactive, passive state of being. She rightly points out that our neighbors view Christianity as boring. They see Christians 1. Going to a building; 2. Listening, 3. Talking, 4. Going home. If this is all Christians do, then it is boring. Her work incorporates very practical, loving ideas to promote a more intimate relationship with neighbors in the community, with Christians in fellowship and with God. This is perhaps the greatest contribution the author makes in exploring this important, relevant subject.
I encourage all to take the time to read this book
An Amazon Reader
The most important thing I learned from this book is the difference in reforming the church and restoring the church. The Reformation period was an effort to reform the Catholic church, what they should have been striving for restoring the First Century church.
I also learned that many people leave the church out of loneliness. After reading this I will make a greater effort to make contact with visitors and members outside of my circle of friends.
Anonymous Reader
Great read!
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