The 24 Apostles of the New Covenant

The 12 plus Apostles with other names and their ministry locations

Some ministry locations are based on history, tradition, or manuscripts of the time.

Peter (Simon, Cephas) - Jews in the Dispersion - Matthew 10:2-4
John (Sons of Thunder) - Asia Minor & later the City of Ephesus
Matthew (Levi) - Northern Africa
Thomas - India
Andrew - Greece & Black Sea
Philip - Phrygia is present day Turkey
Batholomew (Nathaniel) - Armenia is present day Iran
James, the Younger (Sons of Thunder)- Spain & Britain
James, the Elder - Martyrdom
Simon - SE of Caspian Sea
Thaddeus (Lebbeus, Judas) - Syria
Judas Iscariot - Suicide - Acts 1:18
Matthias - ???? - Acts 1:26
Saul (Paul) - Asia Minor - Acts 14:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5-6; Galatians 1:1
Barnabas - Asia Minor plus ???? - Acts 14:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5-6
Timothy -1 Thessalonians 2:1,6
Titus - 2 Corinthians 8:23
Apollos - 1 Corinthians 4:6,9
Epaphroditus - 'messenger' should have been translated 'apostle', Phillippians 2:25
Junias - Romans 16:7
Andronicus - Romans 16:7
James, Christ's Brother - Galatians 1:19
Silas - 1 Thessalonians 2:1,6

Jesus the Christ - Hebrews 3:1

Composed by Dr. Bruce Klein, ThD

Bibleteach@hotmail.com

Family Bible Study

Hello Friends,

The goal in our family is to have a family Bible study, when we as a family set down in our living room and have Jesus teach us through a family member. Last evening, Ashleigh taught us on an aspect of spiritual warfare. She is twelve. Saturday evening, Joseph our seven year old will teach our family Bible study. Normally, I teach the family Bible study. Our children know how to teach the Bible.

Some parents expect the church to teach their children. From my experience, Sunday School is when they make a craft and learn a Bible story which most children already know. Why? Most churches seem to use a standard curriculum from their denomination. The lessons are not written by the Sunday School teacher for the spiritual level of his or her students.

I believe parents have the responsibility to train their child. Children must be taught how to make godly choices in life. Is not to train your child in Jesus' ways, sin?

In years past benching was used by many families to teach their children. Benching is when after supper all would stay at the table to pray and study the Bible.


"And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up." Deuteronomy 6:7

"Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children: 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:" Psalm 78:3-7

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6

"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. " Ephesians 6:4

"And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus." 2 Timothy 3:15

In Jesus,
Bruce

Bruce Klein's Life Verse

Dear Friends,

How are you all?

Below is my life verse.

" These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, ... : 6 But go rather to the lost sheep ... . 7 And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. 8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give." Matthew 10:5-8


In Jesus,
Bruce

A Key Word in a Counseling Situation

Dear Friends,

When you are listening to someone in need, a key word to listen for is the word 'but'.

He or she will be talking then use the word 'but'. That is the time to really listen. You are about to hear something very important. Everything is okay 'but'. My life is okay 'but'. My Christian walk is okay 'but'. My ministry is okay 'but'.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Apostolics and a Shortwave Radio Program

Dear Friends,

The world needs the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Is Jesus calling you to preach His true way of salvation to the world?

One way of reaching the world is by shortwave radio. You could prepare your broadcast at home. Audacity is a free program which is easy to use.

Audacity
http://www.download.com/Audacity/3000-2170_4-10058117.html

Shortwave Radio stations
http://www.wwcr.com/ World Wide Christian Radio
http://radiopanam.com/NN050407.htm
http://www.christianradio.com/worldstations.asp

Be Encouraged to preach or teach around the world!

In Jesus,
Bruce

PS. If you are Apostolic and have a shortwave radio program and you would like to list with our website, please let us know.

http://www.freewebs.com/iadirectory/

Bibleteach@hotmail.com

Trinitarians versus Oneness - Debates

Hello Students,

The following URLs are to debates between Trinitarians and Oneness.

No matter which side you are on, these debates are worth your time to listen too.

http://www.freewebs.com/onenessresource/audiodebate.htm

http://www.freewebs.com/onenessresource/

http://www.apostolic-ministries.net/memory.htm


In Jesus,
Bruce

Sinning on the Way to Hell

Hello Friends,

A few months back, the chief of police who regularly attends a certain Apostolic church was asked by a man this question. 'Now that we know each other, can I speed through your town without getting a speeding ticket?' The chief of police responded by saying, 'I won't give you a speeding ticket; I'll shoot you!'

Jesus says, we are brothers, or you are my sister. Do we now think we can sin because we are Jesus' friend? Are we now special? Can we now sin without consequence? Do you think you are special which means Jesus now winks at your sin?

"And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:" Acts 17:30

"Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin." James 4:17

Do you lie? Do you steal? Do you look at pornography? Do you _____ ? What keeps you from living a holy life? What keeps you from a closer communion with Jesus? What is going to keep you from Heaven?

In Jesus,
Bruce

Jesus is Lord

Jesus is Lord. He is the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. We utter those words and sometimes it seems that we are part of the crowd leaving the tower of Babel after the judgement. The world we live in just doesn't make sense. It is during those times that we have to rely on Jesus being Lord and Master and know that His ways are above our ways. Lately, I have been going through a trial of faith. It seems at times like we just leave one fiery trial and another one arrives to take its place before we even get a chance to rest. It is the enemies job to make life hard for us when we are doing a good job witnessing and winning souls. I just went through one ordeal on my job with a person and hopefully finally passed that trial when another has been already hoisted my way. I suppose Jesus thinks I am growing and can handle it all. I can always rely on Jesus to strengthen me for the times ahead. We may not know what is ahead but He does. I think back to King David and how he first slay the lion and the bear and then went on to do greater things. The lion and the bear were only small change where God was concerned. The children of Israel needed a fierce leader to bring them through times of battle and David was it. He had many failings as a man but the bible says he was a man after God's own heart. That to me is very encouraging. I look at myself and see where my flesh many times fails to make the mark and I again need to cry out for strength but know that if I am sincere and seeking Jesus's perfect will for my life and doing all I can do on my own that mercy and truth will meet together and the goodness of Jesus will carry me through the trial instead of taking the trial away. I hope I have helped encouraged someone today to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Don't give up because you fail. Just get back up and try again. You are entrusted with a precious gift of faith. Pray that it fail not and let Jesus be Lord. You after all could never and will never be able to save yourself but He is able to save all who call on His name.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Bruce and Dana's Prayer Requests

Hello Friends,

Please pray for us:
Bruce has been asked to teach a Comparative World Religions course for Louisiana State University (LSU). The course, dates, and times have been agreed to by Bruce and the LSU committee. What is left to discuss is money. Please pray that when teaching the class, Jesus will always have His way.

Bruce and Dana believe they are being led to minister by shortwave radio. They are blessed to know Brother Joshua Sparks who has experience ministering by shortwave radio as an evangelist. Please pray for full allowance to speak fully as Jesus leads.

Bruce and Dana are both writing a book each for publication. Dana's book is on faith. Bruce's is on healing. Please pray Jesus will have His way in each book.

In Jesus,
Bruce & Dana

All things are possible

This is a great time to be working for Jesus. I am so blessed to work along side a Great
man of God. Jesus has blessed me tremendously. I wanted to share this for the sake of those who are struggling with English and have been shy to enter into one of our Biblical Greek classes. Don't feel like you cannot learn Greek. Its not that hard. I have studied Greek with Dr. Klein. His classes are easy to follow. The big concern for some is that they may not be able to comprehend the language, and that its too hard. Consider this: 1. You already know more than one language. 2. Jesus is going to help
you with the areas you lack as all things are possible with God. 3. Brother Klein is
going to help you along.
So with all this in mind maybe its time you take the chance and study Greek?
Its a very easy language. I find it to be easier than Acadian French. Since you will
be only dealing with the Biblical words its going to be easier than learning a whole new language. If I can do it so can you.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Bob Larson & Spiritual Warfare

Hello Students,

Bob Larson teaches the closest to my understanding of spiritual warfare.

He has free teachings on his website. His books and videos are great.

http://www.boblarson.org/

Disclaimer: We do not agree with Bob Larson's view of salvation.


In Jesus,
Bruce

Demonbuster.com - Bad and Good

Hello Students,

On the internet there is a website titled demonbuster.com

Mr. Stan Madrak is the founder.

Dana and I had lunch with him the other day. He does not attend a church.

Below is a quote from his website:
"HOW YOU CAN, AND DO, HAVE DEMONS - EVERYONE HAS DEMONS, NO EXCEPTIONS (so this includes all Christians)." These are all his words! Satan has deceived and defeated Mr. Madrak!

"If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36

This man has seen demons manifest, but instead of casting them out, he plays games with them.

I have his Deliverance Manual in my home. There are some good teachings in this book, but there are some very bad teachings, as well. You can read and download the entire manual for free on his website.

I had been trained at Hewisch Baptist Church, which had been set-up by Win Worley. Their theology is the same as Stan Madrak's. If you would like to see demons manifest; this is the place. They have a big deliverance service every 3 months. Mass deliverance is very wrong! I was a deliverance worker for many of these services.

http://www.hbcdelivers.org/

http://www.demonbuster.com/

In Jesus,

Bruce

Sister Klein's Fantastic Cajun Pecan Pralines

I know the title is bragging but when I make these as gifts people rave about the buttery taste, and since we have pecan trees in our yard I get to make them with fresh ingredients...yum, yum...but don't eat them a lot or you'll end up not able to pass through the door and have to have your car and coffin special made.


4 1/4 c.sugar...I use organic sugar..but you can use white if you can't get organic, but honestly you will be missing that special taste because organic has a hint of molasses taste.

2 c.milk(canned evaporated milk is the best taste but make sure you cut it with water like the label reads or it's too rich.)

1 stick butter(real butter not margarine)

1 tsp.REAL vanilla extract(if you can't get real vanilla in your area
take one vanilla bean and split it and place in (half pint)small bottle of Bourbon and let cure at least two weeks(wear a scarf and dark glasses when you purchase it..hehehe. This is what real vanilla is. The alcohol will dissolve in the cooking)

2 cups Pecan halves.

In a large heavy pot, mix 4 cups sugar, milk and butter. In another very small pot, melt or brown about 1/4 cup or less of sugar(this is what gives pralines the brown color. We do not use brown sugar)

When the large pot starts to boil, add the small pot of sugar, stirring
constantly.
Bring to a soft boil stage and immediately take off of fire. Add vanilla and pecans.
Stir until it starts to turn a dull color, and you feel that it is getting hard to stir; you may hear a cracking sound!

Pour on waxed paper.

Note: When I make these I line cookie sheets with wax paper and turn them out on these.I use a large stainless steel cooking spoon and about a spoonful like this is enough for each praline.

They do not take long to cool. I store them in tins or give them away in glass jars. These are fantastic and this is the recipe the older Acadian women make.

Apostolic Theological Seminary’s Greek Course

Enrollment is limited.
There are Apostolic pastors from different countries enrolled in this course.

This is a Biblical Greek course taught live on Yahoo Messenger.

Text: New Testament Greek for Beginners by J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt.D. Professsor of New Testament in Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

On the web for free downloading: http://www.esnips.com/_t_/machen+greek+grammar

This grammar can be purchased. We are using the grammar which has only Dr. Machen as the author.

Class Days: Mondays & Fridays

Start Date: Friday, February 13th

Teacher: Dr. Bruce Klein

Where: Yahoo Messenger: bruceklein1993@yahoo.com

http://timeanddate.com/s/136r

www.freewebs.com/acseminary

Bibleteach@hotmail.com

225-245-4662 cell #

More KJV Word Definitions

Hello Students,

Here are more word definitions:

'Lord' in the King James Version's Old Covenant is 'Adonai' in Hebrew text.

'LORD' in the KJV's OT is Jehovah is 'Jehovah' in the Hebrew text.

'God' in the KJV's OT is 'Elohiym' in the Hebrew text.

'GOD' in the KJV's OT is 'Jehovah' in the Hebrew text 302 times, Genesis 15:2, 8.

In Jesus,
Bruce

Setting Captives Free

It is a blessing and a curse to work in a prison. Some days I thank Jesus for it and other days I am so weary of it. When you walk side by side with those who don't know Jesus as Lord and
Saviour it can be such a burden. If that person wants to know Jesus its an easy and wonderful task. If that person is loving the sinful life and has no desire for change then its a hard walk.
Pray for me as I work and minister to those who are sick and dying in our prison system. I would love to share truth to as many as possible. Pray the Lord would open up hearts that are so bound and set them free with the gospel of Jesus Christ in our prisons. Not everyone may be able to go where I go but your prayers can go there. Some of these people will never walk free in the world outside of these prison gates again but we can go with the gospel. If you
have a burden for prison ministry please contact me. I can give you advice and also would love for you to become my prayer partner in this matter. Its Jesus' will to visit those in prison but we really need to visit them with the truth in salvation.
In Jesus,
Dana Klein

Free Copy of 'Quick Reference for Soul Winners'

Hello Apostolics,

Dana and I are offering a free copy of my booklet titled 'Quick Reference for Soul Winners'. It is a small booklet which can fit in your Bible, pocket or purse. It is 21 pages in length.


We carry a copy for easy reference for key soul winning verses in the areas of salvation, creation, deliverance, healing, etc.

We are giving and mailing the booklet at no cost to you, one per family as our finances provide for this project.

To receive a booklet by mail in the USA only, please email your name and address.
This booklet is to be used by Apostolics to witness through-out the world.

This booklet is only available to those living in the USA.

Bruce's email - Bibleteach@hotmail.com
Dana's email - Bibleteach2@yahoo.com


In Jesus,
Bruce & Dana Klein