Strength to Strength welcomed Finny Kuruvilla to reexamine the record of the church as recorded in Acts.

Is the book of Acts an historical account which is not intended to be repeated? Or is it supposed to be the template for the Christian life? This talk will explore this age-old question and make a biblically grounded proposal.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/sacred-roots-the-book-of-acts-descriptive-or-prescriptive/

Books recommended by Finny particularly for those with Anabaptist heritage, in order of priority:

Book: “Conrad Grebel: The Founder of the Swiss Brethren” by Harold S. Bender https://www.amazon.com/Conrad-Grebel-Harold-S-Bender/dp/1532666683/

Book: “The Legacy of Michael Sattler” by C. Arnold Snyder

https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Sattler-Classics-Radical-Reformation/dp/0874862566/

Book: “The Anabaptist Story” by William Estep

https://www.amazon.com/Anabaptist-Story-William-R-Estep/dp/0802808867/

Book: “The Sources of Swiss Anabaptism: The Grebel Letters and Related Documents” (primary source)

https://www.amazon.com/Sources-Anabaptism-Classics-Radical-Reformation/dp/0874862620/

Book: “Writing of Pilgram Marpack” (primary source)

https://www.amazon.com/Writings-Pilgram-Marpeck-Classics-Reformation/dp/0874862582/

Book: “Complete Works of Menno Simons” (primary source)

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Works-Menno-Simon/dp/1015480578/

Other recommendation by Finny in the context of continuationism:

Study: “Is There a Pattern to the Bible’s Miracles?” by Joel Arnold https://joelarnold.com/is-there-a-pattern-to-the-bibles-miracles/

Book: “A Story of God’s Faithfulness” by George Chavanikamannil https://www.amazon.com/Barren-Mango-Orchard-Faithfulness-Architect/dp/B0CTN4DNHC