James, Leader of the Jerusalem Church, a Praying ManFirst, some more info on the leadership and struture of the Jerusalem Church
According to David Hughes:
'James did not believe in Jesus during His earthly ministry (Jn 7:5), but after witnessing Christ's appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor 15:7), he became a believer. He was among those who assembled together after the Ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven (Acts 1:14) and on whom the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). He afterwards appears as the leader of the church in Jerusalem (Acts 12:17; 15:13-21; Gal. 1:19).
According to David Hughes:
'James did not believe in Jesus during His earthly ministry (Jn 7:5), but after witnessing Christ's appearance following His resurrection (1 Cor 15:7), he became a believer. He was among those who assembled together after the Ascension of Jesus Christ to Heaven (Acts 1:14) and on whom the Holy Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). He afterwards appears as the leader of the church in Jerusalem (Acts 12:17; 15:13-21; Gal. 1:19).
'The office of "the [President]" corresponds to that of a "priest-king". St. James appears in early Christian literature as a high-priest, for Hegesippus (Eusebius, ii. 23. 6) says "he [St. James] alone was permitted to enter into the holy place"; the sanctuary in the Jerusalem Church where upon the high-altar sat the "Holy Grail", which supposedly contained Christ's Blood, the universe's most valuable thing!
'Saint James served as the high priest of the "Christians" [or "Nazarenes"] in Christ's office after the Order of Melchizadek, and not after the Aaronic Order.
'The political structure of the newly organized "Nazarene Ecclesia" was, (1) the Apostle "Saint" James was both the "Royal-Heir" and "High-Priest" [Melchizedek Ordre], who is presented in "Acts of the Apostles" as a "wise interpreter of scriptures who presides over the Church Council and gives his rulings"; (2) the Apostle "Saint" John became the Deputy as from his priestly background he could deal with doctrine and congregational organization issues; and (3) the Apostle "Saint" Peter became the General Supervisor.'
Now we come to the next stage in the development of the story. The persecution around Stephen and the early Jerusalem Christian community.
'Saint James served as the high priest of the "Christians" [or "Nazarenes"] in Christ's office after the Order of Melchizadek, and not after the Aaronic Order.
'The political structure of the newly organized "Nazarene Ecclesia" was, (1) the Apostle "Saint" James was both the "Royal-Heir" and "High-Priest" [Melchizedek Ordre], who is presented in "Acts of the Apostles" as a "wise interpreter of scriptures who presides over the Church Council and gives his rulings"; (2) the Apostle "Saint" John became the Deputy as from his priestly background he could deal with doctrine and congregational organization issues; and (3) the Apostle "Saint" Peter became the General Supervisor.'
Now we come to the next stage in the development of the story. The persecution around Stephen and the early Jerusalem Christian community.
'Pilate was recalled by Roman Emperor Tiberius in AD 36 over his mismanaging of Judea's affairs. Tradition says the first persecution of the Jerusalem Church took place in AD36.'
It is at this point that our next character enters the scene: Joseph of Arimathea, the uncle of the Virgin Mary, and great uncle to Jesus. Some say his surname is not a location but a hereditary title, Joseph "Ha-Rama-Theo" (His Divine Highness) referring to his royal Davidic lineage.
It is at this point that our next character enters the scene: Joseph of Arimathea, the uncle of the Virgin Mary, and great uncle to Jesus. Some say his surname is not a location but a hereditary title, Joseph "Ha-Rama-Theo" (His Divine Highness) referring to his royal Davidic lineage.
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