Reformation Heritage Books

For all their importance, most of the apostles of Jesus have very little on record either of what they said or what they did. Apart from Peter and John, they all pass from our view as individuals after the first chapter of Acts; James only reappears in time to be executed by Herod. Like all of us, these people worshipped, worked and went. But then the whole purpose of our lives, as theirs, is not that we should leave a name for ourselves but that we should exalt the name of Christ. John the Baptist set the compass bearing for the journey of the apostles of Christ - and for all who follow them: "He must become greater, I must become less." Few have exhibited this so well as the twelve apostles.

Author

Brian Edwards was pastor of Hook Evangelical Church in Surbiton, Surrey for twenty-nine years where he remains a member. His current ministry is preaching, lecturing, writing and editing. He is the author of sixteen books including two historical biographies (William Tyndale and John Newton), two on the history and theology of revival and 'Nothing but the Truth' (the inspiration and authority of the Bible). He and his wife Barbara have also written a marriage preparation book – 'No Longer Two'. Brian is also Series Editor for the popular Day One Travel Guides and co-authored 'Travel through the British Museum with the Bible'. Since the death of his wife Barbara in 1998 Brian continues his writing and preaching ministry. He has two sons and three granddaughters.