Order, Repentance, and Repair
1 Clement / Hermas-shaped church health: leadership, repentance, reconciliation.
Reading scope: apostolic fathers.
Open this guide in the Concept AtlasBaptismal Initiation
Baptismal Initiation is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Entry into Christ’s people through water baptism, signifying union with Christ, forgiveness, and incorporation into one body (Matthew 28:19; Acts…
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Next, step into Repentance and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Baptismal Initiation in the AtlasRepentance
Repentance is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. A reorientation (metanoia) of mind, will, and action — turning from sin toward God.
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Next, step into Ecclesial Purity and Discipline and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Repentance in the AtlasEcclesial Purity and Discipline
Ecclesial Purity and Discipline is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. New Testament communities walk in the fear of the Lord, marked by holiness, accountability, and growth (Acts 2:43; 5:11; 9:31; 2 Corinthians 7:1).
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Next, step into Accountable Leadership and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Ecclesial Purity and Discipline in the AtlasAccountable Leadership
Accountable Leadership is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Kings and shepherds are accountable to God to protect, not exploit, the flock; abuse of power invites judgment, seen in Deuteronomy 17:14–20; 2…
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Next, step into Elders and Deacons and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Accountable Leadership in the AtlasElders and Deacons
Elders and Deacons is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Biblical offices for governance and service, with elders overseeing teaching and shepherding and deacons administering practical care (Acts 14:23…
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Next, step into Apostolic Succession and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Elders and Deacons in the AtlasApostolic Succession
Apostolic Succession is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Apostolic succession is the church’s continuity of ordained ministry tracing back to the apostles through an unbroken line of commissioning, as…
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Next, step into Reconciliation and Forgiveness and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Apostolic Succession in the AtlasReconciliation and Forgiveness
Reconciliation and Forgiveness is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Pursuing reconciliation, forgiving as God forgave in Christ, and seeking peace with a brother before offering gifts fulfills neighbor-love (Matthew…
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Next, step into Love Among Believers and watch how the route narrows or widens.
Explore Reconciliation and Forgiveness in the AtlasLove Among Believers
Love Among Believers is a key waypoint in Order, Repentance, and Repair. Mutual love is the hallmark of Christian community, evidenced in practical care, forgiveness, and unity as a testimony to the world (John 13:34-35…
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Use this final stop as a launchpad into adjacent concepts on the map.
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