Understanding Separation
Published on 30. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
258 pages
978-1-7330572-4-0 (ISBN)
Description
The third book in the Understanding Apostolic Doctrine series, Understanding Separation offers clear explanations as to why living a life of separation is pleasing to God. Through a conversational style, the author explores the meaning of holiness standards-such as dress and behavior guidelines-making complex theological concepts accessible to readers of all ages, from new converts to seasoned church members. Addressing both internal and external aspects of holiness, this volume also emphasizes the importance of allowing for differences of opinion on matters where the Bible offers no specific guidance. As the third installment, it builds on foundational teachings from the first two volumes, which readers are encouraged to explore before delving into this work.
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Language
English
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
330 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7330572-4-0 (9781733057240)
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Pastor Gregory K. Riggen was born in 1960 to (at that time) non-Christian parents, He began attending an Apostolic Pentecostal Churchat the age of 11. The following year, He received the Holy Ghost andwas baptized in Jesus' name. He subsequently led his entire family to theLord. He felt a call into the ministry that summer, and preached his firstmessage on a Wednesday night at the age of 13.Pastor Riggen received his Th.B. from Texas Bible College inHouston. With a 4.0 average, he was valedictorian of his graduatingclass. He entered into full-time ministry immediately upon graduation.At the age of 24, he accepted his first pastorate. He has pastored inTexas, Colorado, Mississippi, and Kansas.In 1988, Pastor Riggen published his first book, "The Madness andMethod of Modern Music." He has written numerous articles, as well asseveral lessons for Word Aflame Publications. He has also written andpublished two Home Bible Studies.In 2013, Pastor Riggen was invited to Zimbabwe to address anumber of Trinitarian Pentecostal pastors. That meeting resulted in morethan 50 pastors and wives being baptized in Jesus' name. As a result, hefounded A2Z Missions, which has since gone into the countries ofBotswana, Malawi, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zambia. Literallyhundreds of pastors have received the revelation of the Mighty God inChrist and have been baptized in the name of Jesus because of theteaching they received at his conferences.Pastor Riggen has pastored the Truth Church in Olathe, Kansas foralmost 30 years. During this time, he has been instrumental in theplanting of three "daughter works.". His vision is to plant many morechurches throughout the greater Kansas City metropolitan area whilecontinuing to oversee the work in Olathe.He and his wife, Rhonda (Yates) Riggen, have been married 45years. They have three children and ten grandchildren.