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Apostles are ‘set’ in the church along with prophets, teachers, administrators and other gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:28). Just as members are ‘set’ in the Body of Christ (the church – 1 Cor 12:18).
The Greek word for set [tithemi] is translated in Hebrews 1:2 as appointed. “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed [set or established] heir of all things…” One can see Jesus’ appointment as heir was not temporary, but permanent.
c. Apostles Are Here Today. Neither was God’s “setting or appointment” of the five ministry-gifts (including apostles and prophets) a temporary first-century phenomena as some theologians claim.
There is no biblical support for the teaching that the apostles’ and prophets’ ministry ceased after the first century of Church history. Quite to the contrary, church history is replete with examples of apostolic ministry.
Furthermore, the author has traveled in over 150 nations in the twentieth century and observed the work of many ‘ascension apostles’ in many different church groups all over the world.
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Signs Of True Apostles
- Godly Character (2 Cor 12:12);
- Signs, wonders and Miracles.
The signs, wonders and miracles that accompanied their work of evangelism and starting new churches (Act 2:43; 4:30; 5:12; 14:3; Heb 2:2-4.
- Preach the Gospel. Their commitment to preach the gospel to those who had never heard the gospel (Rom 15:20; 2 Cor 10:16); and
- Willingness To Suffer. Their willingness to suffer,
endure persecution and hardships, and even die for their Lord (Acts
9:16; 1 Tim 1:16; 2 Cor 11: 18-28).
Apostles are ‘set’ in the church along with prophets, teachers, administrators and other gifts of the Spirit (1 Cor 12:28). Just as members are ‘set’ in the Body of Christ (the church – 1 Cor 12:18).
The Greek word for set [tithemi] is translated in Hebrews 1:2 as appointed. “Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed [set or established] heir of all things…” One can see Jesus’ appointment as heir was not temporary, but permanent.
c. Apostles Are Here Today. Neither was God’s “setting or appointment” of the five ministry-gifts (including apostles and prophets) a temporary first-century phenomena as some theologians claim.
There is no biblical support for the teaching that the apostles’ and prophets’ ministry ceased after the first century of Church history. Quite to the contrary, church history is replete with examples of apostolic ministry.
Furthermore, the author has traveled in over 150 nations in the twentieth century and observed the work of many ‘ascension apostles’ in many different church groups all over the world.
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