50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

11. Apostles Have the Ability to Judge Correctly A nd yet if I judge, my judgment is true: for I am not alone, but I and the Father that SENT ME. John 8:16 his is another characteristic of a SENT ONE. The Rieu translation says, "but I and He that sent me judge together." T The judgment is true because of the presence and anointing of the Sender upon the sent one. Judging is issuing sentences and passing verdicts. The apostle Paul issued a sentence and passed a verdict concerning a fornicator in the Church (1 Corinthians 5:3-5). Apostolic judgment is necessary to keep the Church in order. Where there is no proper judgment, confusion and anarchy reigns. Judgment is based on proper discernment. It is also based on knowledge, wisdom and understanding. Apostles have knowledge, wisdom and understanding through grace to judge correctly. This does not mean they are infallible. They will judge correctly as long as they operate and walk in the Spirit. When difficult situations arise in the church concerning individuals, doctrines, etc., we need the wisdom of the apostle to judge correctly. This helps keep the church on course through proper judgment.

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