50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

24. Apostles Set in Order

For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting,... Titus 1:5 he apostle Paul sent Titus to Crete to set things in order. When a local church is out of order, the apostle will discern it and set things in order. Apostolic ministry is necessary to set order in the Church and maintain that order. T The Kingdom of God operates through divine order and authority. Apostles have AUTHORITY to set things in order. This is often an unpleasant function but a necessary one. Setting in order can mean correcting, rebuking, and removing people from certain positions. It includes making adjustments in leadership, doctrine, vision or spiritual priorities. It also includes dealing with sin, rebellion, disobedience and confusion which often gains a foothold in the church. Apostles also deal with strife, division and carnality that manifests in the saints. When things are out of order in our lives and churches, apostolic preaching and teaching will confront it and correct it. The apostles have the grace, boldness and authority to confront and correct. This grace and authority comes from God and not man.

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