50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

27. Apostles Do Not Have Dominion Over Our Faith Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy:... 2 Corinthians 1:24 his is another side of point number 26. Apostolic authority is limited in that Jesus is still the Head of the Church. The Knox translation says, "Not that we would domineer over your faith." T The Goodspeed translation says, "Not that we are masters of you and your faith." Apostles, like other ministers, are not to be Lords over God's heritage, but ensamples to the flock (1 Peter 5:3). Remember also that there are false apostles who operate in false authority (witchcraft). Apostles are not to replace the Lordship of Jesus Christ. They minister and are under the headship of Jesus. Apostles who begin to minister in the flesh will attempt to have dominion over the faith of the children of God. Apostolic authority is not unlimited. There are limitations (boundaries) to every ministry. Apostles and those they minister to must know these boundaries.

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