50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

1. Apostles Have Been Set in the Church by God

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers... 1 Corinthians 12:28 he word "set" is the Greek word tithemi meaning to place, appoint, ordain, put or settle. To ordain means to establish or order by appointment, decree, or law. T Apostolic ministry is ordained by God. Regardless of what men think or believe, this ministry has been ordained by God's appointment. Apostolic ministry is fruitful because it is chosen and ordained of God (John 15:16). Any ministry set and ordained by the Lord will be fruitful in spite of opposition or misunderstanding. Apostles are set IN THE CHURCH. As long as there is "a Church", apostles will be a part. The Scripture does not say God set them only in the "EARLY CHURCH" or the "CHURCH OF THE BOOK OF ACTS" but "THE CHURCH". This includes the present day Church. There are many who teach and believe that apostles are not for "TODAY". If there are still teachers in the Church (mentioned as thirdly in the Scripture), there are still apostles. If there are still "diversities of tongues" (mentioned last in the Scripture), there are still apostles.

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