50 Truths Concerning Apostolic Ministry

2. Apostles are Set in the Church by God First od is a God of order, and His Word states that apostolic ministry is FIRST. "First" is the Greek word proton meaning firstly in time, place, order or importance. It also means before, at the beginning, chiefly, or first of all. G If the Church is to be successful, we must operate according to the law of FIRST THINGS. This law recognized God's order in all things. When God says, "first", He doesn't mean second, third, fourth, or when we get around to it; He means FIRST. If we fail to recognize God's order, we will not receive the fullness of blessing in what we do. We have been guilty of overlooking this order because we have either 1) not been taught it; 2) did not see it clearly; or 3) simply rejected it. Tradition has also made this word of none effect (Mark 7:13). Because of tradition many would rather call someone a "reverend", a "doctor", a "superintendent", or a "bishop"; but very seldom an APOSTLE. Many have ignored, avoided and attacked the office of the apostle. But God is restoring this ministry to the Church, and giving us a revelation of its purpose and function.

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