Moving in the Apostolic

102 Moving in the Apostolic

Paul identifies giving as a grace (see 2 Cor. 8:2-7). It is the nature of grace to give. The apostolic anointing will release a divine influence upon the heart that will manifest itself in giving. An apostolic church will have great grace for giving, with abundant finances released for the work of the ministry. Abundance is the result of grace. The apostolic dimension will cause needs to be met because it releases abundance. Signs and Wonders And through the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were done among the people (Acts 5:12). An apostolic church will be a church of signs and wonders. Signs and wonders are mentioned throughout the book of Acts. The apostolic anointing is the dominant anointing in the book of Acts, where seven characteristics of signs and wonders are found: 1. Signs and wonders reveal God's approval upon ministry (Acts 2:22). 2. Signs and wonders are a mark of an apostolic church (Acts 2:43). 3. Signs and wonders release God's people to minister in boldness (Acts 4:30,31). 4. Signs and wonders touch the common man (Acts 5:12). 5. Signs and wonders follow a sent one (Ps. 105:26,27; Acts 7:36). 6. Signs and wonders attract people (Acts 8:13). 7. Signs and wonders give testimony to God's Word (Acts 14:3). Signs and wonders are the mark, or seal, of an apostle (see 2 Cor. 12:12). The Lord bears witness to the apostle's ministry through signs and wonders (see Heb. 2:4). A valid ministry must have the Lord's approval and witness, and signs and wonders validate a true apostolic ministry. This is a part of the apostolic seal upon believers who receive and walk in an apostolic dimension. Signs and wonders are a part of the apostolic