Moving in the Apostolic

The Apostolic Church 105

from the root word apokalupto, meaning to take off the cover, to disclose or to reveal. Things hidden from the foundation of the world are revealed during apostolic times. Which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets (Eph. 3:5). Apostles and prophets receive revelation by the Spirit. Through the law of impartation they impart this revelation to the saints so they, too, may understand the mysteries of the Kingdom. There is a grace upon these ministries to cause believers to see the mysteries being revealed (see Eph. 3:9). Paul referred to himself and other apostles of his day as "stewards of the mysteries of God" (1 Cor. 4:1). The Living Bible says, "So Apollos and I should be looked upon as Christ's servants who distribute God's blessings by explaining God's secrets." As we wash in the apostolic pool, we will come away seeing. The saints will have revelation and insight into the mysteries of the Kingdom. They will possess spiritual understanding and wisdom in the things of God. They will not walk in ignorance and darkness, but in knowledge and light. The Signs of an Apostle Truly the signs of an apostle were wrought among you in all patience, in signs, and wonders, and mighty deeds (2 Cor. 12:12, KJV). An apostolic (sent) people are a people of patience. The Greek word for "patience" in the above passage is hupomone, meaning cheerful, endurance and constancy. It means to continue in spite of persecution, tribulation or resistance. The apostolic dimension gives the saints the ability to overcome obstacles and demonic opposition through patience.