The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

Apostles are granted by God plenipotentiary status and powers and delegated spherical principalities over which they rule. Apostles serve as Christ’s stratospheric warriors and gubernatorial servants in the earth. See the book of Acts and the New Testament epistles. 82. Apostles, The—The name for the twelve disciples of Christ elevated to the office of apostleship by Him during His earthly ministry. Their names were Simon Peter, Andrew, John, Philip, James, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, Simon the Zealot, Jude, James, and Judas Iscariot. Their ancient Hebrew counterpart is called Shaliach. These emissaries of the temple were dispatched and circulated to gather the tithes and offerings of the Diaspora and to disseminate temple teachings. Matthew 10:1–5. 83. Apostolic—That which pertains to the apostle. 84. Apostolic Confirmation—Signs and wonders. 1 Corinthians 12:12; Acts 4:30, 5:12 and 16:20; Romans 15:18; Hebrews 2:4. 85. Apostolic Council—Represented in the book of Acts as a ruling ecclesiastic panel granted by the Lord Jesus to exercise spiritual and governmental authority over His New Testament church. Acts 22:30. 86. Apostolic House—The local church institution that serves the totality of the New Testament dispensation represented by the full complement of the Ephesians 4:11 officers. The churches at Jerusalem and Corinth are strong biblical examples of the apostolic house. The book of Revelation says Ephesus was a prominent apostolic center. 87. Apostolic Leadership—Being the foundation of the church, apostolic leadership is the cornerstone of New Testament viability. Revelation, mediation, and education are key to apostolic development, with the emphasis on development. Catechism and ecclesiastical organization are foremost initiatives of the apostolic leader. Protecting the organization by preparing and putting the right people in place is paramount. Origins, history, and antiquity are persistently tied to apostle’s coeval teachings. Apostles are the high callers that challenge people constantly to grow up, stretch themselves, and rise above the mundane to serve God on His level. They are builders, creative, innovative, and forward driven. The apostle promotes divine order, God’s worship, and His people’s priestly service to their King. They are eternity minded and want to exercise and operate Christ’s eternity in the now, every day. As great governors, they take leadership beyond the routine management of the church to the government of