The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

91. Apostolos—The Greek word for the apostle. This word is used throughout the New Testament. See Apostle and Shaliach. 92. Apothecary—A perfumer. One who prepares fragrant and sacred mixtures such as the anointing oil or potions. Today a pharmacist. See also Pharmakeia. Exodus 30:25, 35 and 37:29; Ecclesiastes 10:1. Also 1 Chronicles 9:30; Ezekiel 24:10. 93. Apprentice—One in subjection to another for the purpose of training and preparation for a job, position, or duty. Joshua under Moses, and Elisha under Elijah are good examples of prophetic apprentices. 94. Aptitude—The natural tendencies and inclinations that render one fit or apt to perform assigned tasks or to fill an appointed role or position. 1 Timothy 3:2; 2 Timothy 2:24. 95. Arch—A semi-oval shape that is symbolic of transcendence; that is, passing from the bounds of the earthly to the heavenly. Job 22:14; Amos 9:6. 96. Archangel—The term for the chief or ruling angels of God’s creation. Michael and Gabriel are archangels the Bible mentions. They seem to be the only ones named outright as archangels in 1 Thessalonians 4:16 and Jude 9. 97. Arche—Greek for a first ranking political and/or military power. Luke 12:1 and 20:20. 98. Archistratege—A) A chief general over military leaders. B) A name given to Michael the Archangel. 99. Archon—A) A first rank and power. B) The word comes from the belief that the earth was supernaturally governed by seven ruling principalities. Over each creation principality it was believed that one of the seven archangels administered. The name for these spiritual governors is archon, thus they were dubbed the seven archons of creation. Upon this ancient belief, the institution of earthly archon was developed. C) Archon, for this reason, applies to the rank of angels responsible for keeping, guarding, protecting, and defending the spheres of human existence that correspond with their earthly counterparts in the flesh. This is seen by Jude 6. D) The angels that left their first estate were principalic angels in charge of specific spheres of creation for God. Spiritually, the term is applied to the seven governing powers of creation. Christ as the eternal Archon is seen in Revelation 1:5. E) A political authority that rules by reigning over others as a chief prince. F) A member of a special force of high-ranking officials