The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

The Ministry Anointing of the Apostle

The apostle Paul had a desire to preach the gospel and to establish churches in new regions. He did not desire to boast in another man's work, but desired to preach Christ where He had not been preached. And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the word of God. Acts 13:44 In addition to regions being opened up to the Word of God, the Lord uses apostles to affect cities as well. Remember, some are called to the nations, some to regions, and some to cities. Those called to certain cities will be commissioned to establish the truth in that city. This does not mean that every church in that city comes under an apostle's authority. The apostle only has authority in the place where he ministers or is allowed to minister. The Lord is, however, raising up apostles that will be a voice in major cities. They will help to change the spiritual climate of their cities. The result will be that people are more receptive to hear the Word of God. Church Planters I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:6 The word plant is the Greek word phuteuo which means to set out in the earth, to implant, to instill doctrine. Apostles are planters. Planters establish churches and doctrine. Where there is no growth, there needs to be a planting. Paul was a planter. He would go into areas as a pioneer and plant new churches. Planting is important for replenishing. As churches die

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