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1 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74190 | ||
A delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders. a specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ. b. in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers. 1. Barnabas 2. Timothy I submit that there most likely are 'God called apostles' today but because traditional church government does not acknowledge the office are defined by other titles. The title does not preceed the calling. The same Greek word in Ephesians is used in 1 Corinthians. Here is my conclusion.. The 'foundation of the prophets and apostles is the Word, the testimony, the Spirit revealed truth, and not the apostles themselves. They were the vessels chosen to carry the word, the messengers. The Word of God is our foundation and Jesus is the chief cornerstone. God bless. |
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2 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | Robert Nicholson | 74222 | ||
Greetings Graceful: I have been following this thread with interest. I agree with your last statement that it is the word of God which was given to us through the apostles which is the foundation and that Jesus Christ is the Chief cornerstone of the church. However on the topic of Apostles. In Matt. 10: 2-5 we read: Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; and James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; 3 Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; 4 Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Him. 5 These twelve Jesus sent out..." As we know these were called by the Lord Jesus himself and were sent out by Christ for a specific purpose. These "sent ones" were given power or authority by Christ himself. I find the statement in V. 2 to be very clear. We know however, that Judas Iscariot was numbered with them and yet was lost. In Acts 2:15-26 is explained in detail. It is here that we find Matthias is chosen by lots and is numbered with the eleven apostles. I guess we could ask the question was Matthias an apostle or was he simply numbered with them? Paul describes himself "as one born out of due time" 1 Cor. 15:8 and sees himself as "the least of the apostles..."v.9 Paul was called by the risen Christ. Although his physical eyes were blinded on the road to Damascus Paul tells us "And last of all he was seen of me" (1 Cor. 15:8) Paul had a special calling and was sent out by the Lord. The Lord said "he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will show him how great things he must suffer for my Name's sake" (Acts 9:15-16) You might ask "Why are you discussing this? The reason is that in eternity there will be only 12 apostles. I believe the 12 apostles are those of Matt. 10 with Judas deleted and Paul added. In Revelation 21 we read of a new heaven and a new earth. And descending our of heaven from God is the "great city, the holy Jerusalem" v.10 As we look at this magnificent city the Lord makes special mention of the foundations: "And the wall of the city had twelve foundations, and on them the names of the twelve apostles of the Lamb" (Rev. 21:14) I believe that he scripture supports that there are twelve apostles who are unique in their calling and in their commission and that their names will be remembered through all eternity. Peace in his blessed Name. Robert |
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3 | Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? | 1 Cor 1:1 | gracefull | 74225 | ||
I tend to agree in a sense, the 12 thrones and twelve tribes and 12 disciples would indicate you may be correct. But I have never went before the Lord on this and the scirpture in Acts 1:24 "You, Lord, who knows the hearts of men, show which of these You have chosen." There is no reason to believe God did not answer that prayer. But I have no assurance of this matter either way so I will just leave it with the Lord for the time being. Gob bless my brother, PS I did hesitate and wonder for a moment when I typed that 12 apostles (13 if you count Paul) |
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