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1 | Offices today? | Matt 15:9 | charis | 14399 | ||
Dear Sir, Greetings from Yokohama! Tis time to sleep, but... With all due respect, all these appear to be more in line with my subject verse than with ministry to the Lord and to His people. i.e. administration within organized religion rather than service to the faithful. In Christ Jesus, charis |
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2 | Offices today? | Matt 15:9 | Makarios | 14687 | ||
Greetings charis! One of my best friends in college named Michael compiled a "Spiritual Gifts" test, and in his test he included the gift of Apostleship, fully believing that there could be Apostles for today. He based his reasoning on Romans 15:20 and defined the gift of Apostleship in this way: "The divine enablement to start new churches and oversee their development." As for questions to ask yourself if you'd like to know if you have this gift, he wrote: "1. Other people respect me as knowledgeable in spiritual matters. 2. I would be willing and excited to start a new church. 3. I am accepted as a spiritual leader in other parts of the world. 4. I would be excited to share the gospel and form new groups of Christians in areas where there aren't many churches." According to this test, if these 4 questions describe you pretty accurately, then it may be likely that you have this gift! And of course, you have to have the gift of Apostleship in order to qualify as an Apostle.. :) Just thought that I would add that. Blessings to you, Nolan |
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3 | Offices today? | Matt 15:9 | charis | 14704 | ||
Dear Nolan, Whoa! My hat size just went up 3 sizes! :-) If I were to take this test, pass it, accept the results as proof of apostolic ministry, and proclaim it publicly, I would be in hot water on this Forum! Though it is tempting to say, "Yeah, that's me!," I will instead say what I've been saying all along... I believe that all the ministries of service that the Lord gave to the church are still in effect. But, just as the in the early church, it is not an heirarchy, but simply parts of the many-membered body of Christ. Presently, I think my ministry would more accurately be shepherd or pastor. I do have an office; a room with a desk, a chair, a PC, and a small couch for visitors :-) As to qualifications for ministry, I strive to attain that which is exhorted in the letters to Timothy and Titus, but alas, I doubt I I can claim full-time adherence to them all. I don't think I have met a pastor that has, though some might put on a good show! If I might add a question to the test for apostolic service, I would ask if the realm of ministerial service extended beyond the boundaries of the local church. I have used the term 'pastor of pastors' before. This seems to be indicated by the Biblical pattern. Thank you, my friend, for your vote of confidence, though! That I might be an example of Christ Jesus is my heart's desire. Blessings to all, in Jesus' name, charis |
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