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1 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | Lionstrong | 63177 | ||
Hi Sam, Thanks for your thoughts. You ask: "Let me ask you this question: If the command was only to the 11 apostles(and later, Paul), how many believers would there be in the world today? None. Because after the generation following them died off, there would be no one left to preach the Gospel. True? " True. However: Eph. 4:11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and SOME [not ALL, my caps] as EVANGELIST [my caps], and some as pastors and teachers, Eph. 4:12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; Peace, |
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2 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 63181 | ||
Greetings Lionstrong, Let us look at the full meanings of these terms in Ephesians 4:11. from Strong's-- apostles(652 apostolos) 1) a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders 1a) specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ 1b) in a broader sense applied to other eminent Christian teachers 1b1) of Barnabas 1b2) of Timothy and Silvanus prophets(4396 prophetes) 1) in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things 2) one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation evangalists(2099 euaggelistes)evangalist 1) a bringer of good tidings, an evangelist 2) the name given to the NT heralds of salvation through Christ WHO ARE NOT APOSTLES[emphasis mine] pastors(4166 poimen) 1) a herdsman, esp. a shepherd 1a) in the parable, he to whose care and control others have committed themselves, and whose precepts they follow 2) metaph. 2a) the presiding officer, manager, director, of any assembly: so of Christ the Head of the church 2a1) of the overseers of the Christian assemblies 2a2) of kings and princes ------- The tasks of a Near Eastern shepherd were: - to watch for enemies trying to attack the sheep - to defend the sheep from attackers - to heal the wounded and sick sheep - TO FIND AND SAVE LOST AND TRAPPED SHEEP[emphasis mine] teachers(1320 didaskalos) 1) a teacher 2) in the NT one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man 1a) one who is fitted to teach, or thinks himself so 1b) the teachers of the Jewish religion 1c) of those who by their great power as teachers draw crowds around them i.e. John the Baptist, Jesus 1d) by preeminence used of Jesus by himself, as one who showed men the way of salvation 1e) of the apostles, and of Paul 1f) of those who in the religious assemblies of the Christians, undertook the work of teaching, with the special assistance of the Holy Spirit So you see, we are all given the charge of sharing the Gospel, in different ways. Whether we be messengers, interpreters, bringers of good tidings(the Good News), overseers, or teachers, we are all commanded to spread the Gospel. I would ask you this my brother: Why do you so oppose ANYBODY telling the gospel? From the day I got saved last year, it has been my heart's deepest desire to tell the Good News. When we look at where we all deserve to be going, and where we will go if we only accept the Free Gift, we should want to tell the whole world. Blessings and honor to the King 2nd Samuel 22 |
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3 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | Lionstrong | 63209 | ||
Hi Sam, You asked, "Why do you so oppose ANYBODY telling the gospel?" I never said I was. You apparently assumed my QUESTION was a STATEMENT of oppostion. Not all questions are statements of opposition. Some questions are just questions. Peace, |
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4 | Them or All of Us? | Mark 16:15 | 2ndSamuel22 | 63211 | ||
Dear Lionstrong, If I misunderstood your intentions, I do apologize. That is one of the drawbacks to the internet, you can't hear the tone of the speaker. Praise and Blessings to our King!! 2nd Samuel 22 |
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