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NASB | 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called as an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, |
Subject: Apostles, Prophets? An Office for Today? |
Bible Note: In Eph 2:19-20 it says, “..but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets.” Clearly Paul is talking about biblical Apostles and Prophets. In Eph 4:11 Paul again uses the words Apostles and Prophets. Why is it that we now think that Paul is talking about Apostles and Prophets that will arise throughout Church History? The context of Paul’s letter suggests that he is talking just about biblical Apostles and Prophets. And since their job was to lay the foundation for the church, their job is complete. Teacher, Pastors, and Evangelists are called to build on that foundation. |