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NASB | 1 Corinthians 12:27 ¶ Now you are Christ's body, and individually members of it. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 12:27 ¶ Now you [collectively] are Christ's body, and individually [you are] members of it [each with his own special purpose and function]. |
Subject: Prerequisite-infallibility? |
Bible Note: Dear Joe! Sorry, my friend, but this sounds just like more of the same. The presence of abusers and pretenders does not negate the presence of of God's true servants. Please read "The New Foxe's Book of Martyrs" and tell me that no one has shown forth the same anointing as the early saints. Though we may not be able to claim the same 'amount,' the service to God remains the same. Finally, I do not know what the false apostles are saying, but I, for one, believe that we have had all of God's ministries working in the church since it's creation by the Holy Spirit. That Martin Luther did not consider himself an apostle with a capital 'A' is a point in his favor. That he did indeed have a 'message' that was lost, and boldly proclaimed a Christ that was missing from the 'Christian' church of his age speaks of apostolic ministry. (not 'office') By the way, Joe, I agree with you about the modern 'show-apostles' and the false revival, complete with smoke and mirrors. :-) Indeed, the Holy Spirit is alive and working in His church in every gift and ministry! But the true apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers (and other ministries) have no need of an 'office,' a 'calling card,' or a prime-time slot on 'Christian' TV. Peace unto you, in Jesus' name, charis |