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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: I'm sorry, but I think when we say apostles are a thing of the past, it sounds too much like the gifts of the Holy Spirit are a thing of the past (which I had heard growing up and still hear). There is still a need for apostles, if not a greater need now, as there are pastors, evangelists, etc. Why did they need to be appointed by the apostles of that time and maybe they were and weren't mentioned. I am sure many pastors were and weren't mentioned. There are many unreached people groups that need people with a strong capability of extending the work of the church. They don't have to see Jesus physically - Jesus lives in them and they have the Holy Spirit guiding them and His Word teaching and directing them. There is a need for prophets today, and I believe God has appointed them - the church still needs to exhorted, corrected, wooed. But you are right, it had better be in agreement with what scripture says. Peace- Debbie |