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    The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church
    The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church
    The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church
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    The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church

    By Roderick L. Evans

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    The focus of this book is to bring clarity and understanding to the role of the apostle in the Church. Sound biblical answers to questions concerning the function of the apostle are answered. This information will help individuals to recognize the operations of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. It is our hope that believers will develop a greater respect and acceptance of the apostolic office and gift.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAbundant Truth Publishing
    Release dateJan 13, 2011
    ISBN9781601411228
    The Apostle Question: Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church
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    Roderick L. Evans

    Roderick Levi Evans is an author, bible lecturer, and Christian apologist. He is the founder of Abundant Truth International Ministries: a prophetic and a Christian apologetic ministry with the commission to defend, equip, and contend for Christ’s Kingdom. He is a prolific author, having written numerous books on topics such as Christian orthodoxy, leadership, worship, spiritual gifts, and other areas of Christian thought and practice; as well as, articles, blogs, sheet music, and poetry.He travels nationally and internationally proclaiming the message of the Christian faith, equipping the Body of Christ for service, and imparting prophetic revelation through seminars, conferences, revivals, and other sacred services. His desire is to see the Church perfected through the truth of God revealed in Jesus Christ. He and his family reside in Elizabeth City, NC.

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    The Apostle Question - Roderick L. Evans

    THE APOSTLE QUESTION

    EXPLORING THE ROLE OF APOSTLES IN THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH

    Written by: Roderick Levi Evans

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    The Apostle Question

    Exploring the Role of Apostles in the New Testament Church

    Copyright ©2009 by Roderick L. Evans

    ISBN 13: 978-1-60141-122-8

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    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work.

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    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Chapter 1 – What is an Apostle?

    Apostolic Ministry in the Old Testament

    Apostolic Ministry in the New Testament

    Chapter 2 – The Call of an Apostle

    Acknowledging the Apostolic Call

    Answering the Apostolic Call

    Accepting the Apostolic Call

    Chapter 3 – The Making of an Apostle

    Marring of the Apostle

    Love of the Apostle

    Building of the Apostle

    The Apostle’s Character

    Chapter 4 – The Office of the Apostle

    Apostles as Ambassadors

    Apostles as Fathers

    Nine Functions of the Apostle

    Focus of Apostles

    Chapter 5 – The Apostolic Person

    The Apostolic Person is a Disciple

    The Apostolic Person is a Son

    The Apostolic Person is a Brother

    The Apostolic Person’s Character

    Recognizing the Apostolic Person

    Flowing as an Apostolic Person

    Chapter 6 – Apostles in Perspective

    Apostles and the Church

    Apostles and Pastors

    Apostles versus Prophets

    Misconceptions

    Chapter 7 – What is Apostleship?

    The Apostolic Gift

    The Apostolic Anointing

    The Apostolic Spirit

    Guidelines for Judging the Apostolic

    Chapter 8 – False Apostles

    Recognizing False Ministers

    Recognizing False Apostles

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    Introduction

    At His departure, Jesus instructed the disciples to go to Jerusalem to await the promise of the Father. On the day of Pentecost, this promise was fulfilled with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit was given so that the work of Jesus Christ would continue on the earth. The Ministerial Endowments Series is designed to bring clarity to the gifts and ministries given to the Church. It is our prayer that believers will be enlightened and encouraged.

    In this publication:

    Controversy over the gifts and ministries of the Spirit has abounded for centuries. Various scholars have taught that there was a cessation of the gifts and ministries. More specifically, they affirm that the ministry of the Apostle is no longer in operation nor valid. However, in recent years, a resurgence of the operation and demonstration of this ministry occurred. Traditional and Non-traditional churches, alike, have experienced the visitation of God through the Holy Spirit.

    Since the emergence and acceptance of the ministries and gifts of the Holy Spirit, various authors have written concerning this phenomenon. In spite of this, many in the Church, presently, do not understand the functions and operations of, namely, the office of the Apostle. Even in organizations and denominations that consider this ministry valid today, comprehension is oftentimes elementary. Where there is no clear understanding, individuals become vulnerable to deception and error.

    Since the apostolic office has authority and responsibility in the Kingdom of God, there are individuals in the Church who desire to function in this office. There are men and women who know they are not called to this office, yet they pursue it.

    They lust after the respect that men have for those in this office. If they cannot be recognized as an apostle, some want to be identified with the office. Therefore, individuals resort to saying that they have an apostolic anointing upon their lives, without having any knowledge or understanding of the office or the anointing associated with it.

    In this book, we will bring clarity to the role of the apostle in the New Testament Church. In addition, we will explain with simplicity the apostolic anointing. It is our prayer that believers will recognize the operation of this anointing in their lives and in the lives of others. We can be confident that God is still using His people in these last days.

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    1 - What is an Apostle?

    The first ministry to be on display in the New Testament Church was that of the apostle. The Book of Acts highlights the ministry of the apostles. Some biblical scholars have asserted that the only true apostles were the eleven disciples (excluding Judas Iscariot) with the exception of Paul. Others have stated that the ministry of the apostles is useless since we have the canon of scripture.

    In addition, others promote that apostolic ministry ceased after the deaths of the first century apostles. As believers, we must understand that these teachings are erroneous. The ministry of the apostle is still vital and important to the advancement of the kingdom of God and the Church. Without this ministry, the Church cannot fulfill its mission in the earth.

    And He set some in the Church, first apostles... (I Corinthians 12:28)

    The word apostle originates from the Greek word apostolos, which means one who is sent forth. Apostles are sent from the presence of God with a divine message. They are sent forth for a specific task. Not all apostles will discharge their duty in the same manner; neither will they all have the same anointing.

    Apostles’ ministries will vary in demonstration and execution. Though apostolic ministry seems exclusive to the New Testament, we discover from the scriptures that apostolic ministry was demonstrated in the Old Testament.

    Apostolic Ministry in the Old Testament

    The apostolic ministry is a foundational ministry (will be discussed later). The apostolic anointing is designed to bring people into the knowledge of God and Christ. In the Old Testament, some men seemed to have an apostolic grace upon their lives.

    Two key biblical figures that exemplify this truth are Abraham and Moses. These two men were prophets, but from God’s interaction with them, we discover there was a type of apostolic anointing

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