Thesis: Christ gifts us as a church. "He gave some as apostles and some as Prophets and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers."
-- Are there Apostles alive today?
The Apostles were foundational gifts given to the church. -What was the purpose for the job of Apostle? Messengers 2 Corinthians 8:23, Philippians 2:25, Person representing a church Acts 14:12-15, 13:1-3 These are generic terms.
-- Where Apostles chosen for a very special time and in a very special capacity? Luke 6:12-16, Mark 3:13-19
What do you do with the foundation? Was it the Apostles? Christ built his church on this. Ephesians 2:17-20, Matthew 10:1, Luke 9:1-2
What was the importance of the disciples seeing the risen Christ? Luke 24:36-41, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8,
Where they handpicked by Christ? Acts 1:21-22, 1 Corinthians 9:1, Galatians 1:1
Why did Apostleship need to be verified by miraculous signs? 2 Corinthians 12:12, Acts 2:24
The Apostles had authority over all the churches. 1 Corinthians 11:28
CONCLUSION: There are strict qualifications to being an Apostle. Why has the office of Apostle Ceased? Understand why we believe what we believe it is important.
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