Does Apostles Still Exist Today?

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   Lady LaShondaposted 16 years ago

   Hello everyone,
   I am teaching lessons on the Five Folf Ministry beginning with The Office of the Apostle. Most Christians know the Five Fold Ministry as the backbone of the church. The apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor, and teacher makes up the Five Fold Ministry. I would love your thoughts on this subject. You can view my hubs for lessons 1-3 for further details. Please read them and give me your 100% honest opinions when posting in this forum. If there are any questions, comments, or request, please feel free to make them known. We all are here to build off of eachother and your advice motivates me. Lets learn from one another.

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      fierycjposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Well, if there were apostles after the twelve, then I think is safe to assume that there'll probably always be. Paul was an apostle, as well as Barnabas (Acts 14:14) James, the brother of Jesus was an apostle (Gal 1:19), perhaps Andronicus and Junia (Rom 16:7). But it is still a sacred ministry in the eyes of God.

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      mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      The prophets come with 12 people to earth ,who are called the inner circle or apostles.They are also enlightened and help the prophet.

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      TheLoanConsultantposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      This is an interesting thread. I've never noticed this one before. I've been occupied with my work for a few months therefore I haven't been able to browse through here as much as I would like. I am an apostle, so yes I will review your blog on apostles and give you honest feedback. Shalom.....

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         mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         Can you tell me more please when you say you are an apostle.

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            TheLoanConsultantposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            Sure. Ephesians 4:11 will give you some good feedback on this issue as well. Reading the whole book of Acts will also help to shed some more light on this issue for you. An apostle is ordained as such from God. No one can appoint theirself as an apostle nor can someone appoint someone as an apostle. Someone can however confirm someone's calling as an apostle. For example if you had an apostle calling on your life from God, it could be CONFIFRMED from another person. It's much like the gift of music. Somewhat might discover that they are more musically inclined with a certain instrument. They might perceive that they can hear the sounds and melodies in their heads and are able to compose. While others may not be able to compose as well as others but they can read and play music just as well as anyone. It's very similar to spiritual and ministry gifts. The apostolic gift is not a spiritual gift but a ministerial gift. There are however spritual gifts that are inherent in the apostolic gift as a whole. One of them is the gift of revelation. There are 3 aspects of the gift of revelation; The Word of Wisdom, The Word of Knowledge, and Discernment of Spirits. For lack of space, I will not go into detail about these gifts. If you have all three of these gifts, God has given unto you the apostolic gift. If you have this gift, there is nothing anyone can do interfere or short circuit the operation of these gifts in your life. Nor can one force these gifts to manifest in their life either. Just as in all other things, it helps very much if you have someone who has already operated in these gifts to coach you along the way. And as you may very well know, when it comes to esoteric issues as these a good teacher is hard to find. But when, the pupil is ready, the teacher appears.

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               mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               Thanks, according to Hindu philosophy you have 12 apostles or closest disciples of the prophet when he comes to earth and they help him in his work.

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                  TheLoanConsultantposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  Yes. Jesus was a prophet and an apostle. In fact he embodied all of the gifts mentioned in Ephesians 4:11. A very good book that you would enjoy on this topic is entitled, "Questions & Answers On Spiritual Gifts" by Howard Carter. You strike me as someone who is not willing to settle for just a mere sample but would want the whole meal. This book will certainly satisfy your appetite for a bit. And perhaps it will help you to discover your spiritual gifts. I must say that in my own personal experience, my understanding of consciousness helped me to understand the operation of spiritual gifts. Man is a 3 dimensional being. When you operate in these gifts with the help of God's Holy Spirit you become a 4 dimensional being for a certain period, namely during the time when the operation of these gifts are at their peak which is always when you are ministering to others for their growth and edification.

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                     mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     Do have a look at my profile, I work for God.

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                        earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        Yep! even has his skype number!

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                           mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           Again, you are a serious jerk.

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                              earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                              Thanks! Coming from you I will consider that a compliment!

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                                 mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                 You are welcome you jerk.

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                                    earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                    And as your replies clearly demonstrate, you are an insecure loser.

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                                       mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                       ASSHOLE go tell your pop.

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                                          earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                          I rest my case.

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                                             mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                             please tell you papa I called you an asshole.

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                                                earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                                That may be difficult, he has been dead for fifteen years now. He would however had been amused by your loss of control.

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                                                   mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                                                   Hes tossing in his grave because of your atrocious behavior, have mercy on him.

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   Tamarii2posted 15 years ago

   I BELIEVE THE BIBLE.I BELIEVE THAT APOSTLES DO EXIST TODAY.EVIDENCE IS ALL THE CHURCHES STILL RISING UP.I BELIEVE APOSTLES STIR UP GIFTS IN PEOPLE.THEY START THINGS FOR GOD.THEY GO OUT AN GET CHURCHES TO COME TOGETHER FOR EVENTS.THEY EXIST TODAY BECAUSE OF GOD'S WORD.HE RISE EARLY .........SENDING THEM.MATTHEW 28:18-20.

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   earnestshubposted 15 years ago

   You're the one providing the bad behaviour god man, go take a look back over your posts. Does that look like the words from one who claims such close knowledge of their god?

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      mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

      So a person who knows god should accept insult unconditionally- why, who taught you that?
      You think I have no feelings and like being abused.?

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         earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

         So you think a person who knows god should be abusive?

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            mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

            You just started this earnesthub, I was keeping away from you, didnt want to step on your toes.I will defend myself ,have no doubt about that.

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               earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

               No you started it with your insecure assertions of your vast fame.

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                  mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                  Cannot help being famous, it has been destined.

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                     earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                     OK I guess megalomania is blind.

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                        mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                        Was in the Indian Newspapers last week as an expert in meditation.

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                           earnestshubposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           Good for you! congratulations.

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                              mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                              Thank you, have come a few times.

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                           fierycjposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                           Hey Mohit, I didnt know you made it to the newspapers. I've been offline for almost 2 days now. Congrats, good man.

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                              mohitmisraposted 15 years agoin reply to this

                              Thanks fiercy ,keep coming in them.

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