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The word ''Apostolos'' is from the Greek word ''apostello'' meaning ''to send, to order (one) to go to a place appointed''. An ambassador from Greece would be called an ''Apostolos'' and certainly the [[Apostle]]s were ambassadors from the [[kingdom of God]] to the [[world]]. It appears 78 times as '''apostle''' but twice as ''messenger''. It could include anyone who is ''a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders'' | The word ''Apostolos'' is from the Greek word ''apostello'' meaning ''to send, to order (one) to go to a place appointed''. An ambassador from Greece would be called an ''Apostolos'' and certainly the [[Apostle]]s were ambassadors from the [[kingdom of God]] to the [[world]]. It appears 78 times as '''apostle''' but twice as ''messenger''. It could include anyone who is ''a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders''. | ||
While it might be "specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ" but also in a broader sense applied to others who are spiritually sent or delegated by God as [[prophets]] or teachers or any task based on the [[righteousness]] and [[Will of God]]. | |||
The [[kingdom of God]] is [[one form of government]] where its ministers are servants with no offices where men ''[[exercise authority]]'' one over another because Jesus said ''it was not to be that way with us''. | |||
There is only one [[denomination]] of His Church because Christ and [[Doctrine of Jesus|His doctrine]] is the only common denominator. | |||
An apostle may have authority over things that by their nature and circumstance belong to God. This would be things freely given to men who belonged to God. The apostles seemed to actually belong to God as they considered themselves to be [[bondservant]]s. | Only God delegates men to be His Apostles. If any man preach a doctrine other than that which Jesus taught he is clearly not an apostle of Jesus. | ||
An apostle may have authority over things that by their nature and circumstance belong to God. This would be things freely given to men who actually are separate from the [[world]] and actually belonged to God. | |||
The apostles seemed to actually belong to God as they considered themselves to be His [[bondservant]]s saying their is another king, often doing contrary to the decrees of [[Caesar]].<Ref>Acts 17:7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.</Ref> | |||
=== Ambassadors of Christ === | === Ambassadors of Christ === | ||
An ''ambassador of Christ'' could certainly be called an [[ | An ''ambassador of Christ'' could certainly be called an [[apostle]] if he or she was truly sent from the [[kingdom of God]] to the [[world]] by way of the [[Holy Spirit]]. | ||
They would be doing what Christ [[commanded]] and conforming to the directives of Christ to His [[Disciples]] and the [[ | The term Apostolos clearly appears 78 times as '''[[apostle]]''' in the Bible but the real question is how would you know if someone was truly sent by God? | ||
And what would that look like? | |||
They would be doing what Christ [[commanded]] and conforming to the directives of Christ to His [[Disciples]] and the [[Doctrine of Jesus]] concerning his ministers. Many people claiming to be ''ambassador of Christ'' fail to meet the guidelines for Christ's ministers. | |||
[http://keysofthekingdom.info/KOK-100327.mp3 Listen to Audio] '''The Church ([[Ekklesia]] in Greek or Qahal in Hebrew) - Then and Now'''. How is the church different today than the first century?, [[Essenes]], Dead Sea Scrolls, Apostles = Ambassadors, "Swear not!"... | [http://keysofthekingdom.info/KOK-100327.mp3 Listen to Audio] '''The Church ([[Ekklesia]] in Greek or Qahal in Hebrew) - Then and Now'''. How is the church different today than the first century?, [[Essenes]], Dead Sea Scrolls, Apostles = Ambassadors, "Swear not!"... | ||
[http://www.keysofthekingdom.info/KOK-100717.mp3 Listen to Second Audio] '''Was Christ really King?''' Structure of government in Christ's time, Why did the [[pharisees]] ask permission from [[Rome]]? | [http://www.keysofthekingdom.info/KOK-100717.mp3 Listen to Second Audio] | ||
=== Audio notes === | |||
'''Was Christ really King?''' Structure of government in Christ's time, | |||
Why did the [[pharisees]] ask permission from [[Rome]] to kill Christ? | |||
'''Making covenants''' | |||
What is "faithfulness"? | |||
[[Herod]] the Great's method, | |||
Dead stones vs living stones, | |||
A word or two on [[oaths]] | |||
Hosanna in the highest! | |||
The "palm" tradition, | |||
Christ in the treasury, | |||
[[Apostles]] = ambassadors, | |||
Church is a government, | |||
"This Rock", | |||
Who has the Keys of the Kingdom? | |||
Revision as of 04:51, 3 November 2022
Apostolos
The word Apostolos is from the Greek word apostello meaning to send, to order (one) to go to a place appointed. An ambassador from Greece would be called an Apostolos and certainly the Apostles were ambassadors from the kingdom of God to the world. It appears 78 times as apostle but twice as messenger. It could include anyone who is a delegate, messenger, one sent forth with orders.
While it might be "specifically applied to the twelve apostles of Christ" but also in a broader sense applied to others who are spiritually sent or delegated by God as prophets or teachers or any task based on the righteousness and Will of God.
The kingdom of God is one form of government where its ministers are servants with no offices where men exercise authority one over another because Jesus said it was not to be that way with us.
There is only one denomination of His Church because Christ and His doctrine is the only common denominator.
Only God delegates men to be His Apostles. If any man preach a doctrine other than that which Jesus taught he is clearly not an apostle of Jesus.
An apostle may have authority over things that by their nature and circumstance belong to God. This would be things freely given to men who actually are separate from the world and actually belonged to God.
The apostles seemed to actually belong to God as they considered themselves to be His bondservants saying their is another king, often doing contrary to the decrees of Caesar.[1]
Ambassadors of Christ
An ambassador of Christ could certainly be called an apostle if he or she was truly sent from the kingdom of God to the world by way of the Holy Spirit.
The term Apostolos clearly appears 78 times as apostle in the Bible but the real question is how would you know if someone was truly sent by God?
And what would that look like?
They would be doing what Christ commanded and conforming to the directives of Christ to His Disciples and the Doctrine of Jesus concerning his ministers. Many people claiming to be ambassador of Christ fail to meet the guidelines for Christ's ministers.
Listen to Audio The Church (Ekklesia in Greek or Qahal in Hebrew) - Then and Now. How is the church different today than the first century?, Essenes, Dead Sea Scrolls, Apostles = Ambassadors, "Swear not!"...
Audio notes
Was Christ really King? Structure of government in Christ's time,
Why did the pharisees ask permission from Rome to kill Christ?
Making covenants
What is "faithfulness"?
Herod the Great's method,
Dead stones vs living stones,
A word or two on oaths
Hosanna in the highest!
The "palm" tradition,
Christ in the treasury,
Apostles = ambassadors,
Church is a government,
"This Rock",
Who has the Keys of the Kingdom?
- ↑ Acts 17:7 Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.