http://versebyversecommentary.com/1-peter/1-peter-11b/ by Dr. Grant C. Richison Thu, 24 May 2012 18:49:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://versebyversecommentary.com/1-peter/1-peter-11b/comment-page-1/#comment-115262 Grant Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:18:25 +0000 http://versebyversecommentary.com/1997/01/09/1-peter-11b/#comment-115262 Sanrocco2, I agree but with qualification. The Apostles of Christ and the apostles of the church are two different groups. The Apostles of Christ were those who had the authority to write Scripture and found the church. This, for one thing, is an important issue in the canon (the right to write the Bible) of Scripture. How would we know who has the right to write the New Testament, for example. There are over 20 apostles listed in Scripture--some were not Apostles of Christ but strictly apostles of the church. The Greek term comes from two words: to send and from. An apostle is someone who is sent from Christ with authority. In that sense missionaries are apostles but so is anyone who carries the gospel message to others. To limit this to foreign missionaries is too restricted. Thanks for your contribution to this site. Sanrocco2, I agree but with qualification. The Apostles of Christ and the apostles of the church are two different groups. The Apostles of Christ were those who had the authority to write Scripture and found the church. This, for one thing, is an important issue in the canon (the right to write the Bible) of Scripture. How would we know who has the right to write the New Testament, for example. There are over 20 apostles listed in Scripture–some were not Apostles of Christ but strictly apostles of the church. The Greek term comes from two words: to send and from. An apostle is someone who is sent from Christ with authority. In that sense missionaries are apostles but so is anyone who carries the gospel message to others. To limit this to foreign missionaries is too restricted.
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]]> http://versebyversecommentary.com/1-peter/1-peter-11b/comment-page-1/#comment-115260 sanrocco2 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:47:32 +0000 http://versebyversecommentary.com/1997/01/09/1-peter-11b/#comment-115260 You mention that there are no apostles today. I agree in the sense that the 12 were chosen for a specific task in the starting of the church on earth through the Ministry and Power of the Holy Spirit as directed by our Lord. However, Ephesians 4:11 tells us that there are apostles appointed by God in the administration of the church. Would not the term apostle fit for those members of the body that are on the mission field? I agree wholehertedly that the office of Apostle dispatched by Jeusus was only for the starting of the church. I also believe that the apostles today are those on the mission field. They are bringing the meassage of salavation as pioneers in an area.What are your thoughts? You mention that there are no apostles today. I agree in the sense that the 12 were chosen for a specific task in the starting of the church on earth through the Ministry and Power of the Holy Spirit as directed by our Lord. However, Ephesians 4:11 tells us that there are apostles appointed by God in the administration of the church. Would not the term apostle fit for those members of the body that are on the mission field? I agree wholehertedly that the office of Apostle dispatched by Jeusus was only for the starting of the church. I also believe that the apostles today are those on the mission field. They are bringing the meassage of salavation as pioneers in an area.What are your thoughts?

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