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Just what do you mean by apostle?

Qualifications of an Apostle

  • An apostle as defined strictly by the New Testament, no longer exists today, since these three conditions had to be met:
  • The person had to have been an eyewitness to Jesus after his resurrection (1 Corinthians 9:1);
  • Had to have been chosen by the Holy Spirit (Acts 9:15);
  • Had to have ministered with miraculous signs and wonders (Acts 2:43; 2 Corinthians 12:12).

A modern-day apostle would typically function as a church planterā€”one who is sent out by the body of Christ to spread the gospel and establish new communities of believers.

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The Armstrong Churches of God and Their Lust for War

Why, even the membership is declaring war on each other!
They learn from their leaders….

Blast from the past….

“The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace.”

So why are the Armstrong Churches of God at war with one another? Each is competing for the dwindling resources known as tithe payers……

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