[B-Greek] APOSTOLOS in 1 Cor 12

CWestf5155 at aol.com CWestf5155 at aol.com
Tue Aug 31 12:33:30 EDT 2004


In a message dated 8/31/2004 7:34:07 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
gfsomsel at juno.com writes:
Cindy,

You state that the apostle is not primarily a link between the churches.  
This may be true; however, the early tradition regarding the apostolate should 
not be ignored.  In "The Lord's Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the 
Nations" (which seems to be quite early) it is noted (ANF vii. 380) 

"1. Whosoever, therefore, cometh and teacheth you all these things that have 
been said before, receive him. 2. But if the teacher himself turn and teach 
another doctrine to the destruction of this, hear him not; but if he teach so 
as to increase righteousness and the knowledge of the Lord, receive him as 
the Lord. 3. But concerning the apostles and prophets, according to the decree 
of the Gospel, thus do. 4. Let every apostle that cometh to you be received as 
the Lord. 5. But he shall not remain except one day; but if there be need, 
also the next; but if he remain three days, he is a false prophet. 6. And when 
the apostle goeth away, let him take nothing but bread until he lodgeth; but 
if he ask money, he is a false prophet." 

Therefore, while being a link between the churches may not be part of the job 
description, it would practically produce such an effect.
George,

I fully agree with this.  Actually, I do think that the commissioning as sent 
representatives/delegates/authorities/church planters/whatevers involves 
precisely this effect and function--it makes no sense without it.  And the didache 
the itinerant ministers apostles and prophets (with the warning that they 
could be false). 

I think it is part of the job description inferred in the commission + send.  
Are you refering to my spatial statement about Titus?  In the case of Paul's 
team on the field, if one of the sent out team is "left behind" on the field 
to consolidate the ministry, I don't think that would negate a sent status.

 Otherwise, I wonder if I had a typo somewhere or a brain freeze.  I didn't 
mean to say or even think the opposite.  Thanks for giving me an opportunity to 
clarify and emphasize.

Cindy



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