Apostle
In the Bible, the term "apostle" (from the Greek word "apostolos," meaning "one who is sent out") refers to individuals chosen and commissioned by Jesus Christ to spread the Gospel and establish the early Church. The New Testament primarily identifies the twelve apostles—Peter, James, John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (the Less), Thaddeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot (later replaced by Matthias in Acts 1:26)—who were direct witnesses of Jesus’ ministry, death, and resurrection. Their role was foundational, as articulated in Ephesians 2:20, which states that the Church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Himself being the cornerstone.In addition to the twelve, the term "apostle" is also applied more broadly to other key figures in the early Church, such as Paul, who referred to himself as an apostle despite not being one of the original twelve (Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 15:8-9). Apostles were characterized by their authority to teach, perform miracles, and guide the developing Christian community, fulfilling the Great Commission as recorded in Matthew 28:19-20, where Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Thus, the role of an apostle is one of leadership, teaching, and evangelism, with a significant impact on the spread of Christianity.
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The Formation of an Apostle
By Art Katz3.3K1:10:46EXO 24:12EXO 24:15MAT 6:33In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of going up to be with God and experiencing His presence. He uses the example of Moses spending six days in the cloud of smoke on Mount Sinai, where he was completely disoriented and lost all human understanding. The speaker emphasizes that being with God is not just about following rules and regulations, but about encountering His essence and reality. He urges believers to be witnesses for God by bringing their whole selves into His presence and authentically representing Him to others.
The Making of an Apostle
By Art Katz3.7K1:11:54ISA 46:10MAT 6:33ACT 9:1GAL 1:8GAL 1:15REV 1:8In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of crying out to God from the depths of our being rather than living superficially. He warns against receiving messages from men and encourages seeking what can only come from God. The speaker criticizes the reduction of faith to a formula and urges believers to express the grandeur of the gospel rather than cheaply expressing it. The sermon also highlights the need for believers to contend for the faith and not be influenced by the self-conscious spirituality of the present age.
Nor-01 a True Apostle
By Art Katz2.9K44:08GEN 1:2JHN 1:1EPH 2:191TH 1:31TH 1:5HEB 3:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of relationships and how God brings people together at the right time. He mentions how everyone in the room has been prepared by the Lord in different places. The speaker then encourages the audience to go back to their own people and share the gospel with power and conviction. He highlights that being Gentiles should not be a threat to the Jewish people, as they are part of a heavenly kingdom. The speaker also mentions that God chose the Jewish people not because they were the greatest, but because they were the least, and he emphasizes the power of the gospel message despite its foolishness to the natural mind.