Podcasts about apostleship

ROMANS EXEGESIS | EPISODE 36 | APOSTLESHIP, DISCIPLESHIP & THE GREAT COMMISSION| CHIMDI & ADEFUNKE OHAHUNA What does it truly mean to be sent by Christ? In this compelling episode of Romans Exegesis, Chimdi and Funke Ohahuna continue their study of Romans 1:5, focusing on the meaning of grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name. Building on the previous discussion about commissioning, discipleship, spiritual activation, and the responsibility to represent Christ, this episode explores a powerful truth: we were sent as a fleet, not as isolated individuals. Through a closer examination of apostleship, the hosts challenge the mentality of spiritual competition, denominational division, and the desire to prove that one person or ministry is the only one carrying the truth. Drawing lessons from the early disciples, Paul and Barnabas, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and the Great Commission, they emphasize the importance of unity, cooperation, and the complementary roles of believers in spreading the gospel. The conversation also examines how God uses different people, backgrounds, and spiritual assignments to reach diverse audiences. Rather than competing with one another, the body of Christ is called to work together, keeping Jesus Christ as the central message and allowing the fullness of His revelation to reach the world. The episode further reflects on the significance of spiritual order, the strength of united believers, and the need for the church to recover the harmony and togetherness that characterized the early Christian community. As the hosts discuss the church's longing for revival, they highlight the importance of addressing division and embracing the fleet mentality before expecting the beauty and power of Christ's body to be fully manifested. The episode also includes a time of prayer for healing, miracles, breakthroughs, open doors, and divine opportunities. In this episode, you will be encouraged to: • Understand the biblical meaning and significance of apostleship. • Recognize that Christ sends His people to work together, not in isolation. • Appreciate the different assignments and gifts within the body of Christ. • Examine the dangers of denominational rivalry, spiritual pride, and competition. • Keep Jesus Christ at the center of the gospel and Christian ministry. • Embrace unity, cooperation, and spiritual order as essential to the church's mission. • Reflect on your own calling and how you can contribute to reaching the nations.The harvest is plentiful, and the laborers are needed. The question is not simply whether you have been sent, but whether you are willing to go together with others for the glory of Christ. If this teaching blesses you, share it with other believers, subscribe to the podcast, and join the conversation as we continue studying the book of Romans and discovering the riches of God's Word. Scripture focus: Romans 1:5 — “By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name.” (KJV) Jesus is Lord.

Demonstrating Dr. Barnhouse's acute understanding of Romans and his heart for effective preaching, these messages skillful and reverently expound even the most difficult passages in a clear way. Dr. Barnhouse's concern for a universal appreciation of the epistle fuels this series and invites all listeners into a deeper understanding of the life-changing message of Romans. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

What happens when God gives people a vision to build, lead, and advance His Kingdom? In this message, we explore the spiritual gifts of apostleship and leadership. We will consider how they function, why they matter, and how they can be stewarded with humility, wisdom, and accountability. Discover how healthy leadership equips the Body to fulfill God's purposes.

Spiritual gifts aren't just abilities God gives us—they are ways the Holy Spirit works through us to build up the Church, bless others, and advance the mission of Jesus.In this message, we explore three of the Word Gifts: Teaching, Exhortation, and Apostleship. These gifts may look different, but each gift clarifies the nature, action, and purposes of God.

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Subject: Galatians 1:16-24Speaker or Performer: R.G. MurrayScripture Passage(s): Galatians 1:16-24Date of Delivery: August 30, 2026

ROMANS EXEGESIS |EPISODE 35| with Chimdi & Funke Ohahuna What does it truly mean to be sent by Christ? In this episode, Chimdi and Funke Ohahuna continue their journey through Romans 1:5, exploring the meaning of “grace and apostleship” and the believer's mandate to take the Gospel to the nations. They examine the role of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for the assignment, why being sent does not always require physical travel, and how technology can become a powerful instrument for reaching nations from wherever you are. This episode challenges every believer to move beyond titles, platforms, recognition, and familiar boundaries and embrace the mindset: “I have been sent.” You have been sent. The question is: Are you going? Jesus is Lord.

Grace, Apostleship, and the Obedience of Faith | Romans 1:5 Romans 1:5 shows what flows from the risen Christ: grace, calling, gospel mission, the obedience of faith, and the glory of Christ among the nations. In this episode of Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything, Dave Jenkins explains that Paul received grace and apostleship through Jesus Christ our Lord. Paul's apostolic office was unique and foundational to the early church, but the grace that saved Paul also sent him into gospel ministry. This text helps us understand the obedience of faith. Christians are justified by faith alone in Christ alone, apart from works. Yet the faith that receives Christ produces a new direction of life marked by obedience, repentance, holiness, and joyful service to the Lord. Listen or Watch Grace Comes Through Jesus Christ Paul did not earn his calling, deserve mercy, or make himself acceptable before God. Christ confronted him, saved him, and called him. The same is true of every believer. Forgiveness, justification, adoption, eternal life, and perseverance all come by the grace of God through Jesus Christ alone. Grace leaves no room for boasting. It humbles sinners, produces worship, and moves Christians to tell others about the Savior who has shown them mercy. Grace Calls Christians to Serve Christ Paul's apostleship was a unique office given by the risen Christ. Christians today do not possess that apostolic office. Still, the principle remains: grace does not leave God's people idle. The grace that saves also calls believers to faithful service. We do not serve Christ in order to earn His acceptance. We serve because, in Christ, we have received His grace. Our homes, work, gifts, relationships, time, and resources belong to the Lord. The Gospel Brings About the Obedience of Faith The obedience of faith does not mean that sinners earn justification through obedience. We are justified by faith alone in Christ alone. But genuine faith receives Christ as Lord and begins bearing the fruit of obedience. Christ is the ground of our confidence and righteousness. As we look to Him, we fight sin, submit to Scripture, repent when we fail, and follow Him in the daily details of life. The Gospel Is for All the Nations The gospel is not limited to one people, language, nation, or culture. God is gathering a people for Himself from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation. Because Jesus Christ is Lord over all, the church must proclaim the gospel among all the nations. Some Christians go, others send, give, pray, and faithfully speak of Christ to the people God has placed around them. The gospel that saves us is the gospel we are called to carry to others. Everything Is for the Name of Christ Paul's final purpose is clear: “for the sake of his name.” Grace, ministry, missions, faith, obedience, and salvation all exist for the glory of Jesus Christ. The goal of Christian ministry is not to make our name great. It is to proclaim the name above every name. If Christ is known and honored, He is enough. We have received grace so that we might live for the One who gave it. Key Scriptures Romans 1:5 Genesis 12:3 John 3:30 Romans 16:26 Continue the Romans Series Follow the verse-by-verse Romans: The Gospel That Changes Everything series at Servants of Grace, and subscribe to the Servants of Grace YouTube channel for biblical teaching and resources.

Season 2, Episode 136In this episode, Michael and Zach continue their series through Galatians by examining Paul's defense of both his apostleship and the gospel he preached. After confronting the Galatians for turning toward a distorted gospel, Paul now answers the obvious question: Why should they trust him instead of the teachers influencing them? Working through Galatians 1:11–2:10, the discussion traces Paul's former life in Judaism, his dramatic conversion, his claim that the gospel came directly through revelation from Jesus Christ, and his limited early contact with the Jerusalem apostles. Michael and Zach also explore Paul's later meeting with James, Peter, and John, the significance of Titus not being compelled to undergo circumcision, and the apostles' recognition that Paul and Peter were preaching the same gospel to different audiences. Throughout the episode, the emphasis remains on divine initiative, gospel unity, and the fact that Paul's message was neither invented by him nor dependent upon human approval.Find our videocast here: https://youtu.be/m3M5vNei6nIMerch here: https://take-2-podcast.printify.me/Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-stone⁠License code: 2QZOZ2YHZ5UTE7C8Find more Take 2 Theology content at http://www.take2theology.com

Subject: Galatians 1:10-15Speaker or Performer: R.G. MurrayScripture Passage(s): Galatians 1:1--15Date of Delivery: August 18, 2026

ROMANS EXEGESIS | EPISODE 34|Discipleship, Apostleship and Commission |CHIMDI and ADEFUNKE OHAHUNA In Episode 34 of the ROMANS EXEGESIS series, Chimdi and Funke Ohahuna continue their detailed journey through Romans 1:5, focusing on the powerful phrase “grace and apostleship” and what it means to be genuinely sent by Christ. This episode takes a deeper look at the meaning of apostleship, particularly the idea of being sent away or commissioned to represent Christ. But before there can be an effective sending, there must first be a process of discipleship and activation. Chimdi and Funke draw lessons from the way Jesus trained His disciples, emphasizing that Jesus spent years depositing truth into them before they were fully commissioned. The discussion highlights the distinction between discipleship, activation, and apostleship, and challenges the modern tendency to rush people into ministry positions without allowing sufficient time for spiritual formation, character development, practical training, and maturity. The episode also explores why theoretical knowledge alone is not enough. True discipleship must produce a practical working knowledge of the Word of God. The hosts examine the importance of mentorship, spiritual formation, learning through practical ministry, and allowing the Holy Spirit to activate what has been deposited through discipleship. A central question emerges throughout the episode: Are we truly sent by Christ—or have we sent ourselves? What does it mean for Christ to trust someone enough to represent Him? Why must discipleship precede apostleship? What is the place of an “activation season”? And how can the Church raise mature believers who carry not merely titles, certificates, or positions, but the very life and character of Christ? Episode 34 is a compelling call to slow down, submit to the process, embrace discipleship, allow God to activate what He has deposited, and become trustworthy representatives of Christ. Join Chimdi and Funke Ohahuna for this challenging and illuminating continuation of the Romans Exegesis journey. Scripture Focus: Romans 1:5 Key Themes: Grace • Apostleship • Discipleship • Activation • Commissioning • Spiritual Maturity • Mentorship • Being Sent by Christ Listen, learn, share, and continue growing in the light of God's Word. Jesus is Lord!

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How should Christians respond to modern claims of apostleship, deliverance ministries, miraculous healings, and ongoing revelation?In the inaugural episode of Richard Reacts on the EM Network, Richard Henry watches and analyzes viral clips from Kathryn Krick's ministry, comparing her teachings and practices with Scripture. Examining passages such as Luke 8 and Acts 3, Richard explores what the Bible teaches about miracles, repentance, discernment, and the sufficiency of God's Word. Rather than reacting emotionally, this episode encourages believers to test every spirit (1 John 4:1) and evaluate every claim in light of Scripture. If you're interested in biblical discernment, Reformed theology, charismatic claims, cessationism, and the authority of Scripture, this episode is for you.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

Romans 1:2-7 presents Jesus as the central focus of all Scripture and the fulfillment of God's promises. The Old Testament is revealed as a unified story that points to Christ through prophecy, symbolic figures, and God's redemptive plan. Jesus alone fulfills what Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, the priesthood, the sacrificial system, and Israel itself could not. As both fully God and fully man, His divine identity is ultimately confirmed by His resurrection, which validates God's promises, affirms the authority of Scripture, and gives believers confident hope. Paul concludes that the gospel produces the “obedience of faith,” a transformed life that flows from genuine trust in Christ rather than fear, legalism, or outward rule-keeping. True faith reshapes the heart so that obedience becomes the natural fruit of love for God. The result is a people increasingly conformed to Christ, marked by peace, joy, sacrificial love, and the assurance that they are fully accepted by God's grace.

To Every Generation...The teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Crossfields.....Join us as we go verse by verse through the Bible.

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4 Parts: 1. Animal Metaphors 2. Persecuted For Doing Good 3. Don't Go It Alone 4. Honoring God Isn't Glamorous

4 Parts: 1. Animal Metaphors 2. Persecuted For Doing Good 3. Don't Go It Alone 4. Honoring God Isn't Glamorous

To Every Generation...The teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Crossfields.....Join us as we go verse by verse through the Bible.

To Every Generation...The teaching ministry of Calvary Chapel Crossfields.....Join us as we go verse by verse through the Bible.

Garth Heckman TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com The David Alliance  Can opener What is it? How do I use it? Where do I use it? Why do I use it?      My Natural gifts are leadership, communication,          (Preached when I was 14, spoke for Mayor Pawlenty, spoke infant of 20K- never nervous) My physical gifting is balance, strength, I could skate, ski, snowboard great for a husky kid My Spiritual gifting is Evangelism, Apostleship, Preaching/teaching, giving My Soul gifting is creativity, music, poetry - written 100's songs, books for Hal Leonard My Mental gifting is prolonged focus, grind, discipline AND AN IDGAF ATTITUDE These are all waves… but when they tune into the frequency that God has for me it intensifies my life in His purpose.    **BUT HANG 3 PICTURES ON A WALL… NEVER!          Liars club and old show - What's this for? What is its purpose. David Letterman got his start here…    When I tested in high school it said you should be a professional clown, a comedian or an actor/singer. I guess I'm all three today.   I took a test when I was in my late 20's at a conference. Basically it took questions and pictures of your formative years and helped you weave insight into your gifting… My Storie board growing up helped me understand that I was doing exactly what I should be doing… But none of these told me my purpose.    Mark Twain is widely credited with the famous quote: "The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.   a 1970 sermon by the Rev. Ernest T. Campbell at the Riverside Church in New York.

Paul realized that he was singling out himself and his gospel when he condemned anyone and everyone who differed from the message he was proclaiming. And by insisting that he obtained his gospel without any input from the other apostles, he was allowing room for the charge that he had innovated his own message alongside - and perhaps even in contradiction of - the gospel being proclaimed by Jesus' other representatives. He could expect that this charge was being leveled against him by those who were "troubling" the Galatian believers and challenging his gospel. And so Paul knew that he needed to show that the other apostles affirmed both his apostleship and his message. If he couldn't, then he had no right to make the claims he was making.

The time has come for a new apostle in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Clark G. Gilbert; time for your podcast hosts to rise to the occasion with another Apostolic Profile episode. He escaped the religious persecution Mormons often suffer growing up in Scottsdale, AZ, to go to BYU. Then off to Harvard for business, to acquire more useful skills for his forthcoming career in the Church Education System (CES). Before CES, however, Gilbert was responsible for trimming all the fat at Deseret News, which amounted to firing 40% of the workforce and shifting it to an unabashedly apologetic mission statement defending the church. Once appointed to CES, Gilbert instituted a series of Orwellian surveillance systems at BYU to punish thought crime; Ernest Wilkinson would be proud and Jeffrey Holland finally has a man to fire some muskets. Now Gilbert joins as the youngest apostle, securing his future position as prophet circa 2050s-70s. This "disruptive innovator" has a lot of new ideas to keep the church as extremist-conservative as is legally permissible heading into the 22nd century. This call to the Apostleship by Dallin Oaks ensures Oaks' legacy remains long after he's become a shepherd of worms. Patrons get a bonus segment comparing Gilbert's interviews at Deseret News and SL Tribune immediately after his ordination, which tangentially serves as a case study for the deterioration of journalism at Deseret Media, due to Gilbert himself. After that, it's our next installment of Oaks' book, Pure in Heart, where he discusses the importance of mindset and intentionality when rendering service, especially for the church. We end with happy news about a potential future cure for Type 1 Diabetes.    Show Notes:  Clark Gilbert https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_G._Gilbert Gilbert's likely tenure as future prophet https://www.reddit.com/r/mormon/comments/1r8c74x/on_his_first_day_in_the_q15_clark_g_gilbert/ Official press release https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/clark-gilbert-called-quorum-of-the-twelve-apostles Gilbert Op-ed for ChurchNewsroom https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/how-education-family-and-testimony-are-fundamental-in-the-life-of-elder-clark-g-gilbert The Parable of the Slope https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/16gilbert?lang=eng Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave https://hbr.org/1995/01/disruptive-technologies-catching-the-wave The Disruption Machine by Jill Lepore https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/06/23/the-disruption-machine Gilbert's profile on BYU Law and Wheatley Institute with law-focused talks https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/authors/clark-g-gilbert Gilbert: Stewardship of Our First Freedom https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/documents/the-stewardship-of-our-first-freedom#note-30 Gilbert: The Courage of Our Convictions https://www.religiousfreedomlibrary.org/documents/the-courage-of-our-convictions-how-religious-expression-goes-beyond-religious-liberty Gilbert: Dare to be Different https://www.deseret.com/2022/9/14/23319209/elder-clark-gilbert-religious-universities-should-dare-to-be-different/ American Disestablishment: The Conclusion by Miles Smith https://davenantinstitute.org/american-disestablishment-the-conclusion/ Disestablishmentarianism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disestablishmentarianism Governance and the Religion Question: Voluntaryism, Disestablishment, and America's Church-State Proposition by Carl H. Esbeck https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1156&context=facpubs Becket Foundation "Religious Liberty" SCOTUS victories https://becketfund.org/cases/?fwp_case_court=us-supreme-court&fwp_case_status=past Hosanna-Tabor https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/565/171/ Trinity Lutheran https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/582/15-577/ Our Lady of Guadalupe https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/591/19-267/ Carson v. Makin https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/596/20-1088/ How SCOTUS is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State https://www.americanprogress.org/article/how-the-supreme-court-is-dismantling-the-separation-of-church-and-state/ American Council of Education https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/american-council-on-education/ Becoming BYU https://aims.byu.edu/becoming-byu LDS Education Boss Touts BYU's Commitment to Religious Freedom by Peggy Fletcher Stack https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/24/byu-will-never-back-away-its/ Spiritual Crackdown at BYU? By RadioWest https://radiowest.kuer.org/podcast/radiowest/2025-01-16/a-spiritual-crackdown-at-brigham-young-university BYU New Employment Policy https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2022/03/10/new-employment-policy/ BYU employment questionnaire https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/ecclesiastical-leader-questions-new-ces-hires Fine Print: The Deseret News Spins its Circulation Numbers by Rachel Piper https://www.cityweekly.net/news/fine-print-the-deseret-news-spins-its-circulation-numbers-2207487 Dallin Oaks and Clark Gilbert: Stand Fast with Love in Proclaiming Truth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6IXLufuAAQ Gilbert Deseret News interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORUY06HPmfM Gilbert SL Trib interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FPwhJhBJ-A Ben Park video on Gilbert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTXXNeydptg Gordon Monson: Clark Gilbert has been called as an LDS apostle. Now, we'll see if he's chosen. https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/02/13/maybe-clark-gilbert-will-be/  Gordon Monson: LDS Church education boss should put down the hammer at BYU and pick up an olive branch: https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/06/byu-there-is-too-much-fear-too/  Dark days: New rules have BYU professors running scared https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2025/01/05/byu-blue-why-these-are-dark-days/    Sword of Laman: Pure In Heart, by Dallin H. Oaks  The Mansion, by Henry Van Dyke: https://americanliterature.com/author/henry-van-dyke/short-story/the-mansion    Happy News:  A bold new plan could finally cure Type 1 diabetes: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260302030648.htm    Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen   Other appearances: Chris Shelton interviewed us in the beginning of a series on Mormonism on his Speaking of Cults series. 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In the life of a Catholic, there are set times when we pray for and with the Pope. At Mass, during the prayers of the faithful, for example. There's that one bead on the rosary where we say an Our Father for the pope's intentions. There are feast days when we are called to hold the pope in prayer in a special way. But often, these calls to prayer can feel rote, distant, hasty. What if there's another way to pray with the pope? What if you could know exactly what the pope's prayer intention was for any given month? What if this invitation to prayer was one of depth, intimacy and an ongoing encounter with Christ? You may be familiar with the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. You may even know it by an older name: the Apostleship of Prayer. Under Pope Francis, this Jesuit apostolate took on a renewed mission, becoming a Pontifical Work — still entrusted to the Society of Jesus — and shared ever more widely through digital media and the pope videos. Now, under Pope Leo, the work continues. As you'll hear from today's guest, Fr. Cristóbal Fones, a Chilean Jesuit who now serves as the international director, Pope Leo is excited and eager to get the word out about this unique network of prayer. This isn't just about reciting Our Fathers and Hail Marys — though that's important. This is about uniting our hearts to the suffering Christ so present in our world. This is about practicing a spirituality that is concerned for those who are suffering by lifting up and naming specific instances of need around the world. Fr. Cristóbal was a great guest; we had a really engaging conversation not only about the Pope's Worldwide Network, but about the nature of prayer and the hopes of this American pope. Learn more about the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network by visiting the global site: popesprayer.va. And the North American site: popesprayerusa.net.

Apostleship is About Gods Nations (Let's Just Talk EP0102)The discussion delves into theological and philosophical questions about God, Jesus, and the role of the Holy Spirit. Paula Price emphasizes the importance of understanding the designer's vision and the historical context of Christian beliefs. She critiques modern Christianity's focus on personal spiritual experiences over collective spiritual growth and the church's role in discipling nations.#letsjusttalk #drpaulaprice #gods #nations #warfare #theprophetsdictionary

Get your notes for this teaching:https://letstalkscripture.org/product/the-untold-story-of-pauls-apostleship-no-council-needed-galatians-111-24/If you've ever wondered where Paul's gospel really came from, why Acts 15 matters, and how grace stands apart from religious tradition, this study will change how you read the New Testament.Paul did not receive his gospel from men — and he did not need Jerusalem's approval. In Galatians 1:11–24, the apostle defends the divine origin of his message and reveals the hidden years that shaped his calling. From Arabia to Damascus, from persecution to proclamation, this passage exposes the truth about Paul's independent apostleship and the source of his authority.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lets-talk-scripture/donations

In this episode of Nephilim Death Squad, David “The Raven” Corbo and Matt Hepner dive deep into the Book of Galatians for an unfiltered Bible study that cuts through church tradition, religious systems, and modern confusion.Galatians is one of the most confrontational books in the New Testament—and for good reason. Paul addresses false gospels, legalism, religious authority, and the tension between law and grace head-on. This episode explores why Paul's message was so controversial then—and why it still challenges modern Christianity today.We cover:Why Paul emphasizes his authority coming directly from GodLaw vs. grace and why legalism keeps resurfacingHow early false gospels emerged almost immediatelyWhy pleasing God and pleasing people are incompatibleWhat Galatians reveals about freedom in ChristHow religious systems drift from the gospel over timeThis is not church culture.This is not tradition.This is Scripture interpreting Scripture.If you're tired of surface-level Christianity and want a serious biblical breakdown with real conversation, this episode is for you.

Topics: The Word Disciple Is Not Used in Epistles, Doctrine of the New Covenant, Great Commission Completed in Acts 2, No Need to be Discipled, No Disciples Now, No Apostles Now, Cannot be Jesus' Disciple (Luke 14:26-33), Literal Following in that Time, Disciple Means Student or Learner, John the Baptist's Disciples, Law-Based Prayer in Luke 11, Grace-Based Prayer in John 17, Jesus' Yoke is Easy, None Truly Followed Him by Counting the Cost, Holy Spirit Counsels from Within, One Spirit with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17), Sins No Longer Held (2 Corinthians 5:19), New Covenant Based on Christ's Blood, Old Covenant Obsolete, Better Covenant on Better Promises, Sins Remembered No More, Hebrews Chapters 8-10, New and Living Way (Hebrews 10:20), Rightly Dividing Scripture (2 Timothy 2), Foundations of New Covenant, James and Covenant Mixture Theology, Apostles are Sent Out, Disciples and Apostles Interchangeable (Luke 16:13), Apostle Must be Taught by Jesus, Paul Taught by Risen Jesus (Galatians 1), Apostleship of Paul (Multiple 2 Corinthians Passages), Greater Things Now Is Christ in All of Us Equally, Must Hate Family and Self (Luke 14:26), Must Carry a Cross (Luke 14:27), Count the Cost of Building a Tower, Cannot Win the War (Luke 14:31-32), Accept the Terms of Peace, You are One with Him (1 John 3:1), Grow in Grace and Knowledge (2 Peter 3:18)Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Yesterdaywe talked about what it means to be apostle. Those were the 12 that Jesusoriginally chose (Matthew 10:1-4). Specifically, these Apostles had to be a witnessof Jesus life and ministry since His baptism and also His resurrection (Acts1:21-22). These were specially chosen men we read about in the Book of Actsthat laid the foundation of the church. But also other special group thatassisted in laying the foundation of the church in the first century were menwho were called the prophets. Nowwe usually think of a prophet in the Old Testament of someone that predicts thefuture. God gave these men special revelation and insight to talk about thingsto come. But in the New Testament, the prophet was someone who forthtold theword of God. Remember in the first century New Testament church in the book ofActs, they did not have a New Testament. Most of the believers did not havecopies of the Old Testament. Those were on scrolls and these were in thesynagogues. Therefore, they needed the office of a prophet who also laid thefoundation of the church along with the apostles.  Thesepeople were gifted by the Holy Spirit with special knowledge and wisdom. Weread in 1 Corinthians 13:2, "Though I have the gift of prophecy andunderstand all mysteries and all knowledge…." This gift and officegave them special insight to God's truths. They could proclaim to the localchurch a direct revelation from God that would help the early believers to knowand understand the truth and will of God concerning the mystery and ministry ofthe church along with specific application of God's Word concerning theirlives. At the same time many of these gifted men, like Paul, also gave revelationabout future events concerning the future of the church in the last days asthey were inspired to write letters to the churches. Inthe book of Romans 12:4-8 we find that there are seven spiritual gifts that arementioned. The first one that is mentioned in Romans 12:6 is prophesy alongwith instruction on how to exercise the gift. I believe that as important andnecessary as it was for all the spiritual gifts to be exercised in the localchurch that it also appears that these gifts are listed in order of theirimportance as far as their use in the church. Here in Ephesians 4:11 the giftand office of Apostleship is of course the first one. And as far as this giftand office is concerned, it was for very a specific purpose and for a veryspecific time period at the beginning and foundation of the church. Nextin importance would be the gift of prophecy.  In 1 Corinthians 14:1, Paul writes: “Pursuelove, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy”. Thenhe goes on to explain what the purpose of prophecy is in verses 2-5: “But he who prophesies speaksedification and exhortation and comfort to men. Sothis spiritual gift of prophecy was given to the men to come alongside the menwho had the gift of Apostleship to specially lay the foundation. You see thisin Ephesians 2:20: “Having been built on the foundation of the apostles andprophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone”. So they preached JesusChrist. They taught that Jesus was the head of the body, the chief cornerstone. Ibelieve that today it is possible the gift of prophecy is still able to beexercised, but it has to do with a person who is able to lead the church insuch a way that he understands and has special discernment of what is right andwrong in a specific way and is able to call out evil. Still, other Biblescholars believe the gift of prophecy expired with the early church when the NewTestament was completed. What matters today is that we still have love andunity and make the name and salvation of Jesus known to everyone we can! Godbless!

Todaywe continue to look at Ephesians 4:7-11. Weneed to understand the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the unity of the church isvitally important to sharing this great message of the Gospel of Christ to theworld around us. God has chosen the church today to do this. The New Testament churchcan best be describes as a local body of baptized believers, under thediscipline of the Word of God, being led by the Holy Spirit, exercising thegifts of the Spirit, organized under spiritual leadership for the purpose ofworship, fellowship, discipleship, evangelism, and ministry, and fulfilling theordinances of the church—the Lord's Supper and baptism. That is the localchurch. Inthat church God has placed people with various spiritual gifts to make surethat body functions properly in such a way that they are able to fulfill,complete, and carry out God's great commission. That is the purpose of thespiritual gifts. We see that specifically as we look at the passage here inEphesians chapter 4, verses 7-11.It says in verse 11, “And He Himself gavesome to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors andteachers.” Interesting,as you look at all three passages in the New Testament speaking specificallyabout spiritual gifts, you will find that in Romans 12, and also 1 Corinthians12-14, that Paul lists many gifts. Some people estimate up to 18 differentspiritual gifts were given to the church initially. But here in Ephesians 4:7,it appears that Paul is talking not so much about the gifts of the Spirit as heis talking about some of the offices that are being fulfilled because of thegift of the Spirit that were given to particular people in his day. Thefirst one Paul mentions was the Apostles. “He gave some to be apostles”.The word apostle means one who is sent with a commission. Jesus had manydisciples—even one time 70 disciples are mentioned—but we know that He onlyselected 12 apostles (Matthew 10:1-4). The disciple is a learner, a follower.But an apostle is a divinely appointed representative. For someone to be anapostle, he had to have witnessed the resurrection of Jesus Christ (Acts1:21-22). In Acts 1, when they were replacing Judas as one of the twelveapostles, they prayed about it, sought God's will about it, and particularlychose one person, Matthias, to become that twelfth Apostle (Acts 1:26). Today,there are no apostles in the strictest New Testament sense. These apostles laidthe foundation of the church along with the prophets as we are told in Ephesians2:19-20, “Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, butfellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, havingbeen built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himselfbeing the chief corner stone.”  Oncethe foundation of the church, the New Testament church, was laid, there was nolonger a need for apostles. Today when I hear someone saying, “I'm an apostle,”I hope they mean that they are one who is sent with a commission. Because allof us as believers are sent. As Jesus said to the disciples and to theapostles, “As the Father has sent Me, even so send I you.” Every believer inthat sense is sent. We are sent with a commission to share the good news ofJesus Christ. Butthere were only twelve who laid the foundation of the church in the NewTestament. That is very important to know. Today we should not claim to be anapostle. We should claim to be a follower, a disciple of Jesus Christ. We havebeen sent even as an Apostle was sent, but we are not apostles because we didnot physically witness the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That was thequalification given in Acts 1. Aswe study these four offices of the church that are mentioned by Paul here, theyshould encourage us to be what God wants us to be with our spiritual gift inthe church so the body of Christ can function as it should. Godbless!

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Pastor Dru Rodriguez reflects on Paul's greeting to the Romans, emphasizing that through Jesus' resurrection power and grace we are called to belong to Christ and live in Spirit-empowered obedience for his name among the nations. Even from hardship, Paul can't help but proclaim why he serves Jesus.

Expositional style teaching on the book of Romans beginning in CH 1:1 by first conducting an introduction that will provide insight regarding its impact as the most important epistle by the ApostlePaul. This teaching will then proceed in dissecting verse one, as an example of the richness that can be extracted from a single verse dealing with being a bondservant, the calling of Apostleship, the dedicated separation for the service of the Lord, leading to the greatest news that can be proclaimed. Taught by Assistant Pastor Mac at Calvary Kaneohe Hawaii.

Pastor Mac provides an expositional style teaching on the book of Romans beginning in CH 1:1 by first conducting an introduction that will provide insight regarding its impact as the most important epistle by the Apostle Paul.  This teaching will then proceed in dissecting verse one, as an example of the richness that can be extracted from a single verse dealing with being a bondservant, the calling of Apostleship, the dedicated separation for the service of the Lord, leading to the greatest news that can be proclaimed.   Social MediaMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comX: https://x.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

October 28th, 2025: Ss Simon & Jude - A Call to Apostleship; The Blindness of Self-Pity & Self-Reliance; Foundation Stones - Ss Simon & Jude

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

"Apostleship - Those Who Were Being Saved"Scripture: Acts 2:42–47 Messenger: Apostle Suzanne M Howard

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Pastor Troy continues our Heart and Soul series with "Living Sent".  Troy walks through Apostleship, how we know we are sent and what it means to live like it. Sent Where? Sent to Who? Sent With What? Sent Why?   If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1

Released 2025.06.07 Guest Andrew Middleton, Director of the Archdiocese of Baltimore's Apostleship of the Sea, discusses ministry to the crew of the container ship Dali, which crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing its collapse and the death of six construction workers. Learn more about the Apostleship of the Sea ministry at https://www.aos-usa.org/.

Bishop Riggen teaches from Romans 11:29, 'the gifts and calling of God are without repentance,' as part of a series on apostolic authority. He distinguishes between gifts and callings, noting that every believer has a calling to be a saint, which involves salvation, separation, stewardship, and service. The secondary calling to ministry is not universal. Ministry serves a threefold purpose: to project vision, perfect believers through equipping (which can be painful), and protect them, emphasizing the necessity of trustworthy local spiritual leadership over internet sources. Focusing on Ephesians 4:11, he examines the manifold ministry offices: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers. An apostle, from Greek words meaning 'sent from,' is one sent by a higher authority with a specific task and message, often confirmed by signs and wonders. While the original twelve apostles were unique, Barnabas and Paul are also called apostles. Apostleship in the church today applies to pioneer church planters who blaze new trails in unreached areas, not those continuing another's work. This office is necessary because the church is not yet perfected and needs all these offices for balanced maturity. Bishop Riggen humbly notes his own work in Africa but does not claim the title, emphasizing that no apostolic office should usurp the local pastor's authority. He aims to explain each office's significance for practical understanding.

When fishermen set sail, Deacon Marlowe Sabater says, they place one foot on the deck—and the other, unknowingly, “in the watery grave, because you just won't know what's gonna happen out there.” Born and raised in Metro Manila, Marlowe now ministers to seafarers and port workers—many of them migrant workers from his native Philippines—through the Diocese of Honolulu's Apostleship of the Sea ministry. Facing unpredictable storms and countless dangers at sea, every safe return to shore, he says, is “an everyday miracle.” Marlowe is our guest on “Preach” for the Third Sunday of Easter. In his homily, he reflects on the Gospel story of the risen Christ meeting his disciples on the shore and connects it to the faith of those who work and live at sea today. In conversation with host Ricardo da Silva, S.J., Marlowe draws even further from his ministry—meeting workers at the docks to pray with them, to minister to them and to share the trust that sustains us all amid life's storms: “When Jesus is in our boat, he has the capability of calming the storm of our lives.” When he's not at the ambo, on the docks or behind a desk, Marlowe finds his anchor in family life with his wife, Maggie, and their two sons. He credits Maggie as his “editor in chief,” offering the honest feedback every preacher needs. “Sometimes she'll read my homily and say, ‘I don't feel it,'” he says. “And it's back to the drawing board—and she's always right.” Get daily Scripture reflections and support “Preach” by becoming a digital subscriber to America Magazine “Preach” is made possible through the generous support of the Compelling Preaching Initiative, a project of Lilly Endowment Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.