4th Creed - The Apostle Ministry

​The Apostle Ministry

Lesson Content

The meaning of the term ‘Apostle’.

Jesus Christ rules His church and sends Apostles.

The authority and commission of the Apostles

The Chief Apostle as the head of the Apostles.

The Fourth Article of Faith.

​What does the word ‘Apostle’ mean?

Greek word apostolos - ambassador - discuss commission, role and authority

​When and how did the Apostles commence their activity?

Pentecost - outpouring of the Holy Spirit - power of which evident - message around repentance

​Why is the Apostle ministry necessary?

​to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ

to dispense the three sacraments​

to proclaim forgiveness of sins​

to ordain ministers​

to be "servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God"​

to prepare the bridal congregation for the return of Christ​

​The great commission

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptising them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matthew 28: 18–20).

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As per Jesus command, the Apostle ministry remains indispensable, even today.

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​The Chief Apostle ministry - specific tasks

– feeding the lambs and sheep of Christ,

– establishing and maintaining the oneness among the Apostles

– proclaiming the teaching of Jesus Christ,

– imparting new insights, keeping the doctrine pure, and further developing the doctrine,

– exercising the authority of the keys,

– ordaining Apostles,

– ensuring the spread of the doctrine of Jesus in uniform manner.

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​The Fourth Article of Faith

I believe that the Lord Jesus rules His Church and thereto sent His Apostles, and until His return, still sends them with the commission to teach, to forgive sins in His name and to baptise with water and Holy Spirit.

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​The main point...

I also want to … follow Jesus Christ’s Apostles!

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