Five Words Rather than Ten Thousand

Cessationist claim that the gift of apostleship ceased with the passing of the Apostles. If we are going to rely solely on scriptures then there is no place where even hints that the apostles were a temporary gift. I will say that the original Apostles were unique in the history of the church. There will never be any like them ever again. There are the Apostles and those who serve as apostles. The Apostles is a title like the Twelve. The office of apostle is a position of leadership. In two places in the New Testament Paul refers to the apostles as one of the gifts Christ gave his church. Ephesians 4:11 (NASB95) And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 1 Corinthians 12:28 (NASB95) And God has appointed in the church, first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, various kinds of tongues. Although not all spiritual gifts are offices, all offices

1. Chosen to Serve Acts 6:1-7 Timothy 3:8-15 2. Key Concept whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; 3. Opening Servant leadership 4. There are problems with success Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, 5. There are problems with success (continued) because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. 6. Foodbank Hellenistic Jews-from other countries Day of Pentecost effect Growth causes tension 7. Word Wealth Complaint-Greek “to speak privately in a low voice” Same word used for grumbled/murmured LXX 8. Don’t let problems stew So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables.” 9. Solution Therefore, brethren, select from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we may put in

Green eyed monster Acts 5-12-42

Cash register Acts 4:32; 5:1-16