John Alley addresses the question of what it truly means to be an apostolic people. He begins with the pivotal point of the apostolic message – what makes an apostle? What are the defining characteristics? Hebrews 3:1 describes Jesus as “the apostle and high priest of our confession”. So Jesus, as the original apostle, is the pattern and example for all others. Jesus emptied himself of everything – position, authority, power, knowledge and will. He was sent to represent the Father, not himself. So we see that a true apostle is one who represents another, not self. John will continue this message at a future date.
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Defining an Apostolic People
John Alley
September 4, 2016 • John Alley
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