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The functions of apostles during the earthly life and ministry of Jesus Christ
Being with Jesus Christ
See also Mt 17:1; Mk 6:30–32
Learning from Jesus Christ
See also Mt 18:1–4; Mk 4:10–12; Ac 1:2
Being sent out on a mission by Jesus Christ
Lk 9:1–6 As Jesus Christ’s representatives their ministry was an extension of his.
See also Mk 3:14–15
Being commissioned to witness to Jesus Christ
Ac 1:8; Ac 10:39
See also Mt 28:18–20; Mk 16:15; Lk 24:46–49; Jn 17:18; Jn 20:21
Apostles in the early church
They were witnesses of the resurrection
See also Ac 2:32; Ac 3:15; Ac 4:33; Ac 13:31; 1 Pe 5:1
They were servants of Jesus Christ
See also Ro 1:1; 1 Co 4:1; 2 Co 11:23; Php 1:1; Tt 1:1
They were able to bestow the Spirit
Ac 8:14–18 Peter and John officially induct Samaritans as members of the body of Christ; Ac 19:6
They were servants of the church
See also Ro 15:25; 2 Co 4:5; 2 Co 11:8; 1 Pe 5:1–3
They were the foundations of the church
Eph 2:20 Probably a reference to the apostolic preaching.
The absence of the article before “prophets” suggests that “the apostles and prophets” represents one group of people, not two.
See also 1 Co 12:28; Ga 2:9; Jud 17 the prophetic ministry of the apostles
They preached the gospel
See also Mk 16:20; Ro 15:19–20; 1 Co 1:17; Ga 1:15–16
They were guardians and teachers of the truth
See also Jn 16:13–15; Ac 5:42; Ac 6:2; Eph 3:2–6; 2 Th 2:15; 2 Ti 1:11
They founded churches
See also 1 Co 3:5–6; 1 Co 3:10
They were authority figures within the church
Ac 6:2–6 The apostles took the initiative.
Whilst they did not themselves appoint the Seven, they confirmed their appointment.
They were called to suffer
See also Ac 5:18; 1 Co 4:9; 2 Co 11:23–29
They were empowered by the Spirit
See also Jn 20:22; Ac 1:8; Ac 2:4; Eph 3:4–5
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