3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
A. An apostle must have a DISTINCT calling, Matt 3:13-15; John 15:16

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
B. An apostle must have the CHARACTER qualifications of an Elder

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
C. An apostle will have a SERVANT spirit

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
D. An apostle will have SPIRITUAL authority

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
E. An apostle will be a spiritual FATHER

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
F. An apostle must be sound in DOCTRINE

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
G. An apostle will be CLOTHED with humility

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
H. An apostle will be noted for PATIENCE

3. The QUALIFICATIONS of an Apostle
I. An apostle will be exemplary as a LEADER to follow

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
A. The apostolic ministry, as the five-fold ministry is given to the Body of Christ for
1) The PERFECTING and maturing of the saints
2) To bring saints into the WORK of the ministry
3) The edifying or BUILDING up of the Body of Christ
4) The bringing of saints into the UNITY of the faith
5) The bringing them to the KNOWLEDGE of the Son of God…
6) To bring them to the MEASURE of the stature of Christ’s fullness
7) To bring them out of childhood into ADULTHOOD

Read Eph 4:11-16; Col 1:25-29; Heb 6:1-2

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
B. Apostolic ministry involves FOUNDING and/or establishing local Churches

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
C. Apostolic ministry involves PREACHING and TEACHING the Word of God

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
D. Apostolic ministry involves, as the Spirit WILLS, signs and wonders

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
E. Apostolic ministry involves APPOINTMENT of ministries

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
F. Apostolic ministry involves Church JUDGMENTS and Discipline

1) Sapphira and Ananias were JUDGED by the Lord through the word of the apostle Peter for lying to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11

1) Sapphira and Ananias were JUDGED by the Lord through the word of the apostle Peter for lying to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11
2) Elymas, the Jewish sorcerer and false prophet was BLINDED by the Lord through the apostle Paul for resisting the Gospel, Acts 13:11

1) Sapphira and Ananias were JUDGED by the Lord through the word of the apostle Peter for lying to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11
2) Elymas, the Jewish sorcerer and false prophet was BLINDED by the Lord through the apostle Paul for resisting the Gospel, Acts 13:11
3) The Corinthian FORNICATOR was disciplined under apostolic instruction, 1 Cor 4:21; 5:1-13, 2 Cor 2:6-11

1) Sapphira and Ananias were JUDGED by the Lord through the word of the apostle Peter for lying to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11
2) Elymas, the Jewish sorcerer and false prophet was BLINDED by the Lord through the apostle Paul for resisting the Gospel, Acts 13:11
3) The Corinthian FORNICATOR was disciplined under apostolic instruction, 1 Cor 4:21; 5:1-13, 2 Cor 2:6-11
4) Paul deals with others for their BLASPHEMING (swearing by taking the Lord’s name in vain or being irreverent about God), 1 Tim 1:20

1) Sapphira and Ananias were JUDGED by the Lord through the word of the apostle Peter for lying to the Holy Spirit, Acts 5:1-11
2) Elymas, the Jewish sorcerer and false prophet was BLINDED by the Lord through the apostle Paul for resisting the Gospel, Acts 13:11
3) The Corinthian FORNICATOR was disciplined under apostolic instruction, 1 Cor 4:21; 5:1-13, 2 Cor 2:6-11
4) Paul deals with others for their BLASPHEMING (swearing by taking the Lord’s name in vain or being irreverent about God), 1 Tim 1:20
5) Church discipline was placed on people who cause DIVISION

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
G. Apostolic ministry has a VISION for the whole Body of Christ

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
H. Apostolic ministry is willing to SUFFER for the Church

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
I. Apostolic ministry will be willing to be TESTED and proven true

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
J. Apostolic ministry will be characterized by WISDOM, 2 Peter 3-15-16; 1 Cor 1-3

4. The MINISTRY of an Apostle
K. Apostolic ministry should always be identified with a LOCAL Church