by Patrick J Vaughan · 2011
ISBN: Unavailable
Category: Body, Mind & Spirit / Spirituality / General
Page count: 28
<p> An apostle of Christ is also one who is called, commissioned, and sent to proclaim the good news of the Gospel of Christ. John 15:16 has Jesus saying to his disciples; “You have not chosen me, but I have chosen you and ordained you that you should go and bring forth good<br>fruit.” Jesus chose twelve apostles that walked with him during three years of ministry here on earth. He commissioned them, ordained them, taught them, and empowered them. These twelve were to be the foundation of the Church we see today. Jesus, who is the chief<br>cornerstone, along with the foundation of the apostles and prophets who make up the spiritual house (Church) today. (Ephesians 2:20) Even today, the Lord Jesus is calling and choosing many to build his Church.</p>