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beginning from the baptism of John, to the day that he was received up from us, of these must one become a witness with us of his resurrection."
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The Unique Role of an Apostle
Scholars define an apostle, in this strict sense, by two key qualifications: being a constant companion of Jesus throughout His entire earthly ministry (from baptism to ascension) and being a personal eyewitness to His resurrection. This made them unique, foundational guarantors of the gospel story, a role that could not be passed on to subsequent generations.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wherefore of these men. This refers to those men who had witnessed the life and works of Christ and were therefore qualified to discharge …
Beginning (αρξαμενος). Aorist middle participle of αρχω, agreeing (nominative) with ο κυριος Ιησους (the Lord Jesus). The ministry…
A twelvefold apostolic witness was required if early Jewish Christianity was to represent itself to the Jewish nation as the culmination of Israel’…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Beginning from the baptism of John Not from the time trial John first administered the ordinance of baptism; for Chr…
The great thing the apostles were to attest to the world was Christ's resurrection, for that was the great proof of His being the Messiah and the f…
