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An apostle was not a super Christian. The title indicates they were chosen by God to preach the gospel where it had not been preached. | An apostle was not a super Christian. The title indicates they were chosen by God to preach the gospel where it had not been preached; they were sent out. Paul brought the gospel to Corinth. <ref>{{bgw| 1Co 9:2 }} If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.</ref> When he spoke to the Romans, he claimed only to be the apostle to the Gentiles, since Peter was in Rome for the Jews. <ref>{{bgw| Ro 11:13 }} For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 25 July 2022
An apostle was not a super Christian. The title indicates they were chosen by God to preach the gospel where it had not been preached; they were sent out. Paul brought the gospel to Corinth. [1] When he spoke to the Romans, he claimed only to be the apostle to the Gentiles, since Peter was in Rome for the Jews. [2]
