Shemen Camp 26: S18 The Seal of An Apostle

The Seal Of An Apostle The seal is the Greek word “sphragis” which means: A.A Stamp or signature that proves something is authentic or original B. A stamp of Authority C. Mark of Genuineness D. The ultimate Approval Philippians 2:16 TPT/MSG, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, Romans 1:13 NLT The seal of Apostle is in two main things; 1. The Fruits of an Apostle. The Seal of Apostleship has to do with spiritual fruits or souls not necessarily administrative or physical structures although that is also good but the most important indicator of the apostolic is spiritual fruits or souls. Apostle Paul was one of the greatest apostles yet he never built one single church building. But he focused on building people. This is the seal of the Apostolic ministry. 2. The Signs of an Apostle. The second component of the seal of an Apostle is the signs of an Apostle. •Signs & Wonders The signs of an Apostle is speaking of the Signs and Wonders that are done by the hand of an Apostle. These signs included healings, deliverances or casting out of devils, extraordinary miracles, and other demonstrations of God’s power - 2 Corinthians 12:1-13 NLT, Acts 2:43, Acts 5:12-15, Acts 19:11-12, Romans 15:16-19 NLT •Extraordinary Endurance Paul specifically says the signs were performed “in all patience.” The Greek idea “hupomonē” carries the sense of: A. Cheerful or Hopeful Endurance B. Patience and Steadfastness C. Constancy or Consistency D. Patient Continuance or Waiting. Apostolic ministry is therefore demonstrated not merely by power but by the capacity to endure persecution, opposition, hardship, rejection, and suffering while remaining faithful to Christ 2 Corinthians 6:4-13 KJV/NLT, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, 2 Timothy 3:10-12 Be blessed as you listen to this thought provoking and challenging teaching from our father!