Archive for 'Apostolic Authority'
Submission: The Key To Authority
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being sent to operate in Kingdom (apostolic) authority implies that someone of a greater power is designating where I am to operate my authority. This illuminates a key principle to using authority:
To the extent that I am submitted to authority,
determines the level of authority I can operate in.
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Just Like Momma Said!
Posted on 25. Feb, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Spiritual or apostolic authority – just like Momma said!
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What’s Up With Adam?
Posted on 15. Sep, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Why did God create Adam? What was his purpose? It is more than the standard “to worship Him” answer.
Does Adam’s purpose transfer to mankind, you and me? If so, what are we supposed to be doing?
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What Is God’s Purpose?
Posted on 01. Sep, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Did you ever stop and wonder why God does what He does? For instance: Why creation?
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Defining Apostolic
Posted on 10. Aug, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
This is the first of the series Apostolic Authority. It was ministered at the Kingdom Advancement Conference, September 2008, Cape Town South Africa.
This message establishes the foundations of what it means to be apostolic. By clearly defining power, authority and apostle, Martin demonstrates the biblical truth that every born again believer has been empower, commissioned [...]
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The Proof Of Being Apostolic
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
The definition of being “sent” includes four components, the fourth being the completion or manifestation of the duty is proof of the sending. This truth was even stated by Jesus himself in John 5:36: “But I have greater witness than that of John: for the works which the Father hath given me to finish, the same works that I do, bear witness of me, that the Father hath sent (apostello) me.” Jesus was saying the works I am doing, proves that I have been sent.
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Why His Image
Posted on 26. Apr, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
A representative is “One that serves as a delegate or agent for another.” – American Heritage Dictionary
Gen 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion…
This scripture gives us wonderful insight into God’s purpose for mankind. That Adam was created in the image and likeness [...]
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The Purpose of Apostolic Authority
Posted on 14. Apr, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
So, we have been empowered by God. What for? Why would an all powerful God trust mankind with such power? Check it out..
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Proof Is In The Pudding
Posted on 08. Apr, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
There is a statement that has been around a while that is used in reference to the validity of something: “The proof is in the pudding.” According to AskYahoo, the “phrase originated as “the proof of the pudding is in the eating.” It means that the true value or quality of something can only [...]
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Knowing Your Place
Posted on 08. Apr, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic authority is based on being sent. It is acting as Jesus’ representative, declaring the message or words that He has authorized us to speak. This was exampled when Jesus sent out the 12 disciples (Luke 9) and the 70 disciples (Luke 10). In each case He authorized and instructed them what to do and [...]
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