Tag Archives: commission
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, [...]
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Being In The Right Place
Posted on 27. Jul, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
On my last trip to Okinawa Japan, my host was Command Sergeant Major Rufus Parker (Ret. US Army). During our conversations he stated that Okinawa was of major importance to the US Military. This small 460 sq mile island was strategically placed, from here the US can reach anywhere in the world. What is in [...]
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Demystifying Apostolic
Posted on 23. Jun, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 3 No 8 Perception is a powerful thing. Two individuals can look at the same thing, each seeing something different based on their experiences and belief’s – or the fancy word is paradigm. It is this uniqueness of individual perception that can lead to incomplete communications or misunderstandings. For instance, two individuals [...]
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Where Do You Do Your Laundry?
Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Recently my wife and I were doing laundry – really spiritual huh? You see, we are in the middle of a transition, we have sold our home and have not found anther one yet, so we GO to the laundromat. Now you may be wondering what does this have to do with a blog about spiritual authority?
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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 be [...]
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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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Faith From Our Commissioning
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Understanding our commission is crucial to operating in apostolic authority. It defines what we are empowered to do, thus giving us the liberty to operate. It is from this we can derive a faith and freedom to operate. The centurion in Luke 7 knew his commission and freely operated in authority. It was demonstrated by [...]
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Our Commissioning
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
The second component to the definition of apostolic is: those that are sent, are commissioned with a specific purpose. A commission is; “an authorization or command to act in a prescribed manner or to perform prescribed acts.” A clear example is seen in a military commission. “Commissioned officers in the military derive authority directly from [...]
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Authority Is From The Sender
Posted on 27. Mar, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being apostolic is to be sent. This obviously implies that someone is doing the sending. It is from the one sending that the authority is derived. Those that were sent by Herod to slay the children had much more authority to act than those who were sent by the Pharisees to question John as to [...]
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What Is Apostolic?
Posted on 19. Mar, 2009 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being apostolic is being sent as a representative of Jesus Christ, walking in His authority to accomplish His will.
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