God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)
There are other features or characteristics of apostolic ministry that must be noted. Whereas the presence of these factors does not make one an apostle, their absence may well call into question the authenticity of one's claim to that office. One would be hard-pressed to find an apostle in the NT whose life was not characterized by these features:
1. Success in ministry (1 Cor.9:2; cf. 2 Cor. 3:1-3; [Paul appealed to the reality of their conversion as evidence of the authenticity of his apostolic calling]; but non-apostles also have great evangelistic success; see Philip in Acts 8).
2. Signs and Wonders (Ac. 5:12; Rom. 15:19; 2 Cor. 12:12; but non-apostles also performed signs and wonders; see Stephen in Acts 6 and Philip in Acts 8).
3. Extreme suffering (Col. 1:24; 2 Cor. 4:7-15; 11:23-33; etc.; certainly countless others also suffer).
4. Christ-like life and humility (2 Cor. 1:12; 2:17; 3:4-6; 4:2; 5:11; 6:3-13; 7:2; 10:13-18; 11:6,23-28; but there is no reason why a non-apostolic believer might not live at this same level of maturity).
5. Special insight into divine mysteries (Eph. 3:1-6; 1 Tim. 3:16; Rom. 11:25-32; 2 Cor. 12:1-4, 7).
6. Authority and the power to enforce it (Ac. 5:1-11; 1 Cor. 4:18-21; 5:5; 2 Cor. 10:8; 13:10; 1 Tim. 1:20).
7. God-orchestrated stigma (1 Cor. 4:9-13; 2 Cor. 6:3-10; 12:1-10). I often wonder if those who quickly accept the title of “Apostle” have bothered to read these texts, especially 1 Cor. 4:9-13.
Sam Storms
Asian Chowder
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CATEGORY
CUISINE
TAG
YIELD
Grains, Seafood, Dairy
Asian
New, Text, Import
1
Servings
INGREDIENTS
1
tb
Olive oil
1
c
Bok choy,; julienne
1
c
Julienne carrots
1/2
c
Water chestnuts,; thinly sliced
6
oz
Straw mushrooms
1
oz
Cloud mushrooms,; hydrated
1
lb
Red snapper,; cut into 1-inch cubes
1 1/2
qt
Fish stock
3
c
Milk
1
c
Coconut milk
Pinch black sesame seeds
Pinch ground chili pepper
1/4
c
Chiffonade of cilantro
1
Sheet nori seaweed,; cut into thin sheets
1
oz
Salmon roe
4
Fried wonton wrappers
2
tb
Chopped green onions
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, saut_ the
bok choy, carrots, water chestnuts, straw mushrooms and cloud mushrooms.
Saut_ for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables wilt. Season with salt and
pepper. Stir in the snapper. Whisk in the fish stock, milk and coconut
milk. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for
15-20 minutes. Season the chowder with the black sesame seeds and chili
pepper. Stir in the cilantro and seaweed. Bring the liquid back up to a
boil. Ladle the soup in a shallow bowl. Garnish the soup with the salmon
roe and green onions. Serve with the fried wonton wrappers.
Yield: 6-8 servings
Recipe By :ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW #EE2435
Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #289
Date: Sat, 9 Nov 1996 14:18:58 -0500
From: Meg Antczak <meginny@frontiernet.net>
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