given them of His own nature, grace, gifts and ministry. And to whom much is given, much is required (Lk. 12:48). Those who are called to this realm of the ministry will go through a greater process of severe training before God commissions them to their fivefold office. They will also be judged by a much higher standard and more stricdy than the regular members of the Body of Christ (James 3:1). This principle seems to apply especially to those called to be prophets and apostles. Those apostles
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