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Podcast: Wrestling with Theology
Episode: Moment of Meditation: Appointed by Christ (Galatians 1:1)
Description: ''Paul, an apostle--not from men nor through man, but
through Jesus Christ and God the Father (Galatians 1:1).''
People don't make other people Apostles or prophets or
preachers or teachers. God gives them those offices (Ephesians 4:11). God gives
these gifts to the Church.
Paul was appointed an Apostle by the risen Lord Jesus.
On the Damascus Road, Paul came face-to-face with the Savior he was
persecuting. Even St. Ananias was dubious of the Lord's call, but Jesus says,
"He is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and
the children...