GoD's WorK - God's Puzzle Solved

90 God’s Work“crag” or “cliff” of the ROCK (Greek: Petra) that is specified inMatthew 16:18 (Christ is The Rock). Furthermore, Peter was theone who had the keys to God’s kingdom (Matthew 16:18-19).But Jesus never said that Peter would be the head apostle. Remember,it is forbidden by Christ, Himself. No one can be thehead except Jesus (Ephesians 5:23 and Colossians 1:18, 2:10).Peter, as the doorman, could only open the door with the keys tothe kingdom.Some believed that James, Christ’s brother, was the head apostlewhen he spoke in Jerusalem (Acts 15). Not so. James spoke inJerusalem because, after Christ’s death he received the firstborninheritance and became The Overseer or Bishop of Jerusalem.He spoke out and gave The Apostles and Elders his agreementthat The Gentiles did not need to be circumcised or keep The Law.He was now The Bishop of The Church in Jerusalem. So who isthe head apostle? Only Jesus can serve in that role as the onesent directly from God. He is The Head Apostle. That is exactlywhat The Apostle Paul said, “…consider the Apostle and HighPriest of our profession, Christ Jesus…” (Hebrews 3:1). SoJesus is The First and only Head Apostle or First One (FirstbornSon) to be sent directly from God. Notice John 3:34, where John,The Baptist said, “For whom God hath sent speaketh the wordsof God…” The words “hath sent” are translated from the Greekword “apostolos.” Jesus was an Apostle sent directly from TheFather. These words are specifically designated by God to pointto The Head Apostle, Jesus, as a witness of God’s kingdom.“Works” ExplainedJust before Jesus was taken to be crucified, Philip asked Hima question. Christ responded, “How long have you known me,Philip?” (John 14:9 [paraphrased]). In John 14:8-9, Jesus con-