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Originally Posted by Pastor Poster
BTW, Simon Peter was educated. He spent three and a half years learning from the greatest mind in history. Before Jesus his usefulness was limited to fishing. After Jesus ascension, his usefulness expanded greatly. This was a product of two things:
1. A constant closeness to the master and His Word.
2. The impartation of the Holy Ghost.
Both were necessary for him to become the great preacher at Pentecost.
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This is the main thing and all you need. All else is a side benefit, IMO.