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# ambassador
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## Definition
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An ambassador is a person who is chosen to represent his country in dealings with foreign nations. In the Bible, this term is often used in a figurative, spiritual sense.
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* Ambassadors are given the authority to communicate messages on behalf of their home government.
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* An ambassador from God gives people messages from him that reflect his will for his people.
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* The apostle Paul said that he was an ambassador for Jesus Christ.
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* In the Bible, all Christians are said to be "ambassadors" for Jesus Christ since they represent him in this world and teach others his message.
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* "Ambassador" could be translated as, "appointed messenger" or "chosen representative" or "God's appointed representative."
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* This term should be translated differently from messenger and angel.
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