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Do we have Modern Day Apostles and Prophets Today in the Church?
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Alan Gross
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What do you mean by revelations?
I don't believe there will be prophets of God until His Two Witnesses come on the scene in the Great Tribulation. The scriptures clearly say that they shall both witness and prophecy.
And we know that the False Prophet will come on the scene to join the Antichrist. While there are and have been a multitude of false prophets leading the world into Apostasy all along. Including many that have falsely claimed to be Apostles.
But I do believe that the Lord has granted discernment, to some of His children, during this time, to be able to recognize that prophecies are lining up to be fulfilled.
The book of Revelation commands us to study prophecy and be discerning of the times. And Christ scolded the two disciples on the road to Emmaus for not doing what Revelation instructs us to do.
Therefore, I must conclude, that there is a benefit to society and/or to the church, that the faithfulness of the Lord's watchmen will provide.
And we know that the False Prophet will come on the scene to join the Antichrist. While there are and have been a multitude of false prophets leading the world into Apostasy all along. Including many that have falsely claimed to be Apostles.
But I do believe that the Lord has granted discernment, to some of His children, during this time, to be able to recognize that prophecies are lining up to be fulfilled.
The book of Revelation commands us to study prophecy and be discerning of the times. And Christ scolded the two disciples on the road to Emmaus for not doing what Revelation instructs us to do.
Therefore, I must conclude, that there is a benefit to society and/or to the church, that the faithfulness of the Lord's watchmen will provide.
JD Greear (SBC President) has identified two: David Platt & Mark Dever:
Summit Life with J.D. Greear • Are There Modern Day Prophets in the Church?
Greear: "I am very grateful for the prophets God has raised up"
Greear: "my friend David Platt....another example: Mark Dever"
Greear: "God is using them to speak to us. We must heed the message being given and ask God what we need to do with the truths they embody"
CJ Mahaney, Apostle of Sovereign Grace Ministries founded the T4G Conference with Mark Dever & Al Mohler.
Sovereign Grace Ministries • Our Polity • Apostles
"Present-day apostles...play an essential role in building the church"
"They are...more than pastors....Every church we plant is started with the involvement of a member of the apostolic team, who is committed to serving the church planter. The ongoing work and unceasing commitment of apostolic care is vital to the health and development of our church plants"
"the apostle remains closely related, occasionally present, but always available to assist....God has established apostles to care for churches, both new and old, until the return of Christ."
Sovereign Grace Ministries • Our Polity • Apostles
"Present-day apostles...play an essential role in building the church"
"They are...more than pastors....Every church we plant is started with the involvement of a member of the apostolic team, who is committed to serving the church planter. The ongoing work and unceasing commitment of apostolic care is vital to the health and development of our church plants"
"the apostle remains closely related, occasionally present, but always available to assist....God has established apostles to care for churches, both new and old, until the return of Christ."
God is giving new doctrines and or new understandings of stated ones!
Are either of them part of the so called NAR movement?
Foreign missions, or right here in USA churches?
I'll stick with the guidance of the Holy Spirit and reject the guidance of an SBC leader that is steering the SBC towards the Apostasy of interreligious fellowship. Human Fraternity.
Then, no.
Last time I checked, scriptures were still fully sufficient!
The Problem is many in Charismatic churches into WoF and NAR think yes!