Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers — Post 39 Why the Church receives illumination today, not new doctrine By this point a thoughtful reader may ask an important question: If Christ still gives ministries to His Church, and if the Holy Spirit still speaks, why should we not expect new revelation through modern apostles or prophets? After all, the…
Series: Hard Questions, Holy Answers Introduction One of the most common—and damaging—misconceptions in modern Christianity is the false notion that the God of the Old Testament is angry, wrathful, and harsh, while the God of the New Testament, revealed in Jesus, is kind, merciful, and gentle. This dichotomy is not only unbiblical; it undermines the…
How do apostles and prophets today differ from the original Twelve? Keeping it grounded in scripture, the Twelve—chosen by Jesus in the Gospels—have a unique spot, while “apostles” today (a term still used in some circles) carry a different meaning. The Twelve ApostlesThe Twelve—Peter, James, John, and the gang (Luke 6:12-16)—were handpicked by Jesus. Here’s…