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Issue No: 861 Published: 23 Apr 2018
WHOSE CHURCH IS IT ANYWAY? Part 40
SOME LATE 20th CENTURY MOVES
PRINCIPLES OF THE APOSTOLIC MOVEMENT
Peter Wagner has listed the differences between the New Apostolic Reformation and traditional Protestantism (including Pentecostalism) as.....
1. Apostolic governance – The Apostle Paul's assertion that Jesus appoints apostles within his church continues to this day.
2. The office of the prophet – There is within the church a role and function for present-day prophets.
3. Dominionism – "When Jesus came, He brought the kingdom of God and He expects His kingdom-minded people to take whatever action is needed to push back the long-standing kingdom of Satan and bring the peace and prosperity of His kingdom here on earth."
4. Theocracy – Not to be confused with theocratic government but rather the goal to have "kingdom-minded people" in all areas of society. There are seven areas identified specifically: religion, family, education, government, media, arts & entertainment, and business.
5. Extra-biblical revelation – There is available to all believers the ability to hear from God. "The one major rule governing any new revelation from God is that it cannot contradict what has already been written in the Bible. It may supplement it, however.
6. Supernatural signs and wonders – Signs and wonders such as healing, demonic deliverance and confirmed prophecies accompany the move of God.
7. Relational structures – church governance has no formal structure but rather relational and voluntary alignment to apostles.
This is an excellent summary of how things should be. As the church has prayed in the 'Lord's Prayer' billions of times over 2 millennia without understanding what they were praying..... Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Again, its purpose is to prepare a holy and righteous bride for the return of Jesus.
THE PRIMARY PROBLEMS OF THE APOSTOLIC MOVEMENT
It saddens me to say this, but the primary problem of the Apostolic Reformation or whatever you want to call it, is CAPITALS! "What a stupid statement David! Or so obscure that I cannot understand it", I hear you saying. Please let me explain.
The movement has been hijacked by man and religion. What are the first things you see when man and religion get involved? The use of capitals!
Firstly, capitals of a new denomination, a new formal church movement, which then becomes movements (plural) as the movement inevitably spits through differing doctrines. Jesus not only wept (John 11:35), He weeps! So the apostolic intention of unity in the Spirit has become like any other movement, split by differences in theology, accountability to man etc.
Secondly, man has taken over with pride of position, seeking influence and control, through the assignment of the ministry functions of apostle and prophet being, you've guessed it, capitalized!
What is an apostle? Strongs Concordance define apostle as.....
a messenger, envoy, delegate, one commissioned by another to represent him in some
Arguably, the most influential New Testament apostle was Paul. I would ask you as 'homework' to confirm what I am saying, by going through all Paul's epistles and see if the word 'apostle' is ever given a capital when used to describe Paul. Titles lead to separation within the body, and the exercise of power and control, so beloved by man and religion. Paul walked in humility, as a tentmaker, taking the message of the salvation of Jesus to the people of southern Europe. It must be remembered that he came from a rabbinical background, a Pharisee of Pharisees, a man of status and influence in society with authority to search out, imprison and kill Christians! From this, to become a suffering servant of Jesus, reviled as much as loved, persecuted and imprisoned for his faith, finally martyred in Rome. A far cry from flowing robes and religious title!
If every person with the title Apostle or Prophet understood the reality of what the position truly involves, much renouncing would be done!
Thirdly, parts of the apostolic movement have started to build Churches, sometimes even called Temples, for the people to meet (God) in. More capitals. Yet the primary revelation of the movement is that the kingdom lives within the personal temple of the individual. How contradictory can you get? Once you have church buildings people, being human will, subconsciously or consciously, transfer all or part of their spiritual foundation in Jesus to that building.
True apostles and prophets will walk in humility, as messengers of God, not seeking money or support, delivering both the popular and unpopular revelation and instruction given them by the Lord, irrespective of the consequences. By their actions, not their words, they will be known.....
True and False Prophets
15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. (Matthew 7:15-20)
(Continued next week)
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FROM THE WORD
THE WORDS OF JESUS
May we hear what the Lord is saying to us.....
James and John.
“Go out into deeper water, and let down your nets for a catch.”
“Don’t be afraid,” “From now on you’ll be fishing for people!”
Then Simon Peter.
“What are you looking for?”
“Come and see,”
“You are Simon, son of John. But now you will be called Cephas.
Calling Philip and Nathanael (John 1:43-50)
The next day. Calling Philip first.
“Follow me.”
Then Nathanael.
“Look, here’s a true Israelite! There’s nothing false about him.”
“I saw you there under the fig tree, before Philip called you,”
“You believe this just because I told you I saw you under the fig tree?” “You’ll get to see much more than that!” “I tell you the truth, you will all see heaven open, and the angels of God going up and down on the Son of man.”
Changing Water into Wine (John 2:1-11)
As requested by His mother at the wedding.
“Mother, why should you involve me? My time hasn’t come yet,”
“Fill the jars with water,”
“Pour some out, and take it to the master of ceremonies.”
(Continued next week)
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Eyes are to be a focus of the project.
So our first Eye Clinic is a big deal for us.
Lenses for sight correction.
THEATRE/MATERNITY BLOCK
First coat of paint of many. Makes a big difference!
THE GRUNTY GENERATOR - MOSTLY!
We rely currently, upon a generator for power. but today we had a problem necessitating removing the cover.
Here is what she looks like inside, First look for me too!
Built by a New Zealand company operating here in Kenya!
But we are promised power is on the way!
VISIT TO A MORGUE
Some of the fridges. The tradition here is for (large) families to visit at various and any times to view their loved ones body. Done just briefly by partially pulling out a drawer in the fridge and pushing it back again once the body is seen. Burial is at home, not in a cemetery. Funerals are very costly here, mainly due to feeding the many people who come and can stay for 3 days after the body is buried. Celebrations, including loud music and dancing, go on all night and can be heard all over the neighbourhood.
Death is very much a part of life here.
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DAVID'S DOODLINGS
144. Faith is like a baby ' it needs to learn to crawl and to walk before it can run.
145. Faith is like dropping a stone into a pond. The small circles enlarge with time.
146. A single step of faith is necessary to start the marathon of life.
147. One step of faith is worth ten thousand words of talk about it.
148. Faith is but one small step for God, but viewed as a giant step by us.
149. The dropping of a small stone in the centre, ripples the entire pool of faith.
150. As we build a reservoir of faith experience, so our power generation capacity increases.
151. Enacting God-given faith is easy, for He never lets us down.
152. FEAR is the inability to affect the unknown.
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LAUGHING AT OURSELVES
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133. Call To Worship
Two shipwrecked sailors were adrift on a raft for days. Finally, in desperation, one knelt and began to pray, "Oh Lord, I know I've been a pretty bad guy. I've drunk too much booze, and chased too many women. I've lied and cheated. I've done so many things that I'm ashamed of, but Lord, if you'll just save me I promise that I'll . . ."
"Hold it," interrupted his shipmate, "don't say another word, I think I just spotted land."
134. Christian Pick-Up Lines
by Craig Martinosky
1. Nice bible"
2. "I would like to pray with you"
3. "You know Jesus? Me too!"
4. "God told me to come talk to you"
5. "I know a church where we could go and talk"
6. "How about a hug, sister?"
7. "Do you need help carrying your Bible? It looks heavy."
8. "Christians don't shake hands, Christians gotta hug!"
9. "Oh, you're cold? Maybe we should read Ecclesiastes 4:11"
10. "Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven?"
11. "What are your plans for tonight? Feel like a bible study?"
12. "I am here for you."
13. "The word says "Give drink to those who are thirsty, and feed the hungry," So...how about dinner?"
14. "You don't have an accountability partner? Me neither."
15. "You want to come over and watch "The 10 Commandments" tonight?"
16. "Is it a sin that you stole my heart?"
17. "Would you happen to know a Christian woman that I could love with all my heart and wait on hand and foot?"
18. "Nice bracelet. 'What would Jesus date? Uh, I mean *do*'"
19. "Do you believe in Divine appointment?"
20. "Have you ever tried praying at a drive in before?"
21. "Excuse me, I believe one of your ribs belongs to me."
22. "My friend told me to come and meet you, he said that you are a really nice person. I think you know him. Jesus, yeah that's his name."
23. "You know, they say that you have never really dated, until you have dated a Christian."
24. "Yeah, I predicted David over Goliath."
25. "What? Friends listen to Amazing Grace by candle light."
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A DAVID MUSING
My wife Kathy has been back visiting New Zealand for the past month. She is due back on Thursday, which i am looking forward to.
While I know I have commented on this before, it never ceases to amaze me how, through amazing technology. I can speak to her from a moving car here in Kenya, to another moving car 15,000+km away in New Zealand. Unbelievable!
Mobile phones are truly a godsend to Africa, for there is hardly any fixed line infrastructure. This whole cycle of older, expensive technology, has simply been sidestepped for a modern, cheaper one. Cheaper too, as most of the country is flat, so cellphone towers have a very long reach.
Now, from no personal communication through the air, the continent is becoming swamped with cell phones, from the city dweller to those in remote villages. A true revolution!
Speaking with God has always been available to us however, provided we are prepared to to take the time to pray and listen to His voice. The ultimate in technology, free of charge!
Until next week.......
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOU BLESS GOD.
His servant and yours
David Tait
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