An apostolic movement is a group of churches and ministries, headed up by an apostle, with a God-given mission to the world. The church needs to hear the apostolic and prophetic voices - fresh prophetic words from heaven that will move the church into action.
- No man was born like this man. Isa 7:14, Psalm 51:5
- No man lived like this man. Heb 4:15
- No man died like this man. Rom 5:8
- No man rose from the dead like this man. Rev 1:18
- No man was given a name like this man. Phil 2:8-11, Acts 4:12
The measure of adversity we face today and in the future, is great, but it is also indicative of the incredible opportunity available to believers. To see through the tough stuff and be able to change the spiritual climate in our homes, our places of work, our families, and our church.
Culture: Everybody is doing it. (Rom 12:2 TM) “Don’t become so well adjusted to your culture that you fit into it without…thinking.”Tradition: We have always done it this way. (Lk 5:38) “New wine must be put into new wineskins.”Reason: It seems logical. (Prov 3:5-6) “Lean not to your own understanding.”Emotions: It just feels right. How can it be wrong when it feels so good?
After Wilburn Chapman’s first sermon at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, a man said, “You’re pretty young to be pastor of this great church. We’ve always had older men. I’m afraid you won’t succeed, but since you preach the Gospel, I’m going to help you all I can.” Chapman thought, “What a crank” But the man continued, “I’m going to pray for you, and a few others have covenanted to join me.”
