Does God still appoint apostles today? Have they ceased? Let us refer to Scripture.
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Introduction
The reason why this article was written is because it was brought to my attention on a Facebook video and the respective comments that some Christians feel that the office of the apostle has ceased. In other words, God no longer appoints apostles today. They were used to lay the foundation and once that was done, there was no need for them anymore. It appeared as though the main thrust of the video was that there are only false apostles that exist and thus, the true apostles are no longer here. Parts of this article are my direct response to those who were claiming that there are no more apostles - hence the war-like stance of this article.
We need to cut straight the word of God here according to 2 Timothy 2:15. The Bible must interpret the Bible. Always remember that Scripture is the ultimate authority as it is God’s word and thus His command (Jesus is the Word of God John 1:1, 14; Rev. 19:13). Now let us look at Scripture. Let the word of God speak. Followers of Christ should not care about the opinions of men but revere and regard and pay careful heed to what the Holy Spirit has spoken to the church.
Before I begin, I would like to indicate that I do recognise that there are false apostles and prophets (Matt. 7:15; 2 Pet. 2:1). But just because there is a counterfeit, it does not mean that the true should be rejected also? Let us stop using cash altogether because it is a known fact that there is counterfeit money in circulation. Why don’t we all do this and stop using cash? But behaviour like this gets adopted when it comes to the gifts and offices in the church, which are clearly mentioned in Scripture. To the audience at large here, please read Ephesians 4:11-13 first before continuing.
A Rebuke to those who try to overthrow the authority of Scripture
What gives a man the right to overthrow the Almighty authority of the Holy Spirit speaking through Paul the Apostle, whom you claim has laid the foundation? Aren’t you contradicting yourself who hold the view that there are no more apostles today – some even stretching this further and saying that the gifts of the Holy Spirit have ceased (known as cessationism). The very foundation you claim to support, you overthrow by saying that there are no more apostles today or that the gifts of the Holy Spirit have ceased.
Who are you? Are you greater than the Holy Spirit? What else would you like to throw out of Scripture? If God has said it, that settles it. Let all men be liars but God be true (Rom. 3:4). It is your choice if you want to align with the opinions of men or God. You cannot have both. And after reading this, you are without excuse.
I missed the “footnote” that says in Ephesians 4:11-13 that only the prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers are still appointed by God the Holy Spirit as gifts in the church for the equipping of the saints, for the work of service, for the building up of the Body of Christ. But God for some reason stopped appointing the apostles in His church? What shall we say about evangelists in our day, like Billy Graham and Reinhard Bonnke? Were they not evangelists in our day? A simple YouTube search on these names will answer this one. So how can some gifts in the Body of Christ be for our day and others not?
Thus, because there are false apostles, prophets, false teachers etc… should the Body of Christ throw all of them out altogether? Well, that would be convenient for satan wouldn’t it? But that is what you do when you say that there are no more apostles appointed by God today. Says who?
The Gifts to the Body of Christ—The Five-Fold Ministry Offices Appointed by God, for the Building Up of the Church
Okay now pay attention to Ephesians 4:11-13:
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, until we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;”
– Ephesians 4:11-13
And He Himself – that is the Lord Jesus Christ, who is God – gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors (shepherds) and teachers. But for what? Why did Christ give these gifts to the Body of Christ? The Holy Spirit tells us very clearly in this portion of Scripture. Verses 12-13 indicate, “for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry. For the edifying of the Body of Christ, UNTIL we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ”.
Now I ask you… Do the saints no longer need to be equipped TODAY? Does the Body of Christ not need edifying and building up TODAY… Have we all come to the unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man – to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ? The answer to these questions are a clear no. Please note the word “UNTIL” in the Scripture. What does until mean?
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Thus, when we look at that clause again with this in view, it is clear that these five-fold ministers appointed by God are necessary for the equipping of the saints for the work of the ministry and for the building up of the church.
And their necessity will cease only UNTIL:
We all come to the unity of the faith
We all come to the experiential, full, and precise knowledge of the Son of God,
We all become a perfect man (a spiritually mature man)
We all arrive at the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ
Not BEFORE the above four criteria are met but UNTIL all believers have arrived at the above four criteria. Now, beloved of the Lord, have we all arrived? Has the worldwide church met this criteria? Is the church built up and all believers on the earth have come to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ?
The answer is an obvious one... No we have not met that criteria—maybe a very small minority have but certainly not all. This means that the apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers are still very necessary and are still being used by God today:
To equip of the saints for the work of ministry
And to edify (Build up) the Body of Christ
Let us look at the verse again. You cannot unsee it now:
“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,
UNTIL we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ;”
– Ephesians 4:11-13
Someone Is Threatened When the Church Is Being Built Up
Now I ask you another question, who does not want to see the building up of the Body of Christ and every saint equipped for the work of the ministry, who have also arrived at the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ?
It is the will of the Lord Jesus that His church would be built up and His saints equipped – discipled and conformed to His image (Matt. 16:18; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor 3:18; Rom. 8:28-29).
Thus, it makes sense that satan, our enemy, would want the opposite. It becomes very clear that satan would purposely sow these lies in the church to frustrate the building up of the Body of Christ and to hinder or even prevent the saints in the church from being equipped. Note that if the saints are equipped, manifesting the fruits of the Holy Spirit and empowered with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, they become a major threat to satan and his kingdom.
The Office of the Apostle is Valid Today
To say that the office of the apostle is no longer valid today is wrong and must actually be strongly rebuked. The Bible teaches us that the apostolic ministry is not limited to the original 12 apostles or “the apostolic era” as some erroneously claim. We just read and saw that God has given all of the five offices which are gifts to the Body of Christ for the equipping of the saints and the building up of the Body of Christ in Ephesians 4:11-13. These five offices (aka. five-fold ministries) are: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors (shepherds) and teachers.
Notice that the apostolic ministry is listed alongside other gifts that are still active in the church today, such as evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. The apostolic ministry is not limited to a specific time period, but is an ongoing gift to the church UNTIL all have arrived. The apostolic ministry must be embraced – with discernment of course as in all things anyway. You will know the true from their fruits and you will know the false from their fruits.
Apostolic Ministry Is Not Limited to the Twelve Apostles
Furthermore, the Bible teaches that the apostolic ministry is not limited to the original twelve apostles. Look at the following Scripture in Acts:
“But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out…” – Acts 14:14
We just read that Paul and Barnabas were referred to as apostles, even though they were not part of the original 12 apostles.
Let us look at another Scripture in Romans:
“Greet Andronicus and Junia, my countrymen and my fellow prisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.” – Romans 16:7
The Scripture points out that Andronicus and Junia were also considered apostles by the Holy Spirit – if you do indeed believe that all Scripture is God-breathed and is the word of God (2 Tim. 3:16).
In the book of Galatians, James is also referred to as an apostle:
“But I saw none of the other apostles except James, the Lord’s brother.” (Galatians 1:19).
James is not part of the original 12 apostles which are considered to be the foundations of the wall of the city, New Jerusalem in Revelation 21:14.
Thus, should we say that James was not a true apostle as he was not part of the original twelve? Yet the Holy Spirit through Paul recognises James as an apostle.
Did you know that Silvanus (Silas) and Timothy were also apostles? Neither of them saw the resurrected Christ with their eyes as some claim is necessary to be an apostle. Refer to the following Scriptures:
“Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ” – 1 Thes. 2:4-6
Who are the apostles that Paul is referring to in the above Scripture? Read the beginning of the letter to the church in Thessalonica.
“Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thes. 1:1
It is abundantly clear that the apostles that Paul is referring to when he says “when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ”, are himself [Paul], Silvanus and Timothy.
Let us look at one more. HalleluYah for the word of Lord. The Spirit has made these matters clear:
“Yet I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, but your messenger and the one who ministered to my need” – Phil. 2:25.
Did you see it? Probably not. Let me help you. Pay attention to the word “messenger” in the above Scripture. Would you like to guess what this word is in Greek? The Greek word here is “apostolos”. Does that sound familiar? It should. Apostolos = apostle; and the Greek word “apostolos” means “one who is sent” i.e. Messenger. Apostles are sent by God to pioneer new works, establish churches, and provide oversight. This function has not ceased. Does the Church not need to continue to expand into new regions today? Apostolic oversight remains vital for guiding and nurturing growing congregations. God gives a particular mandate to an apostle. The Holy Spirit sets him apart and calls him to do a particular work for God. He is a sent one with a specific mandate from God to fulfil on this earth (Acts 13:2).
“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away” – Acts 13:2-3
The examples above, namely:
Paul and Barnabas
Andronicus and Junia
James
Silvanus and Timothy
Epaphroditus
Demonstrate that apostleship was not limited to the original twelve apostles which were responsible in laying the foundations, but apostleship was extended to others appointed by the Holy Spirit, who is God.
Genuine Apostles
It must be noted that of course, genuine apostles appointed by God today will not deviate from the original foundation and the ultimate authority of Scripture but instead will build upon it and strengthen the Lord’s church with the preaching of God’s word, vision, leadership, direction, prophetic word and deliverance (casting out demons). An apostle holds all of the offices together and keep them in balance, due to his necessary function and calling for leadership. Who will lead the prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers? God has appointed the apostle to provide oversight and leadership in a church. An apostle has tremendous responsibility upon his shoulders. He is responsible before God to produce disciple-makers (2 Tim. 2:2).
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also – 2 Tim. 2:2
Every Army Needs a General, a Leader
It makes sense why satan would attack this office so greatly that even the church would be deceived into rejecting apostles and their crucial office today. Every army needs a general, a leader. The church is an army (Eph. 6:10-18; 2 Tim. 2:3-4; 1 Tim. 1:18-19). Show me one nation on this earth that dares not to have generals leading their armies. Somone needs to lead the charge. The Lord has appointed apostles (generals) to lead His army on this earth with the Lord Jesus Himself being the Commander-in-Chief. Remember that it is the Commander-in-Chief that appoints and sets apart His apostles for a particular work that God wants to carry out on this earth at a particular time (Acts 13:1-4).
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There is much evidence throughout church history of saints that operated as apostles. Note that they did not need the title of an apostle to be recognised as an apostle through their fruits. Here are some saints that functioned as apostles and carried an apostolic anointing, after the New Testament period to our day:
Brother Patrick of Ireland [5th Century] (Known as “the Apostle of Ireland”) who is known for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Ireland in the 5th century.
William Carey [1761–1834] who is known as the “father of modern missions,” Carey exemplified apostolic functions by taking the gospel to India in the late 18th century. He translated the Bible into multiple languages, planted churches, and laid a foundation for the modern missionary movement. His dedication to bringing the gospel to unreached peoples mirrors the pioneering work of New Testament apostles.
Hudson Taylor [1832–1905] who is the founder of the China Inland Mission (now OMF International), exemplified apostolic functions in his relentless efforts to evangelize the Chinese people. His ministry left an indelible mark on missions history and demonstrated several key aspects of New Testament apostleship.
Adoniram Judson [1788–1850] was the first American missionary to Burma (modern-day Myanmar). Despite immense suffering, including imprisonment and the loss of his wife and children, Judson remained faithful to his calling. Over his 38 years of ministry in Burma, he translated the Bible into Burmese and established numerous churches. His endurance under trial recalls the hardships faced by Paul (2 Corinthians 11:23-28). Judson emphasized the importance of training local leaders to pastor the churches he planted, ensuring that the gospel would flourish under native leadership. By the time of his death, there were over 7,000 baptized believers and 100 churches in Burma, a testament to his apostolic vision and dedication.
Watchman Nee [1903–1972] was a Chinese Christian leader, teacher, and author who played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in China during the 20th century. Nee’s work and influence embody several aspects of the apostolic function, particularly in his emphasis on church formation, discipleship, and spiritual depth. Nee trained leaders through his teaching, fostering a self-sustaining model of discipleship that could thrive even under persecution. Nee believed in raising up Chinese leaders to shepherd the church rather than relying on foreign missionaries, which was a significant step toward contextualizing Christianity in China. His approach ensured the survival and growth of the church during times of intense persecution under communist rule. After the Communist Revolution in 1949, Nee’s commitment to the gospel and his leadership of the Local Church Movement led to his arrest in 1952. He spent the final 20 years of his life in prison, where he continued to inspire believers through his letters and unwavering faith. His suffering mirrored the trials faced by the apostles, exemplifying 2 Timothy 3:12: "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted."
Notice the pioneering work of these brothers and their ability to raise up churches (just like Paul and other apostles did). You will also notice their drive to gain new territory and their crucial role of oversight of other leaders in the church like elders and deacons—all of which are in line with the office of an apostle.
Now you may be thinking that all missionaries are actually apostles but that is not so. Rather, all apostles can function as missionaries but not all missionaries have the anointing and gift of the apostles. Apostles carry that drive and heart for the lost and to go out into new territory and gain new ground for the kingdom of God, just as a missionary would.
The Apostles Are a Serious Threat to the Kingdom of Darkness
Now it should be making sense to you why satan wants to do away with the God-appointed generals (apostles) in the church. I have news for you beloved… Do you think that satan is going to do away with his generals on this earth. Who will oppose the plans of satan’s generals, if the apostles are sidelined or even rejected? Do you think that satan does not want his dark kingdom to expand into new regions or hold onto regional strongholds? Had it not been for the work of the Holy Spirit through Watchman Nee, what would have happened to the church of Jesus in China during a severe persecution of all Christians under that evil Communist regime? The good news is that regardless of man’s opinions on the matter, God will not be frustrated concerning His will on this earth. He will continue to appoint apostles even if they do not carry the title in name, and God will continue to use them and work through them according to His will and good pleasure.
If There Is a Counterfeit, There Must Be An Original
As I have acknowledged, there are many false apostles and prophets deceiving people on the earth today. The Bible warns us about false prophets and teachers who will arise and lead people astray (Matthew 7:15, 24:11, 24:24, 2 Peter 2:1). However, this does not mean that we should dismiss the fact that the Holy Spirit is using genuine apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers to equip His people for the building up of His church. All of these offices which are gifts are operating in the church today.
Know this beloved, that if there are false apostles today as there were then, there must be true apostles today as there were then.
A Word on Cessationism
Please give me the chapter and the verse where the office of the apostles and their roles will cease in our day? Or where in Scripture does it show that the gifts of the Holy Spirit will cease in our day? Scripture does say in 1 Corinthians 13 that tongues and prophecy will cease but that is for a particular time period - WHEN that which is perfect has come.
“But when that which is perfect has come, then that which is in part will be done away”
– 1 Cor 13:10
Moreover, these matters touch on cessationism which is a doctrine of devils (1 Tim. 4:1). I have not placed emphasis on cessation particularly in this article, but it is in the same neighbourhood of false teaching as that of the apostolic ministry ceasing in our day. The Bible clearly teaches that the gift of prophecy and the other gifts are still active in the church today (1 Corinthians 12:10, 14:1-5, Ephesians 4:11). The Holy Spirit speaking through the Apostle Paul indicates in 1 Corinthians 14:1, "Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy."
Earnestly desire the spiritual gifts that do not exist anymore... REALLY?! Do you see what happens when Scripture, the truth, is revealed? The lie or error cannot stand anymore and it is obliterated. HalleluYah!
I am here to tell you beloved that the spiritual gifts are flowing powerfully through those who BELIEVE what their Lord Jesus told them - that they will heal the sick, raise the dead and cast out demons (Matt. 10:8). They believe His word and thus they flow according to His word.
The Real Issue and Solution
Thus, the real issue here and solution is:
We need to discern then what is true and what is false. Just like in all things when it comes to spiritual matters. We must test the spirits as seen in 1 John 4:1 and discern and weigh all things with Scripture as the Bereans did in Acts 17:11. It is God’s word that validates or invalidates a teaching or doctrine (Heb. 4:12). We must be ready to cast down anything that exalts itself against the knowledge of God or His word (2 Cor. 10:5; Gal. 1:6-9). Cessationism (the false teaching that the gifts of the Holy Spirit have ceased) and the teaching that office of the apostles is no longer in operation are to be cast down and rejected.
A true apostle will always uphold, respect, revere the word of God. He will preach according to the word of God and the fruits of the Spirit will be evident as well (Matt. 7:15-20). If you see with the eyes of the Spirit, you will recognise their anointing. This goes for all of the offices of the five-fold ministry as well as all believers for that matter.
So, as we have clearly seen, the Holy Spirit feels that there is a need for apostles, as well as the other offices in the church today. The apostolic ministry and the others in Ephesians 4 are essential for the building up of the church today – or do you disagree with Almighty God in what He thinks is best for His church that He is building TODAY (Matt. 16:18). Do you have a better plan for the building up of the Body of Christ? Be humbled by the word of the Lord and repent (change your way of thinking concerning these matters).
Put All Opinions Aside and Believe the Word of God
Dear brothers and sisters repent for putting your opinions and the opinions of your pastors and leaders over the word of God. This is a serious offense to the Holy Spirit. Are you stronger than He?
Cessationism breeds unbelief in the glorious church of Jesus Christ and it must be cast down (It is a command! – 2 Cor. 10:5). It strips the church of her power and authority which Christ gave to her (Luke 10:18-20; Matt. 18:18). You align with this evil doctrine at your own peril. You have been warned. Unbelief offends God and it is serious (Heb 11:6; Psalm 78:22; Mark 6:6; Heb. 3:12-13). Your enemy, satan, wants you to be powerless and unbelieving by agreeing with his lies which purposely oppose God's word. satan does not shoot blanks. How will you stand in the evil day without the power and the authority and the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
Look here:
“And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
– Matthew 16:17-18
Is there a time limit on the Scripture above? Do you dare to challenge the words of the Lord Jesus Christ who is God Almighty? Do not be unbelieving but BELIEVE! (John 20:27; Mark 11:23; Mark 9:24; Mark 6:5-6)!
I testify that I have seen true apostles, true prophets, true evangelists, true shepherds and true teachers that flow in the Holy Spirit. Are they perfect? No… But do not forget that you too live in a glass house. May the Holy Spirit remind you of this when you think about casting stones at your fellow brethren (Matt. 7:2-5). More on this in another article to be posted soon: The Accuser of the Brethren.
If You Honour the Lord's Anointed, You Honour the Lord—The Opposite is Also True
We bless the glorious church of Jesus. She is glorious and sanctified by His precious blood. His word is cleansing her, and He is preparing her to be presented to Him glorious, not having spot or wrinkle but holy and without blemish. See with the eyes of the Spirit, beloved of the Lord (Eph. 5: 25-31). He is using the five-fold ministry and their offices and functions to equip the saints and build His church – respect ALL of the “some whom He gave” (apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds and teachers) and their authority. For by honouring them and respecting them, you honour the One [God] who called them and appointed them. The opposite is also true. If you dishonour them and revile them, you dishonour and revile the One [God] who appointed them.
Throwing the Baby out with the Bathwater
So why do we see these false doctrines arise in the church believed by brothers and sisters who are trying to be sincere and thinking that they are defending the faith? Well, as we have seen, the word of God makes it clear that all of the gifts and offices in Ephesians 4 are operational today—As well as the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As with all things with a distortion or perversion of the true, a complete rejection and knee-jerk reaction takes place in a person's heart and attitude toward the whole matter. When one is hurt or has experienced the abuse of the gifts of the Holy Spirit or been deceived by false apostles and prophets, instead of coming to the balancing point—the pendulum swings all the way to the other side of the spectrum. This too then becomes error. In a sense, the enemy catches the believer on the extremes on both sides of the spectrum.
In other words, what they are doing is "throwing the baby out with the bathwater". On a side note, it is very interesting where this proverb originated and how it came about. The following explanation holds the key to practically everything that has been spoken here:
The saying "throwing the baby out with the bathwater" originates from 16th-century Germany and is attributed to a cautionary proverb. The phrase appears in a 1512 satire titled Narrenbeschwörung (The Appeal to Fools) by Thomas Murner, a German theologian and poet. The original German expression, "Das Kind mit dem Bade ausschütten," warns against discarding something valuable while getting rid of something unwanted. The idea behind the proverb comes from a literal but exaggerated image: in a time when people bathed infrequently and reused the same bathwater, starting with the head of the household and ending with the baby, the water would be so dirty by the end that one could mistakenly throw out the baby along with it. The saying has since been used metaphorically to caution against overreaction or the loss of something important while attempting to eliminate something undesirable.
Because I see so many false apostles and false prophets on TV, YouTube exposés by other pastors, and on the news—making a mockery of the kingdom of God and benefiting off the poor and vulnerable with their deception, it must mean that there are no genuine apostles or prophets and that the whole lot of them are a wicked bunch of wolves and swindlers. In trying to eliminate something undesirable, they have also gotten rid of something extremely important to their faith.
Beloved saints, we need the balance. You MUST discern the false from the true. Nobody is asking you to follow a false apostle and prophet blindly. Examine the fruits (Matt. 7:15-20) and test all spirits (1 Jn. 4:1; Heb. 4:12). Do what the Bereans did and compare all the teachings with Scripture (Acts 17:10-11).
It is important to note that the Bereans were not comparing the teachings of an obvious swindling wolf but they were checking if Paul and Silas were teaching the truth and if these things that they were speaking aligned with Scripture. We should do the same with all teachings, no matter who it comes from. Man is fallible and can make mistakes but God's word is infallible.
Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so
– Acts 17:10-11
Conclusion—The Greatest Move of God and Revival Is Now
I end off this article with the following. Truly consider this before the Lord. We are heading into the greatest revival the church has ever seen—where God is going to pour out His Spirit on all flesh (Acts 2:17). Would God not raise up and use true apostles and the other gifts and their offices to carry forward the many plans and purposes that He has for such a time as this on earth as it is in heaven, before His great and glorious return? Would He not empower His church with the powers of the age to come (Heb. 6:5), to smash the kingdom of darkness and to plunder satan’s kingdom? Saints of the Most High—beloved of Jesus, we will need to walk in this power and authority to fulfill the last days mandate for the Lord’s end-time army here on this earth. You are either going to be a participator in the biggest move of God this world has ever seen or a spectator. You choose. God will not be frustrated – He is no respecter of persons. Do not test Him but fear Him and submit to His Almighty Word.
And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.
And on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
And they shall prophesy.
I will show wonders in heaven above
And signs in the earth beneath:
Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.
The sun shall be turned into darkness,
And the moon into blood,
Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.
And it shall come to pass
That whoever calls on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved.’
– Acts 2:17-21
Believe beloved saints in Jesus. BELIEVE!
Do all things in love and to the glory of God (1 Cor. 16:14; 1 Cor. 10:31; Phil. 1:20-21).
Much love brothers and sisters in Christ.
Jesus Christ is LORD—Yahweh; Jesus Christ is God (Exo. 3:14; John 8:58)
Bless the Triune God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit
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