The Apostolic Movement
As if numerous people roaming about claiming
to prophets was not bad enough in the early 1990's many of these prophets began
"ordaining" men and women from their own ranks into the exalted office
of Apostle.
In the view of these Latter Rain extremists the role of the
Apostle & Prophet are to be that of the ruling "heads" of the City
Church. The City Church is to be brought about by the tearing down of all
denominational walls (remember doctrine divides) and all local congregations
coming under the spiritual authority of a group of men/women who are the
recognized Apostles & Prophets.
Does this sound farfetched to you? I can assure you I
am not making this up. All you need to do is simply "surf" the
Internet regarding the Prophetic or Apostolic Movement and read for yourselves
what these folks have in mind for God's Church.
As with the prophets, my wife and I have met several of these
super-anointed Apostles. Our former Pastor, Ellis Smith of Jubilee
Christian Church was elevated to the role of "Apostle of the east
side" of Detroit. Paul Bersche of Restoration Christian Fellowship
was also exalted to "Apostle of the west side" of Detroit. These
2 men were supposed to be the "Gate Keepers"
or "Porters" of our city. They (and
their warfare congregations) were supposed to control the heavenlies. Frankly,
neither of them have proved to be very effective pastors, let along
apostles. They are but 2 of many men and a few women we've had to sit
under in the past.
New Bible Dictionary
Another Gathering
Ernest Leonard
Apostolic School?
Apostolic Signs?
The Apostolic Move
Apostolic Movement
"Restored Apostles"
Their Definition
(Charismatic extremist definition)
