With this as the backdrop, we approach the above link produced by Dr. Brown and "Bishop" Joseph Mattera, another NAR rabid dominionist. This statement apparently came out a year ago with little fanfare to avoid scrutiny. It provides the authors as well as the 400+ signatories an out when questioned legitimately about the NAR. Realize however that Three of the other notable initial signers included Jeremiah Johnson, Heidi Baker, and Jennifer LeClaire. This is the unbridled hubris of folks in the apostate church system. Jeremiah Johnson falsely prophesied that Trump would be elected and when he got it wrong, he pretended to somehow "quit" being a false prophet and start a new flock fleecing enterprise. Heidi Baker is known for travelling the world shouting "shabba" for no apparent reason. Search for her on YouTube and be blown away at the sheer stupidity of her heresies. Jennifer LeClaire? She once claimed she was being stalked by a sneaky squid spirit. She also claimed to be able to release the angels of abundant harvest, assuming you bought her book of the same name. These are the people they brag about being original signers to this document, designed to throw shade all over the NAR to cover up what they actively support. So let us reason once more beloved:
"In light of the controversy surrounding the terms "New Apostolic Reformation" (NAR)
and "Christian Nationalism," we are issuing this statement of clarification. WE AFFIRM the importance of Ephesians 4:11 ministries for the Church today and believe that such ministry functions have existed throughout Church history, even if not described in these exact terms.
WE AFFIRM that contemporary apostolic and prophetic ministries are important for the well-being and mission of the Church, just as evangelistic, pastoral, and teaching ministries are important. By "apostolic," we are referring to visionary leaders who are missional, fathering, and pioneering, such as church planters, networkers, or movement leaders, often marked by their focus on gospel expansion beyond one local region. Such leaders are identified by their function, whether or not they use the term apostolic and whether or not they are Pentecostal or charismatic. By "prophetic," we are referring to Church leaders who understand and declare the mind of God for specific times and seasons, helping the Lord's people respond biblically. Such leaders are identified by their function, whether or not they use the term prophetic and whether or not they are Pentecostal or charismatic. WE REJECT the belief that contemporary apostles carry the same authority as did the original Twelve Apostles." - Dr. Michael Brown and Joseph Mattera
There is no controversy about the terms NAR and Christian nationalism. The only people pretending there is controversy, are involved with one, the other, or both. Perhaps no verse outside of Malachi is abused more than Ephesians 4:11, which is used by so many false apostles, prophets and teachers. The definition supplied for apostle here is simply made up by people who fancy themselves apostles. It is not lost on me that C. Peter Wagner coined the term NAR because he posited that God was reinstating the apostles and lo and behold - he was one of them! How convenient! Most true biblical apostolic work is done today by missionaries. They are not visionary, fathering, pioneering leaders. You see the original apostles were chosen by Christ. Who is choosing this mishmash of modern-day apostle wannabes? Bill Johnson? I am reminded of when Johnson and the NAR ran down to Lakeland Florida to anoint Todd Bentley a prophet. This despite his insistence on punching and kicking people to "impart healing." Bentley would fall from grace right after this anointing, being discovered to be cheating on his wife with the church secretary, who he would marry when he divorced his wife. Oops. Shouldn't that be embarrassing for people claiming to be apostles and prophets of God? In order for prophets to properly declare the mind of God they need to be stating His word, not the nonsensical clairvoyance we see from Charismania today. False prophet Charlie Shamp recently prophesied that this would be Joe Biden's last term in office. This after getting the 2020 election wrong and the 2018 mid term elections as well. So glad they reject that these numbskulls have the same authority as Peter and John, but they should be rejecting that they have any authority.
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