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Cal · 09-15-2011, 10:22 AM

Since we've done such a good job of deciding whether there are still apostles today, (that's a joke, son), why don't we move on to the subject of what kind of authority they have today and how is it enforced?

If there are apostles, who should follow them?
How much should we encourage others to follow them?
If "follow" the wrong word, should we use some other term, like "give ear to," etc?
If someone doesn't follow them, are they outside the move of God?
What should be our attitude about "non-heeders?"
And, finally, do any of the above considerations make vivid how warped movements are which insist their favorite son is the one everyone should follow?

09-15-2011, 10:22 AM	#358
Cal Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 4,333	Re: The definition of Apostle Since we've done such a good job of deciding whether there are still apostles today, (that's a joke, son), why don't we move on to the subject of what kind of authority they have today and how is it enforced? If there are apostles, who should follow them? How much should we encourage others to follow them? If "follow" the wrong word, should we use some other term, like "give ear to," etc? If someone doesn't follow them, are they outside the move of God? What should be our attitude about "non-heeders?" And, finally, do any of the above considerations make vivid how warped movements are which insist their favorite son is the one everyone should follow?