Re: What is the boundary of the Local Church?
Igzy》"BTW, you still haven't told me how an Apostle proves himself as per Rev 2:2."
Igzy,
I will address the main point of your post in a separate note. .. but to the above .. Rev 2:2 does not say how... it only indicates they did. The best explanation is Paul's in 2Corinthians 12 and 13. Christ spoke powerfully in them simultaneously through the grace exhibited in His speaking through a weak vessel. You will argue that the proof would have been some miraculous exhibition by true apostles that the false apostles were not able to replicate. Yet, that is an odd test because the False Prophet also performs magical tricks on queue and thereby deceives many.... Paul explained to the Corinthians that their seeking miracles as proof of apostleship was misguided.
Jesus warned us about the fallacy of relying on miracles...
:Matthew 24:24 King James Version (KJV)
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Drake
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