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Originally Posted by Evangelical
Makes sense. When you wrote "the Church has not recognized any Apostles since John died" I interpreted as the Catholic Church being the one to introduce the idea of apostolic succession after the death of John.
I find the idea that "there was no more need for men to receive direct revelation from God" dangerous and parallels the situation in ancient Israel with the prophets.
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Yes. The whole notion of succession starting with the erroneous teaching that Peter was the first pope is heretical. Though there may be successive people that God raises up and uses there is no biblical evidence that succession as practiced by Catholicism is valid.
Concerning receiving direct revelation from God I am thankful He speaks to us directly today, not to add to the canon of scripture, but rather to guide us in every aspect of our lives. He is living and operative if we allow Him.
Drake