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Evangelical · 07-27-2018, 08:53 PM

I would just like to bring people's attention to the fact that the apostle Paul no where used test of spirits or personal sin to confirm or deny his apostleship.

1 Corinthians 12:3 says

Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit.

This test cannot be used for believers, because the context is given by 12:2 which says:

You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols.

Obviously 12:3 is talking about pagans versus Christians.

The test for a true apostle or true prophet is the same - their fruit. By their fruit, it means for a prophet their results - did what they prophesy come true? Yes or no. For an apostle - did their ministry result in salvations and churches? Yes or no. For a faith healer - are people actually healed? For an evangelist - are there genuine salvations?

07-27-2018, 08:53 PM	#34
Evangelical Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 3,965	Re: Apostles and Prophets - Biblical Basis for Claims I would just like to bring people's attention to the fact that the apostle Paul no where used test of spirits or personal sin to confirm or deny his apostleship. 1 Corinthians 12:3 says Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, "Jesus be cursed," and no one can say, "Jesus is Lord," except by the Holy Spirit. This test cannot be used for believers, because the context is given by 12:2 which says: You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. Obviously 12:3 is talking about pagans versus Christians. The test for a true apostle or true prophet is the same - their fruit. By their fruit, it means for a prophet their results - did what they prophesy come true? Yes or no. For an apostle - did their ministry result in salvations and churches? Yes or no. For a faith healer - are people actually healed? For an evangelist - are there genuine salvations?