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Why Modern "Apostles" Cannot Exist in Christ's Established Kingdom
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Ever wondered why so many people today claim apostolic titles and prophetic authority? This eye-opening conversation cuts through confusion to establish biblical truth about Christ's kingship and authentic apostolic authority.
The discussion begins with a powerful reminder: before Israel demanded human kings, God Himself was their direct ruler, communicating through figures like Moses and Abraham. Christ's arrival marks a restoration of God's intended relationship with His people – direct divine rule through the King of Kings.
We tackle a fundamental question: If Jesus was born King (as the wise men clearly recognized), then He must have a kingdom. But is this kingdom present now or coming in some future millennial reign? The answer reshapes how we understand both Christ's authority and the role of apostles.
The biblical requirements for apostleship emerge with striking clarity. True apostles were personally called by Christ during His earthly ministry AND witnessed His resurrection. This dual qualification – direct appointment by Christ plus witnessing His resurrection – means the apostolic office was necessarily limited to the first century.
What about today's self-proclaimed "apostles"? The conversation pulls no punches: they're claiming titles that don't belong to them. When the last apostle died, the signs, wonders and miraculous confirmations of their authority died with them – not because God's power diminished, but because their purpose was fulfilled through the completion of Scripture.
Most provocatively, we confront the question: What could any modern "prophet" tell us that isn't already revealed in God's Word? The answer is simple: Nothing. Christ has spoken definitively through His apostles, and their testimony is perfectly preserved in Scripture.
Ready to understand why God's kingdom structure matters so much today? Listen as we explore how recognizing Christ's uninterrupted kingship transforms our understanding of church authority and protects us from those who would claim power never meant for them.
Chapters
1. Christ as Our Direct King (00:00:00)
2. Christ's Kingship and His Kingdom (00:09:10)
3. The Stone Cut Without Hands (00:17:40)
4. One Kingdom, Not Multiple (00:25:30)
5. Apostolic Requirements (00:28:00)
6. Signs of True Apostles (00:32:13)
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