There are a lot of churches who have people who refer to themselves as an "apostle." But, is this biblical? Is there such thing as a modern-day apostle? Let me know in the comments below and also how you feel about people having these types of titles in the body of Christ in general. Thanks!
Yes please! Can you do a follow up on titles like prophet etc. Many people ascribe themselves to the five fold ministry and say that such titles are offices that they are ordained for.
The does talk about the role and requirements for 1 to be a pastor or a bishop so, it's technically still a title not a rank but specific service as all services are. A title shouldn't make one think highly. So as long you don't think highly of yourself I think it's fine. I totally agree we need not to be called by our titles, but I'm saying roles like specific roles exist. We all are servants end of the day. And all in need of saving equally in need of saving all wretched sinners, who's righteousness is as filthy rags. We should be humble. And to answer your question no they don't exist today anyone who qualified died.
There are many other apostles mentioned in the NT who didn't witness the resurrection including Paul. Also it is interesting that Ephesians 4 when speaking about "He gave some to be apostles" also says "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God becoming mature and attaining to the full measure of the stature of Christ" : a process that is still very much taking place. Therefore we cannot attain that maturity if we fail to allow these 5 fold gifts to be in operation. These 5 anointings because they are the very gifts of Christ are absolutely necessary for the equipping of the Body of Christ today. I agree that people cannot simply take the title of apostle but those who are genuinely called to this office need to step into it. Their authority and mandate as forerunners and ambassadors is needed more than ever. If you look at the word "apostle" in the greek it depicted a military expedition, an onvoy of ships going out into places that were uncolonized, sent by one of higher authority. The apostle or naval officer brought with him people of many giftings and released them off the ship to establish their culture in these places. Many people sit in church and never get a sense of their God given purpose simply because there is lacking that apostolic gift which can release and empower them. They may be pastored and cared for but not released. Every part should be moving as Eph 4:16 says in order that the Church may grow into Christ.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
This is interesting! I never considered the importance of title when I’ve thought of Apostle. My understand of an apostle has always been someone who builds churches and that’s how I always related to it. I definitely agree when it comes to serving for the Kingdom of God, titles should not matter. Just last week I tried to explain to my mother that her prayers are just as powerful as her pastor’s! God is not a respecter persons! All it takes is faith and a heart prepared for submission and obedience to the Holy Spirit.
That is because we have created these meanings and believe it, coming over the pulpit. So many are misled and have no personal relationship with Christ, which is why too many are led around by the nose.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 i think you want to be called by that titel,because you are writing it everywhere,be happy if your name is written in the book of the lamb.
Thank you for this biblical clarity. A woman recently visited a church in our community claiming to be Apostle Kathryn……. I watched their TH-cam after she left and #none of it felt Holy Spirit lead. My spirit was so grieved!!! 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
if you're talking about Kathryn Krick, she is a fraud. She isn't sent by God but rather by some guy in Africa who claims to hear directly from God. it's clear from her videos, her loyalty is to him and not God
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
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In this season of preparation and learning humility I’ve heard the Spirit talk to me clearly for many weeks regarding not worrying about attaching titles to myself or letting others prompt me to do so because of spiritual gifts He’s given me. This was clear confirmation of that. Thank you man of God!
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@judithmargret5972 Lots of us study the Word. Sometimes it's helpful to have another person's assistance. All that set aside, maybe this person respects Allen's opinion and wants to see his viewpoint.
@@judithmargret5972 the person has clearly made an effort when it comes to the subject. It is not above any of us to seek help from others who are in Christ. Let's be kind.
I agree with you the 5 minetries God put it in the church and clearly he said first apostles and then all the apostles came back and said the chief apostles Jesus chirst is he but the way church people is today the miss use the title and the official use of it the want people to look up at them not god they down grade god and put themselves above god and these dumb people do exactly that but Paul said he is the least not that last that's y god after that said in the church I put first apostles so that tell u there are still apostles
I've always thought Paul was extremely humble. (probably to overcompensate for all the persecution he did). But the verse he struck me as humble is 1 Timothy 1:15 "Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst."
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention by replying to as much comments as I can. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@mrsbdubc2174 Paul states in the Spirit that divisions in the church are necessary, "so that those who are approved may be recognized among you." (1 Cor 11:19)
@@breatheeasily4013 I never write this to make an excuse to commit sin, but I am 15, I am struggling to live a holy life for God and everyday I made a lot of mistakes, Remember in the bible Paul was struggling with something and he asks God to give him power, but what did God says to Him, he says" 2 Corinthians 12:9, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." so you see" when I am always Weak" God's power is perfect in my weakness. were not here alive today because we are Good human beings, we are here today because of his love through Christ, grace and mercy. I don't know why you says I wrote this to make an excuse" tell me one day that you didn't made a mistake even small or big. you want to Judge Like You never commit sin before! why are You Being Like the Pharisees Who Lack Love!!! if Jesus is my redeemer and forgiver, who are you to say that to me, May god Bless You and I love You my Brother/sister in Christ!!! John 8:3-9, The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger. When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her." Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground. At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.
@@thekingdomofgod5301 Good. I see you are reading your bible, yoing fella. I wasnt affirming that you were commiting sins but instead not allowing Gods grace to blind anyone into commiting sin. Much love to you and every believer and those who will.
Love this talk. I sometimes pray that I might be worthy to be a "Man of God" but really, I should pray that I become a proper "Servant of God" as in "Well done thou good and faithful *servant* ...". Very inspiring!!!
This, as an ordained minister with the gift of evangelism and worship, you have clarified the feelings I have had since my ordination. I am just a hungry begger showing others where they can find the Bread of Life! I have also met a woman who has self-ordained herself as an apostle. Thank you for this post, servant of God.
God bless you sir! I love your video's! Continue to walk in obedience. These messages are very important, and Continue to bless me and many others! 🙏🏾 Blessings to all, from Detroit
100% on point brother Allen. There are congregations I've attended where this kind of talk and entitlement has gotten out of control. Even to the point to where people would shun or attempt to silence anyone who had the nerve to correct or question someone with a title or piece of paper attached to their name.
Exactly! We need to put a stop to this type of spiritual hierarchy!
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The correct term for Christian's is priesthood. There are no prophets anymore. Priests are equal, and yet also equally servants. Their humility is their rank.
@@vanjones1749 I appreciate your concern and encouragement; I have left these places with no intention to return, but do remember them in prayer that the Lord guides and corrects them in repentance.
There are prophets today. If they claim something that doesn't happen, they're false. Acts 2:17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. It's been happening and is happening.
God has set in the Church these offices. It seems to me we need ALL THESE OFFICES TO DAY as we approach the end times. To be consistent in terms of the title you must apply the same logic to Pastors, Teachers, & Evangelist. if one cannot say he is an Apostle..same is true for the other offices. The requirement of being a witness to the Resurrection is one the Apostle made up. EXCUSE ME...NO PLACE IN THE WORD DOES IT SAY THE OFFICE WOULD CEASE WITH THE ORIGINAL. WE NEED THEM TODAY MORE THAN EVER !!!
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@helencelestine8208 I agree that there is pride involved. In the churches in which I grew up (American Baptist Association) they don't even use the title _Reverened_. It's Brother and Sister, for all, including pastors/deacons/elders. Even those with seminary doctorates in are called brother.
My brother my brother!!! Thank you for this! I always thought I was wrong for thinking that someone pushing their "ordained" title on you even as far as getting upset when you do not use it, was wrong. I have asked this question and many times I was met with the interpretation of Apostle as "one who sets up or builds churches". I appreciate the clarity and confirmation.
You handled this topic in an incredibly mature, faithful and engaging manner that I would gladly watch another video by you on this topic. Excellent job!
Good and straight to the point! I like that you included the part of the motives behind our desires for titles. The greatest title is truly that of a servant. Thanks Brother!
This was quite a scholarly and unbiased presentation Allen! Clearly , the hand of the Lord is upon you to reach this generation and you are doing a great job. I do believe that the office of apostle is functioning today, for people like paul, could see the Lord and be sent by Him to reach nations, with signs following. Sadly , many false apostles have perverted the office, leaving the flock skeptical about if it even exists. We need the gift of discernment to tell the true ones.
He: drops a 11 min long video with a clear connection to the bible. You: well idk but in my opinion... You know were are black sheeps and so on... Guess who is right...
@@jerryschneider145 Yes, I've seen countless prophets and apostles over the years. The issue has been that they seem to be false and caught up in being esteemed. I was hoping to get the name of a true apostle or prophet like the OP mentioned.
Well said brother. You've said a mouthful! In Africa we're seeing a lot of pastors changing from Ps to Apostle so and so. It is like the apostle's office is in fashion and a promotion for founding pastors. I'm finished by "...This is Giving Garry and Mercy Mike.."
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
I always battled with this one. To the point that I had to leave a church. We were considered as their servants and there to respond whenever they snap their fingers! No plans outside of theirs most of the times! Condescending on other level! Stay blessed Brother Allen🙏
That's not true. They do not do that. We work jobs that does things against God will but we are quick to leave the church. I don't care about titles but as long as I am growing that would not be a reason for me to leave a church
I'd love to get your perspective on individuals who call themselves Prophets or prophetess. I know folks use the term loosely but I always was thought that Prophets brought a word of repentance to the people; not words of perpetual profit and blessings..
@@faraboverubies7 I'll definitely agree with you on a few points. Yes, gifts are ever present today and that folks on TH-cam don't know everything. :-) However, I probably should have clarified my original question/statement. When I say prophets or prophetess I mean, a self proclaimed 'prophet' whose only word is that of blessing, success, and profit. "The Lord will bless you..." Now in the literal definition of a prophet - 'a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.' I'm sure we could split hairs. However, I'm really referring to those 'prophets' who only proclaim blessing and favor. Basically prophets who only give good news and not the bad. Hopefully that clarifies it. THanks!
Yes but he was referring to when God was raising a prophet and Apostle in his time you tell me where does Apostle doing miracles signs and wonders today I kind of you to show me this what you got is people claiming that they doing Miracles and signs and wonders and we already found out that these are fake people
@@colprincess8579 when you look at the first part of that verse, Paul says “he gave some...” Those are 3 very key and important words. He is Jesus, right? Then it says Jesus gave, not giving as in a present tense. The term “Gave “only references a past tense situation. And then the scripture says some... Now the Greek translated this particular word in this verse as “tous” which mean “their”or “them”.So there is no way you can re translate that term to say or make it an “us” statement, as that would be adding and subtracting from the word of God. And Bible scripture states it clearly about doing such things in proverbs 30:5-6: “Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” And here is a New Testament verse.. Revelation 12:18-19 says: “For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.” so there, just the first 3 words in that scripture has total difference in implication that you’re claiming.
Acts 2:17-18 " ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy. " Simply put if we are believers in Christ, He will pour out His spirit upon us! If we are humble enough for Him to use us, He will!!!! Some folks abuse titles and subject God’s people to the law and bondage!
Yes there are apostles today.... The gift never ceased....it's there even today. The biggest challenge we have is that many people who call themselves apostles, prophets and all that are always lying and they're always looking for status and attention. But that doesn't mean that the gifts ceased. They are there even today. People are prophets, apostles, evangelists, and the like...they do not write books any longer because the bible is complete. But they do all works such as miracles like the apostles of old did...
I would appreciate hearing how you answer the question, "are there prophets today?" Lots of folks claim to have the gift of prophecy and many prophecies get published and posted. But are these truly words from God? What do you think?
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
In the ESV 2 Cor. 12:12 says "The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works" which implies the signs of an apostle were DIFFERENT from signs, wonders, and mighty works. Some of the signs of an apostle might be found in 1 Cor. 4:9-12 => suffering.
Thank for this Brother Parr !!! This is a major problem in the Christian community. Titles separate people and people feel they are not qualified to do certain things and are made to feel less than others., and at the same time when these titles slip up they are not easily forgiven by on Christians and or give a pass by christians!!! " Touch not God's anointed" !!! Let's skip the titles and let Grace abound!!!
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord,” Ephesians 2:19-21 NASB prophets and apostles are the foundation and you don’t build a foundation twice
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
But He Did not explained the part wherein Apostle Peter says "walks with us BEGINNING From the BAPTISM OF JOHN" Paul did not see John the Baptist Paul did not walk with them when Jesus Christ walks in the Earth .... Paul became an Apostle a couple of yearsss after the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Yes there are all 5 of these still in effect today, Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Preachers and Evangalists. These Exist "today". I saw this teaching and it grieves me that even in the churches today I would question if the Pastor is Operating under the Unction of the Holy Spirit when this is spoke to the body of Christ. Clearly in Ephesians 4:11 he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangalists, Some Pastors and Teachers. (12) For the Perfecting of the Saints, For the Work of the Ministry, For the Edifiying of the body of Christ. (13) Till We All come in the Unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a Perfect man, unto a measure of the Stature of the Fullness of Christ (14) that we henceforth be no more children tossed to and from and carried away by every doctrine, by the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie await to deceive. What Jesus has put into effect will not be stop because he has already finished his work. Nothing even the lies lurking withing the churches by the wolves in sheep's clothing, witchcraft being spoken (designed to kill off the work of God), it will not succeed because Jesus has Already done what he was sent to do on our behalf. As far as Apostle Paul, being chosen in the same fashion that they chose the replacement of Judas, it doesnt work for Saul. Read Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing threats and slander against the disciples of the Lord went unto the High priests... Jesus will call out the ones who once walked in evil and bring a "revalation" today to them so intense that it changes the course of their intire life, in Repentance they recieve the msg and turn from their former ways of life and run towards God's call on their lives. Read 1 Cor 1:26-31 (26) for you see your calling, breathers, not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called (27) for God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise;and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty (28) and the base things of the world, and the things which are dispised, hath God chosen, yea and things that are not, to bring to naught things that are.(29) that no flesh shall glory in his presence As Saul becoming an Apostle, according to the selection of Judas replacement,, he never walked with Jesus, If he could have gotten his hands on them, he would have had them thrown in prison and worse. I am one a modern day servant of Jesus Christ, he made himself known to me to where my whole life as I knew it was forever changed. I know this because it happened to me. These are divinely called out by the Holy Spirit of Jesus himself and trained up by the Holy Spirit in these very last days. They are very much real, as real as a pastor, evangalist and teachers are. In order to be mighty and effective against whatever comes against the ministry gifts these 5 mentioned must be operating under the unction of the Holy Spirit 😀
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
M Beckles,you don't have to believe in modern day Apostles and Prophets.JESUS CHRIST Set them in the Church HIMSELF.So rather you believe in them does not mean that they don't exist.If you just believe in JESUS CHRIST,You will do just fine.GOD BLESS.
@@pastorshandonevangkimlaellis I believe a prophet is one who gives the word of God (see Bible) These guys are not. There is no defense for what they do. They are making up stuff, and saying vague word salad things “ I feel like God is saying...” No Bible prophet has EVER said that.
@@pastorshandonevangkimlaellis We have the Apostles mentioned in the Bible. The foundation stones. We have no need for the title “Apostles” today. What does the title actual do for them or us? What does the title do for the body ? I’m talking the about capitalized title. Again, yet to meet a humble one. Pastors no longer want to be shepherds (waiting for The Great Shepherd) but want to be Leaders. We always find a way to make ourselves bigger than we are. One who I sent, absolutely but not “Apostle X”.
It is good that we are reminded of the fact that we are to humble ourselves. By nature, we seek to stand above others. If we do not humble ourselves we will be humbled and it won't be pretty! Thanks Brother!
I've been subscribed to this channel since 2016, and Brother Allen, I must say, you are among the few TH-camrs remaining that stayed true to scripture and did not compromise. May the Lord Jesus continue to use you, and may you never compromise. God bless!
Love this! Very helpful! I come from a hyper charismatic, NAR type church and by the grace of God, I was saved out of that movement this year after watching The American Gospel. Just wanted to ask if you can do a video on modern day “prophets”. This title is used ALOT among the NAR church.
Revelation IS illumination. Allen and others are just playing with words. They need to examine what they are saying. I'm not revealing anything if I don't bring it out into the light to be seen or known by someone. So long as light is not shining on it, it's still hidden. If a light is not illuminating something, it cannot be seen. Do not be fooled by their argument. It's just a lame attempt to insist that God doesn't reveal anything anymore. He still reveals or no one would grow in the knowledge of God.
Brother Allen, I know of many people that love to have titles and prophet and apostles seem to be the popular ones. You have explained the role of an apostle so well in this message like I've never heard before. Thank you so much for not only explaining it but backing it up with scripture. May God continue filling you with his wisdom and knowledge of his word. There are many teachers/ individuals on social media today that share very little about God's word and more about dreams and visions contributing more to the lack of knowledge in God's people. Thank you for taking your time to put these videos together to bless others.
I pray God continues to bless you, and can you do a video on the word and true meaning and title of prophet and prophetess! Its something that was in my spirit to study , I thank God that I'm able to ask you to do a video on that topic . 🙏
Awesome video. Brother parr you didn't cover Barnabas as an apostle scripture does show if he meet the 3 requirements. Also you did cover Philip being addressed as the evangelist in acts 21:8 or the prophet name Agabus in acts 21:10 as related to addressing them with titles. I believe titles are to be see as the assignment that the individual is call to serve in not an office or position. The only office/position designated in the church was the office of an overseer/bishop 1Timothy 3:1. I believe the misuse of power in the church has cause confusion around the titles. I was ordained as an apostle and I'm slowly removing that from my media stuff because people are seeing it as making me more important than other. Apostle is a function or role to be play not a position or office to be coveted. Oh and finally why are there so many references to elders in the church if the position is not valid even the apostle Peter refers to himself as an elder in 1 peter 5:1.
Thanks for pointing this out because I felt he missed a lot of legitimate scripture to have a strong argument. I respect what Allen Parr does and am glad for his content but this video is not providing a good analysis of the scriptures
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 these verses explain how the church is organized. First apostle means the apostles were given the blueprint for the formation of the church 1 Corinthians3:9-11. Second prophets means the prophets were the inspired preachers 1Corinthians 14:3. Third teachers showing the need for instruction then the various gifts that follow help the church fulfill God's will of equipping and strengthening the church to save soul.
@@samanthagraveswalters8443 apostle is a spiritual gift not an office. This is a major mistake that creates confusion in the body of christ. Ephesians 4:7-11 explains that Jesus gave gifts to men. These are not offices as most teachers have taught.
I have been watching you, and you are no doubt called to do what I see you are doing. After listening to this presentation, I will just call you "Brother Parr" Bless you Brother Parr, you speak so clearly, and with a firm foundation of the gospel backing exactly what you say!
BRING IT BROTHER!! we just went to a 'ordination' service whereby the person leading made it her point to let those who didnt agree with this, were wrong....your instruction is great! #GOGODGO!!
The answer to your question is: You can't! That's not the assignment of modern day Apostles. And that's the problem. People don't understand what Apostles are required to do today, so they just dismiss them. You can't establish and lay down a foundation that is already laid down. Answer this for me: What happens if those foundations aren't protected? What happens if those foundations are abandoned? What happens when those foundations are damaged and there's no one there to repair them? It's simple. One day, your house will come crashing down! The enemy is always attacking and trying to destroy the foundations that the original Apostles laid down. The enemy is constantly trying to get people to ignore those foundations. So, the modern day Apostles are assigned to protect them, to continually teach them; to repair the damage done to them and to defend them. The Bible calls Apostles the defenders of the faith. So, if you get rid of Apostles then you lose your 1st line of defense against the enemy. And the 1st thing the enemy attacks is the foundation of anything! That's why Apostles are still used and needed today. It's amazing to me how people can still accept Prophets and Evangelists and Pastors and Teachers and Bishops but all of a sudden, nope there can't be Apostles. That doesn't make any sense to me. That is a trick of the enemy. And that's why the Church all over the world is so out of order. It's sad. The issue isn't are there true Apostles today. There will always be Apostles used by the Lord. He never stopped calling and using them. And there's not a single scripture in the New Testament where Jesus or the Apostles ever stated that He did. Or that after them, there would be no more. The 5 fold positions must all work together. If you lost one, then you cannot fulfill that scripture. The real issue is figuring out which ones are true Apostles and which ones are false ones. People need to be taught truth. They need understanding. And they need to wake the hell up! And according to the Bible, there are consequences for rejecting the Lord's true Apostles. If it was true then, then it is true today. And people are going to find that out the hard way if they keep disrespecting the Lord's true Apostles. Stay prayerful my brother. This is what the Lord has called me to do. I am an Apostle. Not a religious one. Not a "Church" one. Not a false one. But one of his true ones. And I have had to fight just to be able serve His Kingdom because of the ignorance of the people of God. Contact me if you wish to talk more. You can look me up on FB. Donnell Sampson. Or you can go to my you tube page. Ripe for Revelation. God bless you.
@@dorimahu1 i would like to connect with you about this subject because I have a lot of Pastors say to me that there are nomore Aplostles and Prophets today because the Canon is Complete
@@soldierforchrist505 God Bless you my brother. I understand what you are going through. I have had my fair share of dealings with Pastors who have said the same thing to me. I have been rejected and kicked out of churches just for saying that word. "Apostle". Most of these men are good men with good hearts. I have nothing against them. However, they are teaching in error because they don't know how to properly interpret the Word of God. And I have to honor my assignment and correct these false teachings. I'm proud to say that I don't believe brother Allen is one of them. I love his teachings and I love his spirit. If you want to contact me, you can reach me on FB. under Donnell Sampson. Apostle D. Sampson and we can talk on messenger from there. I hope to hear from you. God bless you.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 I think what Paul is saying is that Apostles hold the highest position in the body of Christ then Prophets and so on, he then says not everyone can be an apostle or prophet or teacher, speaker of tongues, interpreters of tongues, miracle worker and healers within the church. Paul says these gifts are for the edification of the church. So every church should have people with these gifts for edification.
Great topic. I agree, be humble! Also, could you discuss “honor you parents” it’s clear what it means and is easy to follow the majority of the time, but sometimes, it’s not. What if your an adult and your parents disagree with a job choice, marriage choice or you moving? When do we honor and when do we make our own choices?
I totally agree . The foundation has been laid. We can not lay the foundation again. And besides, what better title can anyone of us have than “brother of Christ” or “sister of Christ” ? What’s better? Being an apostle, or being the Brother of the King? The answer is evident. God bless you. Great video brother.
Brother Allen I've been on this topic with people for years! In typical thorough fashion you've made it clear that those titles aren't applicable today. Great job as always!
No more apostles since John the revelator died. But we have layman, to finish the work by the end times and second coming. And congratulations on hitting 500k in advance sir
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
God doesn't waste His time preventing mini wars in TH-cam comments sections. He changes us from within and enables us to exercise love, patience, wisdom, kindness and self control so that _we_ can be responsible and not start or continue mini wars in TH-cam comments sections ! God supplies the power ~ but do we have the will to be like him and speak lovingly and patiently, even when, particularly when, we disagree ?
I recently discovered, here in the UK, that one of the leaders in the main church that we are offshoots of refers to himself as apostle. I honestly never took much notice until I started to watch your channel and a few others here on TH-cam and I have had my eyes opened. I don't know how to address this. It isnt the only thing that is glaringly wrong about the church I attend. I don't know though if an insignificant person like me can speak out and see people wake up to what is going on around them. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming :)
Very well put. We cannot neglect what God's word says in ephesians ch 4 v 11. He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some pastors, some teachers. So this is 5 fold ministry for the equipping of saints in verse 12. We must read our Bible very well and not neglect what God has said
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
Yes, I believe that God has Apostles in the Body of Christ today. Apostles are spiritual gifts to the Church as are Pastors, teachers, evangelists, and yes Prophets for the perfecting of the saints and for the unity of the faith in the Body of Christ bringing us to full spiritual maturity in Christ. They are not titles, but offices and gifts that these men and women of God are born with.
Brother Parr spoke about what is actually supported in the Bible. Just because you want to believe it does not make it true. What describes "modern day apostles and prophets" is not Biblical. The Bible is God-breathed, inspired by God, it is complete, there are no new revelations. The Bible already shows any/all coming judgements for not following God's will and/or the end of the age. We do not need new/other revelations.
You made it very clear to understand. Was listening to a program where the pastor of bethel church was calling himself an apostle. I cringed when he attempted to explain what a modern day apostle is. We need to know the real to distinguish from false teaching. Please keep doing what you do. God bless
I’d love to see a full length video. I once did a teaching on spiritual gifts in which I taught that Pastors weren’t “above” anybody. I thought I was going to get escorted out of there. Lol. I believe in showing respect to leaders but some people act like they want you to kiss their feet and never reciprocate the respect. Smh
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@mitchellc4 So Jesus is one with the Father in nature and essence(John 10:30), and he claims that he is equal with the Father. That means, if the Father is the only true God, Jesus has to be in that "Only true God" category. Otherwise, Jesus would be a liar to claim he's one with the Father in essence and nature. Jesus has 2 natures. Divine nature, and human nature. It's Jesus' human nature that died and resurrected. His Divine nature remained alive. And my friend, Jesus claimed he was God, numerous times, but I'll mention only 1. Mathew 4:5-7. To sum it up: Jesus is being tested/tempted by Satan the second time, Jesus says to Satan: "...You shall not tempt the LORD your God." My friend, I want you to think about that. If Jesus wasn't God, he should've said "You shall not tempt a prophet of God."
@Saulius A. No verse says Jesus has two natures That comes in around 451 AD Jesus prayed for believers to be one in him and the Father So are believers God too? John 17 21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. - Who is Jesus repeatedly referring to as “my God”? Rev 3 12 He who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God; never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. Who is Peter and Paul referring to as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”? Rom 15 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Cor 11 31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. Eph 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 1 Pet 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Well considering Allen Parr doesn't believe in the gifts of the spirit, he also would not believe in the 5 fold ministry neither, since its a gifting/calling from the Holy Spirit, so i knew what he was gonna say here as well. but i do like his explanations, although he skips a lot of verses and "meat" as the bible would call it. God bless and praying for you Allen Parr, that God would open your eyes spiritually.
So truth. That is exactly what I just said. He should be honest about his position and denomination in the body so that people can be educated and determine that for themselves. His videos around this subject are not neutral, they are reformed. People who believe in the gifts and office are not just in "wrong doctrine", there is a difference of opinion and that needs to be stated as the body is split in half on the issue. It is arrogant to sit here and believe you are right and everyone else is wrong and that is the biggest problem people have with conservative stances within Western Christianity today. They're always right and everyone else is wrong. It's quite arrogant, just as he is stating titles are arrogant. At least educate yourself on how that side teaches it and why they see it that way and then express the two sides neutrally.
@@siobhansyt Note how i said He skipped over verses that contain alot of meat. its not about "neutral" its about being Right with what's in tune with God's word. God's word is not up for debate if its absolute truth, yes? so then why would you say the gifts have ceased, when you can look around and see the gifts are still being used today, just like the offices of 5 fold ministry as well? How about seek God and His word for answers too right? --- also who said only i was right and everyone else is wrong?
@@t0ny1992 Umm I think you're mistaken. I was agreeing with you, I am in agreement with the gifts and I was actually speaking about the video, not you. When I said you must be neutral I was speaking of Parrl, I was stating that there are divisions in the body between denominations. I.E. Assemblies of God and Reformed, those are complete opposites but reformed cannot say that AOG is false and wrong because they believe in, for example, tongues. If you as a reformed don't believe in tongues and believe it has ceased, but you are teaching to Christians from all denominations online, it's best to be upfront with your stance on that topic and the fact that some denominations believe the opposite. The problem is many Christians look at this channel from all backgrounds and take it as 100% orthodoxy and anything outside of that is taken as false. That presents a problem because you may take that back to your apostolic, charismatic, methodist etc church and then believe their false based on a video like this. People hold these videos to their heart and when it says opposite of what they learn, many times they abadon what they've learned for something they saw from another denomination. My only point is that this would mislead the sheep who do not know the difference between continuationism and cessationism. I hope that clarified it. I did not mean any offense to you. Best!
@@siobhansyt ohhh im very sorry i am mistaken i did misread that.... amen i totally agree with you!! praise God, i just hate when people say the gifts have ceased when i know from personal experience that GOD filled me with the holy ghost and caused me to speak in tongues and lay hands on the sick and they DO RECOVER and cast out demons in street ministry.... again praise GOD
@@siobhansyt Let us continue in the faith and truth that GOD has revealed and from Heaven in which everything absolute truth has already been established... to bring it to peoples needs and heal all we can and help everyone we can the best we can.... only the Holy Ghost can move so fast.... we are limited and He is unlimited... I must decrease but He must increase
Once again brother Parr, spot on! I've heard a few people introduced in the Christian circle I'm in as "this is apostle so and so" and I think "you've got to be kidding me, dude, have you read the Bible?"
I went to a mega church & our pastor was elevated to Apostle, then Bishop. He was given the title Apostle by a certain group of big name leaders at the time because our pastor traveled extensively & helped to establish churches. He was all the rage back in the day & people were in awe of his revelation. He started a church network of course both nationally & internationally. He also was arrested 3x & many of the men he ran with left the faith, died or are continuing with the mega madness teachings, attending each other's conferences & churches to elevate one another to super Christian teacher status.
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@dove6069 Jesus has a God Who is Jesus repeatedly referring to as “my God”? Rev 3 12 He who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God; never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. Who is Peter and Paul referring to as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”? Rom 15 6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Cor 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 2 Cor 11 31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie. Eph 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 1 Pet 1 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention. NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video. Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below: 1 Corinthians 12:28-31 “28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.” Please advise. Thank you!
So long as you don't pretend you had new revelations from God about things that are nowhere to be found in the Bible I don't care how you title yourself lol.
Genuinely asking, Through a persons intimate relationship with God and by leading of the Holy Spirit do we only recieve revelations through scripture? Ive just noticed that not everyone experiences the Lord and how He reveals mysteries the same way because we all have different views and understanding. Some of us cannot read or arent as versed. The bible in KJV is higly esteemed for english readers, but what about when its translated to other languages? I feel like new revelation is different for everyone. Theres no way to truly know what has and what hasnt been revealed. I dont know how we truly measure something being new revelation even its found in scripture. Some have deper revelation than others. Some of us see angels and get impartations. How do we explain these things? Haha i guess its an open question. Not merely directed at you. But open for others who agree with your view point. Im learning.
@@rshelly No, people don't only receive revelations through Scripture. This mentality that is so common among Christians is wrong. Like what was said in the video that revelation is not the same as illumination? Seriously, that's just semantics. Because revelation IS illumination. You were given information that you did not know, so it was unveiled or uncovered (revealed) to you and was brought out to the light (illumination). God can reveal things to a person that have to do with the distant future and are not written in the Bible. I've experienced that. He can also reveal things about the characters that are not explicitly written in the Bible either. It's the Christians who limit themselves with these silly mindsets. If you really examine what they say, you find that they are just coming up with excuses to keep themselves from opening up to the spirit realm. I'm a Christian too, but I'm fed up with these types of Christians who spend so much time and effort on criticizing those who do step out and walk in the supernatural. They don't realize how ridiculous they sound with their arguments.
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM! Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings! Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21 Jesus said the Father is the only true God! John 17 3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent. RSV Only-monos God-theos Monos theos Monotheism The Father Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)! Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God! Jesus has a God! Jesus died! God can’t die! God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@Marvin-os5fq 1Cor14:26, ...Each of us has a revelation. It frustrates me to no end to listen and try to explain to the unbelieving brothers that the word of God is supernatural and so are we, his peculiar people. The signs, the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit are all supernatural. Why some of us experience these and others don't must have to do with faith and seeking God. Therefore they take the cessationist view of all that is supernatural in our faith. The baptism with the Spirit with the manifestation of tongues is their favorite criticism. Yet there is much more to experience that would set their hair on fire just to hear the report I believe it is the Lord's desire to manifest himself in some way whenever we come together. God truly inhabits the praises of his people. I am a witness to the cloud of smoke, to not being able to stand because of presence of the Spirit. I can testify to quaking violently and both feet leaving the floor. I have also had a visit from Jesus, He came into the room as I was offering praise. I didn't see him but sensed where he was in the room. And the power that emanated from his being was so great that it went right through me. There was in me a fear that I have never known. And I thought to myself, Oh Lord, what have I gotten myself into? That is word for word what I thought but the visit was brief. These experiences are humbling for me and I am glad for them all. Jesus said If you love me, my Father will love you and we will manifest ourselves to you. My walk with God has been supernatural from day one. I was saved at home and delivered from an evil spirit. I called on the name of Jesus and it departed instantly. My bedroom filled with smoke and my wife was suddenly off in the distance and appeared to be two feet tall because I was so deep in the Spirit. I gave this testimony to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ and not to receive honor unto myself. I want men to know the kind of God we serve. I will gladly suffer reproach from men if it means that God is magnified. As for those who are in bondage to their natural senses and to the ignorance that is in them, I would that they might receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God and that the love of God, the grace of Christ and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with their spirit, amen. Grace and Peace!
Yessss! I am so overjoyed you made this video. I remember years ago I got shunned for telling the church using all the different titles because it had people so confused as to what to refer to one another.
I am so grateful for this clarity. I never want to offend anyone however, I am more concerned with understanding the truth in God's Word. Thank you brother.
Brother Parr, a bond servant of CHRIST JESUS and fellow soldier in the faith-full of the HOLY SPIRIT, and of sound wisdom and doctrine...GOD bless you, in JESUS' Name!!! Thanks for a great video. You are right on track brother. Thankyou.
Brother Parr, this is an excellent presentation! Deep truth delivered with unpretentiousness and simplicity. I, too, came out of a Charismatic fellowship many years ago and the primary reason for that was that much of what I was being taught just wasn’t there in scripture. I had to choose which authority to follow: my Christian mentors or the apostles of Christ. That wasn’t easy because these people were genuine believers in the basic truths of faith, but they had been taught that those basic lessons were fine, but now it was time to move into bigger and better things or “the fuller gospel.” Not everyone who holds to these ideas are intentionally trying to deceive believers. They’re just passing on bad teaching they received from other genuine believers who have also been poorly trained in scripture. This is all complicated by believing that The modern day prophet receives special revelation from God in the form of prophecy or words of wisdom because God has discovered that the original tradition He gave His apostles and sealed by the Holy Spirit somehow just wasn’t adequate enough for its intended purpose. It’s as if we could imagine Him saying, “Dog-gone-it! I forgot to tell them this and that and a whole bunch of other things. Now I have to give new revelations.” Somehow, I can’t picture God to be such an inefficient planner. So, people are taught to look within for the “still, small voice” instead of trusting scripture as fully sufficient. They don’t grow and mature because they’re expecting to receive everything they need to know through a direct, mystical telepathic illumination. Preachers, teachers, mentors and scholars who encourage this kind of thinking will soon make their ministries unnecessary. If we learn it all through direct revelation and not through solid, trustworthy biblical teaching this trouble will continue on to its logical conclusion which only damages the lives of genuine believers and contributes to the culture’s disgust with Christian proclamation.
There are a lot of churches who have people who refer to themselves as an "apostle." But, is this biblical? Is there such thing as a modern-day apostle? Let me know in the comments below and also how you feel about people having these types of titles in the body of Christ in general. Thanks!
God bless bro Allen. Appreciate you so much O:)
Yes please! Can you do a follow up on titles like prophet etc. Many people ascribe themselves to the five fold ministry and say that such titles are offices that they are ordained for.
I agree that were are more sevants of Christ and that is all. Be blessed 🙏
I am sorry for the first reply. I meant to say that we are mere servants of Christ. That's all. Be blessed 🙏
The does talk about the role and requirements for 1 to be a pastor or a bishop so, it's technically still a title not a rank but specific service as all services are. A title shouldn't make one think highly. So as long you don't think highly of yourself I think it's fine. I totally agree we need not to be called by our titles, but I'm saying roles like specific roles exist. We all are servants end of the day. And all in need of saving equally in need of saving all wretched sinners, who's righteousness is as filthy rags. We should be humble. And to answer your question no they don't exist today anyone who qualified died.
There are many other apostles mentioned in the NT who didn't witness the resurrection including Paul. Also it is interesting that Ephesians 4 when speaking about "He gave some to be apostles" also says "until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God becoming mature and attaining to the full measure of the stature of Christ" : a process that is still very much taking place. Therefore we cannot attain that maturity if we fail to allow these 5 fold gifts to be in operation. These 5 anointings because they are the very gifts of Christ are absolutely necessary for the equipping of the Body of Christ today.
I agree that people cannot simply take the title of apostle but those who are genuinely called to this office need to step into it. Their authority and mandate as forerunners and ambassadors is needed more than ever.
If you look at the word "apostle" in the greek it depicted a military expedition, an onvoy of ships going out into places that were uncolonized, sent by one of higher authority. The apostle or naval officer brought with him people of many giftings and released them off the ship to establish their culture in these places.
Many people sit in church and never get a sense of their God given purpose simply because there is lacking that apostolic gift which can release and empower them. They may be pastored and cared for but not released. Every part should be moving as Eph 4:16 says in order that the Church may grow into Christ.
Great video, Allen! Character is more important than titles IMO. So many people have ”titles” but lack integrity.
It's because they know they don't really have the character or integrity that they want the titles. It's sad how many churches are filled with this.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@mitchellc4 do you subscribe to or believe the Trinity?
@@thembamasilela5450 he dosn't have time to address your notice. He is on a mission to increase followers, not disciples.
This is interesting! I never considered the importance of title when I’ve thought of Apostle. My understand of an apostle has always been someone who builds churches and that’s how I always related to it. I definitely agree when it comes to serving for the Kingdom of God, titles should not matter. Just last week I tried to explain to my mother that her prayers are just as powerful as her pastor’s! God is not a respecter persons! All it takes is faith and a heart prepared for submission and obedience to the Holy Spirit.
That is because we have created these meanings and believe it, coming over the pulpit. So many are misled and have no personal relationship with Christ, which is why too many are led around by the nose.
@@suenelson4123 definitely agree
my sister!
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 i think you want to be called by that titel,because you are writing it everywhere,be happy if your name is written in the book of the lamb.
@@bahrangebregziabher3474 lol!!
As someone that despises titles, this was an excellent video!
I despise them to my friend.
Thank you for this biblical clarity. A woman recently visited a church in our community claiming to be Apostle Kathryn……. I watched their TH-cam after she left and #none of it felt Holy Spirit lead. My spirit was so grieved!!! 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Please pray for us in Leipzig, Germany. She’s speaking at the building where my Church rents our gathering place.
if you're talking about Kathryn Krick, she is a fraud. She isn't sent by God but rather by some guy in Africa who claims to hear directly from God. it's clear from her videos, her loyalty is to him and not God
Dawn hill ex prophet @lovesickscribe
There is a apostle called free him now on TH-cam and they are claiming ruby lana will die because she is a false prophet
God Bless whoever is reading this 😊
And GOD BLESS YOU!!!♡♡♡♡♡♡♡
God bless you toooo!!!
Bless you as well!
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
God bless everyone!
God bless you my brothers and sisters. We are another day closer to Jesus returning!!! Stay strong!!
pls pray for me I'm not yet baptized in water and spirit
If you have have believed on Jesus as your Lord and Savior you are saved. Roman's 4:1-5
@@山田まいく I am praying for you! Let me know when you decide to get baptized :)
Amen, and I love your youtube name!
@@fitforfaithwithjacqueline8155 Thank you sister! I'm earnestly waiting when God would see it fit for me to get baptized but I'll let u know the same day when I got baptized. Just made up Maiku but my real name's Manuel btw :)
I was Addicted to Gaming and Was In So Many Problem, Didn’t Gave Time to God, Mom And Dad Divorce Then Mom Left. Was In Pain Hang Out With Friends That was bad and Learned Bad Stuff and Was A Sinner Didn’t Follow The Ten Commands until My Family Seek God and we found him and He Gave Me Hope And Joy In My Life. Now I am Reborn Christian I have Completely Changed From How Was I Before. God Is Still With Me Today And Forever. That’s The Reason Why Have I Started A Christian Channel.
God Will Give You Hope In Your Life
God Is Amazing
May God Bless You 🙏😁
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Damn bro u comment this on every video he uploads stop Trynna get fame from his channel 🤦🏽♂️
@@bekahleah574 dude doesn’t even care about god he just wants views and attention on his channel
@M. Faith Yea. The Holy Spirit Guides me. God Bless
Eph 4:11
It’s more important to read your Bible and follow it closely more than ever now!!!
Agreed.
agreed
In this season of preparation and learning humility I’ve heard the Spirit talk to me clearly for many weeks regarding not worrying about attaching titles to myself or letting others prompt me to do so because of spiritual gifts He’s given me. This was clear confirmation of that. Thank you man of God!
But the Spirit clearly does not indicate that God will not confer such titles to the faithful.
Ephesians 4:11 describes the five-fold ministry by giving titles to the 5 types of ministers and that they should all operate with each other
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 Why don't you study for yourself?
@@judithmargret5972 Lots of us study the Word. Sometimes it's helpful to have another person's assistance.
All that set aside, maybe this person respects Allen's opinion and wants to see his viewpoint.
@@judithmargret5972 the person has clearly made an effort when it comes to the subject. It is not above any of us to seek help from others who are in Christ. Let's be kind.
I agree with you the 5 minetries God put it in the church and clearly he said first apostles and then all the apostles came back and said the chief apostles Jesus chirst is he but the way church people is today the miss use the title and the official use of it the want people to look up at them not god they down grade god and put themselves above god and these dumb people do exactly that but Paul said he is the least not that last that's y god after that said in the church I put first apostles so that tell u there are still apostles
I didn't realize how humble the Apostle Paul was until you pointed it out in not desiring to be called anything other than a servant of Jesus Christ.
No better title than a Child Of God. Such a humble man
funny seeing you here lol jk
@@tamaraslay Hi Tamara 👋🏾
Yeah, I get around 😉
I've always thought Paul was extremely humble. (probably to overcompensate for all the persecution he did). But the verse he struck me as humble is 1 Timothy 1:15
"Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners-of whom I am the worst."
@@BlueSky-kh8ue ah yes that's a very good one there.
I’m glad you’re making this video cause I know of people that call themselves apostles on Facebook and it is very haughty and disturbing
I see that too alot of new age apostles all over the place
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention by replying to as much comments as I can.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 did you watch the video?
@@MrKingcarella23 yes
@@thembamasilela5450 did you watch the whole thing?
I love it Allen Parr. I find myself questioning alot of things .And when I do you pop up randomly and affirm my answers through scripture. Awesome
Excellent Biblical explanation. May God continue to bless your ministry
Again I pray that there is no war in the comments.
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But on a serious note I hope the same with you 😕
I agree 😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂fancy names...
There is a lot of that, makes me wonder when will the church have unity.
@@mrsbdubc2174 Paul states in the Spirit that divisions in the church are necessary, "so that those who are approved may be recognized among you." (1 Cor 11:19)
Jesus is Lord! Our Leader and Savior! we Abide in His Grace and Not in Our Good Works!!!
Dont make it an excuse to commit sin.
@@breatheeasily4013 I never write this to make an excuse to commit sin, but I am 15, I am struggling to live a holy life for God and everyday I made a lot of mistakes, Remember in the bible Paul was struggling with something and he asks God to give him power, but what did God says to Him, he says" 2 Corinthians 12:9, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." so you see" when I am always Weak" God's power is perfect in my weakness. were not here alive today because we are Good human beings, we are here today because of his love through Christ, grace and mercy. I don't know why you says I wrote this to make an excuse" tell me one day that you didn't made a mistake even small or big. you want to Judge Like You never commit sin before! why are You Being Like the Pharisees Who Lack Love!!! if Jesus is my redeemer and forgiver, who are you to say that to me, May god Bless You and I love You my Brother/sister in Christ!!! John 8:3-9, The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group
and said to Jesus, "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery.
In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?"
They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him. But Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finger.
When they kept on questioning him, he straightened up and said to them, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her."
Again he stooped down and wrote on the ground.
At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there.
@@thekingdomofgod5301 Good. I see you are reading your bible, yoing fella. I wasnt affirming that you were commiting sins but instead not allowing Gods grace to blind anyone into commiting sin. Much love to you and every believer and those who will.
@@breatheeasily4013 bless you
@@breatheeasily4013 It's annoying how merely stating the gospel always triggers answers like yours.
Love this talk. I sometimes pray that I might be worthy to be a "Man of God" but really, I should pray that I become a proper "Servant of God" as in "Well done thou good and faithful *servant* ...". Very inspiring!!!
This, as an ordained minister with the gift of evangelism and worship, you have clarified the feelings I have had since my ordination. I am just a hungry begger showing others where they can find the Bread of Life! I have also met a woman who has self-ordained herself as an apostle. Thank you for this post, servant of God.
God bless you sir! I love your video's! Continue to walk in obedience. These messages are very important, and Continue to bless me and many others! 🙏🏾 Blessings to all, from Detroit
100% on point brother Allen.
There are congregations I've attended where this kind of talk and entitlement has gotten out of control. Even to the point to where people would shun or attempt to silence anyone who had the nerve to correct or question someone with a title or piece of paper attached to their name.
Exactly! We need to put a stop to this type of spiritual hierarchy!
The correct term for Christian's is priesthood.
There are no prophets anymore. Priests are equal, and yet also equally servants.
Their humility is their rank.
@May The Lord Bless This Ministry Unfortunately, people are to prideful & arrogant. They do not want to use that term, or be called a slave.
Thats idolatry, those people are practicing. I encourage you to move on
@@vanjones1749 I appreciate your concern and encouragement; I have left these places with no intention to return, but do remember them in prayer that the Lord guides and corrects them in repentance.
Please do “are there still prophets today?” And how do we tell false prophets
Yessss please!!!!!
Yes
There’s none
Yes this topic would be good Brother Allen!!
There are prophets today. If they claim something that doesn't happen, they're false. Acts 2:17
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. It's been happening and is happening.
If Church Fathers apprenticed to the apostles themselves didn’t claim the title, it would be presumptuous for anyone else to do it.
Titles are especially important in the Black churches and to me its very prideful, we should see ourselves as Paul, the Least....
God has set in the Church these offices. It seems to me we need ALL THESE OFFICES TO DAY as we approach the end times. To be consistent in terms of the title you must apply the same logic to Pastors, Teachers, & Evangelist. if one cannot say he is an Apostle..same is true for the other offices. The requirement of being a witness to the Resurrection is one the Apostle made up. EXCUSE ME...NO PLACE IN THE WORD DOES IT SAY THE OFFICE WOULD CEASE WITH THE ORIGINAL. WE NEED THEM TODAY MORE THAN EVER !!!
IF THEY ARE PRIDE FULL THEY PROBABLY ARE NOT APOSTLES...That does not men the office no longer exist. REAL APOSTLES ARE NEEDED IN THIS DAY AND AGE
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@helencelestine8208 I agree that there is pride involved. In the churches in which I grew up (American Baptist Association) they don't even use the title _Reverened_. It's Brother and Sister, for all, including pastors/deacons/elders. Even those with seminary doctorates in are called brother.
My brother my brother!!! Thank you for this! I always thought I was wrong for thinking that someone pushing their "ordained" title on you even as far as getting upset when you do not use it, was wrong. I have asked this question and many times I was met with the interpretation of Apostle as "one who sets up or builds churches". I appreciate the clarity and confirmation.
That’s how a few people at my church are….
Absolutely love the truth in your teaching! Please do another teaching on titles. Thank you for your obedience❤️
You handled this topic in an incredibly mature, faithful and engaging manner that I would gladly watch another video by you on this topic. Excellent job!
Good and straight to the point! I like that you included the part of the motives behind our desires for titles. The greatest title is truly that of a servant. Thanks Brother!
Bingo "MOTIVATION"
This was quite a scholarly and unbiased presentation Allen! Clearly , the hand of the Lord is upon you to reach this generation and you are doing a great job. I do believe that the office of apostle is functioning today, for people like paul, could see the Lord and be sent by Him to reach nations, with signs following. Sadly , many false apostles have perverted the office, leaving the flock skeptical about if it even exists. We need the gift of discernment to tell the true ones.
He: drops a 11 min long video with a clear connection to the bible.
You: well idk but in my opinion... You know were are black sheeps and so on...
Guess who is right...
Could you share the names of some true apostles that you know of?
@@emms443 There is a Christian Church that has modern apostles and prophets. If you look you can find it.
@@jerryschneider145 Yes, I've seen countless prophets and apostles over the years. The issue has been that they seem to be false and caught up in being esteemed.
I was hoping to get the name of a true apostle or prophet like the OP mentioned.
@@jerryschneider145 Where should I look? Are you saying there's only one?
Well said brother. You've said a mouthful! In Africa we're seeing a lot of pastors changing from Ps to Apostle so and so. It is like the apostle's office is in fashion and a promotion for founding pastors. I'm finished by "...This is Giving Garry and Mercy Mike.."
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
I always battled with this one. To the point that I had to leave a church. We were considered as their servants and there to respond whenever they snap their fingers! No plans outside of theirs most of the times! Condescending on other level!
Stay blessed Brother Allen🙏
That's not true. They do not do that. We work jobs that does things against God will but we are quick to leave the church. I don't care about titles but as long as I am growing that would not be a reason for me to leave a church
I'd love to get your perspective on individuals who call themselves Prophets or prophetess. I know folks use the term loosely but I always was thought that Prophets brought a word of repentance to the people; not words of perpetual profit and blessings..
Please allen speak on this I'm curious about this.
Anyone constantly calling themself prophet or prophetess is lacking reverence of God and is most likely built up in pride.
Prophets and gifts to the body still exist. Please read the word for yourself. People on TH-cam don’t know everything.
@@faraboverubies7 I'll definitely agree with you on a few points. Yes, gifts are ever present today and that folks on TH-cam don't know everything. :-)
However, I probably should have clarified my original question/statement. When I say prophets or prophetess I mean, a self proclaimed 'prophet' whose only word is that of blessing, success, and profit. "The Lord will bless you..." Now in the literal definition of a prophet - 'a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.' I'm sure we could split hairs. However, I'm really referring to those 'prophets' who only proclaim blessing and favor. Basically prophets who only give good news and not the bad. Hopefully that clarifies it. THanks!
I think he did a video already
Ephesians 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;
Yes but he was referring to when God was raising a prophet and Apostle in his time you tell me where does Apostle doing miracles signs and wonders today I kind of you to show me this what you got is people claiming that they doing Miracles and signs and wonders and we already found out that these are fake people
@@Magic818100 The emphasis was not on miracles, signs and wonders but rather on the title.
@@colprincess8579 you should go back and read the entire chapter. You’re taking it out of context
@@zoflowsharkey How so? let's see if you know the context.
@@colprincess8579 when you look at the first part of that verse, Paul says “he gave some...”
Those are 3 very key and important words. He is Jesus, right? Then it says Jesus gave, not giving as in a present tense. The term “Gave “only references a past tense situation. And then the scripture says some...
Now the Greek translated this particular word in this verse as “tous” which mean “their”or “them”.So there is no way you can re translate that term to say or make it an “us” statement, as that would be adding and subtracting from the word of God. And Bible scripture states it clearly about doing such things in proverbs 30:5-6:
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.”
And here is a New Testament verse..
Revelation 12:18-19 says:
“For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.”
so there, just the first 3 words in that scripture has total difference in implication that you’re claiming.
Acts 2:17-18
" ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God,
That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh;
Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy,
Your young men shall see visions,
Your old men shall dream dreams.
And on My menservants and on My maidservants
I will pour out My Spirit in those days;
And they shall prophesy.
"
Simply put if we are believers in Christ, He will pour out His spirit upon us! If we are humble enough for Him to use us, He will!!!! Some folks abuse titles and subject God’s people to the law and bondage!
You stopped at verse 18. You must read 19-20 to know when this will happen and it says ALL FLESH
I'm a believer but I haven't had visions or dreams of the last days, what does.that mean?
Yes there are apostles today....
The gift never ceased....it's there even today.
The biggest challenge we have is that many people who call themselves apostles, prophets and all that are always lying and they're always looking for status and attention. But that doesn't mean that the gifts ceased. They are there even today.
People are prophets, apostles, evangelists, and the like...they do not write books any longer because the bible is complete. But they do all works such as miracles like the apostles of old did...
You keep it 100 Brother!!
Simply, "You will know them by their fruit"
I would appreciate hearing how you answer the question, "are there prophets today?" Lots of folks claim to have the gift of prophecy and many prophecies get published and posted. But are these truly words from God? What do you think?
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
I think there is a video on Prophecy, Search TH-cam Allen Parr prophecy you should find it
What are your thoughts concerning Joel 2:28-32 and Acts 2:17-18?
So glad I found this. As someone who just left the Mormon church this clears up a LOT.
I’ve finally got an explanation that has shaped my perspective on the Apostleship in the Bible. Thank you!
The Illumination of the Holy Spirit
Psalm 119:18
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.
Yes please! 🙋🏾♀️
If you could, I would love a video to help better understand titles because I often struggle to understand this.
Happy thanksgiving! It's a good time for Christians
Trump 2020
@@jay-tk9tm no, Biden 2020
Viva Italia yikes 🥴
In the ESV 2 Cor. 12:12 says "The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works" which implies the signs of an apostle were DIFFERENT from signs, wonders, and mighty works. Some of the signs of an apostle might be found in 1 Cor. 4:9-12 => suffering.
Thank for this Brother Parr !!! This is a major problem in the Christian community. Titles separate people and people feel they are not qualified to do certain things and are made to feel less than others., and at the same time when these titles slip up they are not easily forgiven by on Christians and or give a pass by christians!!! " Touch not God's anointed" !!! Let's skip the titles and let Grace abound!!!
YESSSS! Please do more videos on titles (the whole 5 fold) yessss!
“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God’s household, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the corner stone, in whom the whole building, being fitted together, is growing into a holy temple in the Lord,”
Ephesians 2:19-21 NASB
prophets and apostles are the foundation and you don’t build a foundation twice
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
9:04 - 9:21 ||| Such an important point is made here!
Thanks that's was a great highlight!
Thank you for delving into this topic, especially adding the facts from Acts 1. Much appreciated.
But He Did not explained the part wherein Apostle Peter says "walks with us BEGINNING From the BAPTISM OF JOHN"
Paul did not see John the Baptist
Paul did not walk with them when Jesus Christ walks in the Earth .... Paul became an Apostle a couple of yearsss after the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Yes there are all 5 of these still in effect today, Apostles, Prophets, Teachers, Preachers and Evangalists. These Exist "today". I saw this teaching and it grieves me that even in the churches today I would question if the Pastor is Operating under the Unction of the Holy Spirit when this is spoke to the body of Christ. Clearly in Ephesians 4:11 he gave some Apostles, and some Prophets, and some Evangalists, Some Pastors and Teachers. (12) For the Perfecting of the Saints, For the Work of the Ministry, For the Edifiying of the body of Christ. (13) Till We All come in the Unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a Perfect man, unto a measure of the Stature of the Fullness of Christ (14) that we henceforth be no more children tossed to and from and carried away by every doctrine, by the sleight of men and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie await to deceive.
What Jesus has put into effect will not be stop because he has already finished his work. Nothing even the lies lurking withing the churches by the wolves in sheep's clothing, witchcraft being spoken (designed to kill off the work of God), it will not succeed because Jesus has Already done what he was sent to do on our behalf.
As far as Apostle Paul, being chosen in the same fashion that they chose the replacement of Judas, it doesnt work for Saul. Read Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing threats and slander against the disciples of the Lord went unto the High priests...
Jesus will call out the ones who once walked in evil and bring a "revalation" today to them so intense that it changes the course of their intire life, in Repentance they recieve the msg and turn from their former ways of life and run towards God's call on their lives. Read 1 Cor 1:26-31 (26) for you see your calling, breathers, not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called (27) for God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise;and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things that are mighty (28) and the base things of the world, and the things which are dispised, hath God chosen, yea and things that are not, to bring to naught things that are.(29) that no flesh shall glory in his presence
As Saul becoming an Apostle, according to the selection of Judas replacement,, he never walked with Jesus, If he could have gotten his hands on them, he would have had them thrown in prison and worse.
I am one a modern day servant of Jesus Christ, he made himself known to me to where my whole life as I knew it was forever changed. I know this because it happened to me. These are divinely called out by the Holy Spirit of Jesus himself and trained up by the Holy Spirit in these very last days. They are very much real, as real as a pastor, evangalist and teachers are. In order to be mighty and effective against whatever comes against the ministry gifts these 5 mentioned must be operating under the unction of the Holy Spirit 😀
I do not believe in modern day prophets and apostles. The “prophetesses” I’ve met in person were full of themselves.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
M Beckles,you don't have to believe in modern day Apostles and Prophets.JESUS CHRIST Set them in the Church HIMSELF.So rather you believe in them does not mean that they don't exist.If you just believe in JESUS CHRIST,You will do just fine.GOD BLESS.
Not all are like that but most of the one's we see are
@@pastorshandonevangkimlaellis I believe a prophet is one who gives the word of God (see Bible) These guys are not. There is no defense for what they do. They are making up stuff, and saying vague word salad things “ I feel like God is saying...” No Bible prophet has EVER said that.
@@pastorshandonevangkimlaellis We have the Apostles mentioned in the Bible. The foundation stones. We have no need for the title “Apostles” today. What does the title actual do for them or us? What does the title do for the body ? I’m talking the about capitalized title. Again, yet to meet a humble one. Pastors no longer want to be shepherds (waiting for The Great Shepherd) but want to be Leaders. We always find a way to make ourselves bigger than we are. One who I sent, absolutely but not “Apostle X”.
First comment, can you post a video about the prophecies being fuffilled in the bible for skeptics and athiest to see
Very excited to watch this video as I have been feeling the Lord calling me to be an apostle. Thank you for this one brother Allen!
It is good that we are reminded of the fact that we are to humble ourselves. By nature, we seek to stand above others. If we do not humble ourselves we will be humbled and it won't be pretty! Thanks Brother!
I've been subscribed to this channel since 2016, and Brother Allen, I must say, you are among the few TH-camrs remaining that stayed true to scripture and did not compromise. May the Lord Jesus continue to use you, and may you never compromise. God bless!
Love this! Very helpful! I come from a hyper charismatic, NAR type church and by the grace of God, I was saved out of that movement this year after watching The American Gospel. Just wanted to ask if you can do a video on modern day “prophets”. This title is used ALOT among the NAR church.
Laughed at “Giving Gary” lol
I’ve definitely experienced the Illumination of the Spirit, but I never knew there was an actually term used to describe it.
Revelation IS illumination. Allen and others are just playing with words. They need to examine what they are saying. I'm not revealing anything if I don't bring it out into the light to be seen or known by someone. So long as light is not shining on it, it's still hidden. If a light is not illuminating something, it cannot be seen. Do not be fooled by their argument. It's just a lame attempt to insist that God doesn't reveal anything anymore. He still reveals or no one would grow in the knowledge of God.
Thank you for rightly addressing this topic...God bless you.
Brother Allen, I know of many people that love to have titles and prophet and apostles seem to be the popular ones. You have explained the role of an apostle so well in this message like I've never heard before. Thank you so much for not only explaining it but backing it up with scripture. May God continue filling you with his wisdom and knowledge of his word. There are many teachers/ individuals on social media today that share very little about God's word and more about dreams and visions contributing more to the lack of knowledge in God's people. Thank you for taking your time to put these videos together to bless others.
I pray God continues to bless you, and can you do a video on the word and true meaning and title of prophet and prophetess! Its something that was in my spirit to study , I thank God that I'm able to ask you to do a video on that topic . 🙏
God bless bro Allen. Appreciate you so much O:)
Awesome video. Brother parr you didn't cover Barnabas as an apostle scripture does show if he meet the 3 requirements. Also you did cover Philip being addressed as the evangelist in acts 21:8 or the prophet name Agabus in acts 21:10 as related to addressing them with titles. I believe titles are to be see as the assignment that the individual is call to serve in not an office or position. The only office/position designated in the church was the office of an overseer/bishop 1Timothy 3:1. I believe the misuse of power in the church has cause confusion around the titles. I was ordained as an apostle and I'm slowly removing that from my media stuff because people are seeing it as making me more important than other. Apostle is a function or role to be play not a position or office to be coveted. Oh and finally why are there so many references to elders in the church if the position is not valid even the apostle Peter refers to himself as an elder in 1 peter 5:1.
Thanks for pointing this out because I felt he missed a lot of legitimate scripture to have a strong argument. I respect what Allen Parr does and am glad for his content but this video is not providing a good analysis of the scriptures
Someone actually explained this. The diff between office of apostle and spirit of apostle (apollos)
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 these verses explain how the church is organized. First apostle means the apostles were given the blueprint for the formation of the church 1 Corinthians3:9-11. Second prophets means the prophets were the inspired preachers 1Corinthians 14:3. Third teachers showing the need for instruction then the various gifts that follow help the church fulfill God's will of equipping and strengthening the church to save soul.
@@samanthagraveswalters8443 apostle is a spiritual gift not an office. This is a major mistake that creates confusion in the body of christ. Ephesians 4:7-11 explains that Jesus gave gifts to men. These are not offices as most teachers have taught.
I have been watching you, and you are no doubt called to do what I see you are doing.
After listening to this presentation, I will just call you "Brother Parr"
Bless you Brother Parr, you speak so clearly, and with a firm foundation of the gospel backing exactly what you say!
BRING IT BROTHER!! we just went to a 'ordination' service whereby the person leading made it her point to let those who didnt agree with this, were wrong....your instruction is great! #GOGODGO!!
Biggest question how can you lay down a foundation that's already been layed and established lol
The answer to your question is: You can't! That's not the assignment of modern day Apostles. And that's the problem. People don't understand what Apostles are required to do today, so they just dismiss them. You can't establish and lay down a foundation that is already laid down. Answer this for me: What happens if those foundations aren't protected? What happens if those foundations are abandoned? What happens when those foundations are damaged and there's no one there to repair them? It's simple. One day, your house will come crashing down! The enemy is always attacking and trying to destroy the foundations that the original Apostles laid down. The enemy is constantly trying to get people to ignore those foundations. So, the modern day Apostles are assigned to protect them, to continually teach them; to repair the damage done to them and to defend them. The Bible calls Apostles the defenders of the faith. So, if you get rid of Apostles then you lose your 1st line of defense against the enemy. And the 1st thing the enemy attacks is the foundation of anything! That's why Apostles are still used and needed today. It's amazing to me how people can still accept Prophets and Evangelists and Pastors and Teachers and Bishops but all of a sudden, nope there can't be Apostles. That doesn't make any sense to me. That is a trick of the enemy. And that's why the Church all over the world is so out of order. It's sad. The issue isn't are there true Apostles today. There will always be Apostles used by the Lord. He never stopped calling and using them. And there's not a single scripture in the New Testament where Jesus or the Apostles ever stated that He did. Or that after them, there would be no more. The 5 fold positions must all work together. If you lost one, then you cannot fulfill that scripture. The real issue is figuring out which ones are true Apostles and which ones are false ones. People need to be taught truth. They need understanding. And they need to wake the hell up! And according to the Bible, there are consequences for rejecting the Lord's true Apostles. If it was true then, then it is true today. And people are going to find that out the hard way if they keep disrespecting the Lord's true Apostles. Stay prayerful my brother. This is what the Lord has called me to do. I am an Apostle. Not a religious one. Not a "Church" one. Not a false one. But one of his true ones. And I have had to fight just to be able serve His Kingdom because of the ignorance of the people of God. Contact me if you wish to talk more. You can look me up on FB. Donnell Sampson. Or you can go to my you tube page. Ripe for Revelation. God bless you.
@@dorimahu1 Amen you teaching
@@dorimahu1 i would like to connect with you about this subject because I have a lot of Pastors say to me that there are nomore Aplostles and Prophets today because the Canon is Complete
@@soldierforchrist505 God Bless you my brother. I understand what you are going through. I have had my fair share of dealings with Pastors who have said the same thing to me. I have been rejected and kicked out of churches just for saying that word. "Apostle". Most of these men are good men with good hearts. I have nothing against them. However, they are teaching in error because they don't know how to properly interpret the Word of God. And I have to honor my assignment and correct these false teachings.
I'm proud to say that I don't believe brother Allen is one of them. I love his teachings and I love his spirit. If you want to contact me, you can reach me on FB. under Donnell Sampson. Apostle D. Sampson and we can talk on messenger from there. I hope to hear from you. God bless you.
Yes the Word of God says Jesus gives some to be Apostles, evangelists, prophets, pastor and teacher. That means today also
Prove it.
@@jeffjohnson5877 read the Bible, its in Ephesians.
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
@@thembamasilela5450 I think what Paul is saying is that Apostles hold the highest position in the body of Christ then Prophets and so on, he then says not everyone can be an apostle or prophet or teacher, speaker of tongues, interpreters of tongues, miracle worker and healers within the church. Paul says these gifts are for the edification of the church. So every church should have people with these gifts for edification.
Great topic. I agree, be humble!
Also, could you discuss “honor you parents” it’s clear what it means and is easy to follow the majority of the time, but sometimes, it’s not. What if your an adult and your parents disagree with a job choice, marriage choice or you moving? When do we honor and when do we make our own choices?
I totally agree . The foundation has been laid. We can not lay the foundation again. And besides, what better title can anyone of us have than “brother of Christ” or “sister of Christ” ? What’s better? Being an apostle, or being the Brother of the King?
The answer is evident.
God bless you. Great video brother.
Title or not the annointing is there lol its not about a title..the gift just explains what gift you move in
Brother Allen I've been on this topic with people for years! In typical thorough fashion you've made it clear that those titles aren't applicable today. Great job as always!
No more apostles since John the revelator died. But we have layman, to finish the work by the end times and second coming. And congratulations on hitting 500k in advance sir
How amazing it that, right? Thanks so much W Spivey!
I AGREE WITH THIS MESSAGE!!!
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
I hope that God prevents mini-wars in the comment section...
God doesn't waste His time preventing mini wars in TH-cam comments sections. He changes us from within and enables us to exercise love, patience, wisdom, kindness and self control so that _we_ can be responsible and not start or continue mini wars in TH-cam comments sections !
God supplies the power ~ but do we have the will to be like him and speak lovingly and patiently, even when, particularly when, we disagree ?
@@grimtraveller7923 fruits of the spirit
@@grimtraveller7923 lol.
@@judithmargret5972 Just out of curiosity, which bit did you find amusing ?
I recently discovered, here in the UK, that one of the leaders in the main church that we are offshoots of refers to himself as apostle. I honestly never took much notice until I started to watch your channel and a few others here on TH-cam and I have had my eyes opened. I don't know how to address this. It isnt the only thing that is glaringly wrong about the church I attend. I don't know though if an insignificant person like me can speak out and see people wake up to what is going on around them. Thank you for your videos. Keep them coming :)
Very well put. We cannot neglect what God's word says in ephesians ch 4 v 11. He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some pastors, some teachers. So this is 5 fold ministry for the equipping of saints in verse 12. We must read our Bible very well and not neglect what God has said
The self proclaimed title of “Apostle” bothers my spirit. I refuse to call anyone in modern times “apostles.”
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
Yes, I believe that God has Apostles in the Body of Christ today. Apostles are spiritual gifts to the Church as are Pastors, teachers, evangelists, and yes Prophets for the perfecting of the saints and for the unity of the faith in the Body of Christ bringing us to full spiritual maturity in Christ. They are not titles, but offices and gifts that these men and women of God are born with.
Brother Parr spoke about what is actually supported in the Bible.
Just because you want to believe it does not make it true. What describes "modern day apostles and prophets" is not Biblical. The Bible is God-breathed, inspired by God, it is complete, there are no new revelations. The Bible already shows any/all coming judgements for not following God's will and/or the end of the age. We do not need new/other revelations.
@@Mojo32 The foundation has been laid by the Apostles and Prophets
Only cults think there are modern day Apostles and Prophets
@@edwardson1890 👍 correct 😎
God sent me to others to spread the word
You made it very clear to understand. Was listening to a program where the pastor of bethel church was calling himself an apostle. I cringed when he attempted to explain what a modern day apostle is. We need to know the real to distinguish from false teaching. Please keep doing what you do. God bless
I’d love to see a full length video. I once did a teaching on spiritual gifts in which I taught that Pastors weren’t “above” anybody. I thought I was going to get escorted out of there. Lol. I believe in showing respect to leaders but some people act like they want you to kiss their feet and never reciprocate the respect. Smh
“Mercy mike, teacher Tom” 😂
🤣🤣🤣 im dying ova here lol
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@mitchellc4 bro who are you yelling at lol
@@mitchellc4 So Jesus is one with the Father in nature and essence(John 10:30), and he claims that he is equal with the Father. That means, if the Father is the only true God, Jesus has to be in that "Only true God" category. Otherwise, Jesus would be a liar to claim he's one with the Father in essence and nature.
Jesus has 2 natures. Divine nature, and human nature.
It's Jesus' human nature that died and resurrected. His Divine nature remained alive.
And my friend, Jesus claimed he was God, numerous times, but I'll mention only 1. Mathew 4:5-7. To sum it up: Jesus is being tested/tempted by Satan the second time, Jesus says to Satan: "...You shall not tempt the LORD your God." My friend, I want you to think about that. If Jesus wasn't God, he should've said "You shall not tempt a prophet of God."
@Saulius A.
No verse says Jesus has two natures
That comes in around 451 AD
Jesus prayed for believers to be one in him and the Father
So are believers God too?
John 17
21 that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
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Who is Jesus repeatedly referring to as “my God”?
Rev 3
12 He who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God; never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.
Who is Peter and Paul referring to as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”?
Rom 15
6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
2 Cor 11
31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie.
Eph 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
1 Pet 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
Well considering Allen Parr doesn't believe in the gifts of the spirit, he also would not believe in the 5 fold ministry neither, since its a gifting/calling from the Holy Spirit, so i knew what he was gonna say here as well. but i do like his explanations, although he skips a lot of verses and "meat" as the bible would call it. God bless and praying for you Allen Parr, that God would open your eyes spiritually.
So truth. That is exactly what I just said. He should be honest about his position and denomination in the body so that people can be educated and determine that for themselves. His videos around this subject are not neutral, they are reformed. People who believe in the gifts and office are not just in "wrong doctrine", there is a difference of opinion and that needs to be stated as the body is split in half on the issue. It is arrogant to sit here and believe you are right and everyone else is wrong and that is the biggest problem people have with conservative stances within Western Christianity today. They're always right and everyone else is wrong. It's quite arrogant, just as he is stating titles are arrogant. At least educate yourself on how that side teaches it and why they see it that way and then express the two sides neutrally.
@@siobhansyt Note how i said He skipped over verses that contain alot of meat. its not about "neutral" its about being Right with what's in tune with God's word. God's word is not up for debate if its absolute truth, yes? so then why would you say the gifts have ceased, when you can look around and see the gifts are still being used today, just like the offices of 5 fold ministry as well? How about seek God and His word for answers too right? --- also who said only i was right and everyone else is wrong?
@@t0ny1992 Umm I think you're mistaken. I was agreeing with you, I am in agreement with the gifts and I was actually speaking about the video, not you. When I said you must be neutral I was speaking of Parrl, I was stating that there are divisions in the body between denominations. I.E. Assemblies of God and Reformed, those are complete opposites but reformed cannot say that AOG is false and wrong because they believe in, for example, tongues. If you as a reformed don't believe in tongues and believe it has ceased, but you are teaching to Christians from all denominations online, it's best to be upfront with your stance on that topic and the fact that some denominations believe the opposite.
The problem is many Christians look at this channel from all backgrounds and take it as 100% orthodoxy and anything outside of that is taken as false. That presents a problem because you may take that back to your apostolic, charismatic, methodist etc church and then believe their false based on a video like this. People hold these videos to their heart and when it says opposite of what they learn, many times they abadon what they've learned for something they saw from another denomination. My only point is that this would mislead the sheep who do not know the difference between continuationism and cessationism. I hope that clarified it. I did not mean any offense to you. Best!
@@siobhansyt ohhh im very sorry i am mistaken i did misread that.... amen i totally agree with you!! praise God, i just hate when people say the gifts have ceased when i know from personal experience that GOD filled me with the holy ghost and caused me to speak in tongues and lay hands on the sick and they DO RECOVER and cast out demons in street ministry.... again praise GOD
@@siobhansyt Let us continue in the faith and truth that GOD has revealed and from Heaven in which everything absolute truth has already been established... to bring it to peoples needs and heal all we can and help everyone we can the best we can.... only the Holy Ghost can move so fast.... we are limited and He is unlimited... I must decrease but He must increase
Man you Preaching!!!
Once again brother Parr, spot on! I've heard a few people introduced in the Christian circle I'm in as "this is apostle so and so" and I think "you've got to be kidding me, dude, have you read the Bible?"
I went to a mega church & our pastor was elevated to Apostle, then Bishop. He was given the title Apostle by a certain group of big name leaders at the time because our pastor traveled extensively & helped to establish churches. He was all the rage back in the day & people were in awe of his revelation. He started a church network of course both nationally & internationally. He also was arrested 3x & many of the men he ran with left the faith, died or are continuing with the mega madness teachings, attending each other's conferences & churches to elevate one another to super Christian teacher status.
Look at Allen, out here making Christian rap artist names up on the fly 🤣🤣🤣
GIVING GARY is my all time favorite....I laughed until my head hurt!
Right??!! 😂🤣 I was like 👀 okayyyy!👏🏾👏🏾
Can you do the titles in the body of Christ plz
Agreed.
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
RSV
Only-monos
God-theos
Monos theos
Monotheism
The Father
Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@mitchellc4 jesus is god
@@dove6069
Jesus has a God
Who is Jesus repeatedly referring to as “my God”?
Rev 3
12 He who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God; never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name.
Who is Peter and Paul referring to as “the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”?
Rom 15
6 that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Cor 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
2 Cor 11
31 The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, he who is blessed for ever, knows that I do not lie.
Eph 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places,
1 Pet 1
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
I believe when the last Apostle died. That was it.
🤪🤪🤪
Facts according to my bible as well
Yes, Christian's are priests. Not higher than another
Sorry for bothering you with this notification, I'm trying to get Allen's attention.
NB! I'm not against what Allen mentioned in the video.
Hi Allen, can you please make a follow-up video and address the verses below:
1 Corinthians 12:28-31
“28 In the church God has put all in place: in the first place apostles, in the second place prophets, and in the third place teachers; then those who perform miracles, followed by those who are given the power to heal or to help others or to direct them or to speak in strange tongues. 29 They are not all apostles or prophets or teachers. Not everyone has the power to work miracles 30 or to heal diseases or to speak in strange tongues or to explain what is said. 31 Set your hearts, then, on the more important gifts. Best of all, however, is the following way.”
Please advise.
Thank you!
Unfortunately, that’s not biblically accurate.
Thanks for the clarification, brother! Peace from New Zealand ✝️❤️
This video flagged for being helpful and educational. Thank you brother Parr
So long as you don't pretend you had new revelations from God about things that are nowhere to be found in the Bible I don't care how you title yourself lol.
Glory
Genuinely asking,
Through a persons intimate relationship with God and by leading of the Holy Spirit do we only recieve revelations through scripture? Ive just noticed that not everyone experiences the Lord and how He reveals mysteries the same way because we all have different views and understanding. Some of us cannot read or arent as versed. The bible in KJV is higly esteemed for english readers, but what about when its translated to other languages?
I feel like new revelation is different for everyone. Theres no way to truly know what has and what hasnt been revealed. I dont know how we truly measure something being new revelation even its found in scripture. Some have deper revelation than others. Some of us see angels and get impartations. How do we explain these things?
Haha i guess its an open question. Not merely directed at you. But open for others who agree with your view point. Im learning.
@@rshelly No, people don't only receive revelations through Scripture. This mentality that is so common among Christians is wrong. Like what was said in the video that revelation is not the same as illumination? Seriously, that's just semantics. Because revelation IS illumination. You were given information that you did not know, so it was unveiled or uncovered (revealed) to you and was brought out to the light (illumination). God can reveal things to a person that have to do with the distant future and are not written in the Bible. I've experienced that. He can also reveal things about the characters that are not explicitly written in the Bible either. It's the Christians who limit themselves with these silly mindsets. If you really examine what they say, you find that they are just coming up with excuses to keep themselves from opening up to the spirit realm. I'm a Christian too, but I'm fed up with these types of Christians who spend so much time and effort on criticizing those who do step out and walk in the supernatural. They don't realize how ridiculous they sound with their arguments.
The gospel is the GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM!
Repent and believe the gospel! Follow Jesus’ teachings!
Jesus is going to return and set up the kingdom of God ON THE EARTH! God’s government ON THE EARTH! The Messiah will resurrect his people! The destiny of the Messiah and his people is to be ON THE EARTH! The renewed restored earth! God also dwelling with them! Rev 21
Jesus said the Father is the only true God!
John 17
3 And this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
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Jesus is the one sent by the true God (the Father)!
Jesus never claimed to be God, Jesus said he has a God!
Jesus has a God!
Jesus died!
God can’t die!
God raised Jesus from the dead!
@@Marvin-os5fq 1Cor14:26, ...Each of us has a revelation.
It frustrates me to no end to listen and try to explain to the unbelieving brothers that the word of God is supernatural and so are we, his peculiar people.
The signs, the gifts and manifestations of the Spirit are all supernatural. Why some of us experience these and others don't
must have to do with faith and seeking God.
Therefore they take the cessationist view of all that is supernatural in our faith.
The baptism with the Spirit with the manifestation of tongues is their favorite criticism. Yet there is much more to experience that would set their hair on fire just to hear the report
I believe it is the Lord's desire to manifest himself in some way whenever we come together. God truly inhabits the praises of his people.
I am a witness to the cloud of smoke, to not being able to stand because of presence of the Spirit. I can testify to quaking violently and both feet leaving the floor. I have also had a visit from Jesus, He came into the room as I was offering praise.
I didn't see him but sensed where he was in the room. And the power that emanated from his being was so great that it went right through me. There was in me a fear that I have never known. And I thought to myself, Oh Lord, what have I gotten myself into? That is word for word what I thought but the visit was brief.
These experiences are humbling for me and I am glad for them all. Jesus said If you love me, my Father will love you and we will manifest ourselves to you.
My walk with God has been supernatural from day one. I was saved at home and delivered from an evil spirit. I called on the name of Jesus and it departed instantly. My bedroom filled with smoke and my wife was suddenly off in the distance and appeared to be two feet tall because I was so deep in the Spirit.
I gave this testimony to glorify our Lord Jesus Christ and not to receive honor unto myself. I want men to know the kind of God we serve. I will gladly suffer reproach from men if it means that God is magnified.
As for those who are in bondage to their natural senses and to the ignorance that is in them, I would that they might receive the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of God and that the love of God, the grace of Christ and the communion of the Holy Ghost be with their spirit, amen. Grace and Peace!
Absolutely love this brother!!! My wife and I talk about this all the time! I love the way you broke this down! God bless you!
But the two of u have been fully deceived. Rest in peace my brother
Yessss! I am so overjoyed you made this video. I remember years ago I got shunned for telling the church using all the different titles because it had people so confused as to what to refer to one another.
Really good teaching... What I liked about your video is that you are not pointing a finger at any particular preachers to prove your point.
I am so grateful for this clarity. I never want to offend anyone however, I am more concerned with understanding the truth in God's Word. Thank you brother.
Brother Parr, a bond servant of CHRIST JESUS and fellow soldier in the faith-full of the HOLY SPIRIT, and of sound wisdom and doctrine...GOD bless you, in JESUS' Name!!!
Thanks for a great video. You are right on track brother. Thankyou.
Thank you brother for this video. I've left many a church for this!
Brother Parr, this is an excellent presentation! Deep truth delivered with unpretentiousness and simplicity. I, too, came out of a Charismatic fellowship many years ago and the primary reason for that was that much of what I was being taught just wasn’t there in scripture. I had to choose which authority to follow: my Christian mentors or the apostles of Christ. That wasn’t easy because these people were genuine believers in the basic truths of faith, but they had been taught that those basic lessons were fine, but now it was time to move into bigger and better things or “the fuller gospel.” Not everyone who holds to these ideas are intentionally trying to deceive believers. They’re just passing on bad teaching they received from other genuine believers who have also been poorly trained in scripture. This is all complicated by believing that The modern day prophet receives special revelation from God in the form of prophecy or words of wisdom because God has discovered that the original tradition He gave His apostles and sealed by the Holy Spirit somehow just wasn’t adequate enough for its intended purpose. It’s as if we could imagine Him saying, “Dog-gone-it! I forgot to tell them this and that and a whole bunch of other things. Now I have to give new revelations.” Somehow, I can’t picture God to be such an inefficient planner. So, people are taught to look within for the “still, small voice” instead of trusting scripture as fully sufficient. They don’t grow and mature because they’re expecting to receive everything they need to know through a direct, mystical telepathic illumination. Preachers, teachers, mentors and scholars who encourage this kind of thinking will soon make their ministries unnecessary. If we learn it all through direct revelation and not through solid, trustworthy biblical teaching this trouble will continue on to its logical conclusion which only damages the lives of genuine believers and contributes to the culture’s disgust with Christian proclamation.
Yes, we definitely need a follow up video especially on the title of Prophet.
Dear brother may God bless you for telling the truth in these last days which is very very essential in these last days.