5 Disciples Speak and Command with Faith and Authority

Yes, Jesus really did teach his disciples to speak to obstacles and command them to be uprooted and thrown into the sea. He taught them to pray in faith and with authority–his authority. But he also taught them that God answers those specialized prayers, according to his will. Are these prayers the same as decreeing? Old Fashioned Bible study here.

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New Testament Restricts Authority of Modern Prophets

This post covers questions like, who were the OT prophets, contrasted with the prophets of today? Does America have a special covenant with God, as ancient Israel did? How did the NT writers handle prophets and their prophecies? What about inaccurate prophecies? Is decreeing the same as prophesying? Can we decree Scriptures at will?  (I updated this post.)

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