I include this post in Theology 101 and Ecclesiology because people need this teaching now due to an off-balanced and misguided movement called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).
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Analyzing the New Apostolic Reformation
The New Apostolic Reformation is sometimes called the Second Apostolic Age. What is this new movement? Is it valid, Scripturally? Let’s look into this. Continue reading
Review of Joseph Mattera’s Book ‘The Global Apostolic Movement and the Progress of the Gospel’
It was published by BILD International, 2022. I also glance at his 2014 self-published booklet An Anthology of Essays on Apostolic Leadership, published by createspace.com, and at the website US Coalition of Apostolic Leaders (USCAL), which he modified from C. Pater Wagner’s International Coalition of Apostles. Continue reading
Review of C. Peter Wagner’s Book ‘Apostles and Prophets’
The subtitle reads: The Foundation of the Church: Biblical Leadership for the 21st Century (Regal, 2000). Let’s find out what he says, and then define apostle and prophet biblically. Continue reading
Review of C. Peter Wagner’s Book ‘Churchquake’
The subtitle reads: How the New Apostolic Reformation Is Shaking Up the Church As We Know It (Regal, 1999). Let’s look into it even at this late date because it is still a primary source and influence on the NAR. And let’s see if we can define the terms apostle and apostolic biblically.
Observations on the Early Vineyard Movement
Here are my observations from my own experience.
Observations on New Apostolic Reformation and Christian Nationalism
An online statement, though overall benefitting the body of Christ, defines apostle in a dangerous way. It is titled NAR and Christian Nationalism and was issued October 10, 2022. (Updated on Oct. 8, 2025)
Calling Leaders by Name to Repent
Bad public leadership requires public correction and rebuke. I hope this post is redemptive, not condemning. It’s a call to repentance. After you read it, check back regularly. I update it, as issues come up.
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