There is a false kenotic Christology now prevalent among those in the apostolic-prophetic movement. This different Jesus has also been referred to as the Kenotic Christ by critics. It is the idea that the divine Son of God emptied himself of his divinity so that Christ could not do any miracles as God, but rather…
Category: C. Peter Wagner
Full Video Interview: Chris Rosebrough on the New Apostolic Reformation
Full interview on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) with Chris Rosebrough, Pastor of Kongsvinger Lutheran Church and Founder of Pirate Christian Radio. Some topics discussed in this interview include modern Apostles, the Latter Rain, the term New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), the Apostolic Commissioning of Todd Bentley, C. Peter Wagner, IHOP, Bethel, and the Seven Mountains…
The New Apostolic Reformation and Church Growth Movement
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is deeply connected to the Church Growth Movement (CGM). In fact, C. Peter Wagner was a church growth specialist, and considered by CBN as “one of the leading authorities on church growth.” A few of his books on the topic include Your Church Can Grow (1976), Your Spiritual Gifts Can Help…
Apostles Today Part 4
Are there Apostles today? In this final installment of a 4-part series on Apostles today, we will take a look at what the Ante-Nicene Fathers (ANF) said about whether or not Apostles continued to govern the Church. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) claims that foundational and governing Apostles have been restored to the Church. We…
Apostles Today Part 3
What are the proof texts for apostles today? It is our duty to examine the claims of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) in light of the Scriptures. On pages 10-12 of his book Apostles Today, three verses are given by Wagner as the Scriptural foundation for recognizing the ongoing office of apostle: There are three…