đź“– Episode Description: New Apostolic Reformation Overview:
On this episode of Equipping You in Grace, Dave Jenkins examines the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—a movement promoting modern apostles, prophets, dominion theology, and signs and wonders. Learn how NAR teachings depart from biblical truth and how you can stand firm in the faith with strong, biblical discernment.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or concerned Christian, this episode will help you contend for the faith (Jude 3) and remain anchored in the sufficiency of God’s Word.
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đź“ť Episode Highlights:
- What the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). is and why it matters.
- Key figures and core doctrines of the NAR
- Biblical refutations of NAR teachings.
- How to develop discernment rooted in Scripture.
- Encouragement from Jude 3 to contend for the faith.
đź“š Resources Mentioned:
- Counterfeit Kingdom by Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett
- A New Apostolic Reformation?: A Biblical Response to a Worldwide Movement by Geivett & Pivec
- Open Theism and the New Apostolic Reformation with Richard Moore
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âť“ Frequently Asked Questions: Responding to the New Apostolic Reformation
What is the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)?
The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is an unbiblical movement that emphasizes modern-day apostles and prophets, new revelation, dominion theology, and signs and wonders. It promotes experience over Scripture and often undermines the authority of the Bible.
Why is the NAR dangerous to the Church?
The NAR distorts core biblical doctrines, often elevating human leaders to apostolic authority, undermining the sufficiency of Scripture, and drawing believers toward experiential practices rather than solid theology. It uses familiar Christian language to slip false teachings into churches unnoticed.
How should Christians evaluate NAR teachings?
Christians should test NAR claims against the Bible, especially the New Testament’s teaching on church leadership, spiritual gifts, and prophecy. Scripture—not personal revelation—must remain the final authority. Acts 17:11 calls us to be like the Bereans, examining the Scriptures daily.
Does the Bible support modern-day apostles and prophets?
No. While the early church had apostles and prophets as foundational roles (Eph. 2:20), these offices were not meant to continue indefinitely. Scripture calls for pastors and elders—not new apostles—to shepherd the church under Christ’s authority.
What is dominion theology and how is it connected to the NAR?
Dominion theology teaches that Christians are called to take control of cultural and political institutions before Christ can return. The NAR connects this with the “seven-mountain mandate,” encouraging believers to pursue influence in government, business, media, and more. This goes beyond the Bible’s call to make disciples and live faithfully in every sphere of life.
How should Christians respond to those influenced by the NAR?
With grace, truth, and love. Engage them with Scripture, ask clarifying questions, and encourage them to examine teachings against the Word of God. Speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15) and pray for God to open their eyes to His truth.
Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
