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Contending for the Word
The New Apostolic Reformation, Modern Prophets, and Counterfeit Revival
Episode Summary
The New Apostolic Reformation promotes modern apostles, continuing prophetic revelation, dominion theology, strategic-level spiritual warfare, and revival movements centered on extraordinary experiences. These teachings raise a foundational issue for every Christian: Who possesses authority in the church?In this episode of Contending for the Word, Dave Jenkins examines the central teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation and contrasts modern apostolic and prophetic claims with the sufficient and authoritative Word of God. He also explains how genuine revival is marked by repentance, holiness, obedience, love for Christ, and renewed devotion to biblical truth.The church does not need celebrity apostles, new revelation, or counterfeit revival. Christians need Christ, faithful preaching, sound doctrine, biblical local churches, and confidence in the Word God has already given.Listen or Watch
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The defining teachings of the New Apostolic Reformation.
- Why the biblical apostles occupied a unique and foundational role.
- The dangers of modern apostles and continuing prophetic revelation.
- How prophetic culture shifts authority from Scripture to subjective experiences.
- What the Seven Mountain Mandate and dominion theology teach.
- The problems with territorial spirits and strategic-level spiritual warfare.
- The biblical difference between genuine and counterfeit revival.
- Why spiritual excitement is not the same as spiritual maturity.
- How Christians can test every spiritual claim by Scripture.
- Why faithful involvement in a biblical local church matters.
Key Scriptures
- Ephesians 2:20
- Jeremiah 23
- Acts 17:10–11
- 2 Timothy 3:16–17
- Jude 3
- 1 John 4:1
- Matthew 7:15–20
- 2 Peter 1:19–21
