Apostolic Truth
From
The Word of God
Bishop Frank Duprée
Apostolic Breakthrough
Before Jesus used this word the Greeks and Romans used it to describe special envoys that were sent out for the purpose of expanding the dominion of an empire. These Greek and Roman apostles were usually Admirals or Generals who had proven themselves in battle. These “sent ones” went out to advance and establish the Greek or Roman culture in the region they were sent to. They were also responsible for teaching and training the new subjects in the laws and culture of the kingdom.
Apostles have a “break through” anointing! They penetrate into regions of darkness. This is a part of the “pioneering anointing” we have spoken of. That is why the Apostolic anointing is the primary anointing that we see in the Book of Acts.
1 Timothy 1:18 “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war (strateia ) a good warfare (strateuomai )… (wage an apostolic battle campaign)”
Luke 10:19 "Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall injure you.”
Before a City, Region or Nation opens to the gospel,
the strongman must first be bound.
Mark 3:27 “No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.”
The strongman rules over a certain geographical area, leading a horde of demons that influence the affairs of people. The Bible clearly demonstrates God’s superiority over all the “principalities and powers.” The “goods” are the souls that are being influenced and controlled, by this ruling spirit, to keep them from the truth. Apostles can go into new regions and break through the resistance by binding the strongman which is often the spirits of religion, tradition, unbelief, ignorance or fear.
Once the Apostle binds the strongman he can then establishes new churches and bring new revelation in these areas. Where there are already churches in existence, an apostle can come in and establish new revelation.
Jesus commissioned or sent the first apostles into all the nations of the earth to advance the Kingdom of God. They were given power and authority to accomplish the task. They were responsible for subduing and conquering the “powers and principalities” in the heavens and then instructing and training the new believers making them productive citizens of the Kingdom of God.
After the early apostles died, the commission remained.
It has yet to be totally fulfilled and will remain in force until the day it is fulfilled.
Apostles have the ability as generals or admirals to mobilize the saints for war. Apostles rally the people of God. To rally means to bring order again, to gather and organize anew. It is the ability to draw people together for action. Apostles are given the rank and authority to do this. They are leaders with the necessary grace, charisma, and wisdom to lead the Church.
Acts 13:44
“...almost the whole city came to get her to hear the word of God.”
In addition to regions being opened up to the Word of God, the Lord uses apostles to affect cities as well. Remember, some are called to cities, some to regions and some to nations. Those called to certain cities will be commissioned to establish the truth in that city. This does not mean that every church in that city comes under an apostle’s authority. The apostle’s sphere of influence gives him authority only in the place where he is called to minister.
The Lord is now raising up apostles who will be voices in major cities. Wherever God sends His apostles, they will help change the spiritual climate of their assigned areas, whether those areas are cities, regions or nations. The result will be that the people in those areas are more receptive to hearing the Word of God—and the Church will be that much closer to fulfilling the Great Commission.
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