As with the NAR teaching on apostles, the main NAR teaching about prophets—which sets NAR views apart from the views of other Christians—is that prophets must govern the church. Prophets, like apostles, must have a role in directing the church in an authoritative way. But while apostles are viewed as generals, the prophets are seen more as secret intelligence agents. They know God’s secret thoughts and plans and can guide churches based on their
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