You have in your hands one of the most important contemporary books on prophetic ministry. As an apostolic teaching with decades working with all the APEST ministry gifts (Eph 4:11 cluster gifts) Joseph Mattera gives a biblical, practical explanation of many facets of the prophetic that will enable the reader to mature in this important gift.
In these pages, you will learn things like defining the New Testament prophet, the ministry of contemporary prophets, understanding the difference between apostolic and prophetic function and more. Joseph is also not afraid to tackle controversial issues related to subjects such as the rise of social media prophets, questionable prophetic practices, and discerning between rogue and genuine prophetic ministry.
This is a must read for all Christ followers!
Table of Contents:
Foreword
Introduction
Part 1: Defining the Function of a New Testament Prophet
Chapter 1: The Function of a Prophet in Contemporary Times
Chapter 2: The Difference between Apostolic and Prophetic Functions
Chapter 3: The Difference between Kingdom and Church Prophets
Part 2: The Perversion of the Contemporary Prophetic Movement
Chapter 4: The Day of Reckoning Has Come
Chapter 5: Why Many Prophetic Voices Did Not Have 2020 Vision
Chapter 6: The Rise of Social Media Prophets
Chapter 7: Discerning between Rogue and Real Prophetic Ministries
Chapter 8: Discerning between Prophetic Edification and Manipulation
Chapter 9: Thirteen Questionable Prophetic Practices
Chapter 10: Discerning between False and Flaky Prophets
Part 3: The Healthy Way Forward for Prophetic People
Chapter 11: The Case for Christian Mysticism
Chapter 12: Are You Pursuing God or a Prophet?
Chapter 13: Becoming a Biblically Balanced Prophetic Community
Chapter 14: Developing a Prophetic Culture in Your Church
Chapter 15: Embracing the APEST Culture in Your Local Church
Chapter 16: The Process of Purging and Repentance Before Prophetic Fulfillment
Chapter 17: Why the Prophetic Light Will Eventually Overcome the Darkness
Addendum
Should We Judge the Prophets?
Ten Signs of Charismania
Strange Teachings That Have Crept into the Church
Prophetic Standards Statement
About the Author:
Dr. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, consultant, and scholar whose mission is to influence leaders who influence nations. He leads several organizations including the United States Coalition of Apostolic Leaders. He has a DMin from Bakke University, ThD from Antioch University and is a PhD candidate.
