Charles Harrison comes form the United States Mid-West. He is a quietly spoken, depp thinking man.

When Charles came to meet John, he came not to learn doctrine but to meet the man and find out whether he is a true reflection of Jesus. He has come to love the people of Peace Church, who stood by him when his wife passed away. He loves the fact that the church building is just a shed. We must seek God’s glory not glamour.

The opponents of the apostolic movement think that anyone can govern a church – teachers, pastors, evangelists – except apostles.

One concern that is expressed is that apostles are said t make decrees. John feels that this is a wrong term. Decrees are made by God and by kings. However, any christian can make a declaration or a command with justification, because we are made in the image of God. Our words carry power.

God trusted men to write scripture, so He can trust people to speak His words.

The opponents think that prayer is limited to making requests of God. The Bible talks of wrestling with spirits and powers. The Lord requires active, hands on, engagement.

In Acts 9, Peter prays to get in the Spirit, and then commands Tabitha to get up. In Joshua 10, Joshua issues a command for the sun to stand still. All of this is evidence that Jesus honours commands and declarations.