The great concern, the reason Christ’s words single out the testing of apostles as highly important, is this: if any are indeed apostles, they are then the personal representatives of Christ with direct authority to address the church. John Alley

For the church to become mature, a proper understanding of apostles and apostolic ministry must be embraced. John Alley

Regarding persons, we forgive; regarding spirits, we cut off the fleshly claims and words that empower them, bind the spirits, issue commands, and cut off their schemes. It doesn’t take long, and the power of such darkness can be destroyed. John Alley

There may be many ministries that to some degree are self-satisfied about their own image, their own performance, their own progress, or their own goals. But Jesus sees the self-satisfied, self-made church differently. He sees the invisible realities, and we are meant to as well. John Alley

If a church leader merely imagines themselves to be an apostle, when trying to be something they are not many will function legalistically. They may even seek to apply apostolic principles, if they understand them, but in a more rigid way rather than by the Spirit. John Alley

When it comes to either working to obtain a miracle, or simply happening to receive one, everyone may, but apostles must! For an apostle, there must be power. John Alley

The genuine, authentic apostle carries a central grace. It is a specific anointing to build people together in relationships of love. John Alley

Overall, He is transforming the Body of Christ from having been so institutionalised, to being a more relational people. It is all about relationships of the heart. John Alley