Apostolic and Prophetic Lingo--A to Z

I came across a very telling, new NAR resource. It's called the Apostolic and Prophetic Dictionary: Language of the End-Time Church. This book is written by NAR apostle and prophet Abraham S. Rajah, and was released in December through Westbow Press, the self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson and Zondervan.It provides definitions for over 500 entries, most of which are for exclusive NAR terms. Here's the description of the book on Amazon.

"The Apostolic & Prophetic Dictionary by Apostle & Prophet Abraham S. Rajah is a necessary tool for all who desire to be a part of God's present-day apostolic and prophetic move. It features over 500 entries, most of which are present-day revelations needed for the body of Christ to fully embrace the model of the church seen in the book of Acts. It is well researched and full of the most insightful words and phrases needed for today's Church. It promises to be unique, relevant and full of revelation. It will equip the most recent believer to ministry leaders. Learn Phrases and Words such as: Transfer of Wealth, Seven Mountain Kingdoms, Anointing, Impartation, Activation, Signs and Wonders, Prophets in the market place, Elijah company of Prophets, Apostolic covering, Joshua assignment, much, much more."

When I discovered this book, I had two main thoughts. First, I was pleased to find a resource to explain the vast array of NAR terms--terms that can be baffling to people who are not closely acquainted with NAR teachings. Second, I recalled a wise caution I had read by a seminary professor named Andrew Jackson. The caution was about the dangers of Christian movements using "insider language" and was printed in an article Jackson wrote, titled "Forerunner Eschatology," which critiques the end-time teachings of Mike Bickle, founder of the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri (an NAR organization). Jackson wrote:

"A cautionary red light should go on whenever we discover any church or Christian movement creating, and extensively using, their own exclusive language. The habitual use of insider language by a Christian movement can develop a we-are-different culture vis-a-vis the greater church. Soon a person’s use of prescribed terms and phrases is the way to determine whether they are true 'insiders.' It can also easily create a 'us' and 'them' attitude within the Body of Christ. Many Christians living within such a cloistered culture can often find it difficult to leave or relate with other Christians, who do not speak 'their language,' and who are frequently seen as spiritually lukewarm or compromising."

Jackson's words should be heeded by those who have found themselves associating with NAR churches. The very fact that an entire dictionary of "apostolic and prophetic" terms had to be created indicates just how widespread the use of "insider language" is in the NAR movement. The NAR practice of using insider language has caused significant and painful division in the body of the Christ.-- Holly Pivec