God reveals doctrine to the apostles

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God reveals doctrine to the apostles in the same ways He gives revelation to any other member. For instance, God may reveal something to the apostles through Scripture, prophecy in a camp meeting or local church meeting, or a quiet inner voice. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to reveal the vision and direction of the church. God settles this vision when the Holy Spirit confirms it to all the apostles. This way God keeps the church from being pulled in many directions by many conflicting visions. A false vision can do terrible damage and has caused much hardship and division. God delegates the authority and responsibility to the apostles to equip the members of Christ’s body for ministry so the members can build up Christ in each other.

“And He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:11-12 KJV).

We can only receive revelation by the power of the Holy Spirit. That’s true whether that revelation is coming through the Bible, a personal vision, a dream, a doctrine taught by an apostolic ministry, or any other means.

We need the Holy Spirit to receive any revelation: to understand the Bible, to know the apostles are apostles, or to recognize any gift, ministry, or office in the church. God has delegated the authority and responsibility to all the members of the body, including elders, deacons, and apostles, to bring Christ’s body to maturity and unity.