"The Authority of Christ and the Ongoing Work of the Spirit"

In this episode of By What Authority, Raymond responds to a moment of real confusion in the congregation after a recent message about healing, spiritual gifts, and apostolic authority. When people lingered after service trying to reconcile what they heard with Scripture—and when his own sister encouraged him to bring clarity—Raymond knew it was time to teach. Not to debate. Not to correct a man. But to protect the young in Christ and anchor the church in what the Bible actually says.With humility and conviction, he walks through the claims that the apostles healed at will, that their power diminished, that no one has the gift of healing today, and that God no longer uses individuals. Using Scripture alone, he shows why these ideas shrink Christ, limit the Spirit, and unintentionally create a powerless church. This episode restores the biblical truth that authority belongs to Jesus, the gifts belong to the Spirit, and God still works through His people today.Listeners will walk away with clarity, confidence, and a renewed understanding of the ongoing work of Christ in His church.