The Mormon Church claims to mirror the leadership structure of the early Christian Church, placing apostles and prophets at the helm of authority. But does this order reflect Scripture? According to 1 Corinthians 12:28, God appointed apostles first and prophets second, establishing a divine priority: “And God has appointed in the church first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then miracles, then gifts of healing.”
In contrast, Mormonism elevates the prophet above apostles, effectively reversing the biblical pattern. The New Testament presents apostles and prophets not as a rigid hierarchy but as spiritual offices and gifts intended to serve and build up the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11–12 says, “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” True biblical leadership emphasizes service, humility, and submission to Christ—not supremacy of one human leader over others (Matthew 23:8–10).
This video explores what the New Testament really teaches about apostles and prophets, how these roles functioned in the early church, and why modern Christian churches typically appoint missionaries, pastors, and teachers rather than creating a human-centered hierarchy. Understanding the biblical order of leadership matters for correctly interpreting Scripture and following God’s design for His Church.
