***This doesn’t apply to everyone. The only tools are the disciples who will bring faith to others through their word (cf John 17:20). In other words, the Church and its clergy.***
If you would read the book of Acts, you see a multitude of people prophesying and teaching after they received the Holy Spirit. Not just the Disciples, but multitudes in various places. Barnabas, Stephen, Saul/Paul to name a few.
By whose authority? Anyone can claim having received the Spirit. But it could be a delusion too. Paul didn't even claim the Spirit. He claimed authority directly from Christ.
***If you would read the book of Acts, you see a multitude of people prophesying and teaching after they received the Holy Spirit.***
The Spirit gives many gifts, each according to His design.
***Not just the Disciples, but multitudes in various places. Barnabas, Stephen, Saul/Paul to name a few.***
All of them fulfilled Church offices.