John McArthur is a well known critic of what is known as the Charismatic movement, which, by his reckoning, also includes many Pentecostals, and, he thinks, needs sorting out – by a Reformed Theology teacher, of course! In this sermon, ‘Is God Still Revealing the Truth?’, he claims that the main problem with the Charismatic movement … More John McArthur’s misleading revelations redux
By Roger R Olson I was raised in a tiny Pentecostal denomination, the Open Bible Standard Churches, founded in part by disillusioned followers of 1930s revivalist Aimee Semple McPherson. My parents were Open Bible pastors, many of my uncles and aunts were missionaries, and one uncle served as the denomination’s president. During my late … More Pentecostalism’s Dark Side
Browsing Hank Hanegraaff’s book, ‘Christianity in Crisis’ on Amazon, this is what he covers in his chapters. PART ONE: TURNING TRUTH INTO MYTHOLOGY 1. Cult or Cultic? 2. Charismatic or Cultic? 3. Cast of Characters 4. Charting the Course PART TWO: FAITH IN FAITH 5. Force of Faith 6. Formula of Faith 7. Faith of … More The Cursed That Roost In Christianity’s Branches
But are they his? I found these notes a few years ago. I thought it may have been leftover sheets from a student or leadership equipping service. I am speculating these are Pringle’s sermon notes for his 20/20 Vision. Observe the personal agenda and hand writing. I’ve examined this writing with Pringle’s handwriting from his … More Notes on Pringle’s 20/20 Vision
This is the Christian City Church International Policy Document (2007). Managed to get it photocopied. Enjoy browsing. pg1 pg2 pg3 pg4 pg5 pg6 pg7 pg8 pg9 pg10 pg11 pg12
I thought this was a fantastic article that Teddy found. From: http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/Sword-And-Trowel/Sword-and-Trowel-Articles/Exercising-a-True-Deliverance-Ministry. Exercising a True Deliverance Ministry – A pastoral guide to helping believers who have left charismatic circles. from Sword & Trowel 2007, issue 3 by Peter Masters The title of this article is obviously not meant in a charismatic sense. We offer no … More The Long and Winding Post…
I can’t believe I found this old BRILLIANT article from ‘Saint’ on my computer. I thought I had lost this forever. I’ve mentioned this article that acknowledges the google God for revealing ‘truth’ in how mega-churches run… This was from Saints blog, ‘Dog Fight At Bankstown’: 03 May 2006 google god and me Following my … More Google God vs Hillsong God… REVIVED!
Pheonix Preacher made some very good points re the restoration of Todd Bentley to ministry so soon after his downfall. Among those points was an observation regarding ‘anointing’ ministers and their families. Todd was publicly anointed with [his then wife] Shonnah for world revival. Then he disappears from public view and reappears with a new … More An Empty Anointing
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