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September 2007,  Christianity Today Magazine did an article entitled, “Young, Restless, Reformed,” in which it documents the resurgence of Reformed Theology. CT interviewed charismatic Calvanist C. J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace Ministries and Joshua Harris, author of  “I Kissed Dating Good-bye.” This is a must read for all charismatics. Personally, I am a non-cessationist who embraces Reformed […]

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If you are like me, you rejoiced when you read George Barna’s recent report which documented that a majority of protestants believe supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit are for the Church today. However, I am more than disgusted with those in our non-cessationist family who function in these gifts in such a way that ”ignorance” is promoted as a Kingdom virtue. The recent online […]

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By RGH… 
I am still trying to get the exact location of  Rick Warren on my “test all things” radar. Others seem to be able to do so with deeply held conviction, stating that he is watering down the Gospel, compromising truth on political issues, and is sinfully- seeker friendly. Some of my ministry friends will find it strange that I am unwilling and unable as yet to come to these same conclusions.  I certainly […]

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The Barna Report released surveys that reveal  “charismatic belief” is experiencing significant growth among American Christians. This means more and more evangelicals embrace the belief that supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit such as tongues speech and healing are divinely designed to be operative in the life of the believer and the church, through continued personal encounter with the Holy Spirit.    
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Christianity Today Magazine posted an article in which its editor declared that Churches preaching the health and wealth gospel are “spouting heresies.” The article, “Oversight Overstep” addresses the senate investigation into the charismatic ministries of Joyce Meyers, Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar, Benny Hinn, Eddie long, and Paula White.  [see related post Covetous Consumption ]
The editor compares the Evangelicals push for financial accountability and the disregard for it by those […]

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The Associated Press reported the predictions today as announced on Robertson’s “700 Club.” Pat predicted a year of worldwide violence, a recession in the U. S. and an increase in evangelism due to developing chaos. He also stated that there will be intensification of miracles and angelic presence.
I appreciate the Christian Broadcasting Network and especially the “700 Club.” […]

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 On November 28, 2007, the Executive Committee of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations issued the following statement concerning certain doctrinal positions espoused in the recently published book, In Defense of Israel, by Pastor John Hagee:  As Messianic Jews we appreciate the support for Israel and the Jewish community that many Christians have shown in […]

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