While Michael Brown claims to be a critic of the excesses and errors of greater charismania, trying to find a specific name who he would regard as a heretic is nearly impossible. While Brown most notably has criticized Todd Bentley, he was shown stalwart support and affirmation of Benny Hinn, Bill Johnson, the “so-called” (in … Read more
We had the opportunity to interview Conrad Mbewe on the topic of polemics and charismania. Mbewe agrees that polemics is a very important field, and even discussed the possibility of a department and chair of polemics at his university. We are thankful to see polemics again rise to a level of prominence as a respected … Read more
“In such a time of kaleidoscopic changes, is there anything that remains unchanged? When so many things have proved to be untrustworthy, is there anything we can trust? “One point, at least, is clear – we cannot trust the Church. The visible Church, the Church as it now exists upon this earth, has fallen … Read more
In an age when evangelical chicanery and doctrinal downgrade pummels the church with its flourishing absurdities, many of us find shelter in those old doctrines known as Calvinism. For those of us who hold to the old truths of Paul that weaved their way through the Reformation and ironically came to be known as ‘Calvinism,’ it has become an anchor … Read more
In an age when evangelical chicanery and doctrinal downgrade pummels the church with its flourishing absurdities, many of us find shelter in those old doctrines known as Calvinism. For those of us who hold to the old truths of Paul that weaved their way through the Reformation and ironically came to be known as ‘Calvinism,’ it has become an anchor … Read more
“Be assured, there is nothing new in theology except that which is false.” Charles Spurgeon Perhaps not since the apostasy of the Roman Catholic Church, still in full swing after all these centuries, has there been such a soul-damning, Scripture-defying movement as the modern day charismatic movement. Charismania, with its aberrant word-faith/prosperity theology, is unparalleled … Read more
Over the weekend, I challenged Dr. Michael Brown to a debate. This isn’t the first time, as twice before I had reached tentative agreements to debate Brown on the tenets of Charismania. I have had numerous interactions with Brown, mostly emailing him to offer correction when he has repeatedly gone to the defense of … Read more
Do me a favor, will ya? When I die, if you’re nearby, and, if you even remotely THINK you have the ability to raise me from the dead … DON’T. Please. I’m with Paul when he wrote to the Philippians, “My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” (Philippians … Read more
“That very church which the world likes best is sure to be that which God abhors.” Charles Spurgeon Bethel Church of Redding, California was founded in 1952 and was affiliated with the Assemblies of God until 2006, when current pastor Bill Johnson led the church to dissociate itself from the denomination. The current attendance at … Read more
I doubt seriously that, though the acronym fits, it’s a duly inspired move of God. But we’re seeing just enough in the SBC of late to wonder if “Slowly Becoming Charismatic” hasn’t been a spot-on, if not previously used in critical, admonishing jest, preview of denominational things to come. It’s certainly worth pondering, particularly if … Read more
Charismania is prominent on the African continent, and many reported Christians are actually adherents of Word-Faith prosperity teaching, a sub-Christian sect that is widely growing throughout the world. One such church belonging to this sub-Christian sect is the Mount Zion Christian Assembly of South Africa. It’s your run-of-the-mill health, wealth and prosperity cult, except instead … Read more
We are designing tracts for the sake of evangelism and Polemics. The fact is, cultists and the theologically confused need Jesus, too. The problem is, they think they’re already saved. These tracts are designed to clarify for them exactly what is the Gospel, and explain why their beliefs do not accord to sound doctrine. The … Read more
Maybe Dobson’s source is somebody in the room of prosperity charismatics who laid hands on him and anointed him along with Robert Jeffress, Paula White, Mike Murdock or David Jeremiah. That’s what I wrote in the piece outlining the soteriological Sinner’s Prayer-related problems behind Dobson’s declaration of Trumps baby-Christian status and recent conversion. And as Dave … Read more
Paula White, the undisputed bottle-blonde babe of Charismania, has pronounced Donald Trump as being touched by the hand of God. White, who had a widely publicized affair with also-married and also-charismatic evangelist superstar, Benny Hinn, has been a supporter of Trump’s presidential bid for some time. In fact, White claims that Trump reached out to … Read more
If you web wander over to the Baptist Press today (June 15) – today being the day after Ronnie Floyd’s 2016 National Call to Prayer for Spiritual Leadership, Revived Churches Nationwide, and Global Awakening – you will find numerous stories about the Southern Baptist Convention’s second day of business. There was, of course, the vote for … Read more
