Many charismatic teachers look to John 14:12 to validate their teaching. They see it as a proof text for the notion that present-day believers can perform miraculous signs and wonders—even more spectacular than Jesus Himself. [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Pentecostalism is a charismatic movement that derives its name from the day of Pentecost described in Acts 2, when the Holy Spirit was poured out on the members of the early church. That passage remains a centerpiece of Pentecostal teaching to this... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Christians exalt God—we understand that. That means we should exalt each member of the Godhead—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The charismatic movement, however, tends to focus attention on the Holy Spirit to an inappropriate degree. In the following... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Satan delights in wreaking havoc on the church. He twists the truth on every issue, creating doctrinal confusion wherever he can... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Popular theologian and apologist Dr. Michael Brown has written two articles for Charismanews critical of John MacArthur and the upcoming Strange Fire conference... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]
Many explanations have been given for the explosion of the Charismatic movement in Africa. Many have seen this as a powerful visitation of the Holy Spirit. Whereas there is probably more than one reason, I want to add my own observation to this for... [ ... ][ abbreviated | read original blog ]