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Multiple Book Reviews: When Heaven Invades Earth : Bill Johnson

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Bruce — 4 Comments

Yes, this is the book authored by the Bill Johnson from the Bethel Church, in Redding, California. Yes, this is the Bill Johnson that plays a lead role in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Click on this link if…

Random Thoughts

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Bruce — 9 Comments

The more that I read through the New Testament and focus on the words of Jesus, the more I am convinced that what some of us presume we are, as Christians, and what we actually are, are substantially different, in…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Discernment, Faith
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Persecution in China — God’s Grace ~ God’s Glory!

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Bruce — 2 Comments

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?” Romans 8:35 As we prepare to spend an hour or so in a comfortable worship environment tomorrow,…

Warnings Against the New Apostolic Reformation Movement

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Bruce

I have written numerous articles about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Movement that is currently infiltrating the Christian Church. Here is a list of NAR related links that should provide you with a host of information should you wish to…

The Church at Ephesus – Discerning, Yet Found Wanting | Rick Becker

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Bruce

This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article originally authored by Rick Becker from their Famine In The Land web blog from South Africa. Click on this “About Us” link for a short overview on their intention to promote…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Discernment, Faith
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Testing the spirits

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Bruce

I know this is going to be controversial, but bear with me if you will. We see a lot of “supposed” manifestations of the Holy Spirit active in the Church today. Bear in mind that I have indicated that…

The False Doctrines of Bill Johnson

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Bruce

Bill Johnson is a fifth-generation pastor and has held the position of Senior Pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, since 1996. He is known for leading a church and Christian movement that is focused on pursuing the Holy Spirit gifts…

Discernment and Wolf Tactics

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Bruce

Having spiritual discernment is not an optional character trait for Christians. Considering that Jesus and the Apostles gave us many warnings and indications of what to look for, one would think that any student of God’s Word would seriously take…

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Recommended Practises for Discernment

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Bruce

Before I type one more word, I want to state that I am NOT an authority on discernment. Nor do I presume to hold any “gift” with regard to discernment. I’m just an ordinary Christian who reads God’s Word and…

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Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Discernment, Faith, Witnessing