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Why Bill Johnson Says the Bible is not Enough|Spirit of Error

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Bruce — 4 Comments

Bill Johnson – Bethel Church – Redding California – New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). These are all important words that we should all be aware of because this is what is sweeping through an awful lot of churches right now.…

Book Review: Preparing the Way—The Reopening of the John G. Lake Healing Rooms in Spokane, Washington

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Bruce

Those of you that follow my blog know that I have published a number of articles detailing the background history, the doctrines and the connection of the IAHR with the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. These articles regarding IAHR can…

An Indepth Study of the New Apostolic Reformation Movement

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Bruce

If you haven’t heard of the New Apostolic Reformation Movement you’re not alone. Nevertheless the history, doctrine and organization of this movement within Christianity is simply astounding and hundreds of thousands upon hundreds of thousands of well meaning Christians are…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, New Apostolic Reformation
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Apostolic Reformation

Multiple Book Reviews: When Heaven Invades Earth : Bill Johnson

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Bruce

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…

In Case You Missed It: Healing Rooms History and Teachings

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Bruce

I’ve already addressed the IAHR movement in a number of previous posts. You can view them here, here and here. This is going to be a lengthy post but it is vitally important to do the homework that is…

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…

A Strong Delusion

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Bruce

2 Thessalonians 2:9-15 NIV “The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation

Important Facts About The Passion Translation | Holly Pivec

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Bruce

This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article originally authored by Holly Pivec from spiritoferror.org, with regard to the Passion Translation Bible. Holly is an evangelical researcher of cults, sects, and new religious groups, such as the “New Apostolic…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, New Apostolic Reformation
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Mantles & Double Portions | Rick Becker

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Bruce

This is a WordPress repost of a detailed and excellent article originally authored by Rick Becker from their Famine in the Land website. It is lengthy and the focus is on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Why have I…

Important facts about The Passion Translation — Spirit Of Error

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Bruce

I put together a fact sheet on The Passion Translation, showing — quickly and concisely — what this “translation” claims to be and why people need to beware of its growing use in churches. I posted the fact sheet below…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, New Apostolic Reformation
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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…

Healing Rooms History and Teachings

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Bruce

False Apostles

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Bruce

I’ve been reading through 1st and 2nd Corinthians again using the Amplified Version of the Bible. Anyone who thinks that the problems our Pastors face in our Churches today are different from what the original Apostles faced, haven’t been paying…

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New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) Update

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bruce

If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time you will have observed that I have authored a good number of posts on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement that has and continues to infiltrate and deceive the…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, New Apostolic Reformation
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Apostolic Reformation

New Apostolic Reformation Information Links

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Bruce

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a dominionist movement. NAR doctrine also asserts that God is restoring the lost offices of church governance, namely the offices of Prophet and Apostle. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a title coined by Charles Wagner to describe a…

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10 Invalid Arguments in Defence of False Teachers | Rick Becker

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Bruce

This is a repost of an excellent article originally posted by Rick Becker. I intend to post another follow-up post on some recommended practises for discernment. The reason for doing so is two fold. There is a dire need for…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Faith, Witnessing
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, Faith, New Apostolic Reformation, Witnessing

Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry – Normalizing Mysticism | Rick Becker

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Bruce

This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article originally posted by Famine In the Land, a website run by two South African brothers in the faith concerned with the lack of discernment in South African churches. For those of…

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, New Apostolic Reformation
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation

Healing Rooms Doctrine

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Bruce

Cal Pierce Matthew 7:16-20 NIV “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit,…