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Trying to Understand – Updated

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Bruce — 6 Comments

I just spent about four hours going through some selected posts of a Pastor’s website. This is the same Pastor that I exchanged comments with last week and earlier this week with regard to The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and…

Trying to Understand

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Bruce — 4 Comments

Tagged with: Christian Apologetics, Discernment, New Apostolic Reformation
Posted in Apologetics, Discernment, New Apostolic Reformation

Road Maps . . . Who Needs Them?

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Bruce — 4 Comments

Remember in days gone by when if you were taking a trip somewhere you would purchase a road map for the specific area that you were going to so that you would or could arrive at your destination without getting…

Is It Too Late to Save This Church From NAR? — Spirit Of Error

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Bruce

This is an extremely important repost of what is currently transpiring in an Assemblies of God church, authored by Holly Pivec, who I have favourably spoken of numerous times before. The topic of what is transpiring involves the New Apostolic…

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

Seduced By Bethel | Rick Becker

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Bruce

This is a WordPress repost of an excellent article authored by Rick Becker from their Famine In the Land website that originates in South Africa. They advocate that the prosperity gospel, word of faith heresy and the teachings of the New…

Test the Spirits and the NAR

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Bruce

It struck me this morning, as I looked out over the sea coast, that this world is currently under the power of Satan. Jesus referred to him as “the ruler of this world” (John 12:31), and Paul calls him “the…

Book Review: The Power Of Communion – Beni Johnson

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Bruce

Beni and Bill Johnson are the Senior Leaders of Bethel Church in Redding, California. If those names don’t ring a bell, they should. This is an excellent example of what one can expect to find in a book authored by…

Tagged with: Discernment, New Apostolic Reformation
Posted in Apologetics, Discernment, New Apostolic Reformation

Taken Captive By False Teachers & False Doctrines – 10 Signs | Rick Becker

Posted on July 11, 2019 by Bruce

I can’t think of anything that the Church, the body of Christ, needs more today, than the ability to discern what is of God and what is not of God. I have already written and posted many articles on the…

The ‘Unplanned’ Influence of the New Apostolic Reformation on a Box Office Success — Spirit Of Error

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Bruce

If you are familiar with the infiltration of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) being made into the Church at large, this post is important. Please read it. On March 29, the film Unplanned debuted in packed theaters across the United…

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

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Bruce

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.…

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…

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
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation

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
Posted in Apologetics, Defending Christianity, New Apostolic Reformation

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