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Eight Ways Exposition Changed Our Church – EQUIP THE SAINT
I was thankful to not be in the front row of class that morning. The famed old expositor leaned over his lectern with a glare.
New Book Releasing in 2019! – EQUIP THE SAINT
A new book on the prosperity gospel is coming soon.
Why Can’t I Do Miracles Like Paul? Q&A on Revelatory Gifts – EQUIP THE SAINT
The New Testament provides historic examples of prophetic gifts and apostolic miracles. As such, there are many who contend that the early church model of revelatory gifts should continue on today.
Four Reasons to “Call Out” False Teachers – EQUIP THE SAINT
I grew up hearing the mantra, "Be known for what you're for, not what you're against!" Is this mantra always helpful? Biblical?
Can You Define Deception? – EQUIP THE SAINT
The church’s greatest threat has never been from the outside, but rather, from deception within. The Bible is clear.
Top 3 Questions Defining Deception’s Readers are Asking – EQUIP THE SAINT
Over the past 3 months our latest book, Defining Deception, has ended up in the hands of nearly 3000 people.
Defining Deception Ranked a Best Selling New Release on Amazon – EQUIP THE SAINT
Defining Deception's release went better than imagined, quickly becoming an Amazon best-selling new release. We are very grateful for the entire team at Southern California Seminary and to each of you, our readers, who supported the years of research and preparation behind the work.
Does Experience Make it True? – EQUIP THE SAINT
Experience is never a good excuse for ignoring the truth. In fact, when we choose to use our own experience as the ultimate evidence for our view of truth, we end up believing in things and defending things that may be set on sinking sand.
Should Christians Seek a Baptism of the Spirit? – EQUIP THE SAINT
A question that arises in many modern churches is, "Should I be seeking a Baptism of the Holy Spirit?" In this excerpt from Defining Deception, we provide a brief answer.
Were John Wimber & Vineyard Church Responsible for Modern Faith Forgeries? – EQUIP THE SAINT
Across the world today, a surplus of names and categories bridge into historic Pentecostalism (i.e. Third Wave, Fourth Wave, New Apostolic Reformation, Neo-Pentecostalism, Dominionism, Kingdom Now etc). Sometimes, amidst the clutter, well-intended people get tainted by poor alliances.
If You Can’t Heal ‘Em, Beat ‘Em? – EQUIP THE SAINT
The following post is a modified portion of a chapter from "Defining Deception." Why in the world does church history matter?
Did a False Teacher Heal You? – EQUIP THE SAINT
A few years ago an excited woman in her 20’s ran up to me one Sunday at church – she was a newer attendee who had been kicking the tires on our church for a few weeks when my last name must have clicked.
Deadly Doctrine: Divorcing Spirit & Truth – EQUIP THE SAINT
The following post is from Costi Hinn and Anthony Wood's forthcoming book, Defining Deception. This particular section is part of a chapter outlining the doctrinal errors of popular mystical-miracle movements today...
Are You Easy Prey for False Teachers? – EQUIP THE SAINT
Modern-day Christian culture is obsessed with experience. The Bible has become a footnote.
Frequently Asked Questions About Signs, Wonders, & the Mystical Miracle Movement – EQUIP THE SAINT
We've received correspondence from around the globe asking genuine and necessary questions about how to interact with friends and family immersed in the sign, wonder, and mystical movement of Bill Johnson, Todd White, etc. In Defining Deception we’ll answer these and here’s a preview of often asked
They’re Telling Me I’m Sick ‘Cause I Lack Faith – EQUIP THE SAINT
Am I sick because I lack faith? In Bill Johnson's 2004 book When Heaven Invades Earth he tells the story of a miracle wedding where a man is supposedly “healed” in the kitchen while bride and groom look on.
Aimee Semple McPherson: Actress or Anointed? – EQUIP THE SAINT
On this date, September 27th, 1944, one of the most famous female faith healers in history was believed to have either died of an overdose from sleeping pills, or a heart attack. Here death was one that sent shockwaves through the world.
Are Bill Johnson and the New Apostolic Reformation Really Doing Miracles? – EQUIP THE SAINT
I’ve some friends who know the "signs and wonders" movement pretty well.
Private Lives Define Public Leaders – EQUIP THE SAINT
It was the great Puritan John Owen who said, “A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more.”
Mythbuster: “Slain in the Spirit” – EQUIP THE SAINT
It had been over three hours since the service started, and I was really starting to feel God’s presence in the building. As I stood next to my friend, the music was deep and intense.