Within areas of the Charismatic movement, there is a reluctance to call an individual a false prophet, even when evidence is provided to confirm this very thing. There are additional categories for prophets created within the prophetic movement, arguably convoluting the ability to call one a fals...

Numerous self-professing prophets declared to know the results of the 2020 election before it occurred. However, not one of them prophesied accurately, resulting in much confusion and a massive blemish on the prophetic movement. A few of these individuals made public statements concerning their e...

It is a recurrent theme that when some leaders are questioned with regards to their teaching and their beliefs, accusations of a religious spirit or a legalist spirit gets tossed into the ring. Those who would dare test what is taught in accordance with Scripture, or those who would conceive of q...

Would you purchase a prayer shawl for $133 that had been consecrated and anointed by a prophet? Would you pay thousands of dollars to be certified as a prophet or to grow your YouTube channel? In this digital age, there are various outlets claiming to provide ministry services, ranging from e-cou...

While deliverance ministry boasts in strength and power, there are apparent weaknesses with this practice in light of Scripture.

Join me as I discuss this important topic with Dave Jenkins, the host of Equipping You in Grace, and we talk about the sufficiency of Christ and the Word of God that i...

There are many people coming out of the New Age movement and coming to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Along with this exodus comes the concern of adopting aberrant practices found in the Charismatic and hyper charismatic movement. One such practice is modern Christian deliverance.
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Drawing crowds to stadiums and venues is not a new thing in the New Apostolic Reformation. Neither is the call to unite Roman Catholics and Protestants under the banner of Jesus. Why is this a problem?

Join me as I discuss a gathering taking place in Portugal this week called The Change, who is...

There is a teaching within the modern deliverance movement called self-deliverance. It is where professing Christians are instructed to cast demons out of themselves through renunciations, confessions, and other practices. These demons may be dwelling within the individual through various ways, i...

You can practice prophesying. A wrong prophecy does not make someone a false prophet. If these statements sound familiar, then you likely heard them in the prophetic movement or have heard self-professing prophets claim such things.

Join me as we consider some of these claims and the concerns an...

Communion is one of the two ordinances for Christians to observe as part of their relationship with Jesus Christ. The Lord's supper is a beautiful reminder of what Christ did on our behalf on the cross and the hope we have in Him.

Some incorporate teachings where communion is to be taken in orde...

How would you respond to someone claiming to activate angels and see into the spiritual realm? What if someone seemingly affirmed occult practices while claiming to be a Christian? What if that same person held to questionable beliefs pertaining to the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ?

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Kenneth Hagin was a popular teacher among the Word of Faith Movement, and one of his most popular books was The Believer's Authority. The teaching surrounding the authority of the believer is still found today in the Charismatic movement as well as the New Apostolic Reformation. What is our autho...

This topic has been debated by people far more intelligent than me and Bible scholars far more qualified. It is a topic that causes great tension among those who disagree on both sides of the aisle for centuries. What is it you ask?

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Education is a valuable thing, and it can be of great benefit to us depending on what we are wanting to learn. There are some reputable Bible colleges and seminaries providing solid Biblical teaching for those who want to understand God's Word. There are also institutions established where the la...

What is the standard of truth for the born-again believer in Christ? Undoubtedly, the answer to this question should be the written Word of God. Though Scripture is recognized as God's Word, there are beliefs and practices that seem to lower this standard upon which we are to rest. Extrabiblical ...

Angelic visitations and visions are routinely claimed by leaders and followers in the hyper charismatic movement. These claims at times are sensational and awe inspiring to a captive audience. Some leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation rely heavily on angelic visions for guidance to the masses...

Have you ever been told that questioning an apostle, prophet, or popular leader is unwelcome? Have you ever been told that by questioning a leader, you have a demonic entity in operation? Have you ever heard a false teacher provide teaching on how to discern false teaching or a particular spirit?...

What have you been taught about tithing? The area of giving for the Christian is a debated topic for many, and it can be a source of contention and even manipulation, depending upon the teaching. Are we obligated to tithe and to expect financial abundance and protection, or is there a far greater...

If you are familiar with the Word of Faith movement, talk of prosperity and speaking things into existence is not an uncommon practice and belief. However, there are other teachings that are even more problematic, and one of the beliefs is that Jesus Christ had to be born-again in hell in order f...

Extrabiblical revelation is not foreign to the area of deliverance ministry. There have been numerous claims of God revealing strategies and revelation concerning demons indwelling Christians and how to remove them, and numerous books have been written on the subject. One book in particular makes...

2 Corinthians 4:16-18 is a beautiful passage of Scripture reminding us of the struggles we face in this world and the glorious promises awaiting us in eternity with God. Truth be told, none of us want to suffer, and questions arise as to why we suffer and if it is meaningful.

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Weight loss is an area of life that many struggle to find contentment. In a world where we want fast results to chronic problems, the issue of losing weight has not evaded the itch for a quick fix. One of the things being perpetuated as a manifestation in the hyper charismatic movement is superna...

Last week's release of the film, Come Out in Jesus' Name, resulted in countless videos being posted, claiming that demons were cast out of people during a mass deliverance simulcast following the movie. Teachings surrounding Christian deliverance ministry have been around for decades, and they ar...

Have you ever been encouraged to keep a prophetic journal? For years, I kept prophetic journals, writing down words I claimed to hear from God and personal words released over me by leaders. Many leaders have provided guidelines for receiving prophetic words. Is there any concern over such practi...