It definitely does not mean being tasered by charlatans, dancing around like dervishes, or laughing like hyenas. You won't find such madness recorded in the New Testament. Indeed, Paul told the Corinthians that if they were all speaking in tongues at the same time, a visitor would think they were mad.
So many anti charismatic smear jobs allowed?
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that is your conclusion
the Bible never states if a person falls this way or that way or possibly wobbles, you can tell if they are a Christian or not
you know, if I had fallen forward that time alone, I would have smashed my face on my bureau
I think God knew that
and you should too. people can be overcome by the presence of God
the Bible never states if a person falls this way or that way or possibly wobbles, you can tell if they are a Christian or not
you know, if I had fallen forward that time alone, I would have smashed my face on my bureau
I think God knew that
and you should too. people can be overcome by the presence of God
Participation in Charismatic meetings could be dangerous to your mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. Not to mention all the false doctrines which are also promoted. Christ expects Christians to simply worship in Spirit and in truth. So if truth is absent, one cannot expect the Spirit to be present.
Let's take the case of Benny Hinn, an icon of the Charismatic Movement.
Benny Hinn’s Nephew Discusses the Excesses and Errors of His Uncle’s Ministry
...While in college, Costi reveals the lavish lifestyle his uncle kept while traveling the world to preach his prosperity gospel...
...He recalls that his uncle would promise that everyone would be healed at each gathering, but confesses that was never the case...
...He remembers his uncle’s unfulfilled prophecies as well...
...“[Costi said] One of the cruelest lies of faith healers today is that if you just have enough faith, God will heal. He [Costi] begins to commentate that God is sovereign in healing,” he says...
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/benny-hinns-nephew-discusses-excesses-errors-uncles-ministry/
Let's take the case of Benny Hinn, an icon of the Charismatic Movement.
Benny Hinn’s Nephew Discusses the Excesses and Errors of His Uncle’s Ministry
...While in college, Costi reveals the lavish lifestyle his uncle kept while traveling the world to preach his prosperity gospel...
...He recalls that his uncle would promise that everyone would be healed at each gathering, but confesses that was never the case...
...He remembers his uncle’s unfulfilled prophecies as well...
...“[Costi said] One of the cruelest lies of faith healers today is that if you just have enough faith, God will heal. He [Costi] begins to commentate that God is sovereign in healing,” he says...
https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/benny-hinns-nephew-discusses-excesses-errors-uncles-ministry/
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let me break it to you gently since you have not been paying attention
Benny Hinn did not fill me with the Holy Spirit
I have never nor would I go to see Benny Hinn
I have actually warned people about him myself...even on this forum
we all agreed many moons ago, that Mr Hinn is not an example of biblical gifts of the Holy Spirit
you are really coming up with some goofy things here
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Not a fan of Benny Hinn or any other big time TV preachers, I am a fan of the Bible teaching the continuing gifts till Jesus returns and we see face to face with Him.
All the fakers wont change that.
But with that being said would you rather have a charismatic christian or an unbeliever in your hands? Do you got any idea how MANY people have been saved through Pentecostals evangelizing in a Usain Bolt type of speed?
Say what you want, but I would rather a person sits in a Pentecostal church and gets to know Jesus and accepts Him as His Lord and Savior and strives to live a holy life than an unbeliever. So for that reason even with all the false doctrine, I would rather see someone attend a worldly (my opinion) Hillsong meeting than a worldly secular rock concert.
All the fakers wont change that.
But with that being said would you rather have a charismatic christian or an unbeliever in your hands? Do you got any idea how MANY people have been saved through Pentecostals evangelizing in a Usain Bolt type of speed?
Say what you want, but I would rather a person sits in a Pentecostal church and gets to know Jesus and accepts Him as His Lord and Savior and strives to live a holy life than an unbeliever. So for that reason even with all the false doctrine, I would rather see someone attend a worldly (my opinion) Hillsong meeting than a worldly secular rock concert.
I do have a question for those who believe all Charismatic ways are not representing our God.
Whether you are Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Catholic, or the 20 thousand other Denominations, have you ever witnessed a person run in your Church?
Not fall down, not speak in Tongues, not raise their hands, not get super excited, but just what appeared for no reason just get out of their pew and run the aisles?
Whether you are Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopalian, Catholic, or the 20 thousand other Denominations, have you ever witnessed a person run in your Church?
Not fall down, not speak in Tongues, not raise their hands, not get super excited, but just what appeared for no reason just get out of their pew and run the aisles?
They are active mocking God shown by those who make a noise and fall backward. Are you looking at foundation of tongue in Isiah 28 ?.
Once you establish the foundation .Then its easy to see who mocks who with stammering lips. The the law pertaining to it in 1 Corinthians 14 becomes clear.That God is bringing new prophecy as tongues in all the languages of the world. But those who would rather obey the traditions of men keep on mocking God with the same oral tradition of mankind. Make a sound without meaning and fall backward. They know why they are falling backward "slain in the Spirit" they just do it proudly as a self edifying tool .I did it. . and then marvel as a wonderment... Whats the purpose certainly not edifying God.?
It not that it has ceased it never started.