CharisMania - The Seeker-Sensitive Church : When the Church Tries To Entertain The World

CharisMania - The Israel Obsession : Reading Ourselves Into Someone Else's Covenant

The Charismatic movement is one of the largest and most influential movements in modern Christianity. Emerging from the Pentecostal revivals of the early twentieth century, it has spread across denominational lines and now influences churches around the world. Its emphasis is often placed on spiritual experiences such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing, miraculous signs, and direct revelations from God. For many believers, these practices are viewed as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Entire ministries, conferences, and churches have been built around the pursuit of these experiences. As the movement has grown, so has its influence within Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, non-denominational, and many other church traditions. But popularity has never been the biblical test of truth. The real question is not whether a movement is growing, exciting, or influential. The real question is whether its teachings and practices are rooted in the Word of God. From the very beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to cast doubt on God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asked Eve, “Did God actually say...?” (Genesis 3:1, ESV). Since that moment, the enemy’s attacks have often followed the same pattern: if he cannot remove God’s Word entirely, he will seek to distract people from it. One of the easiest ways to do this is by shifting our focus from Scripture to experience. When Christians become consumed with chasing signs, wonders, prophecies, visions, dreams, or new revelations, the Bible can slowly move from the center of their faith to the sidelines. Now, to be clear, God is still sovereign. God still answers prayer. God still heals according to His will. God still works powerfully in the lives of His people. The question is not whether God can perform miracles. The question is this: Has God given His church everything it needs in His Word, or should we be looking for something more? Do we need new apostles, new prophets, new revelations, and new spiritual experiences? Or do we need to return to the all-sufficient Scriptures that God has already provided? In this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most common teachings and practices associated with the Charismatic movement, not through the lens of personal experience, church tradition, or popular opinion, but through the lens of Scripture alone. Because at the end of the day, our authority is not what we feel. Our authority is not what someone claims God told them. Our authority is the Word of God.

CharisMania - Deliverance Culture : When the Christian Life Becomes An Endless Exorcism

The Charismatic movement is one of the largest and most influential movements in modern Christianity. Emerging from the Pentecostal revivals of the early twentieth century, it has spread across denominational lines and now influences churches around the world. Its emphasis is often placed on spiritual experiences such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing, miraculous signs, and direct revelations from God. For many believers, these practices are viewed as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Entire ministries, conferences, and churches have been built around the pursuit of these experiences. As the movement has grown, so has its influence within Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, non-denominational, and many other church traditions. But popularity has never been the biblical test of truth. The real question is not whether a movement is growing, exciting, or influential. The real question is whether its teachings and practices are rooted in the Word of God. From the very beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to cast doubt on God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asked Eve, “Did God actually say...?” (Genesis 3:1, ESV). Since that moment, the enemy’s attacks have often followed the same pattern: if he cannot remove God’s Word entirely, he will seek to distract people from it. One of the easiest ways to do this is by shifting our focus from Scripture to experience. When Christians become consumed with chasing signs, wonders, prophecies, visions, dreams, or new revelations, the Bible can slowly move from the center of their faith to the sidelines. Now, to be clear, God is still sovereign. God still answers prayer. God still heals according to His will. God still works powerfully in the lives of His people. The question is not whether God can perform miracles. The question is this: Has God given His church everything it needs in His Word, or should we be looking for something more? Do we need new apostles, new prophets, new revelations, and new spiritual experiences? Or do we need to return to the all-sufficient Scriptures that God has already provided? In this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most common teachings and practices associated with the Charismatic movement, not through the lens of personal experience, church tradition, or popular opinion, but through the lens of Scripture alone. Because at the end of the day, our authority is not what we feel. Our authority is not what someone claims God told them. Our authority is the Word of God.

CharisMania - Spiritual Warfare Extremes and Rebuking the Devil : When Everything Becomes A Demon

The Charismatic movement is one of the largest and most influential movements in modern Christianity. Emerging from the Pentecostal revivals of the early twentieth century, it has spread across denominational lines and now influences churches around the world. Its emphasis is often placed on spiritual experiences such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing, miraculous signs, and direct revelations from God. For many believers, these practices are viewed as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Entire ministries, conferences, and churches have been built around the pursuit of these experiences. As the movement has grown, so has its influence within Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, non-denominational, and many other church traditions. But popularity has never been the biblical test of truth. The real question is not whether a movement is growing, exciting, or influential. The real question is whether its teachings and practices are rooted in the Word of God. From the very beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to cast doubt on God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asked Eve, “Did God actually say...?” (Genesis 3:1, ESV). Since that moment, the enemy’s attacks have often followed the same pattern: if he cannot remove God’s Word entirely, he will seek to distract people from it. One of the easiest ways to do this is by shifting our focus from Scripture to experience. When Christians become consumed with chasing signs, wonders, prophecies, visions, dreams, or new revelations, the Bible can slowly move from the center of their faith to the sidelines. Now, to be clear, God is still sovereign. God still answers prayer. God still heals according to His will. God still works powerfully in the lives of His people. The question is not whether God can perform miracles. The question is this: Has God given His church everything it needs in His Word, or should we be looking for something more? Do we need new apostles, new prophets, new revelations, and new spiritual experiences? Or do we need to return to the all-sufficient Scriptures that God has already provided? In this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most common teachings and practices associated with the Charismatic movement, not through the lens of personal experience, church tradition, or popular opinion, but through the lens of Scripture alone. Because at the end of the day, our authority is not what we feel. Our authority is not what someone claims God told them. Our authority is the Word of God.

CharisMania - Dreams, Visions, And Hearing the Voice of God : Has God Given You A Message?

The Charismatic movement is one of the largest and most influential movements in modern Christianity. Emerging from the Pentecostal revivals of the early twentieth century, it has spread across denominational lines and now influences churches around the world. Its emphasis is often placed on spiritual experiences such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing, miraculous signs, and direct revelations from God. For many believers, these practices are viewed as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Entire ministries, conferences, and churches have been built around the pursuit of these experiences. As the movement has grown, so has its influence within Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, non-denominational, and many other church traditions. But popularity has never been the biblical test of truth. The real question is not whether a movement is growing, exciting, or influential. The real question is whether its teachings and practices are rooted in the Word of God. From the very beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to cast doubt on God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asked Eve, “Did God actually say...?” (Genesis 3:1, ESV). Since that moment, the enemy’s attacks have often followed the same pattern: if he cannot remove God’s Word entirely, he will seek to distract people from it. One of the easiest ways to do this is by shifting our focus from Scripture to experience. When Christians become consumed with chasing signs, wonders, prophecies, visions, dreams, or new revelations, the Bible can slowly move from the center of their faith to the sidelines. Now, to be clear, God is still sovereign. God still answers prayer. God still heals according to His will. God still works powerfully in the lives of His people. The question is not whether God can perform miracles. The question is this: Has God given His church everything it needs in His Word, or should we be looking for something more? Do we need new apostles, new prophets, new revelations, and new spiritual experiences? Or do we need to return to the all-sufficient Scriptures that God has already provided? In this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most common teachings and practices associated with the Charismatic movement, not through the lens of personal experience, church tradition, or popular opinion, but through the lens of Scripture alone. Because at the end of the day, our authority is not what we feel. Our authority is not what someone claims God told them. Our authority is the Word of God.

CharisMania - Being Filled With the Holy Spirit : Is the Christian Running on Empty?

The Charismatic movement is one of the largest and most influential movements in modern Christianity. Emerging from the Pentecostal revivals of the early twentieth century, it has spread across denominational lines and now influences churches around the world. Its emphasis is often placed on spiritual experiences such as speaking in tongues, prophecy, divine healing, miraculous signs, and direct revelations from God. For many believers, these practices are viewed as evidence of the Holy Spirit’s presence and power. Entire ministries, conferences, and churches have been built around the pursuit of these experiences. As the movement has grown, so has its influence within Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, non-denominational, and many other church traditions. But popularity has never been the biblical test of truth. The real question is not whether a movement is growing, exciting, or influential. The real question is whether its teachings and practices are rooted in the Word of God. From the very beginning, Satan’s strategy has been to cast doubt on God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden, the serpent asked Eve, “Did God actually say...?” (Genesis 3:1, ESV). Since that moment, the enemy’s attacks have often followed the same pattern: if he cannot remove God’s Word entirely, he will seek to distract people from it. One of the easiest ways to do this is by shifting our focus from Scripture to experience. When Christians become consumed with chasing signs, wonders, prophecies, visions, dreams, or new revelations, the Bible can slowly move from the center of their faith to the sidelines. Now, to be clear, God is still sovereign. God still answers prayer. God still heals according to His will. God still works powerfully in the lives of His people. The question is not whether God can perform miracles. The question is this: Has God given His church everything it needs in His Word, or should we be looking for something more? Do we need new apostles, new prophets, new revelations, and new spiritual experiences? Or do we need to return to the all-sufficient Scriptures that God has already provided? In this episode, we’re going to examine some of the most common teachings and practices associated with the Charismatic movement, not through the lens of personal experience, church tradition, or popular opinion, but through the lens of Scripture alone. Because at the end of the day, our authority is not what we feel. Our authority is not what someone claims God told them. Our authority is the Word of God.