Posts tagged: Discernment

A True Testing of the Spirits

Sometimes God answers prayers in the strangest of ways and times.  I had a prayer answered this past week.  It was a prayer that my understanding of scripture was correct and that my discernment regarding a local Charismatic organization was correct.  The story below explains this story. Last week, the area where I live was [...]

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BOOK REVIEW: Tony Reinke’s “Lit”

I know many Christians who love to read books.  Reading is a healthy hobby to have and one that most do not engage in enough.  While there are many Christian books to choose from, there are also times that a Christian will want to engage in reading books presented from other worldviews as well. Lit: [...]

Alexander Campbell Looks Beyond the Dominionist’s Seven Mountains

Alexander Campbell, one of the most maligned and simultaneously respected American religious figures was in this author’s opinion not short of a genius. If one reads his correspondence he provided in various newspapers and other publications, including his own, the thought and respect for God’s word he had is beyond obvious. I like to think [...]

Wandering Star: Harold Camping

In the book of Jude, Christians are provided a list of seven examples or behaviors of false teachers who sneak into the church.  Read verses 5-16 of Jude to see this list as Jude quickly summarizes motives and behaviors of many of these people.  In verse 13 though, Jude calls these false teachers “wandering stars.” [...]

What Is Dominion Theology?

A great deal is said about dominion theology on this website. Admittedly, little is explained about the origin and teachings of this dangerous practice. If you would like a short but thorough refresher on the basics of Dominion Theology, follow the links below for two excellent explanations. Sarah Leslie’s detailed piece can be found by [...]

Book Review: “The Latter Rain: book II”

Thank God that the umbrella of Christ’s blood can protect and save us from Latter Rain.

“…our ability to truly discern God’s will can be difficult.”

This quote comes from Dutch Sheets regarding the announcement this weekend that the Wilderness Outcry event has been canceled due to lack of funds.  Here is his statement in full: Dear Friend of DSM and Wilderness Outcry, We are very sorry to announce that due to a lack of funds, the large 5-day gathering called [...]