Since the 1990s there has been an increased focus on mysticism within various segments of Christianity. Bordering on the esoteric, these mystical experiences broaden the division between a "factual faith" and a "felt faith," and threaten to replace sound biblical teaching with emotion-driven response. Soaking prayer is one such mystical activity. It is described as resting in God's presence. This is accomplished by playing some gentle worship songs, either sitting or lying down, and praying short, simple prayers for an extended period of time, but otherwise keeping your mind free of other thoughts. At the point when you sense God's presence through some type of manifestation like tingling skin, a sensation of heat or cold, or even a gentle wind seemingly blowing through your body, you are to just "soak" in that presence.
Follow the link to read the rest of the article...
http://www.gotquestions.org/soaking-prayer.html
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Are Magic Circles Being Taught by Zondervan & Mark Batterson??
Watch this video and ask yourself a few questions:
Why would Zondervan, a Christian publishing company, be publishing a book and small group curriculum based on a story from the Jewish Mishnah?
What exactly is the difference between what Batterson and Zondervan are promoting and a Magic Circle?
Where does the Bible teach us to employ "Prayer Circles"?
follow the link to see the rest of the article and watch the video clip: http://www.alittleleaven.com/2011/11/are-magic-circles-being-taught-by-zondervan-mark-batterson.html
Let their be no doubt, what is being taught here is witchcraft. Magic Circles
Berean For Him
Monday, January 23, 2012
Social Gospel and Kingdom Now teachings
Link to GotQuestions.org: What is the social gospel?
The following link is to Understand The Times with Jan Markell discussing the topic Why the Church Won't Reign On Earth.
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/understanding-the-times/listen/why-the-church-wont-reign-on-earth-237193.html
This link is to The Berean Call The Shameful Social Gospel
The following link is to Understand The Times with Jan Markell discussing the topic Why the Church Won't Reign On Earth.
http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/understanding-the-times/listen/why-the-church-wont-reign-on-earth-237193.html
This link is to The Berean Call The Shameful Social Gospel
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel - Links
The following are links to different articles along with the first few sentences of each article. If you wish to read more click on the red title of each link.
Is there power in positive confession? - From gotquestions.org - Positive confession is the practice of saying aloud what you want to happen with the expectation that God will make it a reality.
Is "name it claim it" teaching Biblical? From Gotquestions.org - Answer: The “name it and claim it” or “prosperity gospel” is not biblical and is in many ways antithetical to the true gospel message and the clear teaching of Scripture. While there are many different versions of the name it and claim it philosophy preached today, they all have similar characteristics. At its best, this teaching comes from the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of some Scriptures and, at its worst, it is a completely heretical teaching that has the characteristics of a cult.
How to tell a prosperity teacher.
From heprayed.com - A prosperity preacher is one who claims to be a Christian, but whose teaching focuses on man’s happiness and prosperity in this life. He is a humanist. It’s amazing… the only time in scripture where Jesus got furious was when men used God’s temple to make money (Luke 19:45-46). These were money-grubbers setting up shop in the Lord’s house of prayer. It happened in Jesus’ day and it’s happening in our day. This is exactly what hundreds and thousands of prosperity preachers are doing today.
Is there power in positive confession? - From gotquestions.org - Positive confession is the practice of saying aloud what you want to happen with the expectation that God will make it a reality.
Is "name it claim it" teaching Biblical? From Gotquestions.org - Answer: The “name it and claim it” or “prosperity gospel” is not biblical and is in many ways antithetical to the true gospel message and the clear teaching of Scripture. While there are many different versions of the name it and claim it philosophy preached today, they all have similar characteristics. At its best, this teaching comes from the misinterpretation and misunderstanding of some Scriptures and, at its worst, it is a completely heretical teaching that has the characteristics of a cult.
How to tell a prosperity teacher.
From heprayed.com - A prosperity preacher is one who claims to be a Christian, but whose teaching focuses on man’s happiness and prosperity in this life. He is a humanist. It’s amazing… the only time in scripture where Jesus got furious was when men used God’s temple to make money (Luke 19:45-46). These were money-grubbers setting up shop in the Lord’s house of prayer. It happened in Jesus’ day and it’s happening in our day. This is exactly what hundreds and thousands of prosperity preachers are doing today.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Joel Osteen - Links
If you care to read more of each of the following articles please click on the links, which are the titles in red.
'Oprah's Next Chapter' Pastor Joel Osteen talks Homosexuality and Degrees of Sin From huffingtonpost.com - "Osteen did confirm that he sees homosexualty as a sin, based on what he's read in scripture. But his point is, that it isn't necessarily a bigger sin than so many others, and therefore perhaps it shouldn't be emphasized and sensationalized as such.
He also said that he believes homosexuals can get into Heaven, just as other people with sin in them can. "
Is "name it claim it" teaching Biblical? from gotquestions.org - "In his book Your Best Life Now, prosperity teacher Joel Osteen says that the key to a more rewarding life, a better home, a stronger marriage and a better job is found in a “simple yet profound process to change the way you think about your life and help you accomplish what is truly important.” How different that is from the biblical truth that this life now is nothing compared to the life to come."
'Oprah's Next Chapter' Pastor Joel Osteen talks Homosexuality and Degrees of Sin From huffingtonpost.com - "Osteen did confirm that he sees homosexualty as a sin, based on what he's read in scripture. But his point is, that it isn't necessarily a bigger sin than so many others, and therefore perhaps it shouldn't be emphasized and sensationalized as such.
He also said that he believes homosexuals can get into Heaven, just as other people with sin in them can. "
Is "name it claim it" teaching Biblical? from gotquestions.org - "In his book Your Best Life Now, prosperity teacher Joel Osteen says that the key to a more rewarding life, a better home, a stronger marriage and a better job is found in a “simple yet profound process to change the way you think about your life and help you accomplish what is truly important.” How different that is from the biblical truth that this life now is nothing compared to the life to come."
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