This article attempts to identify the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. If you have an interest in learning what the Bible teaches about these gifts, keep reading. Main Points There are different categories of spiritual gifts. The 1 Cor 12 gifts “manifest” from time to time…
In this article, I refute the unbiblical teaching of cessationism. I focus on the beliefs of cessationists, and specifically the scriptures they use to justify their beliefs. And I show exactly how they misinterpret scripture and contradict themselves. Main Points Miracles did not fade away toward the end of the apostles’ lives. The…
The anointing is one of the most popular yet misunderstood terms in the Bible. This article outlines what the Bible teaches about the anointing. Main Points The anointing does not cause you to fall down. Charismatics use the word anointing to mean divine empowerment. The Holy Spirit empowers us to do His work. We…
Modern revival movements, such as the Asbury Revival, Brownsville and the Toronto Blessing, have been infested by manifestations such as being slain in the Spirit (falling backward), holy laughter, holy rolling, carpet time, and uncontrollable shaking. This article investigates whether these manifestations are of God, the devil or human origin. I don’t focus…
It is not uncommon in charismatic circles to see people falling down whenever the preacher lays hands on them. In fact, it’s an anticlimax when they don’t. This is called “being slain” in the Spirit – and no, it does not mean that people are being killed by the Holy Spirit. Why do people fall?…
This article looks at all the scriptures that appear to support new age doctrines like positive confession and positive thinking. It provides the correct interpretation of those verses. Main Points The Bible does not teach positive confession and positive thinking. Word of faith people read the Bible through a new age lens. They see positive…
It is not uncommon to hear people bind the devil and loose the angels of God. They think binding refers to some action against the devil. But what is the true meaning of binding and loosing? What exactly are the keys to the kingdom in Matthew 16? This article answers those questions. Main Points Charismatics use…
Our Father, I decree and declare that thou art in heaven; for had we not done so, Thou mightest have fallen from heaven like lightning I speak forth your kingdom on earth and decree that thy will be done We confess that our daily bread is provided I declare that we are forgiven and we…