To his credit, John MacArthur is one of the voices speaking out against the neo-Montanism or Pentecostalism of our time. The weak press and weak academics often refuse engagement. We're not sure why that happpens, but it does.
http://solasisters.blogspot.com/2011/07/charismatic-chaos.html
Charismatic Chaos
Posted by Christine Pack
For anyone with loved ones who have gotten sucked into the Charismatic movement, the following sermon series is a must-listen. This is the sermon series given by John MacArthur that compelled him to write his bestselling book on the dangers of the Charismatic movement, Charismatic Chaos. From the Grace To You website:
Below are links to each message of the 13-part sermon series. Each message can be either read in article form, or downloaded as an audio file:
For anyone with loved ones who have gotten sucked into the Charismatic movement, the following sermon series is a must-listen. This is the sermon series given by John MacArthur that compelled him to write his bestselling book on the dangers of the Charismatic movement, Charismatic Chaos. From the Grace To You website:
"The charismatic movement, once considered a splinter group on the fringe of Christianity, has gained steam and entered the ‘90s at full speed. Dramatic new accounts of bizarre, supernatural events are attracting men and women hungry for religious experiences while causing others simply to ask, What is really happening here?, or more important, What should I believe?
This 13-message album thoughtfully and carefully shines the light of Scripture on teaching that is gaining a massive and loyal television following, leading to disunity on a world-wide scale, and promising to fuel controversy for years to come. Recorded by John MacArthur, these messages will help you gain an understanding of his bestseller Charismatic Chaos in a short amount of time."
Below are links to each message of the 13-part sermon series. Each message can be either read in article form, or downloaded as an audio file:
Does Experience Determine Truth?
Does God Still Give Revelation?
Does God Still Give Prophecies?
Proper Biblical Interpretation
Does God Do Miracles Today?
The Third Wave
How Do Spiritual Gifts Operate?
What Was Happening in the Early Church?
Does God Still Heal?
Speaking in Tongues
What Is True Spirituality?
Does God Promise Health and Wealth? Part 1
Does God Promise Health and Wealth? Part 2
For another perspective see:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.armcanada.org and
the Rev. E. Hird's essay entitled:
"Confessions of a Reluctant Charismatic"
@ http://edhird.wordpress.com
I think J. I. Packer takes the view that the "charisms" are valid, but that there are problems with the so-called "Charismatic movement".
But then there are problems in all parts of the Body of Christ, the Anglican Communion, for instance. (smile).
Enjoy reading your posts. God bless you and your work for Reformed
Anglicanism.
Macarthur's arguments have been repeatedly gutted by those in the charismatic community. Jack Deere's "Surprised by the Power of the Spirit" does a very good job at showing the invalidity of MacArthur's arguments. The pentecostal movement also has its own scholars that run theological and academic circles around this as well. How about a post of an argument against pentecostalism that is academically legitimate than simply what tickles the evangelical ear?
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