Bethel Church in Redding, California, is one of the most popular and polarizing churches in America. Home to the award-winning Bethel Music label, its songs are among the most used in churches. Thousands of people visit the church each year, drawn by reports of miraculous healings, the manifestation of a glittering Glory Cloud, and other miracles. They’re convinced that the church is at the forefront of an end-time movement that is restoring miraculous power to the church-at-large and “bringing heaven to earth.” Yet others are concerned that Bethel has left the boundaries of Scripture and brought its followers into a dangerously speculative and experience-driven faith. They say that, in the name of training miracle workers, Bethel has introduced hazardous, perhaps even occultic, practices into the church. This has resulted in chaos, confusion, and damaged lives. In this book we examine the controversial teachings of the “Bethel Church Movement,” as it is called, which has transformed modern Christian practice, culture, and worship. We show its place in the broader New Apostolic Reformation, a worldwide movement of “apostles” and “prophets” intent on reconstructing the mission and the message of the Christian church.
Book:
https://www.amazon.com/Reckless-Christianity-Destructive-Teachings-Practices/dp/1725272474
Up Next in Most Comments
-
Roman Catholic Baptism, Justification...
In this episode, we continue to break down the conversation between George Farmer, Candace Owen’s husband, and Allie Beth Stuckey on the subject of Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. This conversation is a perfect example of why it’s important to carefully define your terms, to pay close attent...
-
Is It a Sin for a Christian to Watch ...
Is It a Sin for a Christian to Watch MMA?
Call us with your questions on the Bible and the Christian life now at 833-843-2673. Check out our free offer for AGTV viewers: corechristianity.com/agtv\ -
Even If None - Ryan Denton - Exposit ...
Are we still successful if our evangelism sees little or no conversions? How do we gauge our evangelism effectiveness, especially if it leads to hatred and societal ostracism? When did evangelism become so mushy and pragmatic, and how do we get back to a biblical approach?Western Christianity had...
1 Comment