Reporting on the Rise of ‘Reckless Christianity’
Responding biblically to the worldwide prophets and apostles movement taking over churches (the New Apostolic Reformation)
Brain Stopper No. 5: Bill Johnson's Book Ban
One brain stopper, I call the "Book Ban," is employed by Bill Johnson--senior pastor and NAR apostle over Bethel Church in Redding, California. Johnson tells his readers not to read books that are critical of teachings he promotes. He does this in his popular book When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles.
Reader Mail: The NAR's (Mis)use of Luke 9:49-50
I received a great question this week. A reader wanted to know my thoughts about the frequent NAR usage of Luke 9:49-50 to silence NAR critics.
12 resurrections? Show me the evidence
I've written before about the Dead Raising Team--a NAR organization, led by Tyler Johnson, that trains people to go to funeral homes, morgues, and family homes where bodies are being kept and raise the dead by offering "prayers of resurrection." The teams claim to have seen 12 resurrections to date, as a result of their prayers.
Helping Someone Exit the NAR Movement
People often ask me for advice to help a friend or family member see the errors of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Unfortunately, I don't have a silver bullet. But I do have five strategies I find helpful.
Why People Leave the NAR Movement
My last post gave reasons why people join the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. Now I list some reasons people leave the NAR movement. Here are the top four reasons I have identified, based on my conversations with former NAR followers.