For these men are not full of the Holy Ghost, as you suppose.
There is a false anointing in the church. It is prevalent among the “signs and wonders” crowd, most notably those who call themselves the “new mystics” and promote, among other things, the “drunken glory.” As I mentioned in my article on Strange Fire in pentecost we used to call this “wildfire.” Now they embrace the term proudly and even convene “Wildfire Spirit Schools.”
Justin Abraham from Wales is one of these so-called “New Mystics.” He aligns himself with mystics John Crowder and Ben Dunn. Their agenda is to divert the church with utter foolishness at the expense of the gospel. I'm reminded of the foolish Galatians, of whom Paul said were “bewitched.”
These are the folks who now claim that God is manifesting His glory – His Divine Nature- in church services as a gold or silver-like dust. To those who object, they claim that “you cannot put God in a box.” Yet God has already given us His response in His Word:
“Being then the children of God, we ought not to think that the Divine Nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and thought of man.” -Acts 17:29
This was a quote from the Apostle paul at Mars Hill. More than anyone, the people of Athens would have enjoyed the escapades of the New Mystics. Paul's reaction was to get in their face and call them to repentance.
The aberrations do not stop there. For just a small fee, you can learn to levitate, bi-locate, even do “shape shifting.” No mention if the invisibility manifestion involves "cloaking devices" or not.
In this recording, Justin Abraham tells us that we can, through a divine impartation, breathe underwater (at 02:36). Friends, this is not biblical Christianity.
I have already written about the drunk-in-the-spirit manifestation promoted by people such as John Crowder or Carol Arnott (Toronto). Sadly, this is probably the least damaging thing taught by Justin Abraham.
I guarantee that this clip will get you laughing, but do not confuse your laughter with Holy Laughter, unless we are talking about the Godly laughter cited in Psalm 2:4. It's a long clip; I could only get through about 4 minutes of it.
Jesus plainly tells us that in the last days, you know those days that come at a time we do not expect, that “false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to misled, if possible, even the elect.” -Matthew 24:24
While there may be some gospel truth proclaimed in these meetings, we call this sort of stuff Gospel Plus. There would not be deception in the church if truth was not mixed in with error. I can only ask- isn't the gospel – Christ and Him crucified – enough? That's all Paul wanted to know (1 Cor 2:2) . That's all I want to know.
Tags: Harrisonburg, EMU, The Hub, Laurinda Peters, Spirit School, Company of Burning Hearts, Justin Abraham, Wales, New Mystics, Rachael Abraham, Mainstage Theater
"There are people that can breathe underwater, there are people that don't sleep, there are people that haven't eaten..."
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I'd like to see that breathing underwater thing demonstrated! The proof is in the pudding as the old saying goes.
ReplyDeleteOf course, even if it would be proven to be factual, I would still want to ask where the power to do so is from.
Hahaha get yourself a life !!!! Why don't you use this wasted tine on seeking God and engage the Kingdom Then all the things will be added to you as well :-)
ReplyDeleteThe overwhelming love of our Papa - as experienced by Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich and many other mystical folk such as Sundar Singh - is really available for us all today. But one has to lay down one's own agenda to receive of and from His Majesty... Blessings on you.
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ReplyDeleteHahaha get yourself a life !!!! Why don't you use this wasted time on seeking God and engage the Kingdom Then all the things will be added to you as well :-)
Are you responding to person above your post or being silly?
And if you are serious and responding to Cheryl, what are you saying? Seeking the Kingdom first, what will be added to your life? All these things including being able to breathe under water?
Matthew 6:30-33
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30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the Gentiles seek after all these things and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
(what things? food and clothing)
Matt said...
Hahaha get yourself a life!!!! Why don't you use this wasted tine on seeking God and engage the Kingdom Then all the things will be added to you as well :-)
I am not sure if Matt was being facetious or serious in his statement / response to Cheryl. If he was serious then I think we need to look at the verse that he referenced and show the error of his use of it. Above is the ESV version of Matt 6 where this verse is produced.
As we look at the whole of context (Matt 6:30-33) it seems that Jesus (who is speaking here) was talking about the basic needs of everyday life such as cloths and food. NOT MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES! Food and clothing, these are the things that God will supply to His creation (mankind). He will take care of us just as he cloths the grass of the field. The context means everything here. To take verse 33 out of the context of what is written, by God through the Holy Spirit, is adding to His word.
Matt, please clarify your post. It seems to be a bit misleading.
It seems amazing and saddening to me that the church is now accepting such things as levitation, shape shifting, body elongation, etc as being legitimate manifestations of the Holy Spirit.
ReplyDeleteThese things have long been associated with the occult, and their source is demonic.
Yes, Philip was transported by the Spirit, but for a specific purpose to further the gospel. That kind thing is not an end to be achieved, nor is it a "proof" that God is present, in my opinion.
Jonathan.. Thank goodness it's only your opinion.. If christianity were left to people like you it would never have taken off..
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ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the love of God.
Actually, Jonanthan is correct. The only sign that is to be given is the sign of Jonah.
The sign of Jonah is often limited in discussions to just the three days in the belly of Sheol.
ReplyDeleteHowever, a comparison of the lives of Jonah and Jesus have many commonalities. For starters, Jonah was born in the vicinity of Bethlehem.
The limiting of only the sign of Jonah was spoken to "A wicked and adulterous generation."
In many places, Jesus told his followers to preach the gospel, heal the sick, and cast out devils. That commandment remains with us.
The problem with Johnson's work, and that of the other NAR evil clowns, is they put THEIR idea of "signs and wonders" above obvious contradictions in scripture.
Has anyone noticed, for example, that gold dust appears just once in scripture? The golden calf was ground into dust. Those who had taken up worshiping idols because they didn't want to wait (just 40 days) to hear from God, were forced to eat the gold dust. (Ex 32:20)
Well, of the wicked and adulterous generation that seeks after signs, the only sign given to them will be the sign of Jonah, i.e. Jesus 3 days in the grave rising again.
ReplyDeleteI get very leery of those who emphasise signs to the point that they appear to lust after them.