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In times past on CF I have opposed John MacArthur because of his views concerning the Charismatic movement. But in recent times I have discovered that the manifestations that used to be in the "lunatic fringe" have, over the last 30 years have now become an integral part of the mainstream Charismatic movement. I am shocked to see the great changes that have happened since I left the movement in 1978. It seems that the heretical and blasphemous teachings of Charismatic tele-evangelists seem to be accepted by the majority of Charismatics. It seems that the prosperity, guaranteed healing, positive thinking, positive confession doctrines which are more cultish Christian Science than Biblical Christianity, have taken over the mainstream movement and are attracting great crowds. The Scripture says that the broad and popular way is the way to destruction while it is the narrow way to salvation and few there be that find it. So great conferences that teach the heresies are attracting stadiums full of people, while churches that preach the true gospel are lucky to get 100 people to church on Sunday!
So, I decided to view John MacArthur to see what he taught. I find that his Bible teaching is faith-building. I see what he is meaning when he says that Charismatics are not Christians. He is talking about the mainstream heretical Charismatics who are teaching multitudes of people the prosperity, positive confession, guaranteed healing and faith in faith doctrines.
I have had to examine myself and to weed out those beliefs that I have accepted for so many years. I have had to repent from these things, and also have had to repent that I have not been more outspoken in my opposition to the blasphemies and heresies that are been taught in mega-churches and conferences conducted by Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar and others in that particular movement, also the Kansas City prophets, and Bethel Church. These heretical teachers have hijacked the true Charismatic movement to such a degree that there is so much paganism and occult in it now that it is better to withdraw from it so that good and godly continuance believers are not corrupted by the falsehood.
So, I am really appreciating John MacArthur's ministry. I believe that he is being faithful to God's Word in what he teaches. I know that he is Cessationist in his view, but he does not say that Continuous are not saved. He believes that the godly and faithful believers within the Charismatic movement should be more outspoken in their opposition to the false teachers, prophets, and heresies; and he expresses sadness and disappointment that the "live and let live" approach by those who know that these teachings are heretical.
To those who know me, you can see what a major turn-around I am having. The ministries of Dave Hunt and John MacArthur have turned my theology on its head! I still believe that the supernatural gifts of the Spirit are for today, but they need to be initiated by the Holy Spirit and conducted with decency and in order, and not through kundalini out of control manifestation which we see in Charismatic conferences on Youtube!
So, I decided to view John MacArthur to see what he taught. I find that his Bible teaching is faith-building. I see what he is meaning when he says that Charismatics are not Christians. He is talking about the mainstream heretical Charismatics who are teaching multitudes of people the prosperity, positive confession, guaranteed healing and faith in faith doctrines.
I have had to examine myself and to weed out those beliefs that I have accepted for so many years. I have had to repent from these things, and also have had to repent that I have not been more outspoken in my opposition to the blasphemies and heresies that are been taught in mega-churches and conferences conducted by Kenneth Copeland, Creflo Dollar and others in that particular movement, also the Kansas City prophets, and Bethel Church. These heretical teachers have hijacked the true Charismatic movement to such a degree that there is so much paganism and occult in it now that it is better to withdraw from it so that good and godly continuance believers are not corrupted by the falsehood.
So, I am really appreciating John MacArthur's ministry. I believe that he is being faithful to God's Word in what he teaches. I know that he is Cessationist in his view, but he does not say that Continuous are not saved. He believes that the godly and faithful believers within the Charismatic movement should be more outspoken in their opposition to the false teachers, prophets, and heresies; and he expresses sadness and disappointment that the "live and let live" approach by those who know that these teachings are heretical.
To those who know me, you can see what a major turn-around I am having. The ministries of Dave Hunt and John MacArthur have turned my theology on its head! I still believe that the supernatural gifts of the Spirit are for today, but they need to be initiated by the Holy Spirit and conducted with decency and in order, and not through kundalini out of control manifestation which we see in Charismatic conferences on Youtube!