Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship

· Thomas Nelson · Narrated by Maurice England
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Discover the dangers and deceptions of the modern Charismatic movement and learn how to be biblically faithful to the Holy Spirit's true work.

In Strange Fire, bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur chronicles the unsavory history behind the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements so you can gain a biblical perspective on the Spirit and His gifts for today.

The Charismatic movement has always been a breeding-ground for scandal, greed, bad doctrine, and all kinds of spiritual chicanery. From the Word of Faith to the New Apostolic Reformation, the Charismatic movement is being consumed by the empty promises of the prosperity gospel. Too many charismatic celebrities promote a “Christianity” without Christ, and a Holy Spirit without holiness.

Strange Fire helps you see how the Charismatic movement has betrayed the God they claim to represent. Laced with historical research, biblical support, and quotes from scholars across the spectrum, this book gives you a rigorous evaluation of the fastest-growing segment of the American Christian church. MacArthur lays out a chilling case against the modern Charismatic movement that includes:

  • Rejecting its false prophets
  • Speaking out against their errors
  • Showing true reverence to the Holy Spirit
  • Clinging to the Bible as the inerrant, authoritative Word of God and the one true standard by which all truth claims must be tested.

As you read this book, you will gain a biblical perspective on the Spirit and His gifts, so you will not be duped by the many spiritual counterfeits, false doctrines, and phony miracles that vie for our attention today.

Discover the dangers and deceptions of the modern Charismatic movement and learn how to be biblically faithful to the Holy Spirit's true work. In Strange Fire, bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur chronicles the unsavory history behind the modern Pentecostal and Charismatic movements so y...

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Michael Robinson
May 5, 2018
Good book. MacArthur is a great Pastor and teaches sound doctrine. I own his Study Bible and several of his books. I agree with him on many points except for healing and spiritual gifts. Many pastors claim that divine health is part of the prosperity gospel. If you think that it's God's will for you to be sick that means Jesus sinned when he healed people and we all know that he never sinned. Jesus healed those who were oppressed by the enemy. The enemy comes to steal, kill and destroy. Also, the Bible states that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. As for the wealth part I think he's correct since God is against greed. God will meet your need not your greed. Nowhere in the Bible does it say that the spirit became inactive or changed how it operates. He uses Benny Hinn and what he has seen to make his point instead of the word.
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Maralah BOLD SERVANT OF MY BELOVED JESUS
January 21, 2020
Dr. MacArthur has truly opened my eyes. I've real peace thru the wisdom & discernment of teachings.Changed my life! It's dangerous to entrust our ETERNAL LIFE to someone.They must be above reproach! A cpl times churchpeople have tried to get me to "fake tongues!" The 1 thing that kept me far away from the all churchs, were the hypocritical liars. So I could NEVER fake it!(+I just love his dry sense of humor😁) Thankfully, he's not "Ashamed of the Gospel"& will fearlessly contend for it! Amen!
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A Google user
March 11, 2019
I grew up pentecostal... always felt uncomfortable about some of it's practices... this book helped me realize why, and opened my eyes to the truth..John MacArthur is a rare man of God worth listening to. Better yet, read the Bible and ask for discernment...these people misread it far too often.
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Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.

Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen gr...

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