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Strange Fire

The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship

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Strange Fire

By: John F. MacArthur
Narrated by: Maurice England
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In Strange Fire, bestselling author and pastor John MacArthur chronicles the unsavory history behind the modern Charismatic movement.

What would God say about those who blatantly misrepresent His Holy Spirit; who exchange true worship for chaotic fits of mindless ecstasy; who replace the biblical gospel with vain illusions of health and wealth; who claim to prophesy in His name yet speak errors; and who sell false hope to desperate people for millions of dollars?

The charismatic movement has always been a breeding-ground for scandal, greed, bad doctrine, and all kinds of spiritual chicanery. As a movement, it is clearly headed the wrong direction. And it is growing at an unprecedented rate.

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, a Holy Spirit without holiness. And their teaching is having a disastrous influence on a grand scale, as large television networks broadcast their heresies to every part of the world.

In Strange Fire, 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.
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This book takes you back to God's word. Well worth it. God bless John MacArthur.

Wonderful book for any serious minded Christian

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The Truth in this book will lead all true converts to action in the Lord’s time. Exceptional biblical and inspiring. This gave clear arguments to what we all know to be right, and can now use in the collective mission. You must read this, and prepare in Love.

The most important movement of our time

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What made the experience of listening to Strange Fire the most enjoyable?

I liked Strange Fire because John MacArthur is so clear in his views. They are backed up by scripture references. Personally I feel he makes a mockery of any doctrinal claims of the Prosperity/Word of Faith movement. This is key reading for anybody caught up in these movements or trying to come out of them.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

My emotional reaction was sadness that these movements are able to flourish. They dishonour the Holy Spirit, prey on vulnerable people and put off non-Christians to the faith.

Any additional comments?

I would have liked more comment on the area of 'spiritual abuse' in churches.

Excellent exposé of an abhorrent movement

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Clear teaching, well delivered! Being delivered from the NAR. This has set me straight in many areas of my Christian walk. All glory be to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! I hope you will listen too and learn the truth from this

Loved this!

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A book that will stir up a genuine desire to know the truth. It forces recherch. Not taking the Bible and the teaching of it lightly.

Genuine desire to know the truth.

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