When bad things happen to us, we cry out with the age-old question, “Why me, Lord?” Perhaps we’ve served God well and faithfully and haven’t deviated from Him. It could even be said that we walked in His righteousness; we’ve lived and been upright in the Name of Christ. Then the roof caves in over…
Posts Categorized: Miracles
Genesis 35:9-11 & Matthew 11:20-24 – Which God?
There’s a deep connection between Genesis 35:9-11 and Matthew 11:20-24. In Genesis we read: “God appeared to Jacob again, when he came from Paddan-aram, and blessed him. And God said to him, “Your name is Jacob; no longer shall your name be called Jacob, but Israel shall be your name.” So he called his name…
The False Prophets of NAR
In the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), the primary presumption is that God has designated the leaders in this movement as modern-day apostles and prophets. They lean on Ephesians 4:11-13 for their Scriptural basis: And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds [pastors] and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of…
Whose Kingdom Is NAR Ushering In?
In a most amazing passage, Isaiah details his standing in the throne room of God with all its might and majesty. In Isaiah 6:1-10, he sees God’s glory and knows His holiness: In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of…
NAR Purposes vs. Jesus’ Purposes
In February 2019 a huge event was held in Orlando that attracted 50,000 young people. It was birthed by one of the so-called apostles and prophets of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and included many leaders of that movement. There was high energy and determination; there were encouraging declarations; there were many prayers and expectations. …
Jesus Glorified – How Does That Work?
In church on a recent Sunday our pastor gave us a good reminder. He emphasized the dual nature of Jesus: fully God and fully man—what is called the hypostatic union—which is completely incomprehensible to us. We can understand half of one and half of the other, but 100% of both? Does that make sense in…
Martyrdom & NAR
Because of the ten years I’ve been associated as a volunteer with Voice of the Martyrs (VOM), I’ve gotten a perspective of the church and of Jesus Christ that, frankly, few Christians are privileged to witness. In this time, I’ve read the classic book by Richard Wurmbrand, Tortured For Christ, a couple of times and…
On Eagles’ Wings
Our God is a supernatural God. We see that throughout the Bible in the many miracles, signs, and wonders that He performs. In the Book of Exodus, He brings about ten terrible plagues upon Pharaoh and the nation of Egypt in the earth, the heavens, and upon man. No doubt, he can do anything, even…