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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson13h

I am not a real apostle, but I play one on iBethelTV.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson13h

I am not a real prophet, but I play one on iBethelTV.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson1 Aug

You'd think that if my friends & I were truly bringing new revelation & prophecies that we wouldn't be constantly contradicting one another.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson1 Aug

If we do not worship and long for supernatural experiences we will be unable to hear the voice of God and to be lead by Him.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson1 Aug

"Far be it from me to preach law & gospel, sin & grace, but it's better that I scratch people's ears than preach the Word." - 2 Billemon 5:8

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson30 Jul

"God has given man sovereignty over everything that happens in the earth & only with our permission is He able to intervene." - Billemon 1:3

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson30 Jul

"The prosperity of God, for the rich and abundant life, is poured out to the measure of your faith." - Billemon 10:10

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson28 Jul

"Without new revelation the people perish." - Billemon 12:38

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson27 Jul

Healing is far more important than the forgiveness of sins since it can be visibly seen. This is why it is the focus of my ministry.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson27 Jul

Someone with a spiritual experience is never at the mercy of someone with a Biblical argument.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson26 Jul

Don't listen to Jesus when He said to preach repentance & the forgiveness of sins in His Name (Lk 24:47). Listen to me. My ways are better.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson26 Jul

Preaching repentance & the forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name will push people away, but leading them into an encounter won't push them away.

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Not Bill Johnson ‏@NotBillJohnson26 Jul

You don't need to preach repentance and the forgiveness of sins in Jesus Name because wherever you go you leak the kingdom of heaven.

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Jesus Culture's New Apostolic Reformation is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

Recently Bible teacher and pastor, John MacArthur, said that the false teachings and practices of Jesus Culture's New Apostolic Reformation movement were "blasphemy of the Holy Spirit", a "work of Satan" and "not Christian."

These comments, his teaching on the role, purpose, and worship of the Holy Spirit - as well as the dangerous misunderstandings that lead to blaspheming Him -- can be viewed in full here:

Error in Jesus Culture Teaching

AN INVASION OF ERROR: A REVIEW OF BILL JOHNSON—WHEN HEAVEN INVADES EARTH

As I read Johnson’s book [Heaven Invades Earth], I noted the various errors in it by category. At the end of the process the largest number of entries was under “anti-scholastic bias.” Johnson is firmly against careful scholarship based on sound exegesis of Scripture. To him, such study is likely to bring one into bondage and spiritual death. Sadly, this bias is widespread in current evangelicalism, but Johnson is quite blatant in his rejection of scholarship.

Johnson claims, “For decades the Church has been guilty of creating doctrine to justify their lack of power. . .” (Johnson: 116). It is hard to imagine what “problem” he is reacting to when most of our evangelical educational institutions are committed to postmodern mysticism, with their heroes being mystics like Dallas Willard and Richard Foster. It is hard to find a Bible college or seminary that does not promote “spiritual formation,” which is merely a fancy term for Roman Catholic mysticism. Yet Johnson decries the presence of doctrine. We will see later just how willing he is to depart from orthodox doctrine.

He resorts to an often misused passage that promotes his anti-scholastic bias: “A powerless Word is the letter not the Spirit. And we all know, ‘The letter kills, but the Spirit gives life’” (Johnson: 116). This twisting of Paul’s meaning in 2Corinthians 3:6 has a long history of use to promote subjectivism and mysticism. The false implication is that studying the Bible will kill you spiritually. The context shows that Paul was speaking of the letters written on stone (verse 3), meaning the Decalogue. Paul explains how the law “kills” in Romans 7:5, 6. It kills because of our sinful passions that it exposes, not because it is studied for what it means.[3]

For example, does “you shall not steal” have some secret, mystical meaning that can only be assessed by certain elite persons with subjective spiritual impressions, or does it mean what it says? It means what it says. But to truly live as a person who is free from the sin of stealing we need the grace of God that comes through the gospel. In 2Corinthians 3, Paul is speaking of those who have the Law but reject Christ. Bill Johnson is warning Christians that studying the Bible will kill them. In so doing he abuses the passage and lowers the value of Scripture in the minds of his readers.

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Jesus Culture :: Tickets to a False Anointing

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" A few months ago, a group called Jesus Culture visited the UK. I knew a few folks who were attending and promoting their return, but I hadn’t heard of it and so I did a little digging and found they were linked to Bill Johnson and Bethel Church. Now Bill Johnson and Bethel Church, based in Redding, CA, I do know and so I intended to put up a blog post, warning people what was at stake. Well, in what I can only describe as a fit of cowardice, I didn’t post the piece I had written.

However, I received a link to a three-part documentary about all this which at once made me extremely sorrowful I didn’t speak out at the time. The following is a three-part documentary by Andrew Strom, a self-professed Charismatic (which fact becomes evident in the latter part of the third video) who, like myself, has seen that groups like Bethel Church and its youth arm, Jesus Culture, are not promoting Biblical Christianity in any shape or form. In fact, what is being promoted is deeply disturbing. Like I just said, Strom himself is Charismatic and does make some claims at the end of the third video, which I couldn’t possibly endorse. That said, I applaud for having the courage to speak up about this and for providing clear and uncompromisable proof that something is amiss in his own movement. And now, here’s the video:

Leaving the Signs and Wonders Movement : A Testimonial Book Review (The Other Side of the River)

The Other Side of the River
Authored by Kevin Reeves - Reviewed by Ralph Lavallee

SUMMER 2001 MEDIA SPOTLIGHT• VOL. 30- NO.2

" "Many will say to me in that day, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? And in thy name have cast out devils? And in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you." Jesus of Nazareth

This book is a troubling read. It is troubling because of the indictment it brings against the modern Body of Christ, Conservative Bible teachers today are increasingly lamenting the lack of basic Biblical discernment among those who profess to love the Word of God. Kevin Reeves, in this personal, and passionate narrative, has attempted to pull back the curtain, and share with the reader some of the mystical experiences commonly taught, practiced, and encouraged by many churches which at the same time profess to follow Christ and his Word.

When one begins to read The Other side of the River, it becomes apparent quite quickly that this is not just another "I came out from among their" book. All too often a disgruntled disciple of this movement or that, within "Christendom" breaks free and feels that it is his calling to write on his experiences. The result is little mote that axe grinding--light camouflaged as an expose of the movement. Used book stores have shelves of these "Christian" books.
One is immediately struck by the grace with which Reeves writes. Although we can sense the hurt, and frustration experienced by the author, he goes out of his way to avoid questioning the motives or intentions of those in teaching and leadership positions. The book winds it's way from the entrance of the Reeves family into the "River" of these teachings, follows his rise to leadership, his gradual and growing convictions as he approached a crossroad in his relationship with Christ, and climaxes with his decision to follow the Lord and His Word. The narrative draws the reader in, as one is walked through the consequences that Reeves is then faced with.

Modern Christian mysticism is generally considered to have been birthed (at least here in North America) through the Latter Rain movement of the mid l900’s, mainly through the efforts of men like William Branham and Franklin Hall. Reeves gives us valuable documentation as a backdrop to his story, and shows how little things have changed in spite of the passage of time. The book documents the many faces of modern mysticism, bravely dealing extensively with topics such as: whether or not Christians can be demon possessed; spiritual warfare; "holy laughter"; slaying and drunkenness in the Spirit; visions; healings; prophecies, and many other such practices undertaken and taught, not as Christ and His apostles did, but as modern mysticism would dictate.

This book is not for everyone. The novice brother or sister in our Lord will no doubt he horrified and wonder what they are getting into. At very least they might question the sanity of the rest of us. And well they should. If only we would all question a little more, That is one of Reeves’ underlining themes as the narrative moves along. He maintains throughout that we have a sure foundation in Christ and His Word. David Wilkerson is quoted as saying, "Anything that cannot be found in Scripture is to be rejected outright--totally rejected." Reeves concludes, "David Wilkerson had said what I'd been feeling for a very long time."

The Other Side of the River is written is such a way that it offers hope in the form of a ready defense to the confusing maze of modern mysticism. It points the reader to our sure foundation in Christ and his Word, and gives the reader a working model for clear biblical discernment by making the argument of the principle of precedent convincingly. Namely: If (fill in the blank) was not commonly taught and practiced by Christ and His Apostles, we are wise to avoid it today.

This book packs a wealth of information in its 228 pages, is thoroughly filled with references to the numerous quotes, and, surprise! has a very helpful index. I highly recommend this volume as a valuable reference resource for anyone wanting to get balanced documentation on this troubling movement." 


(Review appears here; can be purchased here)

Bill Johnson, Apostle of the New Apostolic Reformation

"...Bill Johnson, another New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) "apostle" and pastor of Bethel church in Redding, California, says in his book When Heaven Invades Earth, "It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus."

This mystical statement sounds lofty, but what does it mean? Could the NAR's Kingdom-Now theology be synonymous with this "new" view below, taken from a book (coincidently titled Creating Heaven on Earth) by Asa Wulfe?

We have been used to thinking of ascension in terms of leaving the Earth to enter a higher plane of being or to reach "heaven." But many now feel...that ascension in our time is really about creating Heaven on Earth, right here and now....This process can be started by activating additional strands of DNA-the spiritual DNA.

Exactly how does one "activate" one's spiritual DNA? By an "inner awakening" experience of some kind-such as yoga, centering prayer, reiki, drum circles, trance dancing, eastern meditation, etc. Even professing Christians are being guided by dozens of "prophetic evangelists" who promise (and deliver) techniques for creating "third heaven visions" and "angelic encounters." Grievously, these spirits are too often untested.

In fact, the pursuit of a tangible manifestation of "God" on earth has become a pre-eminent focus for multitudes of spiritually "hungry" believers who have grown impatient waiting for "the blessed hope." Today, increasing numbers are forsaking our Savior's promise to "catch us up" to be with Him, and are instead determined to forge a "golden calf" religion that promises a false rapture of ecstatic encounters "here and now."..."' Read FULL ARTICLE

New Apostolic Reformation - Perilous End-Times Deception

"Below are some of the teachings and beliefs of these self styled apostles.

·         They believe that God is restoring the office of prophet and apostles to the church

·         Claim that they alone have the power and authority to execute the plans and purposes of God

·         Believe they are building a new foundation for a global church.

·         Believe they will  literally establish the Kingdom of Heaven on earth

·         Believe in a coming “civil war” in the church where they will overcome all (true Christian) opposition.

·         Place an inordinate emphasis on angels and the supernatural

·         Claim extra-biblical revelations that can not be scripturally proven ( progressive revelation)

·         Claim that God is doing a “new thing”

·         Frequently say that those not accepting their heretical teaching are “Putting God in a box”

·         Teach that we should never question their authority.

·         They use the term “Touch not God’s anointed” frequently when questions are raised.

·         They peg those that question their authority as  bound by religion,  legalistic, divisive,  narrow minded,  rebellious, and demonic

·         Place a greater emphasis on dreams, visions and extra-biblical revelation than they do on the Word of God

·         They believe they will be the incarnation of Christ

·         They believe they will execute judgment upon those who oppose them (up to and including death).

·         They believe in a one-world religion operating in sync with a one world government.

·         They believe in complete unity and believe that there is nothing they can not accomplish through this unity.

·         They believe they can bring Heaven down to earth (a heresy called Yoism- see link below for more information) (http://herescope.blogspot.com/2006/05/yoism-creating-heaven-on-earth.html)

·         They believe that we will be perfected here on earth

·         They believe in aggressively organizing small group networks

·         They believe in the organization of apostles under pre-eminent apostles

·         They believe that ALL local churches must be under the authority of a regional or trans-local apostle

·         They believe each city must have an apostle- men given extraordinary authority in spiritual matters over the other Christian leaders in the same city

·         They consider themselves divine, little gods and equal to Christ ( although they loosely veil this)

·         They believe they will attain perfection on earth, same as the deception in the Garden of Eden

·         They consider themselves the “Defenders of the Faith”

·         Place a great deal of emphasis on mysticism and hidden knowledge ( Gnosis)

·         Do not believe in the rapture (or believe the wicked are the ones that will be ruptured)

·         Stress unity over doctrine and reject the literal interpretation of the Bible" 

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