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Charisma Magazine = NAR?
Flip through the pages of any recent issue of Charisma magazine, and you can’t miss them–the NAR apostles and prophets, that is. They’re everywhere. Their smiling faces appear next to reports on their...
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How to Spot An NAR Church
People often ask me, “How can you tell if a church or organization or individual is part of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement?” Here are six clues that might tip you off. Buzzwords: Look for...
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The Assemblies of God and the NAR
I’m often asked the question, “Are Assemblies of God churches part of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement?” It’s an important question because the Assemblies of God USA and Assemblies of God...
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Third Day: Don’t You Know?
There is another sign that the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement is becoming mainstreamed. Christian rock band Third Day has agreed to lead worship at the 2013 “Voice of the Apostles” conference...
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The Changing of the Apostolic Guard: 13 Names to Watch
I think we are witnessing a time of leadership transition in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement. The first-generation NAR leaders–those who formulated the major teachings of the NAR...
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Children, Miracles, and Toilet Paper Mummies– Oh My!
You may already know that apostles and prophets in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement promote spiritual exercises designed to help people tap into the Holy Spirit’s powers, such as...
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‘Voice of the Apostles’ Day 1
Yesterday, I watched the opening session of the 2013 Voice of Apostles conference in Orlando, Florida, sponsored by Global Awakening. Here are some of my initial impressions. Third Day kicked off the...
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What’s On Your Bookshelf?
I was visiting some friends in their home the other day. This lovely Christian couple asked me about the two books I’ve written. When I explained that the books are about the New Apostolic Reformation...
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Looking Beyond a Church’s ‘Statement of Faith’
Do you want to know if a church or organization is part of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)? Finding the answer may not be as easy as looking at the church’s statement of faith. Many NAR groups have...
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Epic fail: Vallotton’s 5 non-biblical tests for a true prophet
Kris Vallotton I was disturbed this week by Kris Vallotton’s article titled “5 Tests of a True Prophet.” I was even more disturbed to see that his article was published by Charisma Magazine. For those...
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Reader Mail: ‘Is this my fault?’
I received a question from a reader who has been troubled by a popular NAR teaching. I share her question here, along with my reply, because I know other readers may be struggling with the same...
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Brain Stopper No. 5: Bill Johnson’s Book Ban
“Brain stoppers” is a term I came up with to refer to a variety of tactics used by leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) to discourage their followers from thinking critically about NAR...
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Yes, Bethel Redding and Bill Johnson are part of the New Apostolic Reformation
Bill Johnson Following Christianity Today’s recent cover story on Bethel Church in Redding, California, I’ve been contacted by people wondering about Bill Johnson’s statements made in that article...
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The West Coast continues to ‘rumble’–Night 53
Today will mark Night 53 of the “West Coast Rumble”–a revival that broke out at churches in Seattle and San Diego. Meetings are characterized by claims of miraculous healings and angelic visitations....
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Don’t let this be your kid: disturbing video of girl from Bethel Church in...
I frequently hear from Christians who are concerned that their child has gotten involved with Bethel Church in Redding, California. If you don’t know, Bethel Redding is one of the most influential...
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Heidi Baker’s claim to be an apostle
Heidi Baker, co-founder of Iris Global Recently I wrote about Bill Johnson’s attempt, in a Christianity Today cover story, to distance himself from the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Now I address...
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A NAR Bible — The Passion Translation revisited
A few years ago I wrote a four-part series about The Passion Translation–a new NAR translation of the Bible being produced by the NAR apostle Brian Simmons. This series of posts has been among my most...
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NAR leader Brian Simmons reveals a new chapter of the Bible
I’ve written a series of posts about Brian Simmons because I consider his new “translation” of the Bible, the Passion Translation, to be one of the most dangerous developments in the New Apostolic...
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How to spot a NAR book
We documented in our books that the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) has penetrated mainstream Christianity. Many people find this hard to believe, claiming they’ve never heard of the NAR. I suspect one...
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NAR pioneer and chief theologian C. Peter Wagner dies
C. Peter Wagner, one of the most influential leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), died Friday at age 86. Many people who are part of the global NAR movement have been deeply influenced by...
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