The Word In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.
John 1:1-5
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Beatitudes “ Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
Saturday, March 27, 2010
A Primer on the Word of Faith/Positive Confession Movement
J.A. Matteson
Many within Pentecostal and charismatic churches are being negatively impacted, to varying degrees, by the issues outlined in this paper. In the view of this author individuals and/or ministries within many congregations influenced by the teachings within this paper are, in all likelihood, innocent or naive victims of a wave of false teaching that has blanked much of Christianity in recent decades and is on the rise.
Therefore, it is important that it be stated clearly at the outset that the discussion to follow is in no way an indictment upon individuals or specific ministries within various churches. Blind innocence describes 95% of individuals involved with the teachings of Word of Faith/Positive Confession. These trusting souls believe what they believe because it is what they have been taught somewhere along the line. Unfortunately, unlike the Bereans, most have failed to carefully search the Scriptures (systematically by applying sound biblical hermeneutical principles) to determine whether what they have been taught is, in fact, biblical and orthodox based upon historical Christian theology.
It is the conclusion of this author, therefore, that in varying instances the gospel being presented and the Christ being portrayed represent, in fact, a “different gospel” (Gal. 1:8) from that found in the New Testament. The intent or hope of this paper is to open up a constructive discussion of the issues and pursue a course back to the teaching of sound charismatic doctrine with practical application.
Friday, March 19, 2010 Eternal Security of the Elect J.A. Matteson
HEBREWS 6:4-12
Does this passage teach that Christians can loose their salvation?
Are Christians secure in their salvation, or is it possible for them to become apostate and suffer eternal damnation? What does the Scripture mean when it states that salvation is by [..more..]
Monday, December 21, 2009 The Shepherds Bore Witness 12.21.09 J.A. Matteson
“In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them….” Luke 2:8-9
Monday, December 14, 2009 The Babe in the Manger 12.14.09 J.A. Matteson
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14
The symmetry of a Christmas time snow flake; the refraction of [..more..]
Monday, December 7, 2009 Whosoever Thirsts 12.07.09 J.A. Matteson
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6
A delightful aspect of grace in a believer’s life is the transformation of the desires of the heart. King David observed the miracle of grace in his own life, “How precious is Your lovingkindness, O [..more..]
Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Drafted October 20, 2009 Released November 20, 2009
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“Christians are heirs of a 2,000year tradition of proclaiming God’s word, seeking justice in our societies, resisting tyranny, and reaching out with compassion to the poor, oppressed and suffering. While fully acknowledging the imperfections and shortcomings of Christian [..more..]
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The Bible “Let us be very careful that we never exalt any minister, or sermon, or book, or tract, or friend above the Word. Cursed be that book, or tract, or human counsel, which creeps in between us and the Bible, and hides the Bible from our eyes!”
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