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THE CHURCH SUBTLY
DECEIVED
(A BOOK
REVIEW)
Take heed that no
one leads you astray (Matt. 24:4) Mark 13 the last five verses very
emphatically says "Be watchful". In this
context of end time charismatic movement the writer in this book "The Church
Subtly Deceived" gives a warning to the believers, "Be alert and
Watchful" In this small book of 107 pages the author very vividly
explains many aspects of this dangerous trend prevailing even among some
believers circles.
The Book of Acts at
first sight, gives an adequate support to this, but a closer look at it will
evidently show(s)
it is not so. "It is vital to note that the sections of the scriptures
dealing with the return of our Lord Jesus emphasize the area of deception,
whether they be speeches of our Lord Jesus, or letters of the apostles.
In these sections, signs and wonders are repeatedly mentioned, but not in a
positive context, instead, warning is given concerning them and their function
of deception."
The author reveals
a growing penetration of liberalism, modernism,
ecumenism and mysticism into the charismatic movements.
He brought out NINE important and serious matters for the present day
believers as an isssue of serious thinking and consideration.
It's a good study on
the following subject matters:
- SPIRIT BAPTISM.
- GIFTS. a) Tongues for private edification? b) Tongues as a sign.
- LAYING OF HANDS. A) Is infiltration of a believer possible?
- PASSIVITY. a) The identity Theory. B) Active or Passive? C) Falling on ones back. E) out of the body experience.
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| Third Edition - 2009 Publisher GLS Mumbai |
- SIGNS AND WONDERS. Signs in the Gospel of John, A) the case of Nicodemus. B) The response of the 5000. C) Passivity among these modern movements. D) Which is the greatest wonder? Signs in Acts. From signs to scripture. Signs, wonders and miracles, Signs in the last days, Signs in our days, A final consideration
- THE SECOND COMING
- RENEWAL THEOLOGY
- THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE LORD JESUS
- THE ECUMENICAL ALIGNMENT.
For
a reader who wants to know the real facts on these subjects it's
a good study and a reference guide. A genuine reader can obtain such a
lot of information needed to face such false teachers and practitioners of the
present day charismatic movements. One can easily deal with such people if he
thoroughly studies this book. Though it's very short in its
contents he dealt with almost all required aspects in
these nine chapters.
All believers should
read and make note of its contents to resist the false teachers of the Word.
One can easily discern the false teachings entered in the
Christian church. He will be
able to refute such practices with sufficient
scriptural references.
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| Fourth Edition - 2012 Published by GBBM, Bangalure |
In conclusion
he quotes the story of the prodigal son and calls the believers for
repentance. Quoting Revelation 2:3 the author says even in spite of the deplorable
situation in the seven churches Jesus never rebuked the saints for not having
received the baptism of the Spirit or have too few spiritual gifts.
However, five times He says, "Repent"
He ends the book
with an interesting yet serious appendix. A critique of D G S Dinakaran's
book "Gifts of the holy spirit". In these pages he gave a fitting
reply to the followers of such false teachings.
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| The Blogger Philip V Ariel with the Author Alexander Seibel |
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| Alexander Seibel |
Alexander Seibel was born in Vienna in 1943. Brought up in a customary religious setting, he later discarded his religion and became an atheist. His main interests as a student were scientific subjects.
He was confronted with the Good News of the Bible during his days as a student through the testimony of some Christian believers of a worldwide missionary movement. The undeniable fulfillment of biblical prophecies in relation to Israel made it possible for the Lord to soften Alexander's heart toward Christianity. The final breakthrough, where he finally surrendered his life to the Lord Jesus Christ, came on August 4, 1968 when he listened to a message about true discipleship.
Up until this time when Alexander completed his studies, he was a member of the Baptist Church in Vienna. He now holds a Master of Technology degree and works as a full time evangelist. He speaks on the subjects of science, the Bible, and evolution versus creation to youth groups and students. He has engaged in an extensive study of the Charismatic Movement and recent trends in our society and churches. He has written several books, some of them up to five editions, which have been translated into several European languages. Alexander Seibel now lives in Germany, is married, and the father of three children.
Source:
Alexander Seibel, Germany
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