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New Age Thinking, the New Apostolic Reformation, and Orthodox Evangelical Christianity: A Comparative Analysis

IntroductionIn my ongoing book review of Dr. Luc Niebergall’s- “The Heart of Heaven”, I was not surprised to encounter subtle yet numerous New Age elements woven into his account of prophetic encounters. I felt it prudent to provide an overview of New Age thinking to help readers more readily identify these parallels.    New Age thinking and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) are two prominent…

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Investigating the NAR: Spiritual Warfare, Territorial Spirits and Deliverance Ministries

This post is the tenth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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The Promise of Resurrection: Our Journey from Death to Eternal Glory in Christ

IntroductionOne of the first quesstions I had as a relatively new Christian was how could I be “asleep” and yet “present with the Lord” at the same time when I die. The mystery of what happens when believers die is both a deeply comforting and profoundly hopeful aspect of the Christian faith. Scripture provides a clear and cohesive picture of this journey, revealing that for those in Christ,…

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Investigating the NAR: The Role of Signs and Wonders

This post is the nineth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Book Review – The Heart of Heaven: A Prophetic Encounter – Dr. Luc Niebergell – Part Two C of Three

As I have indicated previously, there are twenty chapters in this book so I will produce Part Two – A through E to cover the first ten chapters (two chapters in each of the five parts) and Part Three – F through J (two chapters in each of the five parts) plus a closing Summary in the final post of Part Three J. I will NOT be including the page number for topics mentioned from the book because the…

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Investigating the NAR: Dominion Theology

This post is the eighth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Book Review - The Heart of Heaven: A Prophetic Encounter - Dr. Luc Niebergell - Part Two B of Three

As I have indicated previously, there are twenty chapters in this book so I will produce Part Two – A through E to cover the first ten chapters (two chapters in each of the five parts) and Part Three – F through J (two chapters in each of the five parts) plus a closing Summary in the final post of Part Three J.For future reference, I will NOT be including the page number from the book because the…

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Investigating the NAR: The Five-Fold Ministry

This post is the seventh of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Beyond the Present: A Call to See the Eternal Amid Unfolding Complexity

I can’t recall a time in my life when the complexities and potential consequences before us have been as profound as they are today. The decisions we face carry far-reaching implications, and the abundance of conflicting perspectives—each claiming its own validity—makes simply sifting through them a monumental challenge. Domestically, we face critical decisions that will shape our nation’s…

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Defending Christianity: A Biblical Mandate Rooted in Truth and Love

Defending Christianity is often viewed as an essential task for believers who take seriously the call to uphold the truth of the Gospel and contend for the faith delivered once for all. Apologetics, the defense of the Christian faith, has biblical foundations and is vital for both the spiritual growth of believers and for providing answers to seekers. A comprehensive understanding of its…

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Investigating the NAR: Continuing Revelation and Extra-Biblical Teachings

This post is the sixth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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A Differing Perspective

I titled this post “A Differing Perspective” but an alternate title could just as easily have been “What Has Fallen Through the Cracks“. To be honest with you, I can’t help but feel that the lessons the Christian Church shoulld be learning from current cultural challenges, has by and large been missed. I could be wrong, you can decide. In the USA, many Christians support the political party that…

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Investigating the NAR: The Restoration of Apostles and Prophets

This post is the fifth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Investigating the NAR: 25 Doctrinal Differences Between the NAR and Orthodox Evangelical Christianity

This post is the fourth of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Investigating the NAR: The Necessity of Discernment

This post is the third of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Investigating the NAR: Differentiating Biblical Truth from Error

This post is the second of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…

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Investigating the NAR: The Attractiveness of Deception

This post marks the beginning of a new series titled Investigating the NAR, which is dedicated to exploring what the whole counsel of God’s Holy Word reveals about the importance of Christians discerning biblical truth from error. The goal is to help believers reject false doctrines and teachings rather than accept them as truth. As the series progresses, this initial post will be updated with a…