John MacArthur does a very good job in being gentle yet truthful in showing where the charismatic movement leads to, and that is when you have the no-holds barred "pastors and churches" that can do anything that "God has told them" The bible is our only authority and because "God has given us everything pertaining to life and godlines" we rest assured on this that He has given us the " faith which was once for all delivered to the saints" This book is a little outdated but still shows what was happening even in the early 90's. I believe this movement has truly blown up since then and now considered almost "main stream" even though the teachings have been proven to be completely heretical. (i.e. Benny Hinn and Kenneth Copeland)
Even if you are a Charismatic I would encourage you to pick this book up to see some of the things that are happening in your own "movement." MacArthur spends most of his time to talk about the "hyper Charismatic" but does so becuase this is where eventually the Charismatic movement has led to. MacArthur not only gives actual events and theology preached but defends everything in light of Scripture which for most in this movement it gets tough for them to defend since they believe the canon is still open and God doesn't only speak through the Word.
Tough subject, but very much needed. Link to Buy
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