Wednesday, December 11, 2013

A Pentecostal in (General) Support of the Strange Fire Conference

A refreshingly candid post from Josiah Batten, a Pentecostal associate pastor at an IFCA church in Fairmont, WV in which he points out the value of the Strange Fire Conference. Here’s a sample— but the entire post is worth reading.

I recognize the value of unity, but a unity not grounded in and centered on the truth is merely a superficial unity. If we Pentecostals want John MacArthur to make distinctions when he calls out the Charismatic movement for its abuses, then maybe we should be the first ones making distinctions and calling out heresy and excess where we find it.

Reading this reminded me to not paint all continuationists (or indeed anyone) with the same brush. This author is humble and generous, and we probably agree on most things (theologically speaking).

I continue to be in awe at the many ways God brings glory to Himself.

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