Somewhere between the extremes of form and frenzy regarding the Holy Spirit and His manifestation in our times is truth essential to the church and execution of its mission.
Sadly, John MacArthur's Strange Fire conference and perhaps his forthcoming book (I say "perhaps" because I've not read it) seem to take such an extremist position that they potentially distract from the discovery and use of that essential truth in a season when the church needs it urgently.
MacArthur's passion for rightly dividing the word of truth is commendable. A huge number of readers – including Pentecostals and charismatics – have been aided by MacArthur's careful studies of biblical passages, and inspired by his passion for sound doctrine.
This makes his sweeping condemnations of charismatics even sadder. Keep reading
Also see
John MacArthur Responds to Critics Who Believe His Strange Fire Conference Is Divisive, Unloving
In Defense of John MacArthur, Strange Fire Conference and the Challenge to the Charismatic Mov't
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