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Africa, biblical discernment, Charismatic movement, Conrad Mbewe, false gospel, false teachers, religious worldview, syncretism
Why is the Charismatic Movement Thriving in Africa?
by Conrad Mbewe
Many explanations have been given for the explosion of the Charismatic movement in Africa. Many have seen this as a powerful visitation of the Holy Spirit. Whereas there is probably more than one reason, I want to add my own observation to this for what it is worth. In this blog post, I do not refer to the old conservative form of Pentecostalism once represented by the Assemblies of God churches. I have in mind the current extreme form that is mushrooming literally under every shrub and tree in Africa. How can one explain this phenomenon?
I think that one reason why the Charismatic movement in Africa has been like a wild bushfire is because it has not challenged the African religious worldview but has instead adopted it. It has simply baptised it with Bible verses and Christian words that previously meant something totally different.
Read the rest of Pastor Mbewe’s article here.
Thank you for revealing the error of this false way. God bless you.
http://holdingforthhisword.wordpress.com/2013/07/23/enduring-faith/
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Thanks for your encouragement Eliza. Isn’t it wonderful to see brothers and sisters around the world who are standing firm in the faith? I am greatly encouraged through my connections with fellow believers in other parts of the world, and love to see that God really is at work in every nation!
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