It is somewhat of an odd argument to dismiss the validity of any theological claim based on the strangeness of an individual in question. I say this because of Mayhue’s claim that Deere’s association with Paul Cain and William Branham is enough to admonish believers about the “theological company he keeps.” Again, I would have to agree that not everything that they did was in perfect keeping with the scriptures but I would still follow up this argument by another appeal to logic. Read the rest of this entry »
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If one is attempting to form a relationship with God beyond the static one-sided world of simply reading the scriptures and offering up prayers with no spiritual reciprocation from the spiritual God that is being addressed, then it is necessary to trim back the nearsighted criticisms of the heresy hunters at large. One such heresy hunter is Richard L. Mayhue, who has argued in seemingly persuasive manner against modern day supernatural workings of God, spiritual gifts, etc. in Jack Deere’s books, Surprised by the Power of the Spirit and Surprised by the Voice of God. This will be the first installment in a series of parts that I will deliver. Read the rest of this entry »
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