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This work discusses the most visible and controversial revival movements. It examines how revival appears to be spreading across the world, and asks if all of it is the real thing or could some revivals be counterfeit? Using the acronym FLESH to help Christians contrast the fruit of the Spirit with the works of the flesh, the author encourages believers to study authentic revival and to learn the difference between: F - faith based on fact versus feelings; L - love versus laughter; E - equipping versus experiences; S - scriptural teaching versus scripture-twisting; and H - historical reality versus historical revisionism. In addition, the book defends the characteristics of true revival by comparing and contrasting authentic, Bible-based movements of the Spirit to what is currently happening worldwide. Hank Hanegraaff is the author of "Christianity in Crisis".
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
End time prophecies have fascinated the church for 2000 years. Nearly every generation since Christ was on earth has had a some version of a "the end is near" movement. Further, the leaders of these movements have usually claimed a great annointing by the Holy Spirit. This annointing is usually accompanied by manifestations of all types.
In Counterfeit Revival, Hank Hanegraaff, makes a close examination of the contemporary Revivalist movement that has brought about such controversies as the so-called Toronto Blessing and the writings of self-proclaimed prophets such as Rick Joyner. While Hanegraaff's thoroughness is commendable (he carefully documents everything), his 'take no prisoners" attitude towards the subject and people he writes about often gets in the way.
All through the book, I kept wanting to tell the author to lighten up. He is almost relentless in his desire to expose what he sees as a great apostasy infiltrating the Church of Jesus Christ. He writes as though he is about to arrest the perpetrators and personally conduct the trials (and possibly the executions).
While his conclusions may indeed be correct both Biblically and theologically, his method of getting us there seems strident and judgemental. He paints with a very broad brush and dismisses out of hand the genuine experiences of healing and grace of many. It seems too simplistic to categorize everything as fake and false. According to Hanegraaff, all the leaders of these movements are little more than stage illusionists out to fool the masses.
The book reads quickly as Hanegraaff writes with flair. However, the reader might do well to have some ice nearby to cool off when the author gets heated up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As an ordained minister, a seminary trained individual, and a "charismatic/pentecostal" believer, I write as an insider. I know many of the individuals mentioned in the book and have been to several of the cited meetings of "revival." Much of what has been written is helpful, filled with truth, and needs to be heard. However, the scholarship and research truly needed to make this book acceptable to others besides those who already have their minds made up is seriously deficient. The spirit in which the book is written is also quite suspect, as well as, the timing of this book's release. There has been almost no distinction made as to the difference between a fallen brother and a false brother, or a fallen revival and a false revival. Perhaps the author would have been better off writing an endorsement for Jon Edwards' "Religious Affections and Charity and Its Fruits" instead. Also for those who maybe interested, there are many who are what would be considered "pentecostal/charismatic", who are thoroughly reformed in their theology. Like it or not this "Reformed Pentecostal" is indeed some ot the fruit of this current "revival" and he is not alone. I would recommend this book but please do obtain some other more balanced works to compliment your library.If not, you may just as well spend your money elsewhere.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Biblically illiterate charismatics and penecostals will have a problem with this book. Those who know how to reason for themselves and draw their own conclusions will not feel threatened by this, but may actually learn something! If this is you, this book is a must read and will call you to examine what you believe Biblically, and will call you into deep study of the Bible. Use your mind, and you will be rewarded.............
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Hanegraaff's book is thorough, and doctrinally and biblically sound. Period. Some admit this, yet criticize his methods. Read more
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Uncovers the work of the devil in the churches. And also a thrilling book. Congratulations, Mr. Hanegraaff!
Published on 15 Jun 1999
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Having personally experienced some of the activities described in 'Counterfeit Revival' while visiting a local church, it was a reassuring to read this book by Hank Hanegraaff. Read more
Published on 9 April 1999
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Eye opening
Hanegraaff's book and the accompanying audio tapes show that the people he is exposing are as cultic and distant from orthodox Christianity as are the Mormons and JWs. Read more
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