Authentic Fire: A Response to John MacArthur's Strange Fire

Are you a continuationist? Or a cessationist?

This book is very important and helpful no matter where you land on the issue. It's definitely an eye opener!

If you are not aware, in 2013, pastor John MacArthur held a conference titled "STRANGE FIRE" (hereafter referred to as S.F) that was dedicated to exposing abuses within the charismatic movement. Dr. Brown (a charismatic Christian scholar author of "AUTHENTIC FIRE") stands in agreement with MacArthur when it comes to addressing abuses. However, Dr. Brown is concerned, along with many other Christians (not just those within the charismatic camp) that the S.F conference went too far, and displayed a few of its own areas of questionable reasoning. Dr. Brown sets forth in his book the following issues he has with the S.F.C

-Historical inaccuracies concerning the origins of the charismatic movement

-Broad sweeping generalizations

-(At times) Uncharitable, contentious and vitriolic rhetoric

-A lack of biblical exegesis in support of the cessationist viewpoint

And,

-Problematic Logic (ex: committing the genetic fallacy) etc ...

Dr. Brown faces these things head on, yet does so with:

1. Love/respect

2. Strong Biblical Exegesis

3. Historical accuracy

4. Careful logic

5. Godly passion

All that being said,

(IMPORTANT NOTE!) This book isn't just about arguing or winning an argument! (Chapter 9) of Authentic Fire is a beautifully encouraging: richly edifying look into EXPERIENCING INTIMACY WITH THE LIVING GOD! It is sure to build one up in their relationship with Him.

I have been truly blessed by this book! God has used Dr. Brown in a mighty way.

Happy Reading! :)