New Age and the Charismatic Movement: With Steven Bancarz

New Age and the Charismatic Movement: With Steven Bancarz
In this episode, my friend Steven Bancarz came on the show to discuss New Age beliefs that are masquerading as a Christian world view. We spoke new age practices such as astral projection, tarot cards, positive confession and more.
THIS IS NOT AN ANTI CHARISMATIC/PENTECOSTAL VIDEO.
in this video, we only discuss the aberrant patterns of some popular but not normative views within the pentecostal-charismatic movement. Steven and I both believe the gifts of the Spirit are for today. Steven and I had a blast doing this episode and I plan to have him back soon to discuss more.
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[@char_316]

Looking forward to the interview! I subscribe to Steven Bancarz' you tube channel and purchased his book "The Second Coming of the New Age". I haven't finished reading it yet, but, so far, it has helped me realize how new age has/is influenced our culture and the Church, and just how crucial it is to know God's Word! Thank you, Steven Bancarz!!

[@adalynroseprescott8927]

I’m reading it right now. It’s so good. I just accepted the truth and Christ as my Savior about a month ago. I was super into the New Age but now I see clearly and I am so much happier. God bless you 😊

[@joolspools777]

@@adalynroseprescott8927 That's so good to hear!! Please keep going. Always read God's word.

[@Weissguys6]

@@adalynroseprescott8927 I’m so late to this interview, and bless God for finding it as well. So happy to read of your salvation, dear sister. ❤️

[@heatherphipps9306]

Praise God for a tenacious praying mom

[@fourgrans]

Amen!! We can learn a lot from these mothers who fight on their knees and storm heaven for their children!!

[@MsBgizzle23]

My mom did the same for me. Thank you mom!

[@SavingSoulsMinistries]

Yes amen!! My Grandma was the only person ever praying for me despite growing up not knowing God. That prayer power is limitless

[@thomasbrewer7743]

Amen!!

[@rayburton5300]

Mumbling/"praying" gibberish over your son..unbiblical

[@lindapb6529]

Steven Bancarz brings it, every time.

[@CDeeva05]

Linda PB ... drops the mic every time.

[@claydoyle6649]

'brings it' ?

[@kelly_villalobos]

@@TheSyncmaster750s work on your own journey and stop hating on the internet

[@melissaparker5096]

Listening to these young men gives me great hope. How encouraging to see such wisdom and devotion to truth in the younger generation.

[@ltrotter636]

I know, right!

[@megaloschemos9113]

It is encouraging

[@keageneoganachta1558]

🙄

[@claydoyle6649]

Hello Melissa. I think you might have a better hope in listening to youth that think scripturally. These had a few good points though, they somewhat glee- fully referenced Todd White. As well, they give no proven instance of continued gifting including the matter of healing. Were they to contend for THE faith on the street or say, abortion clinics I would believe in the sincerity of their conversion much more realistically than being sort of super unusual 'apostles'.

[@carolinecorman1716]

Many young folks are better than the boomers and pre boomers. Much more honest and now just out for the $$$$$$$$$.

[@007Tinkins]

FANTASTIC interview. I always learn SO much listening to Steven. Something I really appreciate about him is that he is not condescending to people who are still in the New Age. He is humble. He really has a gentleness toward those who are deceived. He is such an incredible intelligent guy. Praying God for his ministry and grateful you had him on your show.

[@firesidechatsasmr6142]

Seriously though. He's such a naturally gifted orator.

[@j.reesebradley4771]

I’ve watched Steven’s testimony so many times now. He chokes up every time. Never gets old. 🙏🏻🙌🏻❤️

[@tlc2387]

Yes! Have always been moved by his authenticity.❤️

[@abashedsanctimony154]

Yes, I noticed the host flash the 666 hand sign as soon as it started. Steven should call him out

[@lindajohnson4204]

@@abashedsanctimony154 Back when I was young, that was considered the sign for "OK". But when I went back to see what you were talking about, it was so brief, and "sloppy", if it was an intentional sign, not at all like a deliberate hand sign at all. My conclusion is that it is very unlikely to have been that hand sign intentionally. I don't think God sees it as a sign that we approve of evil, or are trying to influence people against Him, when we do not have that intention in our hearts.

[@TheTruthMattersTheLastSt-nu9xv]

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[@ameobiamicrobiological2366]

I saw his testimony and he was crying, I cried with him I was so moved by it. Praise God for his miracle! 🙏🙏🙏

[@Weissguys6]

Your mom’s faithfulness in prayer. Praise God. As a mother of 5 young adults, I hear it and it gives me COURAGE ❤️

[@Gideon_Judges6]

Steven, you're looking good and healthier these days. Not that you looked old before but I think Christ has renewed your youth like the eagle's. (Ps 103:5)

[@alexa6260]

SirBudrick i agree!!

[@Gideon_Judges6]

@Podcast - SørenCast Z Psalms 103:5

[@joolspools777]

He looks different doesn't he, I hardly recognized him. He looks better.

[@kaleesiking239]

Its probably just his camera & lighting/shading in this video 😂 and renewing youth like an eagle outwardly would be vain but would mean inwardly youthful in sharp mind & full of energy that way it's not in vain or proudful, it wouldn't be outwardly

[@Gideon_Judges6]

@@kaleesiking239 I don't think it's vanity. God did not intend that Adam and Eve should get sick and die. Do you know how old Abraham and Sarah were when they conceived and yet King Abimelech was still attracted to her? Do you know Joshua is in his 80s when he said he's still as strong as when Moses called on him at 40? It's not just inwardly.

[@TheJust22az]

I have always felt there is a gap in Christian circles today due to the lack of Christian intellectuals. Steven Bancarz helps fill that void.

[@falynns.974]

Big fan of Steven. When I was lead out of yoga, he was a big part of confirming everything for me. His testimony is amazing and powerful b/c he knows so much about the new age practices and so he’s able to shed light and truth. Such an intelligent, humble guy. Never knew about this channel but I’ll definitely be checking out other videos. 😊🙂

[@estheresther8090]

Because he studied abaut it and was in it full time..He teaches through exprience

[@Weissguys6]

Beauty from ashes. ❤️

[@LindseyMinakerMusic]

I never comment on videos. But WOW. You guys are both just so ON POINT, and I'm learning so much and agreeing with everything you're saying! God bless you guys in your ministries. He is so glorified through your expositions of the truth!

[@hifiunicorn]

I really appreciate the objective approach of explaining why something is not Biblical or Christian as opposed to bashing people who teach that way. We can grow in faith with true and clear understandings rather than emotionally reactive responses to each others faults. God Bless ~

[@PaperParade]

I grew up in that kind of hyper-charismatic Christianity. Basically my Christianity looked like TBN. And it led me in so many wrong directions. I would consider myself a cessationist now, but I appreciate the challenging questions you both produced. Part of my theological stance admittedly is just that I never want to end up in that version of Christianity in any way ever again. I appreciate the way cessationist and Reformed teachers emphasize Scripture and knowing it well. I trust that. But I think you make great points in what you said, and it’s something I’d like to find answers to.

[@PsychoBible]

Thank you, guys. So important to speak with clarity and compassion on this topic. There's a lot of deception in the church.

[@tlc2387]

I thank God for you Steven. So amazing how your upbringing, life choices, and honesty in it all bless us. Love how God is using EVERYTHING in your life to point to Jesus, and bring His truth forward! I love how you love Him! Thank You father for blessing this son, protecting him, and pouring through him all You want to come forward. I am so thankful and refreshed to hear Your truth coming through him. Many of us are starving to hear like minded people in our isolation in this confused religious world. It's all about You Lord. Use us however you wish! 👏👏🙌👆☝️❤️❤️❤️

[@mwendwa_m]

Steve you have a clear propehtic teaching gift your. Discernment and understanding of scripture is amazing. Brings alignment to the body. Never stop teaching and correcting. This is clearly what God called you for. Hope to see you back online brother.

[@ToledoOhio]

We ❤ Brother Steven!! What a beautiful way to present the Gospel.

[@marykillough7582]

Thank you for your balance and gracious approach. I was deeply involved in the Word of Faith movement for at least a decade. It seems now that most of the loudest voices against that movement are either cessationists who are hyper critical of anything supernatural or as you pointed out “heresy hunters”. I absolutely still believe in the proper use of the Gifts of the Spirit/given by the Holy Spirit at His complete discretion to edify and build the body of Christ. Coming out of that “faith is a force so use it to claim and proclaim your blessings” it’s been really hard for me to separate truth from error and falsity. I’m so grateful for voices like Steven and Melissa Dougherty as well as others who come with solid intelligent arguments based in love and correction rather than torches and pitchforks 💕

[@kathyevans757]

You nailed it again, Steven... just watched your interview with Alisa Childers yesterday by a fluke, and posted some comments on that site. Now here I find you again on the Remnant Radio... there really are no accidents. You have been given great knowledge, wisdom and experience on the subject matter at such a young age even... plus, you deliver the message with amazing humility. Never lose that, and always be vigilant that the devil will try to steal that quality from you--thus not just making you ineffective in your presentation but dangerously erroneous in it. I was particularly struck by your comment to the effect of discernment is not between good and evil but between good and mostly good. Very profound... God bless always and keep up the great work!

[@janbucher5369]

I love it how you talk about that subject. Often i see people throw out the baby with the water. In my case i felt like there is al middle way. One time i prayed ,, God i don’t want more than you have for me (just supernatural encounters with no purpose) but i don’t want less than you have for me, is want you and what you have for me. The next day there was a minister in our bibleschool and prophecied over me an he sad the exact same words like i prayed a day before. Now i just seek Jesus and to know him more and look more like him. Thanks for what you doing!

[@somethinggood9267]

That is awesome i think thats a beautiful prayer

[@wendyraptureready]

Great show, and steve has to be the most biblically sound speakers I've seen to date

[@j.reesebradley4771]

This interview has clarified Remnant Radio’s charismatic views for me. I will start watching this channel again!

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Lol. did we go off the rails for you? seriously though. was there something that caused you to question our integrity on this subject?

[@j.reesebradley4771]

The Remnant Radio 😆 Kind of. It’s really more me than you. That one video where you guys were standing up for Bethel left a negative mark on me and I can’t seem to forget it 🤦🏼‍♀️Do you still think they are sound? That family that lost their baby in December, it ripped my heart out watching them go through that. Did you see it? I do like your channel and you have a great personality for it! I say it’s more me than you because I think (I know) the new age church’s like the ones Steven spoke of ruin it for the actual godly charismatic churches. From afar, the lines are blurred and it’s downright scary! Does that make any sense?

[@seekingthenarrowway]

​@@j.reesebradley4771 Hey J. I'm with you on this. The Bethel interview also pushed me away from this channel. Though it's good to see Steven here speaking truth about these types of churches and maybe unblur the lines.

[@abashedsanctimony154]

@@j.reesebradley4771 never forget the wisdom from Holy Spirit, it counts the most over man's interpretations

[@troymatthews3374]

J. Reese Bradley funny remnant radio never responded once you mentioned Bethel🤔🤔🤔

[@leighwalters6017]

Steve, you were one of the reasons I felt pulled to leave the new age. The peace me and my husband feel from God is just beyond anything I've ever felt. My husband finally got clean from addictions. Thanks. I personally needed someone who was balanced and educated. The charismatic shouting Christian leaders sort of put me off

[@yeishaadhosein6510]

Excellent stuff. Especially his comments on atmospheres coming in at the end there. I've experienced it from time to time. Great job Remnant Radio, you guys always bring it! 😊😎

[@jessiejoy3713]

This was EXCELLENT. Thank you so much for your thoroughness, gentleness, and discernment in addressing the errors in the Church. This was very helpful!

[@jennifermcculloch5324]

If you don’t laugh you’ll cry. The things people are pulled into amazes me but I’m not surprised.

[@somethinggood9267]

Weve all been pulled into deceit at one time or another.

[@jacksolomon1379]

Big fan of Steve’s. He has a wonderful testimony!

[@tracyvanover9638]

Wanted to share my experience or one of my experiences in the spirit. I'll try to keep this short. My grandmother passed away & I being the closest to her was very upset. My mother was worried about her faith, because she never got saved until moments before her passing. As a lil girl she and her siblings was turned away from a church because they were poor. Ok so one night I find myself in the spirit I was on my knees and my hands were brought together flat fingers up the praying hands and my head down. I knew then I was in god's presence. I look up and see my grandmother in a white robe I went towards her and hugged her. Then I stopped hugging her and we was sitting down looking at each other her face was faded but it was her I was so happy to see her. And God was coming up behind her the light kept getting brighter and brighter I looked at her and said granny you are going to heaven I remember feeling so happy so peaceful so warm and I started to go to the light too and all of a sudden I felt a huge huge hand grab my back and start pulling me backwards I was saying no no no and grabbing towards my granny, and then I found myself on my knees head down praying hands. So when he says every knee shall bow in his presence. Yes sir every one here in this world will when he returns. And I get visions and gosh I could share so much more but it would be to long of a comment as it is already Glory to God! Thank you. I wanted to share that.

[@MPoweredChristianMinistries]

I’m showing up about two years late to this episode but I just wanted to say: Amen. Great stuff!

[@Crustapher]

Absolutely love steven. his book with josh peck is amazing. Never watched your podcast before but this was a good introduction to you guys.

[@TheRemnantRadio]

777kingofkings777 glad you liked it. Have you seen part two that we live streamed yesterday? It’s pretty good.

[@loramor3320]

I have so much respect for Steven. He speaks truth with so much conviction and is well versed in the bible. I appreciate his interviews. I learn something new everytime. Thank you 😊

[@JuliexSteadman]

This is a really excellent video, getting into the nuts and bolts of the differences between new age practices that parade as christian and what actually is christian along with the underlying theology. This will really help with your discernment..

[@estheresther8090]

God has tranformed this man..He is glowing..He looks different...when u have Jesus christ u have everything..all good things spiritual and physical

[@KingdomWithinU]

I'm very excited about this interview. I too have Steven's book and follow a lot of his social media interactions. His humility and depth of research is very needed in this time. If you can ask him Josh, it would be great to know if Steven is moving towards Calvinism. His last few broadcasts have mentioned a lot of Calvinist teachers who he is now recommending. Just curious. Blessings, John D

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Fruit of the Vine Ministries I think he and I spoke about this before the podcast started. I’m pretty confident he’s not Calvinist. I mean all my favorite speakers are Calvinist, and I’m not a Calvinist so🤷‍♂️

[@KingdomWithinU]

@@TheRemnantRadio Sounds good bro. I'm with you. I listen to people that are great teachers but I'm not always in full agreement with theologically. I was just curious since I know you'll be in arms reach.

[@April31963]

I was thinking about that thing. I just sense his true desire to be in Truth. He’s still young and it will be interesting to hear him in 10-20 years

[@laurasanders5015]

Great interview, and I look forward to the next one on Monday night. I hope that Stephen will consider at some point producing something short and impactful about how the WOF movement diverges from Historic, orthodox Christianity. I know and love so many who are deceived by these teachings and would love to have something short enough and engaging enough to post online . I love the kind, reasonable way that Stephen presents his positions. I am especially encouraged that he has not gone the way of Cessationism like so many of the other former New Age you tube folks seem to have done. He has managed to stay in the “radical middle” as John Wimber used to call it, between Word and Spirit. I would not hesitate to recommend his materials to those I know who have been influenced by the New Age movement.

[@JewandGreek]

Word of Faith holds to all of the essentials of the faith.

[@TheRemnantRadio]

@@JewandGreek you know what Laura means. I do not think she is speaking of all people who identify with word of faith. She is only speaking about the most popular public eye figures who claim they are "word of faith" who continue to teach error and abuse the scriptures. as long as these teachers continue to be the most popular representations of WOF the movement will forever be rightly criticized.

[@codyhinkle7622]

FEELING AND EXPERIENCES are what the charismatic movement seems to chase they don't chase the lord they play music and play the gift of tongues in a pagan way. I have been genuinely moved in my heart by reading and hearing the word I think the way that Steven even describes his experiences can even be dangerous people will chase that instead of letting it happening organically by the study of the word.

[@summergirl0074]

Good stuff guys! Steven, your work really helped me extricate myself from the New Age, thank you. After hearing the testimony I gave at my baptism an old friend asked if my reiki practice was similar to word of faith. I had no idea what she was talking about and now that I’m hearing about it here, it sounds like they are talking about practicing magic, crazy! Glad that you are both making this important message more clear for Christians.

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Glad you enjoyed it Summer, Blessings.

[@ltrotter636]

Steven is so clear and academic in his explanations. Side questions... what are they supposedly leaving their bodies to accomplish? How does it bring glory to God?

[@shalom968]

They want to spend time with God face to face like Moses did. To know Him.

[@joshcaleyjr.8757]

This was so good!

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Thanks Josh

[@jaredbajer712]

You guys are totally right on. I think that genuinely comes with the indwelling of the Spirit within us and reading our Bibles that gives us true discernment. Ratio of emphasis was a great point. Awesome stuff! Keep up the great work!

[@ChrisMarie93]

This was wonderful! Thank you for making righteousness and the pursuit of holiness the focus.

[@chrisconway7404]

If your church is still believes in deliverance laying on of hands praise and worshiping gifts of the spirits. PREACHING THE GOSPEL YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT BODY OF CHRIST

[@nicholasgutierrez212]

If you don’t believe all the right essentials and live them out are you saved? That’s the question that comes up for a lot of Christians. We spend a lot of time on this question within Christianity.

[@titianmom]

This is one of the most important videos you've done.

[@brandiannek]

I realize I’m late to the party here- But you’re helping me so much with your content. Thank you for what you do.

[@benannalachaise4646]

I actually started to laugh when I heard the story about the dalaï-lama demon preventing anyone from entering the third heaven...I mean how way off can you get in order to seriously think and believe this is Christianity! It’s actually really sad. Thanks Steven for sharing, this is so important to explain.

[@katiem9923]

Some of these stories make me wonder if they come up with something so strange that it "must be true." They feel so blatantly off the mark, but maybe people figure the truth is stranger than fiction?

[@ryerye8745]

@@katiem9923 Like most evangelicals in his position, he relies on fake testimonies and confirmation bias

[@qiajenaehamilton6638]

1:01:50-1:03:03 audio totally gone. Answer after SB's question about using cards in church & again 1:13ish. I used to teach metaphysics using all the 'tools" & it was pure poison to me & undoubtedly others. So sad it's invaded the church. Wake up people. I'm struggling with my past sins, tho I've repented & removed all those items from my life. Thanks Mr. B. for the very good vlog in re removing those items from our homes. It was very helpful, as I had much more than cards & that is all I'd removed initially. Wow. Hope folks learn from this.

[@preciosapark1848]

That happened to me I was washing dishes praying for someone who was was having issues with me I had joined a Bible study that the lord sent me to where it wasn’t charismatic church. I fought the lord but I humbled myself to go because he was sending me. I found myself in the time of Jesus I saw the dirt, rocks a big crowd surrounding someone I knew it was Jesus. Everyone was gone and Jesus gave me a message for tell her my father loves her just like I do. Then I was back in my kitchen. These women very well taught their leaders attend Biola university in ca. They knew I was different so they were cautious about. She had just yelled at me when I tried to give her some advise.But I told the Lord I was going to love her. I never prayed this would happen to me but I had this happening to others. I was just praying and washing dishes. I even told the lord you are going to help me deliver this message to her. All I known is that I experienced supernatural things in my life as God sent me to these groups of women. I weep every time I pass by that church. Not only that God brought healing to me because I had a lot of hurt as a child from the church I was raised in. This is not something I forced didn’t expect it. Just like I went to church first time there and as we begin to worship I can hear angels singing with us.

[@melissahiller3784]

I can't get enough Steven Bancarz! Always so full of fascinating insight! I have friends who are beginning to talk about ascension and universal enlightenment. Steven has helped equip me with knowledge and scripture but the pushback from them boils down to their suspicion that the Bible has been tampered with so this information has been hidden from us. I'd love for Steven to address this growing concern I keep hearing from "Christian" KZbinrs! Great conversation, Guys!! Thank you!!

[@pcharles6565]

I am a charismatic Christian and I have to say doctrine matters. If a Christian is a charismatic they must follow doctrine so they do not go off the rails and follow experiences rather than doctrine

[@songsgardensbyjenniferlynn3242]

Thanks guys! This was such a solid conversation build on truth and love.

[@Henriette-van-der-Ende]

Amen! Just Imagine Samuel saying: "Hold on Saul, I'm just getting my glass bowl to see what the Lord is saying. I need it otherwise I can't hear Him. " !We don't need cards! Wake up church.

[@karenmitchell8377]

Henriette Verhoef - van der Ende POP

[@Henriette-van-der-Ende]

@@karenmitchell8377 what is the meaning of POP? Sorry I'm dutch 😊

[@deanag1043]

Yes! And we don't need a puppet to impart the Holy Spirit or reading cards that should never be in any church of Jesus....Bethel does both of these things in their school of minsitry, to name some of the least.

[@NihouNi]

Really enjoyed your talk. I feel very sorry for the people who read the books and follow the people you mention, who might be missing out on true and beautiful experiences with God, because they are looking for what appears to be fascinating and exciting. You're doing an important work and may God bless it!

[@carakerr4081]

God bless you Steven. So glad you came to the Lord Jesus. Love you brother.

[@Manwithabrain90]

From 1:17:00 to 1:23:00 Steve basically calls out the foolishness and falseness of the cessationalist and reform community. So refreshing. Period.

[@JewandGreek]

I agree with most of what Steven said except for his Kenneth Hagin quotes and Kenyon taking his theology from Phineas Quimby. He doesn't provide the context and meaning for the Hagin quotes and he doesn't provide any evidence for Kenyon taking his theology from Quimby because there is none.

[@johananmarcus7932]

Thanks man I would have trashed the whole video, nice seeing your comments 😅

[@corinneperegrini6003]

Thank you brothers for sharing the truth and shining the lights on some errors. I can see that you are doing it in the spirit of love wanted to see people to come to the saving knowledge of the truth. May God continues to bless you and your ministries. Shalom.

[@TheCissero]

You are a great influence on the young people. Your a great person.Thank you so much.

[@narrowistheway77]

I’m a former New Ager who didn’t even know I was in the New Age until I left it. It’s intriguing because it’s set up around cult personalities rather than traditional religious means. Once you recognize what it is though, hopefully you’re smart enough to leave it and come to Jesus. GOD Bless! ❤️

[@jrogers1776]

The problem with a LOT of churches and ministries today is that PERSONAL HOLINESS and HOLY LIVING are not the central focus. Too many churches and ministries stress just about every other thing. Anyone who had REAL power with God was made HOLY by the Holy Ghost and lived a HOLY life.

[@thegroundsfloor]

Thanks for this! I found a church last year when it just opened. They told me they were charismatic but I didn't know what that meant. After a while it was mostly speaking in tongues and singing. I was still very wary when they wanted to teach me to speak "heaven language. I confessed I didn't believe in emptying my mind and they were understanding. They allowed anyone who "had a word" to teach. One time a guy who said he was a pastor came and did a leg growth healing on a guy who had hip surgery. The guy went along with it but admitted he wasn't healed. I brought it up with my then, pastor, and he told me to "choose love". Next, a few m ok nths lat dr r, he had a speaker from California come and teach us "soaking". They had hypnotic music playin and a few people were being "tickled" by the gigantic hand of God. I spent the whole hour praying that the Lord guard us from anything demonic. When brought up the kundalini style "worship, I was fired as a parishioner and told to "find a perfect church and see how long I last there". My heart was broken, and i worried that in was causing division and faithless, but it's confirmed to me now, that I didn't belong there. Thanks!

[@thegroundsfloor]

@@matasaina2011 Self control is one of the fruits of the Spirit. When they let go to a spirit of drunkenness, that fruit is lacking. This pastor told me to go find a perfect church and held a grudge against me. That was the most clear confirmation for me. I'm not naming anyone. Although the rejection was painful and confusing, I know it wasn't me personally, but rather my convictions he rejected. He also believed the book of Revelation mostly takes place in Israel and the rest of the world will be untouched due to revival. He taught from Osteen and Creflo Dollar more often than anything. How to override the conscience was the subject of most sermons. I started to feel like I was only bgg there t ok pray for him while he was teaching. I spoke to him personally with humility only when he asked how I felt about certain teachings and my opinion on the soaking was a very sensitive thing for him. The guy he had teaching it said the result would be a state of drunkenness and uncontrollable laughter. Really doesn't sound biblical to me. More like kundalini.

[@thegroundsfloor]

@@matasaina2011 I don't see that it says that being full of the Spirit makes us act drunk, but gives us boldness to proclaim our faith. When the apostles seemed drunk, they weren't babbling, but speaking in the native tongues of those there. Before it was understood that they weren't babbling, people accused them of drunkenness. The verse also could be saying not to drink to connect with God or to show proof of the Spirit. People are looking for their own connections with God, and sometimes some behaviors alienate sober-minded people and cause division. I wouldn't invite someone to a church in which one would feel alienated from the Spirit if they don't show signs of drunkenness.

[@TheWarriorLV]

“It wasn’t just His love it was His Lordship” THIS! This is what is missing ( among we know SO much) but between when people try to attack Christianity saying “God is love” so they can keep sinning vs this truth of Lordship. Of yes God is love -& just. He has rules because He loves us as our Lord and Savior. It’s the most beautiful, freeing thing to follow Christ that I wish all could see🙏🏽💖

[@benjaminvarga9005]

Oh my...that Todd Bentley/Bob Jones "soaking" story is just hilarious (also terrible oc)...as a gamer, I just could not ignore the similarities to a game. Like there's boss at the end of a level, and no matter how hard you try, you can't get past it. Then you phone your buddy, tell him about this, and he's like "I have a cheat code to beat it/go around it. Here you go, fam." As Steven said, you just can't make this stuff up.

[@OXSweetnspicyXO]

Thank you for these videos, it has really been helping me !

[@taylorclark1048]

Man praise the Lord for this guy, amazing testimony , presented everything soo well and soo clearly , I really enjoyed this, really can help me understand where some of the churches around me locally and around the world think.

[@IrishFrench17]

Steven, thank you for your teachings. Your testimony is also so powerful. Bless you my brother in Christ Jesus

[@matthewrachelbushmusicmini]

I appreciate the explanations in this video. 1 John tells us to try the spirits to see whether they're of God. -Matthew

[@alexfelic1264]

Fantastic episode!! Tons of insight we can use for our charismatic brothers to be on the lookout for!

[@catherinecooper8370]

I love how well done this was. It was Holy Spirit led and you guys expressed everything so intelectually.

[@LuiKang043]

What Spurgeon said was especially important, on 'telling the difference between right and almost right'. In that, my greatest aid in discerning between right and almost right theology was in knowing what our ultimate purpose is. We aren't spirits that are gonna be taken up to Heaven. We are living bodies that will join with our brethren and our Lord in the New Jerusalem, the intersection between the New Heaven and New Earth. We are not going to become angels. We are going to be human, but awoken from our slumber on the End of Ages. A whole lot of confusion starts to spark from these slight differences in understanding our nature and our end goal. God made us perfect and this whole drama we are going through is in lifting us up from our fallen nature so that we can be fully human and glorify God in that. Apotheosis is not our end goal, because it is an absurd goal. He has a goal for us that promises life in it's fullness. "He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" - Micah 6:8

[@gregormann7]

This is established at the very beginning, but nearly everyone reads right through it and never looks back. Gen 2:7- “And the LORD God formed MAN of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of LIFE, and [thus!] man became a LIVING SOUL.” Man is by definition therefore a spirit-animated body = a living soul. And thus, as James says, “the body without the spirit is dead.” The only remedy is resurrection, the very essence of the promise of the gospel.

[@jubilee.artstudio]

Thank you for this discussion. You've answered a lot of questions! I come from a charismatic background and after seeing the destructive power of new age practices, I became confused about where to draw the line with gifts of the spirit and the super natural. The distinctions and examples you gave were very helpful. I appreciate what Steven said about not bashing charismatics and heretic hunting, we need unity in the church and to speak the truth in love with each other.

[@RimGardensHomestead]

So thankful for your testimony! ❤️

[@jordanfox8027]

You can tell this guy is very high IQ. Thank you for your work!

[@cindysmith1700]

So blessed to listen to y’all

[@theodored1843]

I’m really amazed at Steve’s testimony! There are a lot of things I wished to address but I felt it would be too much to put! So I just wanted to say: I don’t understand why people tend to lean on the “trend setters” like Calvin, Luther or Wesley and the like. It’s one of the greatest miracles that virtually every person now has access to the Bible. The greatest miracle is the saving grace of God through Jesus Christ His Son because of Whom we have the promised gift of His Holy Spirit to dwell in us eternally and by Whose power we have the ability to be transformed. Jesus interacted with each person He encountered in a very unique way and it’s the same with all of us. We can trust Him to satisfy us and eventually present us before the Father perfect and blameless and with great joy. What is disturbing to me is that we are unable to take a “no” for an answer from God and we are going our way to get it. However, we see, throughout the Bible, several people - Moses, Samuel, David and even Jesus having been given “no” for an answer. Even the Apostle Paul was given a “no”. But they were faithful and humble enough to both continue trusting God, remaining in Him and submitting to His revealed purpose for them. We have the complete, infallible, inerrant, all-sufficient and sovereign Word of God, The Bible now and don’t require any more than this. He has told us the beginning and the end. It’s sealed. We are blessed to have have the Word of God and it’s author, The Holy Spirit, with and within us. We, unlike the people of Israel between the returning from Babylon to the time of Jesus when God had remained silent for almost 500 years, have not been left without help. We need to read the Bible in the context, of each verse in the context and fullness of the person(s), circumstances, cultural implications, times and what the intention is with regard to its being written. The primary purpose of the Bible is to show us God’s character and nature and that of us human beings and our need for the atonement in Jesus Christ and the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. If we don’t find the wonderful things in the Bible each and every time we open it and read it, we can be sure that we are not serious about it or are trying to manipulate it, both of which have terrible consequences. On the other hand, what joy and satisfaction we enjoy as the word comes alive as we begin to see the wonderful things in it! We wouldn’t ask for more!

[@leahparker9033]

I've read, and it makes sense to me, that Paul's visit to the third heaven was actually a near-death experience after he was stoned and left for dead at Lystra.

[@andreso9595]

Love this show! May the LORD God continue to bless this ministry! One of my favorite youtube channels.

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Awe thanks Andres.

[@lauren4434]

"to pick up a witness in the spirit ~~ that nature itself was glorifying Him, when He was present...." I have had the same, so beautiful! So amazing! The rocks themselves are praising Him, He renders all things living . . . but they themselves are not God......

[@Manwithabrain90]

Wow. Steven and the other guy did an excellent job explaining the faults and falseness of the Word of Fatih movement and doctrine. Steven has a solid understanding of the movement and applies scriptural evidence to show the truth. I love the ending where Steven explains how cessationists have a poor ground in not believing in the spiritual aspects of the Bible. Excellent excellent excellent. Steven's explanation about the guided medication brought back memories of when I was once part of a Word of Faith church. I had no idea what they were doing was demonic and new age. It all makes sense now. I just got out of movement 11 months ago and it's been a sober detoxing experience. Though I have left Word of Faith/Charismaticism, I still believe in the spiritual gifts and spiritual aspects of the Bible because it is clearly evident in the Word of God that they still exist and apply to today. God bless you Steve and The Remnant Radio for this video. Well done!

[@AppointedYoungWarrior]

Thank you so much for your videos Steven. I’ve had experiences with Todd Bentley and people alike. It tainted the way I seek God. I’m in the process of learning what is pleasing to the Lord and what isnt.

[@michaelhubbard4989]

For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory

[@14yoohoo2007]

Anyone else’s audio go out near the 3/4th end ?

[@carolyngraber4326]

Thank you for your vital ministry -- sharing your wealth of knowledge. Speaking of which, your audio cuts out at 1:01:49. Are you able to restore that?

[@yvonneperry1772]

Well done!!

[@NewMaite]

Thank you for sharing, I've been telling people to keep an eye on this. Pray for discernment!

[@stefanieglatts1800]

Yay Steven. Glory be to God

[@ryanehlis426]

EZ, new age is basically the counterfeit to the gifts of the Holy Spirit and real experience in God and Jesus

[@michaelhubbard4989]

Yeah this is what I'm thinking because it seems like they don't believe in the believers authority given to them from God

[@bianca4829]

Michael Hubbard so true. Their authority does not come from the lord

[@donnaanderson5529]

Such refreshing truth

[@slverbelz]

This was an excellent video. Got a lot of questions answered. Just subscribed to your channel. Thank you!!

[@overcomingword1980]

This is good stuff... what I am hearing is that some people in the charismatic church are preoccupied with supernatural experiences instead of centering themselves around God's will!

[@BobbyU808]

This guy reminds me of a younger and bolder Josh. Maranatha

[@lopezj1613]

You guys are legit... 💯💯💯💯

[@silvijosabajo7579]

Very informative, I learned a lot.

[@TheRemnantRadio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@matthewdyer2926]

Your friends at Bridgetown church should probably listen to this.

[@James-li8cm]

I totally love Steven's perspective on this stuff... I adopt a similar approach to theology, "prove it" or "disprove it" with the support of scripture.

[@K4edro]

Thanks for bring the topic of word of faith, in the documentary "AMERICAN GOSPEL", explained this topic very very well too!

[@liezlsmal9151]

If I hear the word "consciousness"again I'm going to turn into a screaming Mi-Mi

[@lauren4434]

for me it's the word "Universe" ~~

[@ascensionjourney1042]

Um...did audio go out when Josh gave his thoughts on "card readings" in church?

[@TheRemnantRadio]

It shouldn't have.if it did ill clarify. I hate it. I think its garbage for someone who professes to be a Christian to practice such pagan syncretism .

[@ascensionjourney1042]

@@TheRemnantRadio I'll have to look up "syncretism." But, for sure the sound went out and, I was totally interested in your point of view. I would love for you to do a broadcast about tarot readers and have some on your platform to answer questions.

[@garmbeliblis]

Sound went out. I stopped what I was doing, jiggled the handle on the Bluetooth speakers for 10 minutes, then skipped ahead until I found sound again.

[@regsappie]

@@TheRemnantRadio Yes...the Zone of Silence was from 1:02:00 to 1:03:00 ...now were all curious as to what you said ...lol

[@007Tinkins]

I did notice that, too, and was sorry the answer cut out.

[@helenejames5727]

That jolt you describe is called a 'Hypnic Jolt' which happens just prior to sleep. It happens to me a lot. It is a symptom of Magnesium Deficiency. If I take the maximum dose of Magnesium then it doesn't happen. So it is not a spiritual thing but a physical thing.

[@megaloschemos9113]

I've left the 'charismatic movement', I've seen more errors and damage than good. Yes, what Steven says at 31:51 is spot on, this is excellent. I think what he says from 44:13 sums up the entire problem with charismatic Pentecostalism really.

[@shaunbutler238]

Pentecostalism isn't the issue. It's the adoption of new age philosophy and the fakes.