Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

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Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders, and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity? In Counterfeit Kingdom, apologists and NAR experts Holly Pivec and Douglas Geivett show how the NAR’s key tenets distort the gospel, twist the Scriptures, are influenced by New Age practices, and lead faithful Christians to shipwreck their faith. They also offer practical suggestions for readers who are already influenced by the NAR, curious about it, or concerned about loved ones who have been swept up in the movement. What used to be on the fringes of the church is now mainstream, and many are being influenced by it unaware. This book is a wake-up call. Titlepage Copyright Dedication Acknowledgments Foreword Authors’ Note Chapter 1: Wake Up, Olive Chapter 2: Who Are the New Apostles and Prophets? Chapter 3: Hogwarts for Christians Chapter 4: Jesus’s Overlooked Warning Chapter 5: The Apostolic Takeover and Spiritual Abuse Chapter 6: Counterfeit Revival Chapter 7: The Passionately Wrong “Bible” Chapter 8: Toxic Worship Music Chapter 9: Is It Always God’s Will to Heal? Chapter 10: Deception-Proofing Your Children Conclusion: Joining the Resistance Special Appendix: On Miracles and NAR Notes