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Loading... When Heaven Invades Earth Expanded Edition: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles by Bill Johnson (2013-03-19) (edition 1757)by Bill Johnson (Author) PhillipThomas | Nov 16, 2017 |   On the surface, the book is both easy to read and difficult to read. Whilst the language used is fairly straightforward, trying to understand the meaning or message sometimes requires working through a lot of waffle. A few pages in I was struck with some of the ways Johnson appeared to misrepresent scripture quotation(s). Reading the verses(s), context and in some cases commentaries led to an entirely different conclusion being drawn to the one Johnson was using to support his view. On a more serious note, a number of areas of areas of theology and doctrine presented by Johnson are highly questionable and border on heresy. To give but one example, Johnson clearly supports the kenotic heresy throughout the book. This is clearly to support his view regarding miracles, signs and wonders. He is also clearly an adherent to the Word Of Faith doctrine based on his writing. I could not recommend this book. If one was to read it, I'd recommend referring back to the word of God (the bible) frequently, not to suspend one's critical thinking (just because of the celebrity or fame of the author) and to exercise one's spiritual gift of discernment. But don't take my word for it, compare it to God's word. (  ) PhillipThomas | Nov 16, 2017 | lifespringworc | Aug 25, 2013 | |
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On the surface, the book is both easy to read and difficult to read. Whilst the language used is fairly straightforward, trying to understand the meaning or message sometimes requires working through a lot of waffle.
A few pages in I was struck with some of the ways Johnson appeared to misrepresent scripture quotation(s). Reading the verses(s), context and in some cases commentaries led to an entirely different conclusion being drawn to the one Johnson was using to support his view.
On a more serious note, a number of areas of areas of theology and doctrine presented by Johnson are highly questionable and border on heresy. To give but one example, Johnson clearly supports the kenotic heresy throughout the book. This is clearly to support his view regarding miracles, signs and wonders. He is also clearly an adherent to the Word Of Faith doctrine based on his writing.
I could not recommend this book. If one was to read it, I'd recommend referring back to the word of God (the bible) frequently, not to suspend one's critical thinking (just because of the celebrity or fame of the author) and to exercise one's spiritual gift of discernment. But don't take my word for it, compare it to God's word. (