The Anointing

Rating:
Summary: A powder keg
Review: This follow-up to 'Good Morning, Holy Spirit' (qv)is intended to deepen the reader's relationship with the Holy Spirit and enable them to serve God in the power of the Holy Spirit. In the first eight chapters the author seeks to establish his teachings and argument through a series of personal experiences which either directly or indirectly involve him. The person of Jesus, repentance and the blood and a brief look at some earlier believers who experienced the power of God are also discussed. The final three chapters exhort the reader to be mindful of certain principles regarding this anointing - to renew their oil, the means of obtaining a double portion and paying the price. Some portions of this book are taken directly from 'Good Morning, Holy Spirit'. The author explains this is necessary to help us understand his deeper teaching. The considerable influence of Kathryn Kulhman again runs through the narrative. Perhaps alluding to the many antics seen at his meetings, providing one is not proud or ungrateful, flamboyance and showmanship are perfectly acceptable behaviour. Truth to tell, I found no greater depth of teaching, explanation or sound theology than was evident, or sadly lacking, in Hinn's earlier work. The prime mover behind the book's teaching is either the author's personal experiences and his feelings about them, or unusual interpretations of Scripture passages, which he assures us, are given him directly by the Holy Spirit. You are quickly drawn into a world where jargon, unexplained statements, and even the downright weird are the order of the day. To the casual reader such jargon might seem spiritual, replete with discernment and possessed of hidden truth but since this nonsensical, and at times gnostic, style is invariably the only reasoning or proof put forward it proves fruitless to genuine enquiry, leaving the mind and spirit unsatisfied. On the 'feelings' front, Hinn reminds the reader that 'goose-pimple type feelings' are not a reliable indication of the Spirit's presence, however his own experience is one of 'being wrapped in a warm blanket of love'. There you have it - 'goose-pimple feelings' are to be treated with great suspicion but 'warm blanket feelings' are ok - hope that's clear now! Hinn's teaching on a 'tri-partite' anointing allows him to introduce us to the 'kingly anointing', which in turn allows him to promote his idea that a rhema or 'for now word of God' is of greater merit than the logos, or 'written word of God'. This essential rhema word from God in any given situation permits the author to affirm or excuse his activities and teachings. The dangers are all too obvious - without the sure anchor of the written word confirming our words and actions there is the very real peril of being led, and leading others, astray. The book is riddled with contradictions and the only ground upon which the author stands to affirm his teaching is one of feelings. There are other debatable issues - the devil has power over any person's life (including the believer) until the anointing comes; any illness or disorder is the result of a demonic presence; the extent of any move of the Spirit is dependant on the positive or negative stand an individual or group takes; man has free will, God never violates this freedom or forces His will or plans on man, in fact He can only operate where we allow Him to, and lastly, whether a person remains upright or not when receiving prayer is a sign of the Spirit moving or not. There is the bizarre - Hinn's 'blowing' or 'throwing' technique, wherein by blowing on people or moving his arm as if throwing something, people fall to the floor; and the blatantly mystical - Hinn's understanding and application of the blood of Jesus assigns it magical properties when applied to family members and diverse situations. The book is a powder keg but since Jesus is building His church why would any true Christian want to aid its destruction by reading and modelling their lives on this drivel?

Rating:
Summary: A powder keg
Review: This follow-up to 'Good Morning, Holy Spirit' is intended to deepen the reader's relationship with the Holy Spirit and enable them to serve God in the power of the Holy Spirit. In the first eight chapters the author seeks to establish his teachings and argument through a series of personal experiences which either directly or indirectly involve him. The person of Jesus, repentance and the blood and a brief look at some earlier believers who experienced the power of God are also discussed. The final three chapters exhort the reader to be mindful of certain principles regarding this anointing - to renew their oil, the means of obtaining a double portion and paying the price. Some portions of this book are taken directly from 'Good Morning, Holy Spirit'. The author explains this is necessary to help us understand his deeper teaching. The considerable influence of Kathryn Kulhman again runs through the narrative. Perhaps alluding to the many antics seen at his meetings, providing one is not proud or ungrateful, flamboyance and showmanship are perfectly acceptable behaviour. Truth to tell, I found no greater depth of teaching, explanation or sound theology than was evident, or sadly lacking, in Hinn's earlier work. The prime mover behind the book's teaching is either the author's personal experiences and his feelings about them, or unusual interpretations of Scripture passages, which he assures us, are given him directly by the Holy Spirit. You are quickly drawn into a world where jargon, unexplained statements, and even the downright weird are the order of the day. To the casual reader such jargon might seem spiritual, replete with discernment and possessed of hidden truth but since this nonsensical, and at times gnostic, style is invariably the only reasoning or proof put forward it proves fruitless to genuine enquiry, leaving the mind and spirit unsatisfied. Hinn's teaching on a 'tri-partite' anointing allows him to introduce us to the 'kingly anointing', which in turn allows him to promote his idea that a rhema or 'for now word of God' is of greater merit than the logos, or 'written word of God'. This essential rhema word from God in any given situation permits the author to affirm or excuse his activities and teachings. The dangers are all too obvious - without the sure anchor of the written word confirming our words and actions there is the very real peril of being led, and leading others, astray. The book is riddled with contradictions and the only ground upon which the author stands to affirm his teaching is one of feelings. There are other debatable issues - the devil has power over any person's life (including the believer) until the anointing comes; any illness or disorder is the result of a demonic presence; the extent of any move of the Spirit is dependant on the positive or negative stand an individual or group takes; man has free will, God never violates this freedom or forces His will or plans on man, in fact He can only operate where we allow Him to, and lastly, whether a person remains upright or not when receiving prayer is a sign of the Spirit moving or not. There is the bizarre - Hinn's 'blowing' or 'throwing' technique, wherein by blowing on people or moving his arm as if throwing something, people fall to the floor; and the blatantly mystical - Hinn's understanding and application of the blood of Jesus assigns it magical properties when applied to family members and diverse situations. The book is a powder keg but since Jesus is building His church why would any true Christian want to aid its destruction by reading this drivel?

Rating:
Summary: Another Benny Hinn rip-off !!
Review: Typical twisted scripture, just like the reviewer Terry J. To try to apply the scripture in Matthew about the blasphamy of the Holy Spirit and calling Benny Hinn a scam artist, it is clear why people like Terry are followers of Benny Hinn. Like most of Hinns followers, they are sincere seekers but have not come to know Jesus, mainly because they put Benny Hinn ahead of Jesus. their lack of any bible knowledge and their abundance of Hinn knowledge is a deadly combination. Seeking signs and miracles is what Jesus calls an evil and adultress generation. Less of Benny...alot less..... and more of Jesus ....thats my advice to anyone who is seeking to become a true follower of Christ. What would Jesus do ???? He would Puke on Benny Hinn and his limos and jets and $1000.00 white suits.....wake up america !! Jesus said many false prophets would come in My name, even performing what seem to be miracles, but they will be false......He said follow ME !!! NOT PREACHERS AND EVANGELISTS !! Jesus dosent need to heal people through Benny Hinn...His sign was ALREADY GIVEN..HE raised from the dead, Jesus said that would be the ONLY SIGN HE would give !! wake up , your salvation is in danger !! Jesus said many will come to me and say "Lord,Lord we have performed miracles in your name...and Jesus will say...depart I never knew you" !! IS THIS YOU, BENNY HINN FOLLOWERS ??? SOUNDS LIKE IT. DONT BE AN EVIL GENERATION SEEKING SIGNS !!! SEEK JESUS !!