capture-00000-9-1-2008 It is especially confusing because of the manifest miracles and demonstrations of power that have occurred, along with the public endorsement and prophetic blessing given to Todd only a month and a half before his separation from his wife, Shonnah.

I gave Todd Bentley a public prophetic word, which was broadcast around the world through GodTV.  The essence of the word was as follows:  “There is a generation that the Lord has spoken to me about that will operate in both the gifts/anointing of the Holy Spirit and the glory of God at the same time.”

(You can view the prophecy on YouTube click here.)

Although this is potential for every generation, the Lord highlighted to me 20 years ago that I was to help build and prepare a coming generation that He would pour His Spirit out on in a distinct way for national transformation. Biblically, there are certain “fullness of time” purposes on certain generations. As well, we see from Church history that there are different times and seasons where  “God comes close” and that generation sees a marked increase in revival and signs and wonders. I believe it is God’s will for every generation to attain fullness and labour for God’s kingdom “on earth just as it is in heaven;” however, I recognize that this does not always manifest on earth.

I prophesied publicly on GodTV that Todd Bentley would be a “first fruits” of a generation that would walk both in the anointing and the glory of God. I would like to acknowledge, that although Todd Bentley began his ministry this way, he has not finished his race this way. Miracles are an expression of the glory of God (John 11:40). However, the primary purpose of the glory of God is to make us one (John 17:22).  And marriage is the primary earthly expression of oneness (Ephesians 5:31-32).  Separation from his wife is evidence that the glory of God is not currently operating in Todd Bentley’s ministry.

Many people question how the gifts of the Holy Spirit can operate separate from the fruit of the Holy Spirit.  We know from the Bible that this is a possibility. As far as I understand, everything that has transpired regarding their decision to separate took place from the day of the commissioning onwards. Very similar to Acts 4:30-5:10, in the middle of “great power” and “great grace” and the Church having “all things in common,” Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3). It is possible for believers to sin in the middle of great power. Even more revealing, after a great victory, Satan incited David to number the people (1 Chronicles 21:1), thus bringing the whole nation of Israel under judgment.  We know also from the Bible that great men of God (Moses, David, Peter, etc.) committed great sins (ranging from anger and denial of Christ to murder and adultery), all the while serving God sincerely. Abraham stumbled mid-journey through unbelief and was then able to recover and fulfill his destiny. Knowing this, I would like to call on the Body of Christ to manifest what Todd & Shanna Bentley are not yet able to manifest – the glory of God.

When Moses asked to see the glory of God (Exodus 33:18), what God showed him was His nature (Exodus 34:5-7): His compassion, mercy, forgiveness, etc…  This is not the time to throw stones. This is a time for compassion to stand in the gap for the Bentley’s marriage. This is a time for prayer, not gossip.  We are to weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who rejoice (Romans 12:15).  When a leader of the Body of Christ falls, we are all affected by their fall, whether it is Ted Haggard, Jim Baker, Jimmy Swaggart, Paula White, Juanita Bynam or whomever.  Similarly, when a leader succeeds we are all strengthened.

In summary, I believe that it is God’s will for Todd Bentley to walk in the glory of God. I acknowledge that he is not doing that at this time. Perhaps the intercession of the Church could call him back into his destiny.

I am truly sorry for any confusion my prophecy may have brought to the Body of Christ. I am fully aware that Todd is not walking in this prophetic call. I do believe, however, that the potential is still there for the glory of God to manifest, not only in Todd and Shonnah Bentley’s marriage, but also in all of us who are saved through faith in the blood of Christ.  May we all increase in glory, which will be manifested in unity (John 17:22).

Stacey Campbell

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This entry was posted on Monday, September 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am.
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    Sadly for the Bentleys, God will be glorified in spite of their false teaching. God is glorified even as those who fall into these trappings are cast into eternal damnation.
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    That is a sick, disgusting comment. You are not Todd's final judge, and it's tragic that you are not exhibiting humility, grace, mercy, love or a heart of intercession for them.
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    I was not judging Todd actually. I'm just pointing out that the scriptures are clear that there will be many false prophets in the age of the church and Bentley qualifies. The "those who fall into these trappings" is referring to the lost sheep who can't see Christ in this age because "wolves" such as Bentley roam the pastures. You're right, I'm not his or anyone's final judge, and only God knows the hearts of those who have followed the Pied Piper in this situation. But the Word of God has told us how to identify false prophets as well as those who throw around "God told me" so cheaply.

    John, when I say God is glorified even in eternal Hell, it is on the surface an offensive comment. But Hell brings Him Glory because it serves to magnify the value of the cross that much more! People spending eternity in Hell is difficult to think about, but to think of Christ and what He's done to rescue underserving sinners from this? How much more glorified can you get than that?
    For the record, I feel compassion for those being led astray, and I do pray grace and mercy for them.
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    I apologize if I reacted too strongly, but it really hit me the wrong way. I've heard people elevate their opinion and their theological interpretation so high that they presume it's the final word.

    When people say, "So and so is a false teacher, they are a wolf, they are a false prophet," it feels very presumptuous.

    There are many solid, amazing Bereans who feel Todd's teachings never violated the absolutes of scripture. It felt like you have made a final determination on Todd's theology, his position with God and eternal destiny.

    Yes, we must boldly preach truth, preach holiness, preach hell. Absolutely. But, with fear and trembling, humility and grace. We can't point the finger and just call people out whom we don't theologically agree with.

    If they don't violate the absolutes, then we have to tread carefully.
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    WAKE UP OH SLEEPER.....
    There is a great rift growing in the Church regarding spiritual gifts and the POWER of the Holy Spirit. There is also a great divide growing regarding our presidential race.
    WAKE UP OH SLEEPER- Nation against Nation meant inner conflict. There is a day coming and it is coming faster than expected.
    We need to be ready.
    Praying and Fasting for our Leaders, Pastors, Evangelists and Teachers.
    Praying and Fasting for our City's and our Nation
    Turn and Repent-Love and Encourage
    Weep and Cry out.
    WAKE UP OH SLEEPER
    Sound an alarm.
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    I do not know about any of the preceding comments. I want to comment again addressing what is lacking in Stacy Campbell's words above. This is not a repentant person but one self serving and self justifying her own display that night.

    There is now as there was then with this person, Stacy Campbell a "lack" of discernment!

    It does not reflect what the Holy Ghost teaches in Scripture.

    Stacy, I am sorry for you. I encourage you to repent, come to clear and simple repentance. Christ by Himself, God Our Heavenly Father or the Holy Ghost operate as Sovereigns. I cite two places in Scripture for you to "ponder" and for all who desire earnestly for Spiritual Gifts, which by the way is "taught" by the Apostle in Scripture, cf., 1 Cor. 14:1.

    Here is an Apostolic "alignment" according to Scripture:

    Act 14:3 So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the Lord, who bore witness to the word of his grace, granting signs and wonders to be done by their hands.
    Act 14:4 But the people of the city were divided; some sided with the Jews and some with the apostles.


    Here is another one, this time it is Our Friend, the Holy Ghost acting Sovereignly with God Our Heavenly Father and with Christ, the only one commissioned to "build His Church" for Them:

    Act 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."
    Act 13:3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.
    Act 13:4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.


    I would to God that all these public figures with a following would stop justifying what they did that night and repent and show forth True Apostolic humility!

    Clear Godly Leadership does that. Godly Leadership walk in humility one with another and as an example for the flocks of God!

    Here, here is a "Thus says the Lord" regarding this whole affair; the Bentleys and those who participated in that ceremony laying hands on them!

    Mic 6:6 "With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old?
    Mic 6:7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?"
    Mic 6:8 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?
    Mic 6:9 The voice of the LORD cries to the city-- and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!
    Mic 6:10 Can I forget any longer the treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and the scant measure that is accursed?
    Mic 6:11 Shall I acquit the man with wicked scales and with a bag of deceitful weights?
    Mic 6:12 Your rich men are full of violence; your inhabitants speak lies, and their tongue is deceitful in their mouth.
    Mic 6:13 Therefore I strike you with a grievous blow, making you desolate because of your sins.
    Mic 6:14 You shall eat, but not be satisfied, and there shall be hunger within you; you shall put away, but not preserve, and what you preserve I will give to the sword.
    Mic 6:15 You shall sow, but not reap; you shall tread olives, but not anoint yourselves with oil; you shall tread grapes, but not drink wine.
    Mic 6:16 For you have kept the statutes of Omri, and all the works of the house of Ahab; and you have walked in their counsels, that I may make you a desolation, and your inhabitants a hissing; so you shall bear the scorn of my people."
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    I feel the last comment is a bit harsh and lacking grace. There is a big difference between false prophecy (demonically driven) and poor prophecy (humans making a mistake). It's possible to be 'in the ballpark' regarding a prophetic word, but, due to our limited insight (we prophesy in part) and our fallible nature, we can fail to drive it home as perfectly as we would like.

    Prophecy is also conditional. Someone may have a prophecy given that they are going to bring revival to a specific nation... and that word may be confirmed many times... but, if that person exercises his free will to fall into sin, that prophecy won't come to pass.

    The 'apostolic alignment' issue is too difficult to criticize too. The way it was done in no way violated any of the absolutes of scripture that I can see. That method wasn't forbidden in scripture either.

    There are a lot of people out there who shout "false prophet" from the rooftops at the slightest controversial remark. They are immature in their understanding of the prophetic, and that immaturity is doing a lot of damage in the church.

    There is a very critical, suspicious, "I'm right, you're wrong" attitude in the church these days. People are drawing conclusions based on their own interpretation of scripture (often a flawed interpretation) and a arrogantly making the final judgment on someone else. Usually they aren't even in close relationship with that person. I believe God is going to swiftly judge those who are quick to point the finger at others. Others who are fallible but who are also called of God and loved by God.

    There needs to be some humility. It's possible that the so called "Bereans" are just looking for a fight to pick in the guise of 'alerting the body' of a so-called wolf in the camp.

    Such an approach brings shame to the church.
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    Good word John. I think (of course, this is my measly opinion) your point on prophetic words being conditional is an essential thing to remember when we want to judge a word. Don't we also have to remember to have the hope and PRAY for Todd Bentley. It just seems like all of us are in great, great need of HIS mercy. Why don't we pray that mercy will triumph over judgement? That would be a good one. And restoration of this marriage? What a novel thought! Nothing is impossible with God. Praying for the restoration of all things(in as much as I can understand that), Jeannine
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    Could it be that God's real purpose in Lakeland is to expose all the self-righteous pharisees in the church?
    Could it ...?
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    So, who are the pharisees? Here's an excerpt of a post by Keith Gibson from the SignOfJonah blog:

    Matthew 15:1-9 (ESV)1 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment of God for the sake of your tradition? 4 For God commanded, ‘Honor your father and your mother,’ and, ‘Whoever reviles father or mother must surely die.’ 5 But you say, ‘If anyone tells his father or his mother, What you would have gained from me is given to God, 6 he need not honor his father.’ So for the sake of your tradition you have made void the word of God. 7 You hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy of you, when he said: 8 “ ‘ This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.’ ”

    Notice clearly that the problem was not their adherence to the Bible but rather their adherence to their own doctrines devised by men.

    Another example:

    John 5:45-47 (ESV)45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you: Moses, on whom you have set your hope. 46 If you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me. 47 But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?”

    Once again, notice that the problem is not their adherence to the scriptures.

    Multiple other examples could be cited. Now here is the point. Among the many errors of the pharisees, was their tendency to place their own doctrines, invented by men, above the scriptures. What the bible had to say could be cancelled out in favor of what they said.

    I would submit that we see much the same thing happening in the prophetic movement. We see a host of teachers inventing new doctrines that are completely unsubstantiated by scripture and then presenting them as fact EVEN IF THEY CONTRADICT THE DIRECT TEACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD.

    You can read the rest here:

    http://signofjonah.wordpress.com/2007/08/29/rep...
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    John,

    with all do respect to your comments above, I was being very "gracious".

    Pro 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,
    Pro 6:24 to preserve you from the evil woman, from the smooth tongue of the adulteress.


    Let me remind your readers of some things:

    First, after much prayer for you and this whole mess, Stacy, Peter, Bill, Che, Rick and the rest, who I assert again are looking out for themselves by their very words, ....the "Lord" gave me the "quickened" Word, I tell you the Voice of the Lord is being "heard":::>

    Mic 6:9 The voice of the LORD cries to the city-- and it is sound wisdom to fear your name: "Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!

    Mic 6:16 ".... so you shall bear the scorn of my people."

    We in these days are experiencing both His "rod" and "the scorn of His people".



    Now, this morning I will add to it , my comments above, mindful of these words from Micah to underscore the sincerity and earnest I place in this mix::::>

    Pro 30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name? Surely you know!
    Pro 30:5 Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
    Pro 30:6 Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

    Jesus prophesized this:

    Mat 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
    Mat 7:22 On that day many will say to me, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?'
    Mat 7:23 And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'


    Now I turn back to Micah and his "burning" Words in our depth of being, our bellies. God's "rod" and His people's "scorn" which mind you if you read Wagner's response was very "scorn" full saying Todd was a liar! How can such a one as this apostle, C Peter Wagner, say that in light of the verses I will open up coming now:::>

    Micah 6:9 ...."Hear of the rod and of him who appointed it!"

    Here is the "Apostle" "Prophet" Jesus speaking about this "rod" and "Who" appointed it!"

    I will post all the verses for a full context of what is being "done" in these days by Risen Christ Jesus right now because of this whole affair:::>

    Mat 10:17 Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog you in their synagogues,

    AAAH, Todd has filed in court for divorce! He is dragging his wife there apparently? We shall see over time as this plays out! I do not minimize her role in this.

    Mat 10:18 and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my sake, to bear witness before them and the Gentiles.
    Mat 10:19 When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour.
    Mat 10:20 For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

    Now consider verse 20 and the equivalence, our hope as True Believers when we speak in His Name in this world full of demons filling the air with truly hurtful hatred for God and mankind. As His Children, the sons and daughters of God, should not it be the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob's Spirit speaking through His, His Son Jesus' Body? You are not saying the Spirit of Our Heavenly Father when speaking through those who spoke, Stacey included, that night, spoke "half truths"? How did God get it all wrong about Todd seeing these folks all came to the podium speaking God's Word to Todd about his future and theirs with him, hmmmmm?

    No, I believe now as I did then, that these folks got caught up in some "whirlwind" of emotions and they now regret it and because were not "hearing" clearly the "Voice of Our Heavenly Father" Who is the "First and the Last" as Scripture teaches, we sadly have these tragic events unfolding.

    Mat 10:21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death,
    Mat 10:22 and you will be hated by all for my name's sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

    As I posted in another dialogue with you John, I still remain faithful to that Word you agreed to yourself in reply to my comments:::>Galatians 6:1-5! Let 'spiritual men' now come along side and restore this whole affair.


    Mat 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next, for truly, I say to you, you will not have gone through all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.


    Mat 10:24 "A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.

    Now, reconcile this verse here with what you know about that Alignment ceremony that was overseen by C. Peter Wagner, please? How is it that none of these folks got it right, Peter included? They have all come out publicly, soliciting for monies for various "God projects" as "Disciples who have attained to that place of Our Master", have they not? You yourself even solicit funds, John! hmmmmm, I digress.

    Mat 10:25 It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household.

    I have not called Todd or any of these I am applying reproofs too as of the house of Beelzebul. If I have, quote it and I will retract it. I have said and firmly believe all along that they have simply missed the "Word of the Lord" and the Lord has applied His own discernment and discipline to it. If you are not a Son of God or His Daughter, don't worry about discipline, you won't get any from God, only "wrath", for you would be an illegitimate being in God's eyes anyway! All God's children are chastised and disciplined so that we can share in His Holiness, and it happens from time to time to bring reconciliation and healing to the crippled part of the Body!

    Heb 12:15 See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
    Heb 12:16 that no one is sexually immoral or unholy like Esau, who sold his birthright for a single meal.

    I continue now with Matthew,

    Mat 10:26 "So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.
    Mat 10:27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.

    I speak because of what I hear in the dark. I am proclaiming it opening hereon and letting your readers be the judge of what I say! I will be the first to say, if anything I write hereon has no "fire" in it, as in, after reading what I say, you do not burn inside your being, then it is not of God! That is why I say "judge it"! If these words I am publishing hereon are not of God, they will not burn within you. But, If the Holy Ghost comes behind them, and He will, you will know if I speak of God or not and what I hear Him speak to me to write hereon! I am certain of that, John!

    Mat 10:28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.

    Here is the "rod" and the One who appoints it confirming Micah's written Word I apply to this whole affair and apply it in the Name of the Lord!

    The rod has come forth and we all should be ashamed! The scorn of many people have been unleashed into the world and the world is sitting back have fun and discrediting the Glory of God because of it and because of the foolishness of His people when foolishness displays itself like this alignment ceremony broadcast over GodTV!

    Now hear this, this is our only Hope from Our God:::>

    Mat 10:29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
    Mat 10:30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
    Mat 10:31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.


    Our only consolation is this, if there is error, we can appeal to the Gospel of the Kingdom and to Our Heavenly Father Who did send Jesus Christ to redeem us and ransom us, freeing us by His Blood from our own sins too.

    Rev 1:5 and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
    Rev 1:6 and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.



    Sadly the world, who may be having fun right now because of all of this, have no Gospel to turn too to be covered and restored and healed. They as Satan himself have turned away from God and want to have nothing to do with Grace or Our Lord of Grace, Mercy and Peace!

    I leave off with this warning to True Believers reading these words and then another quote of Scripture to underscore the warning:::>

    2Ti 3:1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.
    2Ti 3:2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,
    2Ti 3:3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good,
    2Ti 3:4 treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,
    2Ti 3:5 having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people.
    2Ti 3:6 For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions,
    2Ti 3:7 always learning and never able to arrive at a knowledge of the truth.


    Here is the Truth that sets a man free from this world system and from the god of this world who is even now continually leading souls away from God to those things AT THE END TIME Paul makes a "prophetic" warning about and I as well hereon now:::>

    Joh 12:28 Father, glorify your name." Then a voice came from heaven: "I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again."
    Joh 12:29 The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him."
    Joh 12:30 Jesus answered, "This voice has come for your sake, not mine.
    Joh 12:31 Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out.

    Make no mistake, the ruler of this world will be cast out of his high places and his head will be crushed as the Apostle prophesied. And let it known by you John that I declare the "Grace of God in Truth":::>

    Rom 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
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    Marin Luther wrote "The world wants to be deceived", sadly a large number of Believers also choose to believe a lie.
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    It's true that some Believers may choose to believe a lie, but it's important that we don't presume to have the corner on Bible interpretation. So much of the name calling and heresy hunting is directed toward issues that are non-absolutes of scripture.

    If one Christian believes that angels are active today while another doesn't, that's ok. We can still get along. We can pray and serve side-by-side.

    The absolutes of scripture have not been violated.

    I do believe the Lakeland Outpouring is exposing the Pharisees... those who shout Bible verses like a scholar, but who attack people God loves. They arrogantly presume their biblical insight is superior to anothers.

    Now, if it's an absolute of scripture that's being violated, we must stand firm.
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    John wrote:- "I do believe the Lakeland Outpouring is exposing the Pharisees... those who shout Bible verses like a scholar, but who attack people God loves. They arrogantly presume their biblical insight is superior to anothers".
    Yes but there's more to it than that. Many are deflecting appropriate enquiry into whether Stacey and others represent God or not. I believe there is a strong delusion, a spirit of false witness, being exposed. Simply pray that you'll (we should all consider doing it) have "the false way" removed from you, as King David did. God will honour that prayer and then things will be experienced differently. Saves all the to-ing and fro-ing of "pursuasive argument" from various "camps". The H Sp's power can be quiet in revelatory transformational impact. We are spiritual, right?
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    John,

    you wrote this:

    [[If one Christian believes that angels are active today while another doesn't, that's ok. We can still get along. We can pray and serve side-by-side.]]

    John cite for Scriptures where "angels" are used in the way taught by Todd Bentley.
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    Can I interject here and point out that twice the Apostle John went to worship an angel and twice was stopped by the angel. If he can make that mistake and be humble and honest enough to write it down, it shows us that the angelic issue is not a new one. If even one of the Apostles of the Lamb was prone to over-emphasising angels, I hope that cuts Todd Bentley a little slack with you, Michael?