Charismatic chaos
The charismatic movement, once considered a splinter group on the fringe of Christianity, has gained steam and entered the '90s at full speed. Dramatic new accounts of bizarre, supernatural events are attracting men and women hungry for religious experiences while causing others simply to ask, "What is really happening here?" or more important, "What should I believe?" Known for addressing tough issues head-on and appealing to God's Word for solutions, John MacArthur in his newest book gives you a panoramic view of today's charismatic movement and its claims -- from the merely questionable to the downright astonishing. Charismatic Chaos thoughtfully and carefully shines the light of Scripture on teaching that is not only gaining a massive and loyal television following, but also leading to disunity on a worldwide scale and promising to fuel controversy for years to come. - Back cover.
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Fiction
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Balanced tone · Steady pace
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- ISBN-13
- 978-0-3105-7579-5
- Language
- English
- Edition record
- OL21257230M
A more thoughtful way into this book
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A comfortable full-length choice for steady daily reading.
Begin with its place in Fiction, then notice where the book resists that label.
Read for connection, not completion.
Mark one passage that sharpens the book's central concern and one that complicates it. That tension often reveals more than a quick summary.
Three questions to carry with you
- What does the central character want, and what do they misunderstand about that desire?
- Which detail or relationship changes how you interpret the story?
- What feeling or question does the book leave with you after the plot moves on?
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