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Experiences and the Scripture: Error #1 and Error #2

Some people teach that if your experience does not marry up with the written word of God word for word it is invalid. Other's suggest that experiences trump the written word by the way they emphasize experiences over scripture. For example:

Error #1: "My experience determines what Scripture means."
Error #2: "If someone's experience doesn't fit my interpretations, the experience must not have been from God."

I believe in a balanced approach. The biblical approach is to let Scripture interpret Scripture while also recognizing that God, in His sovereignty, often works through circumstances in unique ways.

Think about Lydia in Acts 16: "The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul."

The preaching was heard, but the decisive work was God's opening of her heart.

Likewise, your testimony, of how you came to know the Lord yourself, is part of the setting God used to bring you to a personal saving knowledge of Christ. Everyone's experience is not the same.

But the turning point is when the Lord impresses upon your heart, "It is I whom you seek, look no further." Jesus is enough! Without the working and conviction of the Holy Spirit, we remain in darkness. The Holy Spirit makes Christ real to you. That's what brings people to a saving faith-not head knowledge. It is the Word and the Spirit working together. Jesus was and is the WORD made flesh.

The Holy Spirit doesn’t stop working in a person’s life after they accept Christ either. Just read the Book of Acts 1 Corinthians to see how the Holy Spirit can and does work in His Ekklesia today.

John 6:63
"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life."

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Be Silent or Else!

I do not regret having Dr. Tom Wadsworth on my podcast. But ever since he posted the interview on his channel it has gotten over 3800 views and many comments aimed about women having "authority over men", teaching and preaching: a lot of mixed opinions and some very negative comments.

I knew it would happen when I entered the “ring” but not to the degree of intensity it has. I suppose I'm naive or choose to believe the best in people. I thought Tom was very objective and presented a lot of historical and cultural facts. While we might not agree on every point of doctrine, I appreciate his work and that’s why I asked him to come on TBT.

Ironically, he has received some negative feedback for what he teaches too. One man referred to him as a “man basher.” That comment brought a smirk to my face.

As our brother, Michael Doby pointed out, the enemy tried to use the woman issue to distract and detract from the main purpose of the interview: "Getting back to the Blueprint-What happened to the New Testament Church?

As I see it, is Satan wants to silence women and men too, from speaking the truth. He will use the scripture to try to do it. In the same way the Pharisees tried to silence Jesus, the enemy will use shaming, scripture, and tradition to put women in “their place.” It is also clear that the enemy wants to continue to breed arguments, discontentment and sharp disagreements over non-salvific issues rather than “passing the ball and moving forward toward the goal.”

Tom Wadsworth was correct when he said “Nothing has brought more sharp division in the body of Christ than the issue of women in ministry.” I am paraphrasing here.

This begs the question that has long haunted me and many women... Why are so many “Christian” men and some women too, doggedly against women preaching and teaching? What is the real issue? Is it certain scriptures that can be interpreted in different ways historically, culturally and biblically or is it an underlying attitude and spiritual force that goes back to the Garden?

Jesus said to the serpent, Satan, “I will put entity between you and the woman-your seed and hers; he will bruise your heal but He will crush his head.”

The good news is that Jesus crushed his head of the serpent’s usurped authority in the garden over this enmity.

Simply put, like it or not, in the new covenant there is neither male nor female, Jew nor Greek, bond nor free. Jesus spent a good portion of His time and ministry, welcoming women into circles and settings that were not previously permitted. I won’t go into all of it, but when I see Jesus, I see the bridge between woman and God and men and God. We all have to cross that same bridge to know the Father’s heart and hear His voice.

There are Pharisee type voices today that would rather strain at the gnat and swallow the camel, then focus on weightier issues of the law like mercy, justice, and faithfulness.

While using the scripture to “beat women into subjection”, in any setting, much less the church where men are present, while people are dying and going to hell, Biblical ignorance is rife in the land due to extra biblical teaching and preaching, this staunch stand against women speaking no matter how you slice the scriptural pie just baffles my mind.

Did not Jesus come to set the captive free? Are we not all members of His Body and ministers of a New and Better Covenant?

I’d rather err on the side of truth than allow the enemy to silence me. God has done too much in my life over 50 years for me to deny his calling and be silenced.

We’ve heard every side of the argument for decades and all I know is I will not keep silent. Where I am welcomed, I will speak. Where I am not, obviously I won’t. Me can tune women preachers out and keep it moving. This is not about having authority or lording over any man- it’s about the truth.

But what about women who have a teaching podcast? That isn’t church, right? But I just heard from a Phd in New Testament theology who confirmed what I see in scripture, that the church/ ekklesia is where saints are gathered in His name-anywhere.

But online gatherings around a teaching/ exhortation gift must not count because culturally there was no internet in Jesus day???

Where and how do we “ draw the line” in some of these arguments? It seems so silly. What real spiritual fruit comes out of these arguments and opinions?

What’s more important: to spend endless hours defending or arguing non salvific issues or spreading the gospel while using our God given gifts to edify the Saints of God as imperfect as we all are?

Oh well… if you are a woman who has been “tapped” and gifted by God to proclaim His word, you understand. Otherwise, you most likely will continue to argue with me and others, unfriend me as many have or unsubscribe from my channel.

It’s all good. I have on my spiritual armor and I know in Whom I believe.

I bless you all, in Jesus name. Shalom!

Link to the interview:

https://youtu.be/CHUK0CiaGh4?is=07trB...

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What is the NAR?

People ask me from time to time what is the NAR? I post this for informational purposes only - not that I espouse to it although for a while, I believed “some” of these things and still do to “a degree.”

You can draw your own conclusions. This post is not meant to be divisive but informative.

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The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is not a denomination with a single official creed. Rather, it is a loose network of churches, ministries, and leaders who share a number of common beliefs and practices. Not everyone associated with it believes every point below, but these are the doctrines most commonly identified with the movement.

1. Modern-day apostles and prophets

This is the hallmark of NAR.

NAR teaches that God is restoring the offices of apostles and prophets to govern and direct the Church today, often with authority beyond that of local pastors.

Contrast with many evangelical churches: While many believe God still gives spiritual gifts, they do not believe there are apostles today with authority comparable to the New Testament apostles (Ephesians 2:20).

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2. Ongoing revelation

NAR leaders commonly teach that God continues to give fresh revelation through prophets, dreams, visions, and personal words.

While they generally say these revelations do not replace Scripture, critics argue that in practice they can become functionally equal to or even outweigh biblical teaching.

Relevant passages:

* Hebrews 1:1–2
* 2 Timothy 3:16–17
* Jude 3

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3. Dominion Theology (or Kingdom Now emphasis)

Many NAR teachers believe Christians are called to take influence—or even leadership—over society before Christ returns.

This is often expressed through the Seven Mountain Mandate, which says Christians should impact seven areas of culture:

* Religion
* Family
* Education
* Government
* Media
* Arts & Entertainment
* Business

Not every Christian objects to influencing culture; the disagreement is over whether Scripture teaches that the Church will transform society before Christ’s return.

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4. Strategic spiritual warfare

NAR often teaches that believers can identify and confront:

* Territorial spirits
* Generational spirits
* Regional demonic powers

Practices may include:

* Spiritual mapping
* Prophetic acts
* Prayer walks
* Decrees against cities or nations

Critics note that many of these practices are not explicitly described or commanded in the New Testament.

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5. Prophetic decrees and declarations

Instead of simply praying for God’s will, some NAR teachers encourage believers to:

* Speak things into existence
* Decree healing
* Decree blessings
* Declare breakthroughs

Supporters often cite Proverbs 18:21, while critics point to passages like James 4:13–16, emphasizing humble submission to God’s will.

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6. Revival and global transformation

NAR generally teaches that the Church will experience an unprecedented worldwide revival and victory before Jesus returns.

Many expect:

* Massive harvests of souls
* Extraordinary miracles
* National transformation
* Unity under apostolic leadership

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7. Signs and wonders

Miracles are considered central to ministry, including:

* Healings
* Deliverance
* Prophecy
* Raising the dead (claimed by some)
* Angelic encounters
* Glory manifestations

While many evangelicals believe God still performs miracles today, they caution that experiences must always be tested by Scripture (1 Thessalonians 5:20–21; 1 John 4:1).

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8. Impartation

Some teach that spiritual gifts, anointings, or mantles can be imparted through:

* The laying on of hands
* Prophetic acts
* Receiving another person’s “mantle”

This often goes beyond the New Testament practice of recognizing or commissioning believers.

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9. Apostolic covering

Many NAR churches emphasize that believers and pastors should be under the authority or “covering” of an apostle for spiritual protection and blessing.

Critics argue this can lead to unhealthy authority structures if leaders become insulated from biblical accountability.

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What do critics say?

Many evangelical scholars and pastors raise concerns that NAR:

* Elevates modern apostles and prophets beyond biblical warrant.
* Gives too much authority to subjective revelation.
* Places experiences above Scripture.
* Encourages unbiblical spiritual warfare practices.
* Can foster authoritarian leadership.
* Often promotes unfulfilled prophetic predictions without biblical accountability (see Deuteronomy 18:20–22).

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Are all charismatics NAR?

No.

This is an important distinction.

Many Pentecostal and charismatic Christians:

* Believe spiritual gifts continue today.
* Believe God still heals.
* Believe prophecy exists in a non-authoritative sense.

Yet they reject NAR teachings on:

* Modern governing apostles.
* Apostolic networks.
* The Seven Mountain Mandate as a biblical mandate.
* Dominion theology.
* Extra-biblical revelation carrying governing authority.

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A biblical principle

Whatever one’s view of spiritual gifts, Scripture repeatedly calls believers to test every teaching:

* Acts 17:11 — The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily.
* 1 Thessalonians 5:20–21 — “Do not despise prophecies. Test all things; hold fast what is good.”
* 1 John 4:1 — “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits…”
* 2 Peter 1:19 — Peter directs believers to the “more sure” prophetic word of Scripture.

Those passages encourage evaluating every doctrine, prophecy, and spiritual claim by the written Word of God rather than accepting it solely on the basis of signs, experiences, or a leader’s authority.

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Are we seeing the intensity of Birth Pangs signaling Jesus’ Return?

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IMHO this was one of Everett’s best episodes we’ve ever seen…

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What is God’s Endgame in Exposing Corruption?

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Please join me live on Sunday, June 28th @ 6: 30 for my Premiere Episode on Truth Talk with a very special guest....

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RARE FINDS AND PRECIOUS MEMORIES....

While looking for our son's old baseball cards today, I came across some letters my mother wrote to me while away at College one semester. They dated back 53 years-to1973. Good grief. I can't believe how long ago that was!

Reading those letters landed me in a puddle of tears. It was like I could hear her voice while reading her words. I didn't even know I saved/ had these letters! Such a rare and precious find.

I was taken back by her motherly concern and understanding during a time of transition and in a college that was way too difficult for me to keep up with. I transferred the following year to VCU in my home town of Richmond, VA and finished my degree in while living at home. Although Elementary Ed wasn't my first choice, they didn't offer Spanish as a major at the time. That's what I really wanted to major in and study abroad for a semester then be able to teach at the High School level.

I realized how blessed I was to have a mother so understanding, wise and patient. My dad was understanding too. They didn't pressure me or make me feel bad for struggling academically after jumping through so many hoops to get me in College in the first place. They let me find my own way while be supportive in the process. I worked my tail end off trying to make them proud and keep my grades passing, but we finally finished and was able to earn a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1976 with some tutoring along the way. Looking back, I beleive I had some form of dyslexia from the time I was very young. Math, Reading and English were torture for me.

As an added bonus today, I also came across some letters from two College gal pals who wrote to me the same year while at Mary Washington, and a dear neighbor of ours who was like a second mom to me, Diann Mills. She and her husband were very instrumental in getting me into College in the first place since I really struggled in my academics from grade school up through High School.

What special memories!

Thank you Lord for a Mom and Dad (especially my Momma) that stood with me side by side until the day she died. I will always love and appreciate you, Momma. You were the best!

Thank you Lord for friends then and now, who were the best!

It's always a good thing to recall how God blessed your life and the special people He used to encourage you along the way...especially a Mother!

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If you have been concerned about some of the excesses seen in the modern prophetic and apostolic movements, this video will be a blessing to you.

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