One's Faith not Proven by Prophesy, Exorcism or Miracles
Matthew 7:21-23
Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Architect & Pawn of the Pentecostal and Charismatic Movement
Charles Parham & William Seymour
Charles Parham, left, is known as the father of the Apostolic Faith Movement and founder of the Pentecostal-Charismatic denominations. Known as the cult of personality because of its emphasis on the individuals of such denominations, careful comparison with scripture and the deviant doctrines and commandments of men that emerge, are disturbing and unbiblical to say the least. Right is William J. Seymour, disciple of Parham and primary spark of the Azuza Street Revival that lasted from 1906-1909. Today the Charismatic Movement, augmented through the ecumenical efforts of Rome, has become the dominant Protestant denomination within America. Its emphasis on glossolalia or gibberish is not even remotely akin to the tongues and unknown tongue mentioned by Paul in I Corinthians 14.
Peter's Rebuke of Simon the Sorcerer--Acts 8:18-24
SORCERY AND BEWITCHING APPEARED LONG BERFORE MK ULTRA OR SYLVAN MIND CONTROL
Making himself out as "some great one" and "the great power of God," Simon the sorcerer (Acts 8:5-24) thought he could buy the gift of the Holy Ghost. Falling under Peter’s rebuke, the sorcerer appears to have never repented of his sin of presumption and pride. Godly repentance produces a changed life and direction . . . One marked by humility and glory to Jesus Christ. Because of Simon the sorcerer’s influence and position within Samaritan culture, you would have thought a notable conversion of such a prominent citizen would have garnered at least a favorable mention; however, it cannot be found anywhere in the New Testament.
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