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Bethel and Bill Johnson’s Bridge to the New Age and Spiritual Fakery.

BibleThinker

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Imagination vs. Authenticity in Spiritual Practices

This chapter examines the controversial use of imagination in spiritual experiences as taught by authors linked to Bethel Church, highlighting the potential dangers and misleading practices that may arise from such teachings. It chronicles an individual's struggle with doubts around the authenticity of imagined divine encounters, raising questions about the fine line between genuine prophecy and personal fabrication. The narrative critiques the practices taught at the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry, emphasizing the need for discernment in distinguishing between true spiritual experiences and New Age influences.

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