Bill Johnson and Beni Johnson are lead pastors at Bethel Church, known for their influential yet controversial teachings. They delve into the implications of the book 'The Physics of Heaven,' revealing how it blurs the line between Christianity and New Age ideas. The Johnsons address the misuse of scripture to promote questionable spiritual practices and critique the fusion of quantum physics with faith. They emphasize the dangers of blending genuine spirituality with emotional manipulation, urging listeners to exercise discernment in their faith journeys.
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Bethel's Global Impact and Danger
Bethel Church is not just a local church but a widespread movement with a huge impact globally.
The movement promotes a bridge between Christianity and New Age beliefs, which is both dangerous and unbiblical.
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Misuse of Romans 8 in Teachings
The book "Physics of Heaven" misuses Romans 8:18-19 to claim Christians can operate supernatural powers now.
The actual biblical context is a future new creation at Christ's return, not current reality.
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False Science in Bethel Teachings
The book mixes Christian teachings with New Age quantum mysticism and false science.
A real physicist disproves the scientific claims, showing Bethel's teachings rely on false quantum physics connections.
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I have been wanting to make this video for quite a while. It's based on the teaching in the book The Physics of Heaven, which is very much a "Bethel book." It is sold in their bookstore, it's endorsed by their leaders, it's written by people from Bethel, including their two lead pastors, Bill Johnson and Beni Johnson. The book is a very open appeal to Christians to embrace New Age beliefs and practices. I truly wish I was exaggerating.
In today's video, I'm going to share quotes from the book to demonstrate the problems with its teachings and show its dangers. I'll address the way they misuse Scripture to support these teachings. I'll also be sharing content from a physicist who has weighed in to demonstrate how fake the "science" of the book is. Finally, I'll share some shocking details about the deceptions in the book related to the supposed credentials of the "quantum physicist" who they lean on as an expert. Spoiler: he's not.
Bethel Church in Redding, California has presented itself to the worldwide body of Christ as a guide for deeper and more miraculous spiritual experiences. Since they have such a wide impact and reach, and their teachings on these issues are, I am sad to say, not only reckless but dangerous and unbiblical, I feel this video is worth making.
A physicist reviews the wacky science claims in The Physics of Heaven. Special thanks to Dr. Martin Krause for providing this analysis for free.
Do you want my notes from today's video? Here they are, with all book references.
CLICK HERE for my video showing that James Goll (used a source in the book) pretended to prophesy while just reporting commonly held political speculation.
CLICK HERE for my original video on Bill Johnson and Bethel Church's theology and practice. I would be harsher today, though I will leave this video up because I believe it has a good analysis of problems.