Christine Caine Tells Me Where I'm Wrong on the Holy Spirit
Nov 1, 2023
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Christine Caine, co-founder of anti-slavery nonprofit A21, talks with Russell Moore about the Holy Spirit. They explore beliefs on spiritual gifts, the role of Scripture, misuses of prophetic words, and the purpose of gifts like prophecy or healing. The conversation follows the 'Tell Me Where I'm Wrong' rules, allowing Moore to ask questions and understand Caine's perspective.
Embracing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence requires trust and faith, not just rationalization or control.
Christianity needs revival and a deeper experience of God's power, beyond the limited perspective often seen in American evangelical Christianity.
Deep dives
Revival and Global Impact
Christine Kane shares her experiences of witnessing revival and global impact of the gospel. She highlights visiting 12 countries and witnessing hundreds, if not thousands, of people responding to the gospel message. She describes seeing altars filled with people making decisions for Christ, and individuals being supernaturally saved in countries where Christianity is not widely accepted. She also mentions witnessing healings and verifiable medical reports, as well as experiencing personal encounters with the Holy Spirit.
The Power of the Holy Spirit
Christine Kane emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of believers. She discusses the fear and reluctance that many have in embracing the fullness of the Holy Spirit's power and presence. Kane challenges the notion of rationalizing or controlling the Spirit, emphasizing that faith is predicated on trust rather than understanding. She shares examples of encounters with the Holy Spirit, such as praying in tongues and receiving words of knowledge. She encourages believers to cultivate a personal relationship with the Holy Spirit and to embrace the supernatural aspects of their faith.
The Current State of Christianity
Christine Kane discusses the current state of Christianity, emphasizing the need for revival and a deeper experience of God's power and presence. She contrasts the global impact of the Gospel with the perspective often limited to a small sliver of American evangelical Christianity. Kane urges believers to look beyond the narrow lens of social media and cultural debates, and instead focus on the work of God happening around the world. She highlights the relevance and power of the Gospel message, noting how it transforms lives and brings hope even in the darkest places.
Prayer and Revival
Russell Moore and Christine Kane share personal experiences and perspectives on prayer and revival. They discuss the importance of praying like a Pentecostal, with faith and expectation for God's power to be demonstrated. Kane shares stories of miraculous encounters and healings, emphasizing the need for believers to pray fervently and trust in God's supernatural intervention. They encourage listeners to adopt an optimistic perspective, focusing on the work of the Holy Spirit and the transformative power of the Gospel message.
Does baptism with the Holy Spirit happen to everyone when they believe the gospel or does it occur later? Has the gift of prophecy ended in the modern era? What does speaking in tongues really mean?
On this episode of The Russell Moore Show, Christine Caine speaks to these questions and more. As an author, speaker, and co-founder of anti-slavery nonprofit A21, Caine has a global perspective on the supernatural. She and Moore talk about various beliefs regarding spiritual gifts, why Christians have differing opinions about them, and what the implications are for believing (or not believing) that miraculous gifts still operate today. They talk about the importance of Scripture, possible misuses of prophetic words, and the ultimate purpose of gifts like prophecy or healing—pointing people to Jesus.
Their conversation plays by the “Tell Me Where I’m Wrong” rules: Moore is only allowed to ask questions to better understand the guest’s point of view. If he starts to argue, the guest is supposed to stop him.
Episodes in the “Tell Me Where I’m Wrong” series include: