Charismatic Control: Witchcraft in Neo-Pentecostal Churches - Softcover

Lambert ThD, Steven; Lambert, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 188791501X ISBN 13: 9781887915014

Publisher: Real Truth Publications, 2012

Synopsis

Multitudes of sincere and trusting believers are caught unawares in the virtually invisible web of religious captivation in certain Charismatic/Neo-Pentecostal churches. They are unwitting victims of spiritual abuse, psychological enslavement, and various forms of exploitation perpetrated under the heavy-hand of hyper-authoritarianism. That is to say, the leadership of the church-group of which they are a part is dominating, controlling, manipulating, and exploiting their followers for personal gain and private kingdom-building. High-profile incidences of authoritarian abuse and exploitation in Christian churches that emerge from time to time are only the tip of the iceberg. The truth of the matter is: ecclesiastical enslavement and exploitation is widespread in some sectors of Christendom, but the perpetrators, many of whom are prominent and respected church leaders, often go to great lengths to disguise it and have thus far been successful in concealing it. Moreover, it is transpiring in churches/groups espousing otherwise orthodox Christian beliefs, whose membership is comprised of a cross section of average Americans --individuals and families -- of every race, education level, station, and walk of life, rather than radical, fringe religious sects and cults as many would suppose. Though religious predomination is nothing new, and hyper-authoritarianism is by no means limited to the Neo-Pentecostal branch of the Church, it has especially flourished in the Charismatic and so-called "third, and fourth wave" (i.e., Neo-Pentecostal) groups since it was infused into the very fabric, foundation, and functions of that branch of the Church in the early- to mid-1970s via what became known as the "Discipleship/Shepherding Movement." The Biblically-condemned doctrines and practices proliferated during that movement remain an integral part of the operations and culture of many churches and groups yet today. Charismatic Control delineates: * How to recognize unBiblical hyper-authoritarian doctrines and practices; * How they became a widespread, integral part of the Neo-Pentecostal church; * Why these teachings and practices are outright witchcraft/sorcery and "doctrines of demons" authored by Satan Himself; * The "33 Signs and Symptoms of Authoritarian Abuse" employed by abusive ministries; and, * "The 15 Common Control Mechanisms" employed by hyper-authoritarian groups and leaders. This small but power-packed booklet is must-reading for anyone suspecting they or someone they love is a victim of ecclesiastical authoritarian abuse. It is adapted from a book also written by Dr. Steven Lambert, Charismatic Captivation (ISBN 9781887915001).

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Steven Lambert has been ministering the Gospel of Jesus Christ as an ordained minister since 1976, serving as a pastor, prophet, teacher, conference speaker, and certified Christian counselor. He is a Doctoral Diplomate Board Certified Christian Therapist, and holds several earned theological degrees. He also ministers as an apostolic prophet to help establish existing churches. He also serves as the Executive Director of Ephesians Four Network, an international fellowship of Fivefold Ministers relating and colaboring for common purposes. Dr. Lambert is the author of a number of books, booklets, Bible college courses, and other teaching materials, as well as the publisher of an online magazine, Spirit Life Magazine. Dr. Lambert speaks on the topic of authoritarian abuse and many other vital prophetic topics in churches, conferences, and other venues. His bio and scheduling information are available on the ministry website at: http://www.slm.org. Email booking inquiries to: booking@slm.org.

About this edition

• Publisher: Real Truth Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 188791501X
• ISBN 13: 9781887915014
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64