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Divergent Theology: An Inquiry into the Theological Characteristics of the Word of Faith, Third Wave Movement and the New Apostolic Reformation Kindle Edition

by Richard Moore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Are all so named Christian Movements, leaders, pastors, and churches really Christian? Are they all practicing historically accepted Christian teaching? What is really Orthodox Christian Theology anyway? There are so many movements that are growing and developing in modern Christendom. In the Divergent Theology series Richard P. Moore addresses many of the new theological streams of thought that are appearing in the new Christian landscape. Do you have the tools to discern between Biblical truth and Divergent or incorrect Theology?” In this first book Richard deals with the Teaching, Theology and Practice of the Word of Faith, Third Wave Movement and the New Apostolic Reformation. He compares their theological underpinnings to historical creedal Christianity, what he finds may surprise you."
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Richard P. Moore is currently serving with TeachBeyond in Germany in the Theology and Innovation department. He has lived with his family in Germany for over two years. Richard has served as a youth pastor for more than 20 years in various churches. He graduated from Columbia International University (Columbia, South Carolina) in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Bible and Youth Ministry. Richard returned later to complete his Master's Degree in Leadership, Evangelism, and Discipleship in 2004 from Columbia International University. Richard is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry Degree at American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley, CA (in partnership with Bakke Graduate University in Seattle). He is married to Simone Müller-Moore. They have three children: Ana, Lydia, and Caleb. Richard enjoys sports, adventures with his family, and watching movies and TV shows together with them. Richard is also very active in church development and church planting in Germany. Richard is passionate about seeing an ever-increasing number of young people come to know, worship, and obey Jesus authentically.

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Nick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Insight Into A Dangerous Theology
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2020
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This is a great book for Christians to read. If you have been involved with or know anyone who has been involved with the New Apostolic Reformation or a theology built around witnessing signs and wonders, then please read this book. It is very eye-opening and will show you how heretical and how far off this movement is, not just with its view of the miraculous, but more importantly, its view of Christ.

Churches like Bethel are very appealing and exciting to young people, but their theology is extremely damning and unbiblical. Their songs are sung by churches across the world, many of which don't realize how dangerous Bethel is. Many people are becoming interested in Bethel through their music. Who is to say that they will be able to discern between correct theology and heresy? Richard does an excellent job of laying out clear evidence that shows just how far off this movement is, through very thorough research and first-hand experience. I highly recommend for all believers to be knowledgeable of heretical movements that claim to be of God, including this very appealing and dangerous movement.
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C Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars Though there are some editorial issues (and those are minor) I would definitely recommend the book (already have in mind a pastor friend ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017
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Mr. Moore was very gracious to the false teachers as he outlined the teaching of the three movements and of Bill Johnson (from Bethel Church). Though there are some editorial issues (and those are minor) I would definitely recommend the book (already have in mind a pastor friend in Germany). The content is sound and the presentation good.
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Priscilla T.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Anyone Questioning The Church Or Organization and Groups They Are Attending
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021
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It is a very easy read for anyone searching for a overview of the various theologies of spiritual beliefs compared to orthodox or historical spiritual beliefs. I recommend this book for personally I became more knowledgeable about our Holy and wonderful God, all He did for us, and the dependence we can have in Him in all things. Too, I have the desire and thirst to be in His Word. He, the Lord ,the author.
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Ami Hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of NAR and its impact
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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If you have a fair to advanced knowledge of scripture this book is an excellent overview of current heresies. Written clearly and with tenderness Moore presents a clear Biblical POV including enough personal struggles to keep it personal. I especially appreciate that he is not based in the US but in Germany presenting the growing impact of New Apostolic Reformation to the rest of the world.
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Kat Blust
1.0 out of 5 stars Used v. New
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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I never order used books because I write in them. I received a used book with someone else's highlights, etc. Not cool. Sending back.
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The Rebbe
5.0 out of 5 stars Well presented, written without malice. Just simple facts.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
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As the church I attend is starting to push this teaching this book was timely. Having read the Bible for many years, I was shocked when it was introduced into our church services. At the proper time will have to speak out and let the chips fall where they may.
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4.0 out of 5 stars NAR examined in a loving way and with an honest heart
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
This book is a great reminder that we need to be discerning in the world around us and not be tossed by the waves of contemporary movements within the faith. Richard Moore does an excellent job at pointing out the difficulties and crucial points of discussion within some large modern denominations. While I personally consider myself to be part of the New Apostolic Reformation, it was an eye opening experience to me to read this book. It is a great way to test what oneself believes in and to distinguish which parts of this reformation are from God and which are not. I can recommend this book to anyone interested in examine where they stand in the spectrum of faith when it comes to the theology of Apostolic Reformation and the popular Bethel church.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Screwed Up Formatting
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023
The formatting of this book is unbelievably screwed up. There are abundant instances where words are run together. You can read but you have to decipher to make sense of it. The book, when opened, immediately rotates 180 degrees and when you turn the Kindle over to resd, it rotates. I was able to get it to stop by attaching my keyboard. I tried reading it on my Kindle Paperwhite and many of the characters were strange, unreadable symbols.

I did decipher some of the pages with my keyboard attached and the information is very useful. However, the effort to read the book is not. Remove this book and fix those problems before offering it again!
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Kundin
5.0 out of 5 stars Very much needed warning
Reviewed in Germany on June 26, 2019
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Systematically, thoroughly, and at the same time respectfully and in a careful tone, Moore helps us to see the heretical and divergent teachings that have become mainstream in so many churches around the globe. A much needed book for pastors, leaders and every Christian. Today, as many Christians look down on “theology” and doctrine, they make themselves susceptible for any kind of spiritual shipwreck by false teachings. Indeed, as Moore explains “doctrine, or what you believe is more important than having an awesome vision or even great Christian experiences because you will act more on what you believe then what you can envision”.
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ADF
5.0 out of 5 stars JESUS is ore simple, common and ordinary than we imagine ... He is the true divergence
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2019
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Richard gives a very useful outline of many heresies being preached as truth in the church today, and he takes us back to the Bible as our one source of Truth to assess the validity of claims being made. We MUST know the Bible so that we can stand up against the many claims being made in Jesus' Name these days.
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