Lakeland Revival

[RamboPreacher]

...to stuff twentys into Todd Bentleys fat roll cleavage

Well that just put an image in my head I didnt need there. Thanks for that.

right there with ya, though I was thinking about what tattoos would be there.

[Jennifer Smith]

All I know is those who are really wrapped up in all the angel feathers, gold fillings, gemstones and dramatic services get really up-at-arms when you don't jump on their bandwagon... and if YOU dare challenge the doctrine and praxis being espoused at Lakeland, you get branded as a heresy-hunter, quencher of the Spirit, and more.

(I have been chewed up and spit out on another forum -- actscelerate.com -- by a lot of COG people who have taken a big drink of the Lakeland Koolaid.)

Welcome to my world!!!!!


What makes the difference??

What makes some of us roll our eyes and say "You've GOT to be kidding"

And others to run down ther just to stuff twentys into Todd Bentleys fat roll cleavage while he performs his blasphemous burlesque????

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Do you really think it is God's will to divide over this controversy? I don't agree with looking for angel feathers either, but I have to love and be in unity with my brothers and sisters in Christ, that part of the Bible isn't optional either. And no, I'm not really looking for a fight!

I think I hear concern in some statements and I can appreciate the heart behind that. I just don't think it is biblical to draw lines in the sand in such a manner... we could all try to speak the truth in love.. and let God sort out the things that are not of Him.

[Gerald Creasy]

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Do you really think it is God's will to divide over this controversy?

Yes.

Those who believe a lie.

Those who do not.

I don't agree with looking for angel feathers either, but I have to love and be in unity with my brothers and sisters in Christ, that part of the Bible isn't optional either. And no, I'm not really looking for a fight!

I think I hear concern in some statements and I can appreciate the heart behind that. I just don't think it is biblical to draw lines in the sand in such a manner... we could all try to speak the truth in love.. and let God sort out the things that are not of Him.

But then, your twenty is already sweat soaked.

[Steve]

we could all try to speak the truth in love.. and let God sort out the things that are not of Him.

Todd Bently is making a mockery of the gospel in the antics he uses, but I love him.

When a man cries "BLAH, BLAH, BLAH" and insinuates by his actions that he is "speaking in tongues" while striking someone on a stage full of people... that is not of God. The Bible is clear about laying on of hands, and speaking in tongues, and that ain't it. Anyone with the ability to read can find many things done in Lakeland that do not line up with scripture.

God WILL reward Todd Bentley. EVERYONE gets a reward from God, some rewards are just not what is expected. God JUDGES, but we are able to discern by comparison to the Word, things that are not of God.

[Steve]

Do you really think it is God's will to divide over this controversy?

Yes.

Those who believe a lie.

Those who do not.

Agreed.

19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.

It is GOOD when guys like Bentley come along. They show what is WRONG so that we may focus on what is right.

[Pastor Gary]

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Gerald -- you could have written that sentence without two words and it would have made the point without the personal affront:

"In order that wide eyed suckers might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment."

[Pastor Gary]

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Gerald -- you could have written that sentence without two words and it would have made the point without the personal affront:

"In order that wide eyed suckers might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment."

[Rob]

I had an independent pastor friend of mine who's wife has been ill for 3 years go to Lakeland, looking for a miracle. Well, they went was told by Mr. Bentley she was healed.

They returned home and she begin to show signs of the healing only to be put in the hospital a week ago on Monday and passed away on Tuesday. Her funeral was this past Sunday.

The Pastor's response you asked? She was healed, just not the healing he felt she would receive, but did receive her ultimate healing.

[one love]

Whether I agree with the point or not this is out of order and you should apologize to Jennifer, I did not approve of Mr Danger being called a jerk either. These tactics are not Godly I would ask to "guard your conversation" make the point in love.

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

uncalled for, simply uncalled for

[Gerald Creasy]

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Gerald -- you could have written that sentence without two words and it would have made the point without the personal affront:

"In order that wide eyed suckers might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment."

Personal affront???

What? You can talk about the Kool Aid bunch behind their back but not tell them this to their face?

Ms. Smith has defended Bentley and the Florida revival as a move of God.

[Pastor Gary]

Okay, must you be so vulgar? That is just crass!

Yes.

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Gerald -- you could have written that sentence without two words and it would have made the point without the personal affront:

"In order that wide eyed suckers might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment."

Personal affront???

What? You can talk about the Kool Aid bunch behind their back but not tell them this to their face?

Ms. Smith has defended Bentley and the Florida revival as a move of God.

It's not what you say, sometimes, it's the way you say it. IMHO there is no reason to bludgeon people with truth, when you can lay it out there and let it do its work.

[justsam]

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Says the man who thinks that Joyce Meyers has a $23,000 toilet and that Todd Bennett has a tattoo of a Japanese demon on his arm.

Sam Smith

[Gerald Creasy]

In order that wide eyed suckers like you might get JUST A LITTLE bit of discernment.

Says the man who thinks that Joyce Meyers has a $23,000 toilet and that Todd Bennett has a tattoo of a Japanese demon on his arm.

Sam Smith

You know. I thought to my self, I thought: Well. I can't just be called a jerk by the man who does nothing but come in and insult anytime his wife is contradicted. It has to be something much much worse.

But of course your logic is impecable as always: Because Joyce Meiers Has a commode and not a commode worth 23,000, Todd Bentley MUST be absolutely godly.

Say, since you only come here anymore when your wife is opposed, if I contradict her on something else, when you come back to dispense a sanctimonious insult can you also tell me WHY Jesse Duplantis is considered a responsible theologian in your household??????

[Jennifer Smith]

Gerald, you know we still love you. I enjoy your posts. Except when you are mean or crude, then I'll pass on the creative imagery. But, it is never a dull moment!

[Gerald Creasy]

Gerald, you know we still love you. I enjoy your posts. Except when you are mean or crude, then I'll pass on the creative imagery. But, it is never a dull moment!

And I think the work y'all are doing in New Albany (after being handed a dying church pumped up with hot air) is absolutely heroic.

I just wish y'all's discerment hudles were a rung or two higher (at least).