Many Pentecostals and charismatics claim that a natural part of the Christian life is to experience a “second baptism” of the Holy Spirit – but is this modern teaching true or is it a form of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit? Even more importantly, what is the true ministry of the Holy Spirit? Is it to cause men to babble and faint and tell the future, or to make men Holy as God is Holy?
In this episode of The Conquering Truth, we trace the roots of Pentecostalism from John Wesley’s Holiness movement through the teachings of Parham and Seymour and examine how the “second work of grace” and “entire sanctification” theories have led to a theology and practice that replaces the Spirit’s work of true holiness with mystical experiences, chaos, and even physical foolishness.
By looking at scriptures like Acts 1, 1 Corinthians 14, and John 16, we contrast the “spirit” of the Charismatic movement—which often exalts disorder and pride—with the true Holy Spirit, who is the Spirit of Truth, Wisdom, and Order. The Holy Spirit was sent to give power to the church for the spread of the Gospel and the work of the ministry, and to convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, not to make a mockery of the faith through barking or hysterical laughter.
At The Conquering Truth, we believe that theology drives the world. Join us as we dismantle the errors of Pentecostalism and point back to the sufficient, transforming power of God’s Word.
Listen to the audio version here:
Timecodes
00:00 Blaspheming the Holy Spirit
10:05 Tongues for Unbelievers
15:08 Biblical Prophesy
21:12 Mocking God
34:44 Christ on the Holy Spirit
43:47 Running to Destruction
52:00 World Transformation
01:03:45 Conformed to Christ
01:10:15 Bringing into Order
Production of Reformation Baptist Church of Youngsville, NC
Permanent Hosts – Dan Horn, Charles Churchill and Joshua Horn
Technical Director – Timothy Kaiser
Theme Music – Gabriel Hudelson