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1 comments about This Gospel .. Shall Be Preached: A History and Theology of Assemblies of God Foreign Missions Since 1959 (This Gospel...Shall Be Preached).

1. The Assemblies of God is the largest Pentecostal Church in the world and deserves the attention of anyone interested in the growth of the modern Pentecost.

   This book is full of historical information on the AG and it's Missions Ventures. The fellowship was founded as a Missionary sending agency and has wonderfully accomplished, and is still accomplishing this goal. God has moved tremendously through the open and willing men and women that call themselves Assemblies of God missionaries.

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1 comments about Feast of Fire: The Father's Day Outpouring.

1. If you have any questions about the Brownsville Revival then this book is a must read. Pastor Kilpatrick tells his story of ministry and also the hunger for revival both he and the church experienced. This book has some parts that I myself do not fully agree with however you get the passion and hunger for revival that Kilpatrick has just from reading his own words. I read this book and it made me want to pray.

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1 comments about Setting the Captives Free: Victims of the Church Tell Their Stories.

1. As a follow-up to "Don't Call Me Brother," this book falls far short of its predecessor. While the first was a very well written, thought-provoking read, "Setting the Captives Free" does nothing to add to his case therein. It is largely a series of responses Austin Miles received since the publishing of "Brother." At the end of that one, he reports that he is on "R&R" from God after what he went through in the Pentecostal AOG church. But STCF crosses the line of irreverence and disrespect, and displays a more antagonistic attitude not only toward AOG's but also Christians in general, and he even uses examples of Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses to show how manipulative a church could be. Some of the letters makes sense, but others at times border on ridiculous, and there are plenty of grammatical errors in the book, which especially with the occasional "[sic]" in the letters themselves look silly.

   The first sentence of the back flap is a quote saying "he... began to squeeze my breasts and crotch." This alone is a tip off that the sequel would be more of a tabloidal nature. He blames Christians for introducing sexual sin into his circus community. How can one blame the Christian faith when those who claim to be followers do something they are told specifically by God in His word not to do? The last few pages, and the quote "the Christian church has no defense against this book," is at once sad and laughable. He pulls out all the stops including abortion and Catholicism in a desperate attempt to discredit the church. Early in the book he tells of one Pentecostal preacher who asked his congregation to write their concerns and prayer requests on a card, as, he claimed, he would be able to know through spiritual means what was written. Miles asks why, if he "knew" this information already, did it need to be written down? "The truth should stand on its own." Granted there is a point here, but begs me to ask, why did this series of mostly positive letters he'd received need to be published in a book? The first one stood on its own.

   The first book seems to plead with the reader, "look to God, not to people." After reading this sequel, I find myself wanting to ask the same of the author.

2 comments about Lost Tribes of Israel.

1. The Lost Tribes of Israel, written by the founder of the Pentecostal Movement in England (circa 1908) can definitely be termed an eye-opening book. The author, Richard Reader Harris, presents a series of addresses to his Pentecostal brethren proving they were direct descendants of the ten lost tribes of Israel! "The discovery and the acknowledgement of the lost tribes would revolutionize the whole world, give an impetus to Scriptural study, and encourage men in a wonderful degree to believe the promises of God."
   "If this be true (our Anglo-Israel heritage), it adds tremendously to our responsibilities, and opens before us in a way that no human tongue can describe; spiritual possibilities, temporal possibilities, national possibilities, and universal possibilities."
   About the Author...
   Richard Reader Harris (1847-1909) held the prominent and respected position of British barrister and King's Counselor. This was a lifetime appointment that recognized his success and skill in the legal profession.
   Although an atheist in his early life, he became convinced of the truth of the Bible after hearing the Anglo-Israel message. This life-changing experience caused Reader Harris to leave his successful legal career to become a Methodist minister, valued Christian leader, and author of over 34 books. In 1891, he founded the Pentecostal League of Prayer, an interdenominational group, which, within a few short years grew into the immense Pentecostal movement in Britain.
   The remainder of his life was spent ministering to the British royalty as well as to the poor in the slums of London. Oswald Chambers, a revered evangelist, missionary, author and close friend of Harris considered him to be one of the "Lord's choicest saints."
   Excellent historical book on the thoughts of the founders of the pentecostal movement in England.



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   If this inspiring book were read and understood by Reader Harris' Pentecostal brethren, and indeed by all Christians everywhere, I believe there would arise a renewed dedication to study the Word of God as never before, and the inspiration and truth of the Scriptures and the faithfulness and Sovereignty of God would be confirmed. This author was so convinced that an understanding of the literal fulfillment of God's promises to Israel was the key to unlocking the mysteries, prophecies and parables of the Old and New Testaments that he spent the rest of his life proclaiming this truth. He believed that in God's time and through the Holy Spirit's power this amazing message would awaken Christians everywhere to their responsibilities in carrying out the purposes of God in the world. Illuminating!

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