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Originally Posted by DAWN MARIE
Carl,
Conrad spoke more than once. Did you read all of his transcripts? I remember him saying distinctly not to believe it when we hear about the spread of Christianity in Africa. If I'm correct he said clearly "do not believe it." But yes he also spoke about the competition between one and another as well.
Now I totally understand that to many out there that there is no difference between one movement and another in the so called Christian movement.
I love, love, love John MacArthur. I believe him to be the best expositional preacher since Spurgeon maybe ever!!! We have a beautiful picture of my husband (also a Pastor) and John together. We actually just got it framed for Christmas. Not too many around here know who he is. There were 4,000 people at the conference and I was amazed at his generosity and hospitality to all in the day and age when you see money hungry preachers stealing from their congregations.
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Conrad spoke twice. I read the first transcript more thoroughly than the second. My understanding is that since he does not consider charismatic Christianity to be "true" Christianity, then he does not consider the spread of charismatics to be a legitimate measure of Christianity in Africa. Since the Pew study made no distinction that would sort out charismatics, I found it hard to justify a reference to the "decline" of Christianity.
It's a shame that there isn't a local radio station that broadcasts MacArthur's programs.
By the way, the web site link you posted for the Strange Fire conference didn't work. I found it at
Media . You can go there and read the transcripts or actually play the videos.
Regards,
Carl
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