Before Americans knew much about the Keswick Movement, churches here were dealing with the Neo-Pentecostal Movement. During the 70s, this movement made inroads into many denominations, including the CRC. Exposure to this error may have led to the later acceptance of ideologies like the Keswick Movement within reformed circles. Rev. Jerome Julien refutes this error.… Continue reading The Neo-Pentecostals
Category: Keswick Movement
Keswick: Other Dangers (4)
Following a brief review of earlier posts, we consider some other dangers that come along with Keswick beliefs. Inner promptings, self-emptying, a shallow view of sin, and one’s loss of the Spirit are just a few. Not to mention how Keswick thinking can create room in the church for too many spurious Christians.
Keswick: Let Go and Redefine? (3)
Keswick ideology redefines faith, holiness, and progressive sanctification. Elitism replaces spiritual transformation. Two experiences of passive faith emerge. And, Jesus gets doled out piece-meal.
Keswick: Let Go & Let God (2)
Keswick theology teaches that sanctification is total spiritual surrender and an inner experience of passive faith. It does not include your good works.
Sanctification: Let Go and Let God? (1)
The Keswick theology seems so beautifully God-glorifying. But, is it reformed? Is this even more distinctively reformed? The idea that ‘God does it all’ gets redefined by this movement.