Thank you for taking the time to post.

Let me say that there are many things I can find common ground with you, based on your post.

There are also a number of things I would have to say I disagree with very strongly.

You write that:
“The greatest minds in the Body of Christ are the ones who understand the concept of supernatural revelation. No one is perfect at it. But those who are the closest to Kingdom truth understand that it comes by way of revelation knowledge in times of intimacy and relationship. Just reading the Bible is not enough. They understand that what is true in God’s mind so far outweighs what we conclude as truth here on earth. They understand that in order to be right in the Kingdom is to have first heard and then concluded.

But how is one to discern whether the voice they are hearing is that of the Holy Spirit or of the devil and the flesh? The answer is in experience that starts with faith. Those who experience what they read in the Bible are the ones who hunger and thirst for more of the Lord. They are the ones who hear the voice of love and know instantly the difference between the voice of love and light as compared to the voice of hate and darkness. But it takes the experience to even first hear the voice of the Father speaking thru the Son and by way of the Holy Spirit. One must be baptized in the Holy Spirit to know.”

I hope I am misreading what you’ve written, but it appears you refer to God speaking outside or apart from the truth already revealed in scripture. I believe the Holy Spirit comes to reveal or quicken Gods truth as revealed in His word. To walk down a path that says God’s revelation to me can supersede scripture is, at the very least, dangerous.

I have been concerned and trouble about the”Lakeland Revival” from my first exposure to it. Not because of Todd Bentleys personality or many of the other things that various people have complained about, but because Jesus Christ was not the focus. Instead healings, angelic visitations and wild emotional experiences have been what was lifted up.

I am not at all happy that Mr. Bentley marriage is in the state it is in. I am not happy that another high profile person in the Christian community has publicly been exposed.

You also state that we are not to judge Todd Bentleys actions. I know that I am not perfect, as is the state of all who walk the earth today. On the other hand we are to observe the fruit of peoples life. Not for the sake of casting judgment on the person, but for the sake of having the wisdom to know what path they are taking.

I am currently taking a step back and taking a hard look at what I call “The Prophetic Movement”. I am concerned that there has been a drift away from the simple clear teaching of the Gospel. The emotion and focus on gifts and running from one high to another has diverted many from simple devotion to Christ.

I am fully prepared to change my leaning as the Lord reveals truth that is is complete alignment with His word. I hope many can take this same journey rather than desperately holding on to those lies we believe to be true.

A simple to Truth is infinitely more powerful than an elaborate, flashy lie.