Spiritual Abuse in the NAR: A Biblical Response

In this episode of From NAR to Christ, Dawn Hill and Dave Jenkins address the growing concerns surrounding spiritual abuse in the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), along with false authority and doctrinal error.
Rather than reacting with outrage or speculation, this conversation seeks to bring biblical clarity, pastoral care, and discernment to a deeply serious issue affecting many within the church.
In this episode, they discuss:
• The recent controversies connected to Bethel and prominent prophetic figures
• Why these issues are not isolated incidents, but part of a larger pattern
• How unbiblical authority structures lead to confusion, control, and harm
• The misuse of language such as "anointing," "covering," and "don't touch God's anointed"
• How believers should respond to allegations with wisdom, care, and truth
• What a healthy, biblically grounded church actually looks like
This episode is especially aimed at those who have been hurt, confused, or destabilized by experiences in the NAR or similar movements.
Our goal is not to attack individuals, but to:
• Speak truthfully and carefully
• Equip believers to think biblically
• Protect the church from ongoing harm
• Point people back to the sufficiency of Scripture and the hope of the gospel
Scripture calls believers to test everything and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
True discernment is not rooted in suspicion—but in submission to God's Word.
If you are processing these issues personally, you are not alone.
There is hope, healing, and clarity found in Christ and His Word.
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