http://revival.aimoo.comAimoo CityAimooen-USAimoo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/John-3-1-8-Water-and-Wind-Ian-Thomason-1-1020977.html Uncoolman 2008-04-18 18:02:22.67 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings (... in response to an RF forum comment)Good morning, Guys.John 3:1-8 is often appealed to by RF pastors as a proof-text which supports the notion that baptism by immersion in water, followed by the Holy Spirit, will lead to 'tongues' (which, to the RF, equals 'being born again'). But how many pasto http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Articles-and-authors-of-Please-Consider-1-1020841.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 21:34:33.56 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings About the articles on this siteNo two people are completely alike, and each of us is at a differing stage in our Christian walk. The Bible advises that there are those for whom the "meat" of the Word is preferred, and those for whom the "milk" is of greater benefit.It is the inte http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Acts-2-Tongues-in-the-Temple-Ian-Thomason-1-1020840.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 21:24:44.733 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Tongues in the TempleAn exposition of Acts chapter 2 By Ian Thomason    IntroductionThe keystone of the Revivalist salvation message is a paraphrase of Acts 2:38: "...repent, be baptised and receive the Holy Spirit [...with the evidence of speaking in tongues][1]". Should a http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Acts-19-Effusion-in-Ephesus-Ian-Thomason-1-1020839.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 21:20:08.263 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Effusion in EphesusAn exposition of Acts chapter 19By Ian Thomason IntroductionThis is the fourth, and final essay, in a series that seeks to interact with the book of Acts. Specifically, these four are offered as a corrective to the Revivalist position concerning the direct and (some would arg http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Acts-10-Gentiles-and-Grace-Ian-Thomason-1-1020838.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 21:04:22.483 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Gentiles and GraceAn exposition of Acts chapter 10By Ian Thomason Introduction This is the third essay in a series of four that seeks to interact with the book of Acts in an attempt to understand Luke's theology as it relates to the subject of Christian conversion. Unfortunately, the Acts is mi http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Acts-8-The-Spirit-and-Samaria-Ian-Thomason-1-1020837.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:56:39.5 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The Spirit and SamariaAn exposition of Acts chapter 8By Ian Thomason Introduction  The book the Church calls the Acts of the Apostles serves as a companion volume to the Third Gospel, both of which are ascribed to Luke the physician, Paul's frequent travelling companion in ministry. It is http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Grammatical-Structure-of-Acts-2-38-Ian-Thomason-1-1020836.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:51:52.42 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings 'Acts 2:38'The Grammatical Structure of Acts 2:38By Ian ThomasonIntroduction This article is intended to complement the essay that I prepared on [Pentecost]. It's recommended that 'Tongues in the Temple' be read first, as it provides the context that's necessary to properly making sense of the gramm http://revival.aimoo.com/category/15-Other-Salvation-Accounts-From-Acts-Drew-Dixon-1-1020835.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:32:13.2 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Fifteen Other Salvation Accounts From ActsAn Examination of Salvation in the Book of ActsBy Drew DixonIntroductionWhen discussing 'salvation experiences' from the Scriptures, Revivalist groups almost universally focus on a select few accounts from the book of Acts (generally Acts 2, Acts 8, Acts 10 http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Praying-in-the-Spirit-Ian-Thomason-1-1020834.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:29:24.263 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings 'Praying in the Spirit' By Ian Thomason Introduction Frequently one will hear, in certain religious circles, a statement that is curiously suffixed with the words, "...in the spirit." The impression that the speaker wishes to convey, more or less, is that a spiritual state exists wherein i http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Do-all-speak-in-tongues-Drew-Dixon-1-1020833.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:24:13.123 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings 1 Corinthians 12:29 & 30"Do all speak in tongues"By Drew Dixon 'Yes we all speak in tongues, but no, not in a meeting'Introduction To read the 1983 RCI article that I will address, visit the following link:1983 Article - This understanding is held by a number of oversight I have s http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Tongues-Why-they-cannot-be-the-definitive-sign-Drew-Dixon-1-1020831.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:13:18.293 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Tongues - Why they cannot be the definitive signAn examination of tongues as the ultimate sign.....warts and allBy Drew DixonThe following article touches on the core issue of Revivalist doctrine, that is, the unchallenged assumption that 'tongues' are the ultimate sign and confirmation of someone b http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Baptism-in-Water-Ian-Thomason-1-1020829.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:05:51.36 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Baptism in WaterBy Ian Thomason The subject of baptism - be it in water (after the fashion of John), or Spirit (after the fashion of Jesus) - is pivotal to the Christian witness in, and message to, the world. Unfortunately, differences of theological opinion over the issue have caused rifts, sc http://revival.aimoo.com/category/An-Overview-of-Spiritual-Gifts-Ian-Thomason-1-1020827.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 20:00:00.623 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings An Overview of Spiritual GiftsBy Ian Thomason IntroductionThe subject of 'spiritual gifts' is sure to cause discussion within a range of Christian settings. The reason for this is simple: many Christians hold a very dogmatic view concerning the topic! I personally believe that many cherished op http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Mark-16-14-20-Parable-Drew-Dixon-1-1020825.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 19:53:13.03 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Mark 16:14-20 - Is it a parable?An examination of the Revivalist understandingBy Drew DixonIntroductionMark 16:14-20 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Holy-Spirit-Person-or-Power-Ian-Thomason-1-1020822.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 19:24:55.42 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The Holy Spirit: Person or PowerBy Ian Thomason "There are several reasons why the study of the Holy Spirit is of special significance for us. One is that the Holy Spirit is the point at which the Trinity becomes personal to the believer. We generally think of the Father as transcendent an http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Mystery-of-Salvation-Ian-Thomason-1-1020819.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 18:05:24.653 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings   The Mystery of Salvation Cause, Effect and Consequences  By Ian Thomason "Fads in the Christian life come and go, but the basic truths of what it means to be a Christian do  not change."               &n http://revival.aimoo.com/category/WHO-S-THE-BOSS-The-Issue-of-Authority-Considered-1-1020818.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 18:00:11.86 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings WHO'S THE BOSS? The Issue of Authority Considered By Ian Thomason INTRODUCTION  The majority of the articles currently available at 'Please Consider' concern the content of Christian belief. They deal specifically with issues of doctrine. Given the expressed aim and purpose of this website, thi http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Paradise-the-Garden-or-the-Grave-Ian-Thomason-1-1020817.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:56:48.577 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Paradise: the Garden or the GraveBy Ian Thomason IntroductionThe Revival Centres International (RCI) has long promoted the position that Jesus' 'paradise' (see Luke 23:43) ought to be viewed as the physical grave of humanity. RCI theologians offer this view in defence of the doctrine of 'soul-s http://revival.aimoo.com/category/1-John-and-I-don-t-sin-Drew-Dixon-1-1020816.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:51:34.06 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The following article is based on talks given by prominent RCI leadership a number of years ago. Due to the authority of those that preached this message, one may see it as one of those unofficially 'official' doctrines that significantly impacts peoples lives. At present I am unaware if the current http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Following-Jesus-Ian-Thomason-1-1020815.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:44:06.06 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Following JesusDefining what it means to be a ChristianBy Ian Thomason "We agree that the only Christian (anointed one) is one who has received the Holy Spirit, but we do not accept the compromise and extravagance that many groups have adopted. When we began 50 years ago, Spirit-filled peo http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Gospel-Defining-the-1-1020814.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:38:03.187 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The GospelDefining the "Good News"By Ian Thomason1.         Introduction 1.1       In my personal experience I have noticed there are few subjects pertaining to the Christian faith that are so poorly understood as i http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Revivalist-verses-Christian-belief-Ian-Thomason-1-1020813.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:33:11.09 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Revivalist verses Christian beliefA review of an evolving conceptBy Ian Thomason  1.         Introduction  1.1       The Revival Centres International (RCI) and Revival Fellowship (RF) share a reputation for promoting se http://revival.aimoo.com/category/From-Interpretation-to-Preaching-Ian-Thomason-1-1020812.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:27:53.327 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings   From Interpretation to PreachingA Short Guide to Sermon Preparationby Ian Thomason IntroductionI believe it important to be candid up front by acknowledging that I do not consider myself to be a particularly gifted preacher, more so a competent one. It is my privilege to be called upon t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-KJV-Separating-fact-from-fiction-Ian-Thomason-1-1020811.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:21:15.077 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings   The King James Version Separating Fact from Fiction  By Ian Thomason Introduction The King James Version (KJV) of the English Bible remains the translation of choice within all three of the major Revivalist groups: RCI, RF and CAI. No doubt this is primarily due to their shared Pent http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Revival-Biblical-Interpretation-Ian-Thomason-1-1020810.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:13:04.31 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The Revival Groups and Biblical InterpretationAn Exercise in ExegesisBy Ian ThomasonIntroductionThe Revival Centres International (RCI), the Revival Fellowship (RF), and the Christian Assemblies International (CAI), are frequently criticized for promoting doctrines that are incompatible with the und http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Interpreting-the-Bible-Ian-Thomason-1-1020809.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 17:07:28.983 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Interpreting the Bible A Practical Guide for English Bible Users By Ian Thomason IntroductionAs Christians it behoves each one of us to ensure that we interpret Scripture responsibly, accurately and properly. It is, after all, the very Word of God that we approach each and every time we open th http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Greek-Grammar-in-Overview-Nouns-Ian-Thomason-1-1020808.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:47:33.84 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Greek Grammar in OverviewNouns in Focus  By Ian Thomason  In this, the second essay dealing with basic Greek grammar, I will attempt to address as briefly and lucidly as possible, that part of speech commonly known as the 'noun'. 'Persons, places, things'According to the Macquarie Dic http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Greek-Grammar-in-Overview-Verbs-Ian-Thomason-1-1020807.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:42:49.31 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Greek Grammar in OverviewVerbs in focusBy Ian Thomason The aim of this series of essays is to provide concise and simple explanations and definitions of the grammatical terms that you will encounter as you read through several of the articles on this site. 'Grammar' is a subject that often intimidat http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Building-a-reference-collection-Ian-Thomason-1-1020806.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:36:42.0 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings A Working LibraryBuilding a reference collectionBy Ian Thomason Introduction In order to adequately and accurately study and learn from God's Word, one needs more than simply an English Bible, the indwelling Holy Spirit, and a reasonably open attitude. Whilst the aforementioned considerations are pr http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Demons-and-the-Revival-Centres-1-1020805.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:30:30.06 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings   DEMONS AND THE REVIVAL CENTRES A Hermeneutical Review of an RCI PhilosophyBy Ian Thomason   Introduction One interesting theological position maintained by the Revival Centres International (RCI), which appears to be at variance with the wider and historic Christian tradition, concerns t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-return-of-Israel-and-the-Ten-Lost-Tribes-1-1020803.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:20:32.2 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings     The return of Israel and the Ten 'Lost' TribesThis is a large topic so what I would like to focus on are the often one sided expositions given by British Israelites when they maintain that the House of Israel (ten lost tribes) did not return to Canaan and that the Jews of today an http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Jeremiah-problems-for-B-I-Theory-1-1020802.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:06:05.043 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings   The book of JeremiahProblems for the British Israel theory in the book of Jeremiah  In what follows I have attempted to give an overall snapshot of the book of Jeremiah and how, when viewed in the broader context, it speaks decisively against the British Israel theory. Two of the particu http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Good-Figs-the-Bad-Figs-1-1020800.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 16:00:18.687 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The Good Figs, the Bad Figs and the Davidic Throne An examination of a Revival Centres International Article The following article is based on an RCI article titled 'Is Canaan Israel's Home Today?' as presented in the June 2001 Voice of Revival. Over the years I have seen several RCI interpreta http://revival.aimoo.com/category/British-Israel-1-1020799.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:52:25.187 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings British IsraelIntroduction and overviewBritish Israel (BI, National Israel, Anglo-Israel) has been a core doctrine and belief of the Revival groups since their inception, and actually forms part of the RCI 'articles of faith'. BI profoundly influences Revivalists interpretation and application of th http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Israel-like-the-Stars-Sand-and-Dust-1-1020798.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:52:17.06 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Israel like the Stars, Sand and DustThis short article is to highlight to some British Israel (BI) adherents that "perhaps", many of the promises they attribute to fulfillment through Britain and America were actually fulfilled in OT Israel, and that "perhaps" BI has read into th http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Seven-times-punishment-of-Lev-26-1-1020797.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:42:50.95 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings The Seven times punishment of Leviticus 26What Leviticus is 'not' saying  One of the core understandings of RCI/RF British Israel theory, is the seven times punishment supposedly instituted in Leviticus chapter 26. It is based on a particular understanding of the following scriptures:-  Le http://revival.aimoo.com/category/The-Throne-of-David-was-conditional-1-1020796.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:36:23.92 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Evil Kings and the promise of the throneOne of the British Israel arguments against my works regarding the conditional nature of the throne, is their maintaining that the 'conditional nature' actually meant only that the King would removed or disciplined, but that his throne would continue. This par http://revival.aimoo.com/category/British-Israel-Peter-Pentecost-and-the-Throne-of-David-1-1020795.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:32:51.28 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Peter, Pentecost and the Throne of DavidLet us look at the summary that Peter gives regarding the Throne of David on the day of Pentecost.   Acts 2:30,31,32,36 (KJV)Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to t http://revival.aimoo.com/category/British-Israel-Tea-Tephi-The-fall-of-a-princess-1-1020794.html Uncoolman 2008-04-16 15:30:14.95 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings British IsraelTea-Tephi - The fall of a princessWhile many Revivalists would have difficulty recounting some of the finer points of the British Israel (BI) message, most would recognise the name of Tea-Tephi (Tamar-Tephi), the princess that supposedly took the throne from Israel to Ireland. Her name http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Revivalist-dogma-and-the-book-of-Acts-1-1018726.html Unkoolman 2008-03-14 16:08:16.31 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Revivalist dogma and the book of Acts An exegetical and theological evaluationIan Thomason, MTheolTo view the document click Revivalist Dogma and the book of Acts or (if unavailable) download the PDF file HERE or HERE or here Read this doc on Scribd: Revivalist dogma and the book http://revival.aimoo.com/category/Mark-16-and-Revival-Mike-Hore-and-Ian-Thomason-1-1009138.html Uncoolman 2008-04-18 15:24:27.75 Please Consider - An examination of Revivalist teachings Mark 16 and the Revival CentresBy Mike HoreI've now had a chance to look at the Mark 16 document on the Revival Fellowship web site. Before I comment, I would recommend anybody interested having a look at this document rather than just accepting what I'm going to say about it, since I'm going to be