Dr. Brown speaks on behalf of millions who are not adequately trained to express in writing their own encounters with the supernatural power of God. With the skill of a surgeon, Dr. Brown takes the sword of the Spirit to the crippling cancer of cessationist doctrine that has, for so long, paralyzed the Body of Christ from walking in the fullness of the Holy Spirit’s anointing. Along with personal, scriptural, and historical examples, Dr. Brown presents an impelling case for the reality of the Holy Spirit’s activity in the Church today. May the message of this book be amplified a million fold and thereby drown out the voice of those, who like the spies of old, kept God’s people from entering into all that He had promised them. Buy a copy for yourself, your friend and your pastor. They’ll thank you for it!

—DAVID RAVENHILL

AUTHOR OF How to Survive the Anointing

I thank God for this biblically-robust, pastorally-sensitive, historically-informed, and graciously-articulated account of the work of the Holy Spirit in the church of Jesus Christ. Michael Brown is a model for us all of how one can be theologically rigorous and a fair-minded gentleman at the same time. His arguments are clear and, in my opinion, persuasive, and will contribute greatly not only to deeper clarity on this important topic but also to increased unity in the body of Christ.

—SAM STORMS, PH.D.,

BRIDGEWAY CHURCH, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK,

AUTHOR OF Signs of the Spirit:

An Interpretation of Jonathan Edwards’s

“Religious Affections”

Dr. Michael Brown’s Authentic Fire puts the brakes on John MacArthur’s crusade against charismatics with irrefutable logic, extraordinary insight, Christ-like graciousness, and an undisputable handling of Scripture. This is the definitive book to give to anyone who asks, “Is John MacArthur’s denunciation of charismatic Christians fair and accurate?”

—FRANK VIOLA,

AUTHOR OF Pouring Holy Water on Strange Fire AND

God’s Favorite Place on Earth

Michael Brown writes with clarity and courtesy as he confronts one of the most explosive issues among all those who uphold the Bible as the plumb line of truth. Dr. Brown convincingly combines faithful exegesis, seasoned insight, and extensive research to show that the resurrected Christ continues to “present Himself alive... by many convincing proofs.” He points us to a rock-solid faith in God’s inerrant Word and invites us to a Christ-centered life that is animated by His life-giving Spirit.

—DAVID SHIBLEY,

FOUNDER AND WORLD REPRESENTATIVE FOR

Global Advance

Michael Brown demolishes the weak arguments outlined in John MacArthur’s Strange Fire book and conference. He does so robustly but without resorting to divisive or schismatic language. Graciously Brown invites cessationists to understand the biblical reasons why charismatics believe what we do. Charismatics are also reminded that we do need to be more discerning as there are indeed unhelpful extremes in our movement. This book will help you think through these issues. ...