Led by the Spirit, Part 2 - What Does it Mean to be Led by the Spirit, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. We discuss Romans 8:14 and show that all Christians are led by the Spirit, not just "elite" Christians who are better at hearing God's voice. To be led by the Spirit is to be brought along by Him, according to God's eternal purpose. (duration 00:29:04)

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Led by the Spirit, Part 1 - Who Are the Sons of God?, presented by Bob DeWaay and Jessica Kramasz. One phrase that is often misused by NAR teachers is "led by the Spirit." We examine Romans 8:1-14 and show that all true believers are the sons of God. Those who are led by the flesh are unbelievers, while the redeemed of God are led by the Spirit. (duration 00:29:31)

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John Mark Comer: Is More Bible Study a Losing Strategy? - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Barb Grecth and Bob DeWaay. John Mark Comer claims that "more Bible study" is a losing strategy for spiritual growth. Bob DeWaay contrasts spiritual formation with biblical sanctification, showing how God transforms believers through His powerful Word, the means of grace, and faith in His promises. (duration 00:22:31)

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Grace Through Faith vs. Self-Effort Spiritual Formation - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Bob DeWaay examines John Mark Comer's view of self-effort in spiritual formation and contrasts it with Colossians 1:36. Learn why Paul taught that believers bear fruit through God's grace received by faith, not through human striving. (duration 00:21:25)

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Reject the "Renaissance" of Spiritual Formation - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. John Mark Comer credits Richard Foster with launching a "renaissance" of spiritual formation in Protestantism. Bob DeWaay warns this movement replaces confidence in Scripture with mystical practices and calls believers to approach God through Christ alone. (duration 00:22:23)

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The Apostasy of Spiritual Formation - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Spiritual formation is designed for those who don't know Christ. This is Christianity in name only. Using verses from Hebrews, Bob warns that turning from the promises of God given to all believers and going to spiritual formation leads to apostasy. (duration 00:22:40)

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A Spiritual Journey for the Unconverted - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Barb Gretch and Bob DeWaay. We show that spiritual formation is not a biblical category. We address the spiritual process prescribed by Fuller Seminary and cited in Comer's book. It is appealing to religious consumers but fails to give them what they most need the gospel. (duration 00:22:15)

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John Mark Comer and the Mystical Union Error - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Is being "in Christ" the same as panentheism? Bob DeWaay explains that union with God is legal, not ontological. Believers are declared righteous through faith, not merged with God's essence. We also critique Comer's view of union with the Trinity. (duration 00:23:20)

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The Panentheistic Gospel of Contemporary Theological - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. We reveal and reject the panentheistic gospel of John Mark Comer, which is typical of progressive, liberal theologians today. Panentheism is the belief that God is in everything. We defend the true gospel, including the substitutionary atonement. (duration 00:23:23)

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An Inward Journey to Utter Deception - A Critique of Practicing the Way, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Comer claims there is an inward journey that is key to Christian spirituality and finding our "true self." This is contrary to the biblical doctrine of the means of grace and the finished work of Christ. We don't look inward - we look to Christ. (duration 00:23:56)

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