Defining Deception

The global movement of mystical-miracle enthusiasts have put a modern face on historical heresies. Men and women posing as prophets and apostles make millions preying on the sick, poor, and emotionally fragile. Behind a veil of glamour, many self-proclaimed pastors mask their spiritual abuse with claims of special power from the Holy Spirit. Defining Deception pulls back the curtain to reveal the truth behind this lucrative industry. Written with a unique blend of theology, history, and personal experience, Costi Hinn and Anthony Wood have lovingly, yet sternly, exposed the mystical-miracle fraud in the hope that Christians will unite against those who have turned Jesus into a commodity. It is also a call to all Christians of good faith to help those trapped by these corrupt leaders rediscover the biblical Gospel of Christ. Every Christian is called to “earnestly contend for the faith” (Jude 3) even when it’s controversial—Defining Deception will equip Christians to do just that.

1. Opening Credits
2. Foreword | Dr. John F. MacArthur
3. Preface: Heart of the Authors
4. Chapter 1: Gold Dust and Glory Clouds
5. Chapter 2: Hall of Generals
6. Chapter 3: Rupture in the Third Wave
7. Chapter 4: The Shady World of Stage Sharing
8. Chapter 5: Master Manipulation
9. Chapter 6: Doctrinal Deception
10. Chapter 7: True Healing
11. Appendix 1: Rescued from Deception
12. Appendix 2: Frequently Asked Questions
13. Appendix 3: Understanding Biblical Tongues
14. Appendix 4: The Myth of Being Slain in the Spirit
15. Appendix 5: Can you Be Healed by a False Teacher?
16. Closing Credits