Phil wrote the following:

Praise God for doing a new thing! I always get surprised why there is so much fear about whether something is or is not of God. { ummm I am going to pretend you didn't just ask why we would worry if something is of God or not} If someone earnestly believes that God is moving through this man's ministry then who are we to criticize. {I have never criticized ANYONE for believing Todd's ministry is from God- People are entirely free to believe what they will- I have pointed out the error in his teaching- we are told to have nothing to do with the works of darkness but rather EXPOSE THEM- I would never criticize someone for their beliefs as I was once very DEEPLY involved in this movement.} On the issue of theology, it is tragic to see how some have become so self-obsessed in getting our theology right - that they miss Jesus. {Yeah but what about missing Jesus because we don't get our theology right?  Jesus said many would come to him saying but Jesus look man- look at all the cool stuff we did and He will say - sorry guys I never knew you}

 Later you wrote:

 I implore you - don't dismiss something just because you don't get the whole theology.{oh I get the theology} I guarantee your local pastor (including Philip Powell) have misconceived ideas as no one has everything down pad. ( except for you?  So you are saying that we should accept Bentley because we dont have everything down pat and just trust your judgement because you can not be deceived?}Earnestly seek Jesus. Read God's Word. Pray and ask God to touch you. Open your hearts to Him and expect that our Living God will reach you in a living way today! {So let me get this- you are saying I dont read God's Word, dont pray, haven't asked God to touch me and have a closed heart?  .. and you say I am the one critcizing others?

So let me sum up your advice

1- dont be afraid if something is God or not

2- Don't worry about getting the theology right

3- Consider John 9 ( not sure how that supported your argument - but enjoyed the verses)

4 Don't worry about being deceived by fasle ministries

5- Don't miss "something" because you don't understand the theology ( its that very something that I am worried about)

6- Consider the fact that we non-Bentleyites have misconceived ideas and should just follow the advice of someone such as yourself who obviously has it right.

7- Read our bible- pray and be "open" suggesting that of couse we haven't been.

I do thank you for your advice and I do think that you mean well- but if it is all the same to you I think I will pass.

Mishel