Falling Forward: A Biblical Perspective

Have you ever watched a row of people fall backward in church and wondered, "Is this actually

in the Bible?" We call it being "Slain in the Spirit." It’s treated as the ultimate sign

of God’s touch. But if you actually open Scripture, you are going to find a terrifying

pattern that most modern movements completely ignore. First, we have to look

at the nature of God. The Bible explicitly says God is not the author of confusion.

He is a God of order. Paul writes that God has given us a spirit of power, love,

and a "sound mind." The Greek word implies discipline and self-control. The Holy Spirit does not hijack

your nervous system. He illuminates your mind; He doesn't turn it off. So,