Book Review – Glory Carriers by Jennifer Eivaz
Jennifer Eivaz refers to herself as “The Praying Prophet.”
Eivaz is a graduate of Oral Roberts University, and the founder of Harvest Ministries International and an Executive Pastor with Harvest Church in Turlock, California. Eivaz is a former Mormon, and was an “active member, immersed in Mormon beliefs and a participant in some of their temple rituals.” Unfortunately Eivaz is now immersed in the false teachings and practices of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Eivaz has exchanged the Mormon “Prophets of the Restoration” and their angel Moroni, for the restored apostles and prophets in the NAR, and moulting angels. Like Mormonism and other cults, the NAR is driven by contemporary false prophets and apostles. Through new revelations and the twisting of scripture, they seduce gullible and biblically illiterate followers. Speaking of false apostles, the influence of Bill Johnson’s aberrant theology is visible throughout the book, and Johnson sums up the narcissistic NAR in his foreword: “Now, all of heaven has positioned itself to watch what YOU will accomplish in His name.”
Before I begin the review, I think it’s worthwhile to make the following observation. Bill Johnson and other NAR superstars are not the only source that have influenced Eivaz. Reading the book, I could not help wonder what influences from her time in Mormonism still remain. My question was answered when I read an article on her website. Consider these alarming statements by Eivaz in her article The Key Differences Between Christians and Mormons (Latter-Day Saints) 20 April 2017, jennifereivaz.com
Eivaz: “As a Mormon, I learned about the importance of family, of tithing and being physically healthy. I was taught good character and modesty as a woman. I was also taught a framework for the existence of modern-day prophets, heavenly revelations, angelic visitations, the Holy Ghost and the idea that the gifts of the Holy Ghost were to be embraced. (I prefer to say Holy Spirit, but an LDS member will take care to say the Holy Ghost.)”
Eivaz: “An interesting paradox exists between LDS and Christian communities when it comes to beliefs about the supernatural. I have found the LDS framework to be more biblical than that held by many Christian denominations, especially the cessationist denominations, such as Southern Baptist, Church of Christ, Evangelical Free and reformed churches. For example, LDS members believe in apostles and prophets, the gifts of the Spirit as listed in first Corinthians 12:8–10, the activity of angels, the active voice of God through the prophets and personally, and the receiving of spiritual revelations. Although their application is misplaced, a biblical framework somehow emerged through Joseph Smith.“
This part: “the activity of angels, the active voice of God through the prophets and personally, and the receiving of spiritual revelations” may as well be a description of a seminar and “activation” at Bethel.
Eivaz: “When it comes to an LDS prophet, his words and decrees can supersede anything written in their holy texts and carries the most weight.”
Only God can decree and declare things into existence, now while the NAR folk probably don’t believe their decrees supersede scripture, they do nonetheless erroneously view them as causative. Eivaz gives an example of a decree on her Facebook page: “YOU’RE A KING, MAKE THE DECREE: We decree our peace, we decree our health, we decree salvation to our families, our destiny, favor, wisdom, financial abundance and stability, etc. If God said it in His Word, then it’s ours and it’s “decree-able.” (December 9, 2017)
Similarities between Mormonism and the New Apostolic Reformation:
• They are led by modern day apostles and prophets.
• Scripture is not sufficient, there is a need for new revelations.
• These leaders experience visions, manifestations, revelations and angelic encounters.
• Divination, Omens – Joseph Smith used “seer stones’ to translate the golden plates, and search for treasure. NAR prophets believe God speaks through egg yolks, odometer readings, and road runners.
• While Mormonism teaches that humans may eventually become gods, the NAR teach that believers can be “little gods,” and act like God (Jesus) on earth. (Example – claims of being sinless, decree and declare things into existence, and having the ability to perform greater signs and wonders than Christ)
• Followers accept the claims and revelations of their apostles and prophets without comparing them to the bible.
Click here to continue reading…