R.T. Kendall - Pigeon Religion: Holy Spirit, Is That You?: Discerning Spiritual Manipulation

With surgical precision, careful exegesis, and engaging homespun illustrations, R. T. Kendall not only shows us whats wrong with so much of todays religionthat which is compromised, corrupt, and superficial in the churchbut also paints a beautiful picture of what authentic, Jesus-centered, Spirit-empowered religion looks like. The dove instead of the pigeon!

DR. MICHAEL L. BROWN

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, FIRE SCHOOL OF MINISTRY

AUTHOR, AUTHENTIC FIRE

R. T. Kendall has expressed the cry of every hungry soul for the real thing. Nothing halfway, nothing cheap, no imitations, but only the power of the Holy Spirit to bring us incomparable righteousness, peace, and joy as God Himself sets up His throne in our hearts. We must distinguish between pigeons and doves, and RT does so for us in a most lively, natural, joyful, and helpful way. Read it!

HEIDI BAKER, PHD, AND ROLLAND BAKER, DMIN

FOUNDERS, IRIS GLOBAL

It is a great joy to call R. T. Kendall a true personal friend! I have the greatest respect for him and his ministry. His book Pigeon Religion will be a huge help to all who are seekers of divine truth! His comparisons of the counterfeit and the genuine moves of the Holy Spirit are priceless. You will be inspired and challenged to dig deeper into the Word of God. This book will aid you in your quest to draw ever closer to Holy Spirit.

BOBBY CONNER

EAGLES VIEW MINISTRIES

As perhaps no one else I know, RT is passionate for the religion of the dove and keen to avoid all forms of what he calls pigeon religion. While some pursue the dove, too many settle for the pigeon. As in nature so in the things of the Spirit, some say there is no difference between the dove and the pigeon, but if you have ever been in the presence of the Dove, you know there is. Many are quick to judge what is or is not of God, and each one of us may draw the line in different places. But RT offers some simple guidelines to help us all discern correctly. He combines practical common sense, heart-warming openness to the Holy Spirit, and total confidence in the finality of Scripture. This is a book for our times and, as I dare to believe, a book that can prepare us for the visitations of the divine Dove that lie ahead.

REV. COLIN DYE

SENIOR MINISTER, KENSINGTON TEMPLE

LONDON, ENGLAND

I first heard the pigeon religion concept in a sermon RT preached in Westminster Chapel, London, and I sat riveted to my seat. What he explained was frighteningly real. The deception was everywhere. From soaring cathedrals and booming organ music to backstreet churches and tambourines, pigeon religion permeates much more than we dare to think. Thankfully, this message of correction is now before us in print. Read it! Do it!

CHARLES CARRIN

When R. T. Kendall writes a book (which is often), illustrating takes on new meaning. He has the ability to mine a vein of gold and draw out every particle of value to support the truth under observation. This unique approach with references to natural and familiar world knowledge may prove to be among his best sellers. It is bound to yield valued truth under new light.

JACK TAYLOR

DIMENSIONS MINISTRIES

MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

This delightful, edifying, and encouraging book invites us to a deeper appreciation for the Holy Spirit. With a solid balance of Word and Spirit, R. T. Kendall writes about the Spirit in a way that makes us want to experience the Spirit more deeply and recognize Gods ways.

DR. CRAIG KEENER

RT has written a whole book pointing to the differences between the dove and the pigeon, biologically similar but spiritually so different. As he often does, RT has pioneered a line of thought worth exploring.

DR. MICHAEL EATON

Pigeon Religion brings to light some challenging topics, thought-provoking questions, and scriptural answers. As always, Dr. Kendall provides clear teaching that illustrates the importance of being led by the authentic Holy Spirit, in contrast to being misled by a counterfeit. I earnestly pray this book opens your eyes and ministers to your heart the way it did to mine.

PASTOR BILL WILSON, PHD

METRO WORLD CHILD

R. T. Kendall is one of my favorite writers. His new book Pigeon Religion is to be added to his many great books. I am sure many will find it edifying and insightful. Well done, RT. An excellent book on spirituality and discernment. A needed book for our time. I enjoyed it and was challenged by its message in a good way.

RANDY CLARK, DMIN

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, GLOBAL AWAKENING AND THE

APOSTOLIC NETWORK OF GLOBAL AWAKENING

In a day when pigeon religion seems to be flourishing, there are many who long for the dove to come, the obviousness of enjoying Gods manifest approval on their ministries. Such a timely word to keep us on track pursuing God with a purity of heart. This is vintage R. T. Kendall at his best.

GRANT BREWSTER

PASTOR, ISLAND CHURCH

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON

It is no surprise that Dr. R. T. Kendall has taken an abiding biblical symbol, the dove, and used its counterpoint, the pigeon, as a doorway to new meaning. Our faith is not just cognitive; it is also imaginative. From his platform as one of the most respected authors in the global evangelical church, RT hands you a book that is both confrontational and compassionate, confessional and collaborative. This book heals as it wounds. There is some pigeon in the best of us, but the dove beckons. Enjoy these rare insights.

JOEL C. GREGORY

PROFESSOR OF PREACHING, BAYLORS GEORGE W. TRUETT

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

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PIGEON RELIGION: HOLY SPIRIT, IS THAT YOU? by R. T. Kendall

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