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Matthew 6:10 ('on earth as it is in heaven') is the central practical scripture of Bethel's theology — they interpret it as God manifesting heaven's conditions on earth right now

Bill Johnson's Theology and Movement Examined Biblically. 00:39:03 – 00:40:35

Mike identifies and challenges Bethel's key proof text for their present-kingdom expectations

Matthew 6:10 ('Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven') is the foundational practical scripture for Bethel's ministry. They interpret it as: God will cause everything expected in heaven — healing, prosperity, wholeness — to manifest on earth right now. Mike argues this is a misreading: it is a petition, a prayer asking for the second coming of Christ, asking for the events described in the book of Revelation — not a promise of present-tense universal blessing.

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