Rees Howells: Intercessor (PDF): http://www.inspirationalchristians.org/downloads/rees-howells-intercessor-ebook.pdf
This book is inspirational and convicting. But, it does contain some misstatements. I am not intending to make this book look bad. Rather, I just want to point out some things to watch out for.
Mistake #1:
Rees Howells is quoted saying that the Arabs worship only the one God. Now, I know that Rees did not believe that the Arabs are saved if they are trusting in Islam. But, it would be wise to mention that point in that same chapter of the book. He should have mentioned that most Arabs are monotheistic and believe in only one god*. [* If Muslims teach falsehoods about God, then their god cannot be the true God that the Bible speaks of.]
Mistake #2:
Another point to make is that the book includes an incorrect reference (Isaiah 21:13-15) it uses to support a statement regarding how Arabs will provide shelter to the Jews (who came from Jacob, a grandson of Abraham). The reference is below this paragraph. It would be good to read Isaiah chapter 21 to get the context, if you're interested. Starting at verse 11, it is speaking about judgment on Dumah. Dumah was a son of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13-14).
Isaiah 21:13-15
"[13.] The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
14. The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
15. For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war."
The problem is that Dedanim does not refer to the Jews, Israel, or Hebrews at all. It refers to the descendants of Dedan, a great-grandson of Ham. Dedan is not Hebrew because Dedan came from Ham. The Hebrews (Jews) came from Shem (see Genesis 10). And, those who flee from war are Arabs. (See Isaiah 21:11.)
Dedan (as in Dedanim) is mentioned in Genesis 10 as a descendant of Ham.
Genesis 10:6-7
6. And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
7. And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
Ham
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Cush
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Raamah
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Dedan
This writer recognizes that Rees Howells didn't have the research tools we have today, such as online search engines and Bible websites. He made a scriptural mistake, but this writer gives Rees credit for his devotion to God and for his desire to have the Arabs and Jews dwell together in peace. But, that can only be through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
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- This can be a helpful book with powerful scripture references and inspiring examples from the life of a man who desired to serve God and do God's best will for his life. He saw miracles happen in answer to prayer and the course of World War 2 changed by way of his and others' prayers. This is a book to seek God through, but it does have errors, as most Christian books do. So, we Christians need to be Bereans (Acts 17:10-11). Use caution and discernment when reading this book.
I am certain that not everything Norman Grubb or Rees Howells said is true or biblically correct. Rees depended much on a voice he heard, but he needed to meditate on God's Word (the Bible) more.
- When we are grounded in God's Word (Acts 17:10-11), and as we seek to know God as our Abba Father in a personal relationship (Galatians 4:6-7), we will have better discernment to know what is of God and what isn't. Abba God does speak to us by His Spirit (John 16:13), but He does not tell us to do anything that is contradictory to His Nature as revealed through the Bible. God does not teach us to perform for Him or earn anything from Him (Romans 4:1-8). God does not teach us to go through agony in prayer (John 14:27). He gives us peace (John 14:27, John 16:33, John 20:19-23).
- There are more errors than I have been able to write about. So, again, we Christians need to be Bereans (Acts 17:10-11). I myself have been misled at times, so I offer this article with a desire to point out why God is a loving, caring, compassionate, patient, gracious, longsuffering Father. And, I offer this article to point out truth from God's Word (the Bible).
This book is inspirational and convicting. But, it does contain some misstatements. I am not intending to make this book look bad. Rather, I just want to point out some things to watch out for.
Mistake #1:
Rees Howells is quoted saying that the Arabs worship only the one God. Now, I know that Rees did not believe that the Arabs are saved if they are trusting in Islam. But, it would be wise to mention that point in that same chapter of the book. He should have mentioned that most Arabs are monotheistic and believe in only one god*. [* If Muslims teach falsehoods about God, then their god cannot be the true God that the Bible speaks of.]
Mistake #2:
Another point to make is that the book includes an incorrect reference (Isaiah 21:13-15) it uses to support a statement regarding how Arabs will provide shelter to the Jews (who came from Jacob, a grandson of Abraham). The reference is below this paragraph. It would be good to read Isaiah chapter 21 to get the context, if you're interested. Starting at verse 11, it is speaking about judgment on Dumah. Dumah was a son of Ishmael (Genesis 25:13-14).
Isaiah 21:13-15
"[13.] The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
14. The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
15. For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war."
The problem is that Dedanim does not refer to the Jews, Israel, or Hebrews at all. It refers to the descendants of Dedan, a great-grandson of Ham. Dedan is not Hebrew because Dedan came from Ham. The Hebrews (Jews) came from Shem (see Genesis 10). And, those who flee from war are Arabs. (See Isaiah 21:11.)
Dedan (as in Dedanim) is mentioned in Genesis 10 as a descendant of Ham.
Genesis 10:6-7
6. And the sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, and Phut, and Canaan.
7. And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan.
Ham
|
Cush
|
Raamah
|
Dedan
This writer recognizes that Rees Howells didn't have the research tools we have today, such as online search engines and Bible websites. He made a scriptural mistake, but this writer gives Rees credit for his devotion to God and for his desire to have the Arabs and Jews dwell together in peace. But, that can only be through Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
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