Crazy Canticles: Spontaneous Worship and the Prophetic use of Music in the Bible and Contemporary Church
“Spontaneous worship is often used for meditative purposes in a Charismatic practice known as “soaking,” in which Christians attempt to seek God’s presence and to foster the prophetic. Criticisms are sometimes lobbied against this spiritual discipline, with the most common being that it seems emotionally manipulative….”
The Misuse of Self-Control: Charismatic Expression and Exegetical Fallacies
“The most common passage used as a proof-text against spontaneous physical movements supposedly brought on by the Holy Spirit is Galatians 5:22-23: “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Based on this passage and others like it, critics of these Charismatic experiences conclude the Spirit would not cause someone to act in a way that appears incoherent or ecstatic.
Yet, is this what Paul was addressing?”