Monthly Archives: October 2008

The lighter side of Reformation Day

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

When I was just ein junger Mann I studied canon law; While Erfurt was a challenge, it was just to please my Pa. Then came the storm, the lightning struck, I called upon Saint Anne, I shaved my head, I … Continue reading →

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Happy Reformation Day!

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

Berry from Social Hazard posted the following piece on his blog. Great quotes Berry! Celebrating 491 years (with all due respect to such ‘pre-reformers’ Wycliffe and Hus) of freedom from the apostate church of Rome!! WHAT IS THE HEART OF … Continue reading →

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On this day in history . . .

Posted on October 31, 2008 by

As most Americans celebrate Halloween today there is a smaller segment that will celebrate Martin Luther’s nailing of the 95 theses to the Wittenberg door in 1517 which sparked the Protestant reformation. But there’s an even smaller segment that will … Continue reading →

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Quotes (411)

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

The Gospel contemplates every descendant of Adam as a fallen, polluted, Hell-deserving, and helpless sinner. The grace which the Gospel publishes is his only hope. – A.W. Pink 1886 – 1952

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“Jesus reigns” the umbrella.

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

And the cheesy, shameful marketing of the name above all names continues. Will it ever end? HT: A Little Leaven

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Posted on October 30, 2008 by

Fundamentalism is the militant belief and proclamation of the basic doctrines of Christianity leading to a Scriptural separation from those who reject them. – John Ashbrook

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Obama’s Muslim faith

Posted on October 30, 2008 by

Oops! Barry Hussein slips up in an interview and discloses just where his “faith” is–and it ain’t in the Christian God! Barry lets it slip that his “god” is the Muslim “god” Allah. And the most galling thing about this … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 29, 2008 by

  I do not so much have to pray up when I’m preaching under a tent in inner-city San Anton[io], but I have to pray up and know that I am walking with the Lord when I walk into an average … Continue reading →

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Pope puts the world in Mary’s hands.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

Idolatrous paganism and rank heresy are two expressions that immediately came to mind as I read the following article on the Pope’s recent visit to Pompeii, Italy. Here are a few of the opening paragraphs from the article: POMPEII, Italy, … Continue reading →

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Quotes (408)

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

Growing churches are creating an atmosphere, an environment of fun. So fun has replaced holiness as the church’s goal. Having a good time has become the criterion of an excellent, growing church, since fun and entertainment is what consumers want. … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Church Discipline” by Jeff Noblit.

Posted on October 29, 2008 by

We wrap up October’s theme of church discipline with Pastor Jeff Noblit’s sermon aptly entitled Church Discipline. I hope the Wednesday sermons of the week throughout of October have helped you better understand the mandate and purpose of discipline within … Continue reading →

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Which Bible translation do you prefer, and why?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

I’ve asked this question in the past but since new readers have come on board here at DefCon, I thought I’d pose the question once more: Which Bible translation do you prefer and why? Please take our poll below and … Continue reading →

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Quotes (407)

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

There is no imagination wherewith man is besotted, more foolish, none so pernicious, as this–that persons not purified, not sanctified, not made holy in their life, should afterwards be taken into that state of blessedness which consists in the enjoyment … Continue reading →

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Public school holds surprise “Gay Day” for kindergartners.

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

World Net Daily is reporting that a California public school held a surprise “Gay Day” for kindergartners. Read the article here. I wonder what would have happened if they had a surprise “Bible Day.” This begs the question, “Should Christians … Continue reading →

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Quotes (406)

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

There is nothing wrong with charitable acts—but they are not to be confused with preaching the Gospel. Feeding programs can save a man dying from hunger. Medical aid can prolong life and fight disease. Housing projects can make this temporary … Continue reading →

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Should Christians take their children out of the public schools?

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

Albert Mohler visited the question Should Christians take their children out of the public schools? on this radio broadcast. This podcast also features a brief interview with Voddie Baucham on the issue.

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Quotes (405)

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

The wrath of God is a perfection of the divine character upon which we need to frequently meditate. . . . We are prone to regard sin lightly, to gloss over its hideousness, to make excuses for it. But the … Continue reading →

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Zero church to perform a “demonstration seance.”

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

Zero church is making news on DefCon again (see the previous post here). This time they are holding a “Halloween fun” service on November 1st in which the following description is provided: “Ghost” . . . More than Halloween fun, … Continue reading →

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Quotes (404)

Posted on October 28, 2008 by

The Roman Catholic religion claims that the Bible does not contain all the truths which a Christian is bound to believe (The Faith of Our Fathers, p. 72). Catholicism also says the Bible does not contain everything God taught about … Continue reading →

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The shelf.

Posted on October 26, 2008 by

For those who enjoyed the previous post on the ten reasons Runtu can’t be a Mormon anymore (see here), I’ve found another great post from him that I’ve entitled “The Shelf.“ The “shelf” is where Mormons who can’t help but … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Pilgrim’s Progress” a retelling by Gary D. Schmidt.

Posted on October 26, 2008 by

I recently read this retelling of Bunyan’s classic and loved it. It is written well and the story keeps you turning the pages even if you already know what happens to Christian and his companions. I would highly recommend this … Continue reading →

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The “My Nativity Sandbox.”

Posted on October 25, 2008 by

Christmas is exactly two months away and we already have this year’s wares being peddled by the den of thieves of Christian marketing. Here is their latest debacle: the Nativity Sandbox. “Reenact the birth of Jesus – with a fun … Continue reading →

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The St. Benedict home protection kit (seriously).

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

You’ve seen the St. Joseph home selling statue, you’ve seen the patron saint of television statue, now the ancient Roman Catholic art of submission through superstition has spawned yet another useless statue for you to put your trust in and … Continue reading →

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Quotes (403)

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

We sometimes tend to think of the early church as pristine, pure, and untroubled by serious error. The truth is, it wasn’t always that way at all. From the the very beginning, the enemies of truth launched an effort to … Continue reading →

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Have you taken the LDS repentance quiz?

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

Dear Mormon, have you taken the LDS Repentance Quiz yet? If not, check it out here. Source: MRM

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Quotes (402)

Posted on October 23, 2008 by

There is nothing in a man that causes God to justify him, including his repentance and faith. Repentance does not pay for sin. A criminal’s remorse for his crime does not satisfy the just demands of the law. Neither does … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 22, 2008 by

Needless to say, the purpose-driven, seeker-friendly churches have produced a huge crop of false converts. Fifteen years ago, when I became director [of Genesis Pregnancy Care Center in Pottstown, PA], we rarely saw Christians coming through our doors, but now … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Protecting Church Purity” by Jeff Purswell.

Posted on October 22, 2008 by

We continue our five-week series on Church discipline with week four’s sermon Protecting Church Purity by Jeff Purswell. The doctrine of Church discipline is one that most American Christians are unaware even exists and which many others choose to ignore. … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Deaths – Conclusion

Posted on October 20, 2008 by

So while the first family had hope because of faith in Jesus Christ, the second family had no hope. The first family gained peace in their hearts because they and their loved one lying in the casket obeyed the Holy … Continue reading →

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January 1973: Every injustice has a beginning.

Posted on October 20, 2008 by
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