Monthly Archives: March 2009

NewSpring church–a spring that brings forth bitter water

Posted on March 31, 2009 by

Well, if you have heard of NewSpring church (A group led by master goatherder Perry Noble himself), this won’t surprise you. If you were wondering when they would finally hit that ramp and fly face-first into full-fledged apostasy–then wait no … Continue reading →

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A Scriptural Critique of Infant Baptism

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

For those who may be confused about why some Protestant churches retain certain Romish seeds within their theology such as infant baptism (paedobaptism), I thought it may prove helpful to post this straightforward and Biblical teaching from John MacArthur which demonstrates … Continue reading →

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Todd Bentley Redux

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

I’ve never posted on the subject of Todd Bentley, until now.  Ingrid over at Slice has an interesting piece indicating Todd’s soon return to the Three Ring Circus commonly known as “Charismania“. On a related note I must confess that … Continue reading →

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Love One Another

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Steve Camp has yet another thought provoking post over at his blog today entitled THE LOCAL CHURCH – SOCIAL CLUB OR SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY?  …learning to practice the “one anothers” which I’ve copied and pasted in its entirety below. Once again … Continue reading →

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Music lyrics quiz: Christian or secular?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by

Are you ready to take a fun little quiz to see if Christian music is distinguishable from the music of the world? Let’s see if you can tell the difference between the lyrics of songs performed by Christian musicians and … Continue reading →

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Are You a Heretic?

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

Take the quiz, and if you’re really daring share your results.  I was “100% Chalcedon Compliant” and therefore deemed “not a heretic“.  Enjoy! ARE YOU A HERETIC?

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Quotes (507)

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

If man is merely a glorified single-celled organism run amok, he has no inherent worth, value, or dignity; ultimately man is then merely a cosmic accident, and the human community bestows any value he has upon him. It is not … Continue reading →

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Monergism vs. Synergism

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

Monergism?  Synergism?  These may sound like technical theological terms that have little application in real life, but if you’re not already familiar with them then I would ask that the gentle DefCon reader take a little time to become acquainted with the meaning of … Continue reading →

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Theology Proper – Christology

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

HT: Camp On This CHRISTOLOGY: all theology, all doctrine, all preaching should point to Him. “…the prism through which all light concerning God is reflected is Jesus Christ. This means that Christology is the beginning and the end, better, the starting … Continue reading →

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He Who Sits on the Throne and The Lamb

Posted on March 28, 2009 by

HT – Alpha and Omega Ministries

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Quotes (506)

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

It was quite refreshing one night to find in the inquiry room a young man who thought he was not worth saving, he was so vile and wicked. There was hope for him because he was so desperately in earnest … Continue reading →

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Dr. Steven J. Lawson: “You Foolish Galatians!” (Galatians 3:1-3:5)

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Galatians 3:1-5 (NASB)–1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the Spirit by the … Continue reading →

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Parents Give Away Their “Witch” Children!

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

Another viewpoint showing the horrifying aspects of life in Nigeria, West Africa, where parents are being so duped! These parents are willing to believe the charlatans called “bishops” or “pastors” who are regularly condemning their very children in order to … Continue reading →

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Sam and Esther: The least of these.

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

Reminiscent of the helplessness I felt watching the video of Africa’s Witch Children, this video broke me. I never wept so much over the suffering of the children in Africa, and at the same time been so angered at my … Continue reading →

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Qutoes (505)

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

When God changes the heart and spirit, the physical changes also. If you want to meet the needs of the poor in this world, there is no better place to start than by preaching the Gospel. It has done more … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “The Way of Salvation – God Centered vs. Man Centered Evangelism” by Jim Stitzinger.

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is The Way of Salvation – God Cenetered vs. Man Centered Evangelism by Jim Stitzinger. This is a great message from the 2005 Shepherds’ Conference on the difference between evangelism done God’s way, and evangelism … Continue reading →

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Quotes (504)

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

A man is either 100% righteous, or he is condemned. If a murderer is charged with seven counts of murder and only convicted of one, he’s still a condemned man! Reader, if you have even one sin that you have … Continue reading →

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He Died

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

HT: Slice

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You deserve the best?

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

I’m not sure which “church” this comes from, but they offer the following necessities (emphasis theirs): – Text messaging: Interactive communication during the service. – Youth dramas and kids’ choir presentations. – Video message enhancements. – Refreshing atmosphere. – Get … Continue reading →

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Utah’s dirty little secret.

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Mormonism’s been playing the shell game; hiding many of their beliefs from the public eye since its very inception, including the sins of their prophets. And now there’s yet another secret sin permeating among the Mormon-saturated state of Utah. You … Continue reading →

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Another attempted murder of a baby by abandonment in the trash.

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Yet another story of a baby abandoned in a trash can. A couple differences in this story from the others out there: This happened in an airplane and the mother and the child she attempted to kill have been “reunited.” … Continue reading →

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Quotes (503)

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

“If missions languish, it is because the whole life of godliness is feeble. The command to go everywhere and preach to everybody is not obeyed, until the will is lost by self-surrender in the will of God. There is little … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Little Eyes What You See…

Posted on March 23, 2009 by

Marsha West of Renew America sounds a clarion call to the professing church in America: It’s understandable that free-market conservatives are deeply troubled that Barack Obama has taken the reins of power. Already we see America moving even closer to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “Warnings to the Churches” by John Charles Ryle.

Posted on March 22, 2009 by

I read this book a couple years ago and found it to be an incredible warning to the churches. It also was part of several things God used to draw me out of the lukewarm, mile-wide, inch-deep “churches” that I … Continue reading →

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An Atheist admits what we’ve known all along.

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

Atheist Michael Ruse from Saving Darwinism from the Darwinians from the May 13, 2000 National Post said the following: Evolution is promoted by its practitioners as more than mere science. Evolution is promulgated as an ideology, a secular religion–a full-fledged … Continue reading →

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Quotes (502)

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

Catholic bishops have condemned us as heretics and have cursed us over 100 times with anathemas pronounced by the Council of Trent and the 2nd Vatican Council. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, “Every heretic is to have part with the … Continue reading →

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Steven J. Lawson: “Contending For the Gospel” (Galatians 2:11-21)

Posted on March 20, 2009 by

Galatians 2:11-21 (NASB)–11  But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned.  12 For prior to the coming of certain men from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles; but when they came, … Continue reading →

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Would we expect the same thing out of…

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

Scene 1: You meet your child’s math teacher for a conference. Teacher: Hey dude, what’s up? Whoooaaaa! Hey, is it just me or do you have the munchies too? You: What on earth are you talking about? And why are … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Sound Doctrine; Sound Words” by Phil Johnson.

Posted on March 18, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is the one you’ve all been waiting for: Sound Doctrine; Sound Words by Phil Johnson of Grace Life Pulpit and Pyromaniacs. Its subtitle should be The Pornification of the Pulpit. This sermon is from this … Continue reading →

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The Miraculous Evolution of the Giraffe

Posted on March 17, 2009 by

It’s that time of year again—time to make preparations for the big day. It’s a day when foolishness is celebrated, and pranksters run amok. It’s National Atheist’s Day, better known as April Fools’ Day. Today we’ll look at one of … Continue reading →

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