Monthly Archives: June 2009

George Barna poll shows Nazarene prophet’s popularity slipping

Posted on June 30, 2009 by

(IMAGINATION ALERT!!!!) After reading Pilgrim’s post below, as well as this post about George Barna’s recent “waffling” and his  growing fascination with ecumenicalism (and this follow-up), I decided to combine the two into one FICTIONAL story. From Jerusalem Post, c. … Continue reading →

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Quotes (551)

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

If you are in a church that has resisted the temptation to professionalize worship, you are blessed. If not, my heart goes out to you. In any event, family worship will deepen your appreciation for biblical worship and make the … Continue reading →

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Mormons who left the darkness

Posted on June 29, 2009 by

More from the Manti Evangalism training seminar. Another in the line of “why we do what we do.”

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Quotes (550)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

Some of God’s dear people may suppose that it would be presumptuous to set themselves up as judges of what they hear or read—but that is a serious mistake, being both a false humility, and a shirking of duty. The … Continue reading →

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Dr. Steven J. Lawson: “The Dangers of Legalism” (Galatians 4:8-4:11)

Posted on June 27, 2009 by

Galatians 4:8-11 (NASB)–8 However at that time, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those which by nature are no gods. 9 But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: “The Basket of Flowers” by Christoph von Schmid.

Posted on June 26, 2009 by

What can I say about this book other than I absolutely loved it. This was the very first book published in the Lamplighter series and was the Lamplighter series “book of the year” in 1996. This continues to be my … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 26, 2009 by

Neither Paul nor any other legitimate church leader in 2000 years has ever found it necessary (or even helpful) to use streetwise sex education—not as an evangelistic strategy, and certainly not as a means to sanctification for people already overwhelmed … Continue reading →

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Mark Driscoll and 1st Timothy 5:19-20

Posted on June 25, 2009 by

1st Timothy 5:19-20–Do not receive an accusation against an elder except from two or three witnesses. Those who are sinning rebuke in the presence of all, that the rest also may fear. For all those Driscollites who will come here … Continue reading →

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I’ve had it with Mark Driscoll and his mouth. Now it’s personal!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. … Continue reading →

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Quotes (548)

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Finally, it seriously overstates the involvement of John Piper and C. J. Mahaney to say they are “discipling” Mark Driscoll. In the first place, the idea that a grown man already in public ministry and constantly in the national spotlight … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “The Narrow Path to Heaven (Part 1 and 2)” by Don Green.

Posted on June 24, 2009 by

Yet another fantastic sermon by Don Green. This week DefCon presents both parts of his two-part message on the narrow path spoken of by Jesus in Matthew 7:13-14. This is one of those texts that I never tire of hearing … Continue reading →

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Why we do what we do (2)

Posted on June 23, 2009 by

The following video features Sandra Tanner who, with her late husband Jerald, founded Utah Lighthouse Ministries (www.utlm.org) and has helped to bring many people out of the darkness of the LDS system. For anybody who still wonders why we do … Continue reading →

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Quotes (547)

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

Beware of manufacturing a god of your own: a god who is all mercy but not just, a god who is all love but not holy, a god who has a heaven for everybody but a hell for none, a … Continue reading →

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Don’t be decieved.

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

You can download the audio version of this video by right-clicking here.

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Moroni struck by lightning.

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

As reported at KSL News: SOUTH JORDAN — There were some 6,000 to 8,000 lightning strikes in the Salt Lake Valley Saturday, and it appears one of them struck the new Oquirrh Mountain temple. Witnesses say the lightning blackened the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Steven J. Lawson: “From Slavery to Sonship” (Galatians 4:1-4:7)

Posted on June 20, 2009 by

Galatians 4:1-7 (NASB)–1 Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave although he is owner of everything, 2 but he is under guardians and managers until the date set … Continue reading →

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Are you one of the few?

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

HT – Truth Matters

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Posted on June 18, 2009 by

Would that we could see the wall of separation between the church and the world made broader and stronger. It makes one sad to hear Christians saying, “Well, there is no harm in this; there is no harm in that”, … Continue reading →

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My local Christian bookstore: Leaping from one great heresy to another.

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

One expects to see Osteen, Warren, Jakes, Meyers, Bell, Driscoll, and Schuller on the shelves of their local Christian bookstore because they will sell whatever people will buy (regardless if it’s damaging to the soul, detrimental to the Christian’s walk … Continue reading →

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Quotes (545)

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

Most people will agree that they are sinners. However, few will readily admit that they are helpless sinners. There is a big difference. – John R. Cross

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Why we do what we do

Posted on June 18, 2009 by

Many people who visit DefCon come here seeking truth. They have heard lies and stories told by those who claim to be shepherds and pastors, only to find they have been lied to and misled. Others are new Christians who … Continue reading →

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50 Answers to 50 Mormon Answers to 50 Anti-Mormon Questions (Answers 25, 26, and 27)

Posted on June 17, 2009 by

Because of the repetitive nature of the next three questions, I have decided to lump them into one post. Tower To Truth Question: 25. Why does the Book of Mormon contain extensive, word-for-word quotes from the Bible if the LDS … Continue reading →

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Sermon of the week: “Biblical Manhood” by Paul Washer.

Posted on June 17, 2009 by

Your sermon of the week is part one and part two of Paul Washer’s message entitled Biblical Manhood. This concludes our four-week series on manhood leading up to Father’s Day. If you only listen to one message on fatherhood this … Continue reading →

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Gaithers enter “The Shack”

Posted on June 16, 2009 by

  Sadly, Bill and Gloria Gaither–names almost synonymous with Southern Gospel music–have joined the apostasy that is “The Outhouse” “The Shack.” A couple weeks ago, they held a “Family Fest” (hat tip: Apprising Ministries) in Gatlinburg, TN (pop: 3800. pop … Continue reading →

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The attack on men and fathers.

Posted on June 15, 2009 by

Stupid. Lazy. Uninvolved. Ignorant. Timid. Detached. Neurotic. Weak. Powerless. Unreliable. Ineffectual. Irresponsible. What do all these words have in common? They are all descriptions of how men and fathers are depicted in today’s Western culture. Television is a great example … Continue reading →

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Africa desperately needs help with combating cults.

Posted on June 14, 2009 by

I know that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock . . . – Acts 20:29 Source: Africa Center for Apologetics Research ____________________________________________________________ See related posts: Charismania unrestrained: Africa’s witch children The Hell-bound … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 14, 2009 by

Take notice, that it stands as a blot in the reputation of the Corinthians, that they were altogether for a gospel that should cost them nothing. Corinth was the most convenient, and so the most frequented, port of trade in … Continue reading →

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CrossTalk: Death of the grown-up.

Posted on June 14, 2009 by

Ingrid covers the arrested development plaguing many Westerners in this CrossTalk episode: Death of the Grown-up. This edition of Crosstalk begins with Ingrid’s review of Diana West’s book, The Death of the Grown-Up: How America’s Arrested Development is Bringing Down … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 13, 2009 by

Shallow preaching that does not grapple with the terrible fact of man’s sinfulness and guilt, calling on “all men everywhere to repent,” results in shallow conversions; and so we have a myriad of glib-tongued professors today who give no evidence … Continue reading →

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“You need to come in tomorrow for your abortion”

Posted on June 13, 2009 by

Eccelsiastes 11:5–As you do not know what is the way of the wind, or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, so you do not know the works of God who makes everything. Imagine … Continue reading →

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