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Monthly Archives: August 2009
Phillip Garrido: Liar, adulterer, sex offender, kidnapper, pedophile, rapist, religion blogger.
Phillip Garrido–the registered sex offender who kept Jaycee Lee Dugard at his compound for 18 years after kidnapping her in 1991 and fathering her two children–was apparently a religious man who wrote on his blog Voices Revealed: . . . … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Fred Phelps, God, Gospel, heresy, Jaycee Lee Dugard, Jesus, News, Philip Garrido, Religion, Theology
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Bible translation comparison chart.
The following is a chart comparing the different English translations of the Bible. I hope this helps you in selecting a translation. It was another chart similar to this one that led me to purchasing (and later embracing) the New … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Bible Translation, Bible Translations, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (594)
His zeal is false that seems hot against sin, but is cold to holiness. – William Gurnall 1617 – 1679
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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A glimpse into the theology of the man Mark Driscoll calls “brother.”
The recent video released of Mark Driscoll preaching at Robert Schuller’s Crystal Cathedral contained this exchange between the two: SCHULLER: God loves you; so do I. (Audience applause while Driscoll extends hand for handshake.) DRISCOLL: I appreciate that, thank you … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Acts 29, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Crystal Cathedral, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Joel Osteen, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, New Age, Norman Vincent Peale, Religion, Rick Warren, Robert Schuller, Theology, Warren Smith, White Horse Inn
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Quotes (593)
They who design and endeavor to win others . . . must religiously avoid that which is the greatest obstruction of all, the profligate and atrocious lives of some that call themselves Christians. If men were prompted and employed by … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, George Hammond, God, Gospel, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Steven J. Lawson: “Called to Freedom” (Galatians 5:13-5:15)
Galatians 5:13-15 (NASB)–13 For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. 14 For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, Galatians, Galatians 5:13-15, legalism, license to sin
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Quotes (592)
Our children used to watch more television than we care to admit. Then we moved to England. TV in England was so bad that we got cable so we didn’t have to watch regular television at night. Eventually we just … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Television
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Television, Theology, TV, Voddie Baucham
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Quotes (591)
There is a continual need to return to the great fundamental of the faith. As long as the age lasts the Gospel of God’s grace must be preached. The need arises out of the natural state of the human heart, … Continue reading
What exactly DOES 1st Corinthians 9:19-22 mean, anyway?
Ohhhhh, the ways this passage is twisted, and perverted, and turned on its head by the oh-so-hip, oh-so-cool, oh-so-relevant “pastors” of the many seeker-sensitive, non-offensive, cross-less “churches” that pepper the American religious community today. They take the words of the … Continue reading
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In order to qualify yourselves for instructing and preparing your children for God’s service, you [must] diligently study His Word to ascertain what He requires of them and frequently pray for the assistance of His Spirit, both for them and … Continue reading
Posted in Home School, Parenting, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christian Parenting, Christianity, church, Edward Payson, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Parenting, Parents, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Rewriting Acts – A Relevant Perspective
In light of all the editions and revisions being made to the Word of God in recent years, we understand much of this has been done to suit the belief system of the editors. With that in mind as well … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Humor, Purpose Driven Lie
Tagged being judgmental, building your self-esteem, church at Jerusalem, contextualizing the Bible, Crystal Cathedral, feel-good sermons, making the Bible relevant, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Mormon Tabernacle, Ravi Zacharias, rewriting church history, standing for the truth
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Emergent Candy
From Sacred Sandwich: Just so you know, that’s not a Bible Rob Bell is holding in his hands. You know good and well those hands haven’t touched a Bible in years.
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, False Christs, Humor, New Age Nonsense, Occult, The Occult
Tagged Buddhism, Dali Lama, Emergent heresy, Postmodern, PostModernism, Rob Bell
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Quotes (589)
“The urge comes on me at times to write in scathing terms articles for these piddling little magazines of ‘comfort and kind words for God’s little flock.’ Baloney! When are we going to rise like men and face the world … Continue reading
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I now see more good and more evil in men than I did before. . . . I once thought that anyone who could pray eloquently and fluently, and talk well of religion, had to be saints. But experience has … Continue reading
Sermon of the week: “What Was Paul Doing on Mars Hill?” by Phil Johnson.
If you’re one of those people who think the Apostle Paul’s proclamation of being all things to all people meant “anything goes,” then you desperately need to listen to this message. This sermon answers all those worldly doctrines built on … Continue reading
God’s courtroom
As I type this, the sentencing phase of the Letalvis Cobbins trial is taking place. If the system works as it should, he will receive the death penalty. Why? Because that is what he deserves for the crimes he has … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Mormonism, News, Purpose Driven Lie, Roman Catholicism, Theology
Tagged Channon Christian, Christopher Newsom, God's Judgment, God's Justice, God's Law, God's mercy, Hell, Knoxville double-murder, Letalvis Cobbins, man's depravity, Romans 3, salvation by grace through faith, sola Christus, sola fides, Sola Gratia, the cross, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Listen To Your Heart?
I’ve often heard people say that they’re not worried about their sins; they just do what their hearts tell them to do. I’ve even heard burly bikers say sappy stuff about their pure hearts. Where do people get that, and … Continue reading
Mark Driscoll at Crystal Cathedral – FAILURE
First, I recognize that there are those who will read this that will immediately judge my statements while at the same time stating, “JUDGE NOT!” Second, I know that Driscollites will probably show up en masse to defend their champion … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged ashamed of the gospel of Christ, Crystal Cathedral, Damnation, endorsing the new age movement, failing the gospel, False Teaching, ignoring hell, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church, no clear explanation of the gospel, positive thinking, Robert Schuller, seeker-sensitive, the judgment of God, the road to hell
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Albert Mohler on the false health & wealth gospel.
Albert Mohler discusses on his audio blog and radio show the false gospel of health and wealth, and those who preach this false gospel (e.g. Kenneth Copeland, Benny Hinn, Kenneth Hagin, etc.) stemming from this New York Times article. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in Podcasts, Prosperity Pimps
Tagged Albert Mohler, Apologetics, Apostasy, Benny Hinn, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Gloria Copeland, God, Gospel, Health and Wealth, heresy, Jesus, Kenneth Copeland, Kenneth Hagin, Podcast, Prosperity, Prosperity Gospel, Religion, TBN, Theology
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Quotes (587)
A man may be theologically knowing and spiritually ignorant. . . . A man may be excellent in the grammar of Scripture, yet not understand the spiritual sense of it. . . . The highest rational knowledge of God cannot … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Stephen Charnock, Theology
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Bud ‘n Bubba: Redneck Jesus Freaks.
I can’t make this stuff up. First there was the Cotton Patch Gospel, now this. In a world where everyone feels they have the license to contextualize the gospel message as they see fit, we have all sorts of “ministries” … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Redneck, Rednecks, Religion, Theology
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Steven J. Lawson: “Finish Strong!” (Galatians 5:7-5:12)
Galatians 5:7-12–7 You were running well; who hindered you from obeying the truth? 8 This persuasion did not come from Him who calls you. 9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump of dough. 10 I have confidence in you … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, curse of the law, Galatians, Galatians 5:7-12, legalism, slavery
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Quotes (586)
Justification takes place in Heaven, in the courtroom of God. Regeneration, on the other hand, takes place on earth, in the heart of man. Justification is a declaration by a judge; regeneration is an act of creation by an omnipotent … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Charles Leiter, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Comparing the two witnesses of Jesus Christ.
The following is from 4 Mormon: BIBLE’S WITNESS OF CHRIST BOOK OF MORMON’S WITNESS OF CHRIST Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. (Matthew 2:1 and Micah 5:2) Jesus Christ was born at Jerusalem. (Alma 7:10) Jesus Christ promised: “Heaven and … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin, virgin birth
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Quotes (585)
If you want to know whether or not someone truly loves God, watch what he or she does. If a person does not do the things that God says are pleasing and acceptable, and in fact does the things that … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Voddie Baucham
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Foul Water from Polluted Springs
From the Institute for Nouthetic Studies (a Christian counseling ministry), comes this encouragement for our fellow defenders/contenders to keep fighting the good fight of faith: Proverbs 25:26 (NASB)–Like a trampled spring and a polluted well is a righteous man who … Continue reading
Just go back to the world!
Sometimes the truth hurts, but it still needs to be told. I wish more pastors would be as bold as Tim Conway. Granted, their pews would empty out, but wheat usually grows much better without tares anyway. HT: Puritan Fellowship
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology, Tim Conway
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