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Monthly Archives: October 2009
Concerned to Discern
by Pastor Larry DeBruyn “Why then has this people, Jerusalem, Turned away in continual apostasy? They hold fast to deceit, They refuse to return.” (Jeremiah 8:5, NASB) As could be agreed upon by most believers, Christians have the right, even … Continue reading
Posted in Random Selections
Tagged Apostasy, Christianity, False Teachers, Jesus Christ, Theology
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Reversing the Reformation-How some so-called Protestants are undermining Justification by Faith
Reversing The Reformation – How Some So-Called Protestants Are Subtly Undermining Justification By Faith – By Terry Rayburn Note: October 31 is Reformation Day, celebrating the Protestant Reformation, when the biblical gospel of grace was re-introduced to the Church at … Continue reading
The Extreme Oath of the Jesuits.
“When a Jesuit of the minor rank is to be elevated to command, he is conducted into the Chapel of the Convent of the Order, where there are only three others present, the principal or Superior standing in front of … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
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Quotes (636)
“For centuries the Church stood solidly against every form of worldly entertainment, recognizing it for what it was—a device for wasting time, a refuge from the disturbing voice of conscience, a scheme to divert attention from moral accountability. For this … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Purpose Driven Lie, Quotes
Tagged entertainment church, Joel Osteen, Laodicea, Lukewarm, Newspring, Perry Noble, Purpose Driven, Tozer, Willow Creek
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The more Rome changes, the more it stays the same.
You can tell a man by the friends he keeps and likewise you can tell a church by the associations it keeps. So this Reformation Day, let us take a stroll through the halls of Roman Catholicism’s past and present … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Islam, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, Ecumenical, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Interfaith, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary, World Religion
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Quotes (635)
You shall not hate your fellow countryman in your heart; you may surely reprove your neighbor, but shall not incur sin because of him. Leviticus 19:17 There is a special obligation upon friends to be helpful to one another in … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, David Clarkson, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (634)
Men do not seek earnestly after forgiveness of sin, for lack of conviction. Few are convinced what a dreadful thing sin is…that it is distillation of all evil, that it brings all plagues on the body, and curses on the … Continue reading
Drug Addict’s Testimony of Salvation
“Peter Orasuk was a heroin addict and drug kingpin in Canada until Christ reached down and saved him. This is his testimony that was preached in the Ballymena Gospel Hall in N. Ireland. This is a ‘must hear’, not only … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ
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Sermon of the week: “Soli Deo Gloria: The Supremacy of God in All Things” by Brian Borgman.
Your sermon of the week is Soli Deo Gloria: The Supremacy of God in All Things by Brian Borgman. This is part two of a thirteen part series entitled Introduction to the Reformed Faith that Pastor Borgman gave in 1998. … Continue reading
Quotes (633)
The most spiritual attainment of a Christian in the world, the most spiritual, evangelical mourning and repentance that can be done by a Christian, is a mourning over his unbelief; that the Word of the Lord is not more precious … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Robert Traill, Theology
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The testimony of a dying wife, mother, Christian.
You simply must download and listen to this speech, Death Is Not Dying, by Rachel Barkey. You will be encouraged, you will be moved, you will be challenged, you will need a tissue. I listened to it twice in two … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, death, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (632)
From the standpoint of the redeemed, the punishment of the wicked is an act of unspeakable mercy. How dreadful would it be if the present order of things should continue forever, when the children of God are obliged to live … Continue reading
The Gospel: The Power of God Unto Salvation
It is written in the Scriptures that the gospel of Jesus Christ “…is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” (Rom 1:16) Likewise, it is written that … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Bible, Catholicism, church, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Orthodox, Religion, Roman Catholicism
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Quotes (631)
Mark what I say. You may know a good deal about Christ, by a kind of head knowledge. You may know who He was, where He was born, and what He did. You may know His miracles, His sayings, His … Continue reading
A Child of Rome Set Free
I wrote this poem a while ago speaking to the religion of Rome and some of my experiences in it. A religion which is a lie as is true for any and all dead religion. In Rome specifically, as long … Continue reading
Posted in Random Selections, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Christianity, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Virgin Mary
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God is severely and inflexibly just.
Nate’s back with another powerful, must-see video. You can also download the audio version of this video by right-clicking here. _____________________________________________________________________ See Nate’s other warning for the church here. See also A Test: Are you Loving or Unloving?
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Encouragement, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Learn to apply Scripture. Take every word as spoken to yourselves. When the Word thunders against sin, think thus: “God means my sins.” When it emphasizes any duty, “God intends me in this.” Many put off Scripture for themselves, as … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology, Thomas Watson
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The Pope’s Plans on Organizing Political, Economic, and Religious Activities Worldwide
From Richard Bennett at Berean Beacon. Dear Friend, The Pope’s latest encyclical can read like an ideological bombshell. However, when we study papal history with its obsession for global power, it is not so shocking. The Papacy has an agenda … Continue reading
Posted in Roman Catholicism
Tagged Christianity, False Teachers, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish
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Sermon of the week: “The Atrocity That Pleased God” by Phil Johnson.
As a follow up to last week’s sermon on Isaiah 53 by J. Randall Easter (see here), I present this Wednesday’s sermon of the week also on Isaiah 53 by Phil Johnson entitled The Atrocity That Pleased God.
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Isaiah 53, Jesus, Phil Johnson, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Mining for Diamonds in Sierra Leone
I found a missionary video well worth watching. Stephen and Laura Holt are Baptist missionaries working in Sierra Leone. They are mining diamonds, but not the kind you wear on your fingers. The rough hewn characters being mined are the … Continue reading
Joy from Christ, NOT your performance
HT – Truth Matters
How frequently do you read your Bible?
Please answer honestly. Your vote will remain anonymous and you do not have to leave a comment. Here’s a week in the life of a neglected Bible:
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (629)
Faith is not built by preaching introspectively (constantly challenging people to question whether they have faith); faith is not built by preaching moralistically (which has exactly the opposite effect of focusing attention on the self rather than on Christ, in … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, T. David Gordon, Theology, Why Johnny Can't Preach
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He that says he will be good tomorrow, says he will be wicked today. – James Janeway 1636 – 1674
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, James Janeway, Jesus, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Rick Warren, Tony Blair & The Vatican Agenda
Source: Chris Pinto with Adullam Films Essence of lies, and quintessence of blasphemy, as the religion of Rome is, it nevertheless fascinates a certain order of Protestants, of whom we fear it may be truly said that they have received … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Christianity, Jesuits, Pope, Purporse Driven Life, Reformation, Rick Warren, Rome, Romish, Theology
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If DefCon had an official video, this would be it!
Brace yourselves. You will receive more biblical, unadulterated, gospel-preaching truth in the next 12 minutes than what comes from most pulpits in America in a year. You will be moved. You can download the audio version of this video by … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (627)
Any mother who walks into the average American church with six or seven children will tell you, the pagan, secular humanist culture at large is not alone in its negative attitude toward children. Moreover, look at the divorce rates among … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Education, God, Gospel, Government Education, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Jesus, Public Education, public school, Quote, Quotes, Religion, School, Theology, Voddie Baucham
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Is Ray Comfort’s Idea Original?
A lot of Christians are opposed to presenting the law before the gospel, and say Ray Comfort’s method is unbiblical. They generally say that his series of questions isn’t found in the Bible, and they would be right. However, no … Continue reading
