Monthly Archives: February 2010

David Crowder’s crowded theology.

The latest pockmark to appear on the already scarred face of CCM comes from one of evangelicalism’s favorite “worship leaders,” David Crowder of the David Crowder Band. Crowder, who is the author of the contemplative-promoting book, Praise Habit (referring to … Continue reading

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Give Christians the need-oriented pop-psychology that they had grown to love, . . . just alter it a bit with some verses and some references to Jesus–they would never catch on that what they were swallowing was not biblical Christianity … Continue reading

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Busted

The deep dark secrets of the Roman Catholic Church keep coming back to haunt them. There is yet another story, this time out of Germany, concerning allegations of inappropriate immoral behavior by priests. These stories are becoming more and more … Continue reading

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DefCon is now on FaceBook.

Defending Contending has finally joined the world of social networking. We are now on Facebook and you can ‘friend’ us here.

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God has designed your family—not the youth group, not the children’s ministry, not the Christian school, but your family—as the principle discipling agent in your children’s lives. – Voddie Baucham

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Sermon of the week: “What Every Catholic Should Know” by Mike Gendron.

Your sermon of the week is What Every Catholic Should Know by Mike Gendron. This is a good message on the soul-damning errors of the Romish system. ____________________________________________________ Also download John MacArthur’s sermons Unmasking the Pope and the Catholic System … Continue reading

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Another ten (very) quick questions for Mormons.

In the past you’ve enjoyed Ten (very) quick questions for Mormons and Ten more (very) quick questions for Mormons. Now DefCon brings you Another ten (very) quick questions for Mormons. Enjoy! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. … Continue reading

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The family, too, is in decline among Christians. Believing fathers generally fail to play their God-given role as the spiritual leader of their families. Christian fathers in times past led their families in twice-daily family worship. Today most Christian fathers … Continue reading

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Warning! There’s no power in this blood

By Jan Markell Christianity Today online says that vampires are hot stuff right now even for Christians. Visit a Christian bookstore or publishing house Web site and you might be surprised how many vampire-themed books you will see. What’s wrong … Continue reading

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Another sad day.

It is so sad to watch pastor after pastor, and ministry after ministry acquiesce to or downright endorse Mark Driscoll. It is with a heavy heart that I bring your attention to yet two more examples–two websites that I have … Continue reading

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When a man has really been convicted by the supernatural operation of the Holy Spirit, the first effect on him is complete and abject despair. His case appears to be utterly hopeless. He now sees he has sinned so grievously … Continue reading

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Where’s that in Scripture?

When Roman Catholicism bases its bedrock of authority on an ever-changing position of leadership (just like Mormonism), it never ceases to amaze me what men can dream up. And with no real, fixed, eternal foundation by which to measure all … Continue reading

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The worst of the heathen, who never had Christ preached to them, and salvation offered Him, shall fare better in the day of judgment, than those that continue impenitent under the Gospel. – Matthew Barker 1619 – 1698

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What Are We Defending?

While the illustration has been used before, I believe it is appropriate to begin this particular post. It has been said there was a time when people applied to become a bank teller that they would have to undergo strenuous … Continue reading

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The doctrine of Salvation by Sacraments is a deadly delusion, the overthrow of the gospel, the destruction of souls and the path to perdition. –John Campbell

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An Honest Abortionist

“Am I killing? Yes, I am, I know that.” – Abortion Doctor Curtis Boyd HT: What is Chazaq?

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Benny Hinn’s wife files for divorce.

Another health, wealth, and prosperity preacher is headed to divorce court. According to this report from Fox News, Suzanne Hinn, wife of heretic faith healer Benny Hinn . . . Filed papers in Orange County Superior Court on Feb. 1, … Continue reading

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Elton John’s “Jesus” was a gay man.

The Sun is reporting yet another big name entertainer who has gotten too big for his britches. Openly homosexual musician Elton John claims that: “I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems.” Of course he … Continue reading

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Liberia Missions on Facebook

We here at DefCon are encouraged in the work being done by missionaries around the world. One place that has grown quite special to us is the work in Liberia. It is our desire to expand the word about these … Continue reading

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Sermon of the week: “Grace Applied – Irresistible Grace” by Brian Borgman.

Your sermon of the week is Grace Applied – Irresistible Grace by Brian Borgman from his thirteen-part series on the Doctrines of Grace entitled Introduction to the Reformed Faith.  Look for the remaining three parts over the next few weeks.

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Creepy . . . just creepy.

This video is highly offensive to pirates (and all five of your senses). Satan is a quadriplegic? God wants me to be a sunbeam? Did they kill that baby bird to make their point? Words escape me. No trip down … Continue reading

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So many of our children have little idea what they believe or why they believe it. Couple this with the fact that they are fallen human beings whose natural bent is to sin, and it is not difficult to see … Continue reading

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Entertainment Tonight, Or Home Failures?

There will be many who would question my thoughts on this post, but before you comment or leave mad, I would implore you to consider the words of Scripture to see whether we have been truly led astray or whether … Continue reading

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Eight public rebukes for Todd Bentley.

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Vision Forum’s Doug Phillips on Avatar.

I’m sure this will upset the applecart of those who see no problem with having one foot in the church and the other foot in the world (namely its entertainment), but for anyone who plans on seeing the film Avatar, … Continue reading

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Love for sin makes men impatient under reproof. When a person’s sin is to him as “the apple of his eye,” no wonder he is offended at any that touches it. – George Swinnock 1627 – 1673

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More fruit from Driscoll

Bible studies and drinking beer in a bar…do they go together? According to Axis church, which has ties to a ‘church planting’ group called Acts 29, yes, they do. Guess who founded Acts 29 {I’m sure many of you already … Continue reading

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How do you hide an 8 million dollar private jet?

Ed Young has been exposed. Not surprising when you consider the Ed Young video DefCon featured back in 2007. See also this post. HT: A Little Leaven

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There is a voice in the blood of the martyrs. What does that voice say? It cries aloud from Oxford, Smithfield, and Gloucester,- “Resist to the death the Popish doctrine of the Real Presence, under the forms of the consecrated … Continue reading

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A Medical Nun’s Story

This video shares the story of Lolly Harding, a woman who was a Catholic medical nun for 13 years.  It is really a timely video and provides some more insight in how Catholics will accept without question what they hear … Continue reading

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