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Pilgrim
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- Liberia Update from The Jungle Missionary
- Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 9 (Conclusion)” by Akash Sant Singh
- Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 8″ by Akash Sant Singh
- A Liberia Update!
- Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 7″ by Akash Sant Singh
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Bill
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Manfred
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Chris Hohnholz
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Monthly Archives: June 2010
Getting Back to the Gospel
This piece comes from Herescope… Does not the salvation of sinners trump national restoration? An Editorial by Rev. Dr. Orrel Steinkamp There is a new virus going around. Its called Christian political war gaming. Once the virus strikes it becomes … Continue reading
Quotes (762)
True faith is not a mere “mental assent” to certain theological propositions—but a living, burning, active principle—which works by love, purifies the heart, overcomes the world, and brings forth much fruit of holiness and good works. Let us live as … Continue reading
Quotes (761)
In order to justify their failure to bring their little children to the covenant meal, paedobaptists appeal to the strictures of 1 Corinthians 11:28-29, 31, wherein “a man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Backward Christian Soldiers
I found this at Moriel Ministries, this is the fight song for the visible church, prayerfully, it does NOT apply to you… by George Verwer Backward Christian soldiers, Fleeing from the fight, With the cross of Jesus, Nearly out of … Continue reading
Book recommendation: “Terror at Beslan” by John Giduck.
“For a single religion to spawn so much hatred, so much inhuman capacity to commit violence against the innocent–even if those innocent are the citizens of a perceived enemy nation or culture–there must must be a cause. That cause cannot … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, Recommended Books, Reviews
Tagged Apologetics, Beslan, Bible, Blogging, Book Review, Book Reviews, christian, Christianity, church, Dave Grossman, God, Gospel, Islam, Jesus, John Giduck, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, Muslim, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Russia, Terrorism, Terrorist, Theology
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Quotes (760)
It is possible for a Christian to act at times like a lost man, especially when he is still a “babe in Christ,” but this is a far cry from saying that a true Christian can live his entire life … Continue reading
Wickedness is increased
This is very disturbing, this is man’s way of justifying murder… No foetal pain before 24 weeks’ By Branwen Jeffreys Health correspondent, BBC News There is no new evidence to show foetuses feel pain in the womb before 24 weeks, … Continue reading
Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West.
If you only watch one documentary on Islam, make it Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West. I’ve included all ten parts of this shocking documentary below, including the film trailer and a clip of what those in the media … Continue reading
Posted in Islam, News, Recommended Films
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christian Persecution, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Islam, Jesus, Persecution, Religion, Theology
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 19
Early on Saturday morning, a crowd began to gather just outside of Pastor Togba’s property. Some music was being played and I recognized a couple of what sounded like gospel tunes. It was not long before a crowd gathered to … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged displaced Liberians, exalting the Savior, former rebel, health wealth and prosperity gospel, large child population, Liberia, Missions, New Georgia Liberia, orphans, redeemed from a life of sin, the depravity of man, the great commission, the holiness of God, West Africa, worshiping God
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Awesome pics!
I am often reminded of a hint of God’s power whenever a thunderstorm rolls through. This particular storm was in Chicago, several hundred miles from my hometown. The photos are from the dailymail site and are too good to pass … Continue reading
Examining the Christian Horror novel genre with Ted Dekker’s “The Bride Collector.”
In the past, we’ve covered such oxymoronic concepts as Christian Goth, Christian Fight Clubs, Christian Spice Girls performances, and Christian Poker Tournaments, now the latest incompatible hobby to distract cultural Christians is Christian Horror. Kevin Swanson, in this 26-minute audio … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book, Books, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Horror, Jesus, Kevin Swanson, Religion, Theology
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Quotes (759)
Here is a pattern that all ministers ought to follow. Publicly and privately, from the pulpit and in private visits, they ought to rebuke all open sin, and deliver a faithful warning to all who are living in it. It … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, J. C. Ryle, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Creation, Day 2″ by John MacArthur.
Your sermon of the week is Creation, Day 2 by John MacArthur from his series The Battle for the Beginning. We’ve been featuring this series every other week on DefCon. The next installment will be in two weeks.
Posted in Creation vs Evolution, Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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A Conference you WILL want to miss
Do notice the familiar faces as these false teachers gather… From Newspring website… The NewSpring Leadership Conference is a full day of teaching focused on influence and how it affects our preaching of the Gospel. We’re passionate about the local … Continue reading
Dare We
This is a worthy piece that comes to DefCon readers from latter days Dare we stand before the living God and declare the right to live our own lives the way that we see fit? Still think God gave His … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, commitment to Christ, He is worthy, Jesus Christ, worthiness
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The Shame of Sin
by Thomas Watson; from ‘The doctrine of repentance’ The fourth ingredient in repentance is shame: “that they may be ashamed of their iniquities” (Ezek. 43:10). Blushing is the color of virtue. When the heart has been made black with sin, … Continue reading
While you were sleeping.
Posted in Islam, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christian Persecution, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Islam, Jesus, Pakistan, Persecution, Religion, Theology
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I am Nothing
Paul’s estimate of himself (James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11 This was Paul’s estimate of himself : “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of … Continue reading
Christian Reiki
Carla from More books and things brings to light yet another unbiblical ‘practice’ sweeping through {apostate} Christianity… A Thing called ‘Christian’ Reiki Yes, you heard right. First there was yoga, then there was ‘Christian’ yoga, and now there’s …drum roll … Continue reading
“Paul never quoted Jesus” (Romans part 1)
What is the refrain we always hear from the theological liberal or the Emerging guru, or Purpose-Driven™ Pied Piper who is sooooo much smarter than us knuckle-dragging fundamentalists? The same, tired, lame old, “Paul preached a different gospel than Jesus” … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Emerging heresy, Paul quoting Jesus, Romans, theological liberals
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How to fill the church with false converts (satirical video).
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Evangelism, Humor
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Humor, Jesus, Religion, Theology
11 Comments
Quotes (758)
“We will deal treacherously with the Bible records if we are not soaked in the revelation that God alone is good. We will put the saints on the throne, not God. There is only one unshakeable goodness, and that is … Continue reading
Mormon church releases statement on Blood Atonement.
The ever-changing mainstream Mormon church has taken yet one more step to distance themselves from the original teachings of their church. This is just another step to appear more “Christian” as they reject the doctrinal roots of their founders. Can … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Documentary, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Film, Film Review, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joel Kramer, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Movie, Movie Review, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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Quotes (757)
“For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among the nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.” – Amos 9:9 Every sifting comes … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged affliction, Encouragement, Faith, forgiveness, Grace, Hope, Jesus Christ, Love, mercy, perseverance of the saints, purification, tribulation
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The Perverted Priesthood
This is from John MacArthur, back in 2002. Needless to say, things within the RCC have only deteriorated since then. One line in particular that jumped out at me was this one, ‘At the time of his ordination, which can … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Cults, False Teachers, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome
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Scam Into Blessing – Part 18
Some of the women seemed to be upset, and I could not begin to imagine what the church leaders were thinking about what they had overheard. Twenty pairs of eyes followed me as I walked through their midst and off … Continue reading
Posted in Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged brothers in Christ, colonialism, health wealth and prosperity gospel, James 2:10, Liberia, Missions, placing faith in Christ, preaching in college, true gospel of Jesus Christ, understanding Scripture, ungrateful hearts, West Africa, western Christianity
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Ecumenical Jihad
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apostasy, deception, False Teachers, heresy, John MacArthur
2 Comments
It’s about the beat
The debate over music, what’s acceptable and what isn’t in God’s eyes, will continue until Christ returns. I found this very interesting piece at latter days and decided to post it here. I’ve also included another link from the same … Continue reading
Papacy Set to Recapture the United Kingdom
Mother Rome has never been satisfied in looking back at her days of infamy when she sat as a gueen over the nations of the earth. Instead, she is ever looking ahead devising means to once again reign supreme over … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Ecumenism, papacy, Pope, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Tony Blair, Vatican
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