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Monthly Archives: June 2011
C. S. Lewis: Little problems or blatant heresies?
As a follow-up to What did C.S. Lewis really believe? I offer this video from Todd Friel of Wretched Radio.
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, C. S. Lewis, Christ, christian, Christianity, church, CS Lewis, Debate, God, heresy, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Theology, Todd Friel, Wretched Radio
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Rob Bell’s theology taken to its logical conclusion.
HT: Sacred Sandwich
Posted in Humor
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Mars Hill, News, Osama bin Laden, Religion, Rob Bell, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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The outrageous love of God.
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, R W Glenn, Religion, RW Glen, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “The Gift That Nobody Wants” by Paul Washer.
Your sermon of the week is The Gift that Nobody Wants by Paul Washer. Prepare to have your toes stepped on.
Mormonism: Making gods out of sinners since 1830.
The following quote comes from the blog Lehi’s Library: “So in our view it doesn’t matter one bit that a person sinned at some point in their existence prior to becoming a god. It doesn’t preclude the possibility of being divine, because atonement can … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, 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 debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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The Pure in heart shall see God, those that hunger and thirst after righteousness shall be completely satisfied with the same, the peace-makers shall be called the sons of God. These second clauses in the beatitudes describe the essence of … Continue reading
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Everywhere there is apathy. Nobody cares whether that which is preached is true or false. A sermon is a sermon whatever the subject; only, the shorter the better. – Charles H. Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C. H. Spurgeon, Catholicism, Chalres Spurgeon, Christ, Christianity, church, Faith, Jesus, Quote, Quotes, Religion
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Defending, Contending – what?
I recently started reading K. Scott Oliphant’s new book, The Battle Belongs to the Lord. Chapter 2 is an examination of the book of Jude and the author does an excellent job of explaining what we (those who are redeemed … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments, Recommended Books, Reviews
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Al Mohler’s remarks concerning homophobia
As I read this piece, I disagreed with some of Dr. Mohler’s views, like saying we don’t choose our temptations but we choose on whether to act on those temptations. I would recommend he listen to John MacArthur’s ‘sins of … Continue reading
What’s The Big Deal on Creation?
Many Christians point out that the word “day” in Genesis chapter one can mean something other than a 24-hour day and, therefore, the scientific view that the world is billions of years old can be reconciled to the Scriptures. But … Continue reading
Sins of the Mind
One of the toughest battles against temptation comes from within our own minds. John MacArthur preaches an excellent message on this, go here for his sermon.
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For another thing, let us not expect too much from our own hearts here below. At our best we shall find in ourselves daily cause for humiliation, and discover that we are needy debtors to mercy and grace every hour. … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Biblical Humility, Formalism, Holiness, Justification, legalism, Maranatha, Moralism, Sanctification, Solus Christus, Spiritual Pride
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Is your Worldview based on the world?
Many professing Christians think man has more wisdom than God in determining how long the creation took. Of course, few people put it in those terms, but that is what it boils down to. Here’s an example. What are the … Continue reading
Gin and juice missionaries.
Here’s the opening to a great little article on a matter we’ve been lamenting for years: Many Christians tend to hang out a lot with unsaved friends for the sake of “winning” them to Christ. (Unsaved girlfriends, boyfriends, club-buddies, former … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Encouragement, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, News, RC Sproul, Religion, Sermon, Sovereignty, Sovereignty of God, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Thou Shalt Not Covet” by Phil Johnson.
Your sermon of the week is Thou Shalt Not Covet by Phil Johnson. This is the next installment of Johnson’s series on the Ten Commandments that is being featured on DefCon every other week as your Sermon of the Week … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christianity, church, God, Grace Life Pulpit, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Luke, Phil Johnson, Sermon, Sermons, Ten Command, Ten Commandments, Theology
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The sacrificial lamb.
Posted in Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Isaiah, Isaiah 53, Israel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jew, Jewish, Lamb, Lamb of God, Messiah, News, Religion, Sacrificial Lamb, Sermon, Theology, Yom Kippur
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Holiness has a mighty influence upon others. When this appears with power in the lives of Christians, it works mightily upon the spirits of men; it stops the mouths of the ungodly . . . . I am sure we … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, miracles, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Truth, William Gurnall
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Anti-theists all aflutter over a street sign.
No one can trample on the memories of fallen firefighters and spit in the face of their families quite like the anti-theists. Now, I know that not all atheists are angry and walk around with a chip on their shoulder … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged 9/11, Anti-theism, Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Faith, Foxnews, God, New York, New York City, News, Religion, September 11, Theism, Theology
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Beyond Belief? Good Grief!
ABC news has an upcoming series that goes where any true believer dare not go. Here is more… ABC News’ 13-week primetime summer series, “Nightline Prime” premieres Wednesday, June 22 with a five-part investigation into the realm of the extra-sensory, … Continue reading
The sovereignty of God.
Posted in Encouragement, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Father's Day, God, Gospel, Jesus, News, R C SProul, RC Sproul, Religion, Sermon, Sovereignty, Sovereignty of God, Theology
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Worship Songs Compared.
DefCon touches on the issue of music and the Church from time to time; thanks to a recent article from The Watchman’s Bagpipes, this is one of those times. Yesterday in church we sang some contemporary “worship” songs at the … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Music
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, christian, Christian Music, Christian Worship, Christian Worship Music, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Music, Religion, Theology
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They that know God will be humble; they that know themselves cannot be proud. – John Flavel 1627 – 1691
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Humble, Humbleness, Jesus, John Flavel, pride, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Mother charged with a felony for spanking her child.
Unbelievable news coming out of Texas. “You don’t spank children today,” said Judge Jose Longoria. “In the old days, maybe we got spanked, but there was a different quarrel. You don’t spank children.” Rosalina Gonzales had pleaded guilty to a … Continue reading
Posted in News, Parenting
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Father's Day, God, Gospel, Jesus, News, Religion, Sermon, Theology
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Looking into God’s Mirror
This is such a convicting piece; it comes from sister Steph…. A few years ago, I wanted to go into a deeper walk with the Lord. I had never even known it was possible until a few things took place … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, God, Jesus, reflection, Sin
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Voddie Baucham on Youth Ministry.
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Parenting
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christian Youth Group, Christianity, church, Church Youth Group, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology, Voddie Baucham, Youth Culture, Youth Evangelism, Youth Group, Youth Ministry, Youth Pastors
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Dad, I’m watching you.
Posted in Encouragement, Parenting
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, Father's Day, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Sermon, Theology
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It’s Time for Vacation Bible School! – Or Is It Time to Repent?
Vacation Bible School sounds innocent enough, it started with good intentions: Christians wanting to reach children with the good news of Jesus. Christianity Astray reports: Unofficially, it’s possible to trace the roots of VBS as far back as the 1870s, … Continue reading
A Few Thoughts on The Church and Endtimes Theology
While I would not hesitate to call myself an historic premillennialist, I do struggle with some aspects of the covenant theology position. I have yet to hear an adequate response to these, and even the esteemed Dr. Martin Lloyd-Jones commented … Continue reading
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