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The Spirit of the Age
I was going to post this as a response to this: http://defendingcontending.com/2011/02/17/inner-promptings/ but decided it warrants its own post. Many people have been misled by folk about how to find out the will of God – as if He’s hidden it … Continue reading
Public Schools are criminal operations
From the Gunn Brothers – http://www.colingunn.com/ – comes a new film, Indoctrination. Samuel Blumenfeld, former fan of public schools, is featured in this new film from Colin Gunn. I first became aware of Blumenfeld decades ago through this book. He … Continue reading
Posted in Creation vs Evolution, Home School, Parenting, Recommended Films
Tagged Public Education
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Navigating Through Life
A couple of words have been rattling around in my head the past few days. This all started with all the hype over the new “i” device from Apple Computer – the iPhone. People have gone mad over this $500 … Continue reading
D.A. CARSON SERMON ON HEAVEN AND HELL
DR. D.A. CARSON SERMON ON HEAVEN AND HELL By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Jul 27, 2011 in Current Issues, Emergence Christianity, Emergent Church, Features, Rob Bell, Youth Ministry As a leading online apologetics and discernment work Apprising Ministries has been … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Expository Moments
Tagged Hell, Rob Bell
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“Problems with Premillennialism”
“Problems with Premillennialism” by Sam Storms My departure from Premillennialism was gradual and came as a result of two discoveries as I studied Scripture. First, I devoted myself to a thorough examination of what the NT said would occur at the … Continue reading
The Barley Harvest
We’ve likely all read the book of Ruth. We just started a four-week visit to this small book and I cannot but post it here and plead with any visitors to give it a listen. What is the book of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Expository Moments
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Another Big-Name “Pastor” Continues the Slide
In his book, Eternal Security – Can You Be Sure? Charles Stanley makes many of the errors common to the “Free Grace” movement. Perhaps the most glaring is in his analysis of the wedding feast parable in Matthew 22. Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Roman Catholicism
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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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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
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
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
3 Diagnostic Questions for the Christian
Every child of God ought to know what his Father desires for him. I seem to find three basic questions people ponder that leaves me with the impression that many who claim Christ struggle with the very idea of determining … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Quizzes
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RICK WARREN – THE ECUMENICAL CHAMELEON
HT: http://www.danspulpit.com/
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Humor, Purpose Driven Lie
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It Gets Worse for John Piper
Several posts at DefCon have detailed many of the concerns any Christian ought to have with the public behavior and pronouncements made by John Piper – here’s a search page showing them. It keeps getting worse, as John Piper pursues … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Purpose Driven Lie, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Catholicism, False Teacher, John Piper
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Christ – our example, submission to authority
Here is the last of 6 messages from Pastor Conrad Mbewe, from Zambia in Africa, on the subject of biblical submission and exercising authority. You can find links to the previous messages here. Each of these 6 messages will convict … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments
Tagged Lordship of Jesus Christ, submission
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Authority in the Church
We now turn to the fifth message in Pastor Mbewe’s 6-part series on biblical Submission and authority, based on 1 Peter. You can find the previous posts here. As way of reminder, Pastor Mbewe is the current pastor of Kabwata … Continue reading
Submission and Authority in the Home
Conrad Mbewe continues his exposition of biblical submission and exercise of authority, based on 1 Peter. This message – #4 of 6 – focuses on the family. We see here that rebellion against parents is not a narrow issue which … Continue reading
Submission in the Workplace
In our third installment of Pastor Conrad Mbewe’s teaching from 1 Peter, this dear servant of the Lord continues to meddle in our business! Not only have we been taught the basic biblical principles of submission and authority, and why … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Christian Persecution, Encouragement, Expository Moments
Tagged Sermons
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The Power of the Word of God
Several years ago, I had a very good boss where I work. She was professional, congenial, and honest. She was a cradle Roman Catholic, having been raised in that cult and believing it to be the church of the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Jesus IS Lord, Roman Catholicism
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Submission to Political Authority
It’s easy – regardless of one’s given political bent – to look at any government and take offense. And develop a hard attitude of rebellion against it. Some go beyond and engage in acts of rebellion. Christians are reminded in … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments
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Sin Management – playing with fire
GRIZZLY FACTS! Grizzlies can run up to 41 mph. Grizzlies can smell carrion nine miles away. Alaskan grizzlies can weigh more than 1,200 lbs and stand 8 feet tall. Grizzlies eat both plants and meat. Grizzly People founder Timothy Treadwell … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Random Selections
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Biblical perspective on Alcohol
Many folk will tell you the Bible condemns the consumption of alcohol. Many churches have taught for years that drinking is a sin. Some teach that the wine in the Bible was really grape juice, not a fermented alcoholic drink. … Continue reading
Submission and Authority
My church hosted a small conference this past weekend, featuring Pastor Conrad Mbewe from Zambia. Pastor Mbewe is the current pastor of Kabwata Reformed Baptist Church in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. He is widely regarded as the African Spurgeon. KBC is … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Expository Moments
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ROB BELL ROBBED HELL
I wasn’t going to post another Rob Bell article, but this one is exceptional. Short and to the point – give it a watch and listen closely. No endorsement of the group that made the video or their associations. I … Continue reading
Covenantal Dichotomism
Late last year I stumbled across a Baptist Reformed blog discussion about a new book that was aimed at refuting infant baptism. With no malice towards those who practice infant baptism, the author of the book explained his aim as … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Recommended Books, Theology
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“Cavalry” to Rob Bell’s rescue!
Apostate false preachers unite behind Rob Bell! Carlton Pearson to the “rescue”, quoting Wayne Dyer and denying the Bible as the Word of God – he claims it’s the “inspired word of man about God.” He sounds just like Rob … Continue reading
National Association of Apostate Evangelicals
The NAE has long been a friend of the World Council of Churches and false prophets. Ted Haggard did them no favors as president. And now – proving that the doctrine of Total Depravity does NOT mean that people are … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Mormonism
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The Bible
The Bible is described by faithful men of God as self-authenticating and self-attesting; it does not rely on the human recipients to validate it. Yet sinful man continues to twist and corrupt what God has revealed – this should not … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Roman Catholicism
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Rob Bell – Apostate Universalist
Rob Bell is “pastor” of Mars Hill “Bible church” in Grand Rapids, MI. He is coy, congenial, and evil in his deceptive lies about the word of God and the Lord Jesus. His “Nooma” videos were the rage in many churches for … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, New Age Nonsense
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Parents – Pay Heed!
Many parents who give their children to the government to train up fail to comprehend a doctrine that most government schools operate under – that of in loco parentis: [Latin, in the place of a parent.] The legal doctrine under … Continue reading
Posted in Home School, News, Parenting, Random Selections
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