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Is marriage necessary?
As we continue the immoral downward spiral, I found some good points in this article on the defense of marriage… The typical American household has changed – and not for the better. A new analysis of U.S. Census numbers for … Continue reading
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You do not know, poor soul, how glad God is when He forgives a soul. The angels sang when God made the world, but we do not read that God sang then. Yet, in the last chapter of the prophecy … Continue reading
Another well-known name defends Warren
I read an excellent post by Mike Ratliff dealing with the push to accept Rick Warren and came across this post by Tullian Tchividjian, who finds things he likes about Rick Warren. You can read Tullian’s post here. I praise … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ
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Man of God
Have you ever wondered what this phrase means? John MacArthur provides a solid biblical answer to this question in this sermon… Now just exactly what does this phrase mean? Maybe if we just took a very simple approach to it … Continue reading
Where is He?
by James Smith 1860 I have just heard of another sudden death. How many have died suddenly of late! Sudden death is very solemn. We do not sufficiently think of its solemnity. Any one of us may be called away … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Random Selections
Tagged Born Again, Christianity, death, God, Hell, Jesus Christ
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Oh, that, you and I might get into the very heart of the Word of God, and get that Word into ourselves! As I have seen the silkworm eat into the leaf, and consume it, so ought we to do … Continue reading
Sovereign Grace and man’s responsibility
“But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me. But to Israel he saith, all day long I have stretched forth my … Continue reading
Afflictions
For those who are currently undergoing any kind of testing, this post will be of great encouragement to you; it certainly was to me. This comes from Pearl’s blog. The child of God must be continually mindful that his Heavenly Father … Continue reading
Unequally yoked
Contemporary Christian music is often defended as a vital tool used by God and yet, many of these artists yoke up with questionable people. They also tend to include pagan music in their live performances, for instance, last summer at … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm
Tagged Apostasy, CCM, deception, superficiality, unequally yoked
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Railing against Hell
This comes from gty.org… For the last two weeks, we’ve posted a series of articles from John MacArthur addressing the teachings of Rob Bell. It didn’t take long for one of the primary areas of contention to emerge from the … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, False Teachers, God, Hell, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur, judgment
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Divine worship must be such as God Himself has appointed, otherwise it is offering strange fire (Lev.10:1). The Lord would have Moses make the tabernacle “according to the pattern in the mount” (Exodus 25:40). He must not leave out anything … Continue reading
Jesus bound Himself to the Catholic Church!?!?
This comes from Sue’s blog, Pope Benedict says Jesus strictly bound himself exclusively to the Roman Catholic church warning: “all of us, need to learn again to accept God and Jesus Christ as he is, and not the way we … Continue reading
Are Homosexual Relationships based on Love?
I have repeatedly heard from homosexuals insisting their relationships are based on love; I find just the opposite in God’s word… We will start with Matthew 15:19-20 to understand where this sexual sin is birthed, “for out of the heart … Continue reading
Understanding our role as slaves
I am currently reading John MacArthur’s book ‘Slave’ and have been blessed thus far. One thing I notice about this book is that it is impossible to understand the role of being a slave of Christ if you do not … Continue reading
Definition of a True Christian
You want a simple definition of a Christian, a true Christian? He is one who glories, who boasts, who rejoices in Christ Jesus. His glory is not ambition, work, women, hobby, house, nor hunting trips. One dear old lady, whenever … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, definitions, Jesus Christ
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Be a living sacrifice
Paul Washer mentions John Piper in this video, however, this is NOT about Piper, it is about being a sacrifice. Please refrain from commenting on the mentioning of Piper here and focus on the plea to be a sacrifice; this … Continue reading
The Reality of Supernatural Faith
“Well,” you say, “isn’t faith natural?” Well…faith, to some degree, is natural. Certain kind of faith. When you turn on the faucet and drink the water, that is a certain kind of faith. You don’t know what’s playing in your … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur
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Human Inability
When God first saved me, I was caught up in the belief that I had a part in it, I accepted Jesus, invited Him into my heart. As I continue to grow in knowledge and maturity and study God’s word, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, doctrine of depravity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Religion, Theology
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The Distinguishing Mark of Christianity
Freedom or slavery—what’s the distinguishing mark of Christianity? In a generation fixated on freedom, fulfillment, and autonomy, the vote has been cast early and often for freedom. But the Bible is abundantly clear—slavery is the heart of what it means … Continue reading
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Whenever a man is about to stab religion, he usually professes very great reverence for it. -Charles Spurgeon 1834 – 1892
A ‘Bible’ That Omits Sin
The Message “bible” with another changed verse about homosexual sin We now have a generation raised under the “scripture” of The Message, with its omission of homosexuality as a specific sin in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11, and also the altered presentation … Continue reading
We’ve Seen All This Before…
By Albert Mohler In this new book, Rob Bell takes his stand with those who have tried to rescue Christianity from itself. This is a massive tragedy by any measure. The novelist Saul Bellow once remarked that being a prophet … Continue reading
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Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, church, Jesus Christ, Quotes, Ravenhill
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Is Your Foundation Firm?
How Firm Our Foundation Let me ask you a theological question: Are you born again which results in your believing in Christ, or does your faith in Christ result in your being born again? Maybe you think I’m just playing … Continue reading
Posted in Random Selections
Tagged Born Again, Christianity, Faith, Gospel, Jesus Christ, John MacArthur
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ
The Gospel of Jesus Christ The Character of God The Holiness of God Your eyes are too pure to approve evil, and You cannot look on wickedness with favor. Habakuk 1:13 But your iniquities have made a separation between you … Continue reading
Lessons from the recent earthquake
Lessons from the Recent EARTHQUAKE Preached in Hanover county, Virginia, June 19, 1756, by Samuel Davies. (Note: In this sermon, Davies is referring to the Great Lisbon Earthquake which took place on November 1, 1755. Contemporary reports state that the … Continue reading
The Blood of Jesus, Our Only Ground of Peace with God
William Reid (19th Century) When you, who are anxious about your soul, are hearing much prayer offered by Christians for the Holy Spirit, you may conclude that the first thing you also have to do is to pray for the … Continue reading
Kill sin
If someone were to ask you, “What’s the most dangerous spiritual responsibility to neglect?” You might think of Scripture reading, prayer, evangelism, listening to preaching, or attending corporate worship. And it’s not that you’d be wrong…God commands all believers to … Continue reading
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