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Category Archives: Encouragement
Sermon of the Week: “The Bible’s View on Missions – Part 1″ by Akash Sant Singh
We are pleased to offer the first of a series of messages on biblical missions from Pastor Akash Sant Singh, pastor of Community Bible Church in Reno, Nevada. As a missionary to West Africa, this sermon has spoken to my … Continue reading
What’s in a list of names?
If you are like me, you tend to not pay close attention to lists of names when you come across them in your Bible reading. Yes, those people are important to God, some lists demonstrate important lineages. There is a … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Sermons
Tagged church, Jesus Christ
9 Comments
What if…?
What if life really evolved over millions and billions of years? If it did, then the Word of God is not actually infallible and inerrant. If it did, then God Himself is proclaimed to be a liar, and further, a … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Jesus IS Lord, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura
Tagged 1 Cor. 15:19, 1 Cor. 1:18, Creation, Evolution, humans evolved, Israel, Jesus Christ, life and death, no hope in Christ, sacrificing Jesus again, sovereign protection, The Great Flood, the promises of God, The Ten Commandments, the Word of God
13 Comments
Pastor Philemon’s New House Pictures
Another huge thank you to each one who has helped to contribute to Pastor Philemon’s home. I wanted the following pictures to be an encouragement to each of you. The Lord has truly blessed. Pastor Philemon and his dear wife, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, new house, Philemon, Village Church Planters, West Africa
6 Comments
A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God
A Case for the Pre-Existence of the Son of God Defining Who is the Son of God and Proving His Eternal Existence INTRODUCTION Over two-thousand years ago in the small village of Bethlehem, made famous as the boyhood home … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Charismania, Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus IS Lord, Mormonism, Occult, Prosperity Pimps, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, The Occult, Theology
Tagged Christ, John MacArthur, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Son of God, T.D. Jakes
24 Comments
DefCon reaches 2 million visits.
On December 31, 2011, at approximately 10:00 pm (EST), DefCon received its two-millionth hit. In the four years and four months that this blog has been active, we’ve published 3,768 posts (counting this one) and accumulated 22,220 comments. I wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, News, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Bible, Blog, church, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
6 Comments
Great Heresies – and the Worldviews that Spawn Them
“1 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, heresy, Jesus Christ, Theology
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New Age vs Christianity
New Age vs Christianity Naturalism New Age Christianity God God does not exist; belief in God results from superstition Pantheism: God is impersonal; is above good and evil; everything is God God is the triune, eternal, personal, almighty, sovereign, … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, New Age Nonsense, Occult, The Occult, Theology
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Theology
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The Way of Salvation
The Way of Salvation At the heart of the controversy between Rome and historic Protestants is a dispute over the way of salvation. In speaking of salvation, we note that the term “salvation” encompasses a wide range of important topics, … Continue reading
Tebow makes us uncomfortable.
Regardless of whether or not you like football, you will still like the clarity and keen observations presented in this USA Today article. Columnist Larry Taunton does a great job revealing that even in sports, the media’s bias propaganda machine … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Encouragement, News
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Denver Broncos, Football, God, Jesus, News, NFL, Religion, Sports, Theology, Tim Tebow
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The Tragedy of American Compassion
The Tragedy of American Compassion – Marvin Olasky Reviewed by Stuart Brogden, 30 Oct 2011 Tragedy and Compassion – two words that we don’t normally associate together. How could compassion be tragic? While we likely have different levels of bad … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Recommended Books, Reviews, Theology
Tagged benevolence, Faith, Social Justice
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For Whom Did Christ Die? The Simple Logic of Limited Atonement
Did Christ Die for All Men? Or Did He Die for Only Some Men? “The simple logic of Limited Atonement or particular redemption” At some point in our Christian walk we must ask ourselves this vital question: “Who did Christ … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Encouragement, Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Random Selections, Sola Scriptura, Studies in Ephesians, Theology
Tagged atonement, Calvinism, cross, doctrines of grace, election, John Owen, Limited Atonement, Logic, Paticular Redemption, Salvation, Theology
45 Comments
$1,500 – $2,000 for a new house?
Dear Praying Friends and helpers, Many of you know that we have personally chosen not to publish a list of our own needs in preparation for going as missionaries to Liberia. The Lord continues to bless us through this and … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Liberia, Missions, new house, orphans, Philemon
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Pharisees, leprous Samaritans, and other bloggers.
This post may not win me friends, and it may only make the sport of loathing me (and this blog) all the more attractive, but I am compelled to address a problem within the Christian internet community; a problem that doesn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apostasy, Bib, Bible, Blog, Christianity, Discernment, Faith, God, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Caustic Calvinists.
In the recent past I’ve attempted to address some of the concerns I’ve had with those who use defending the faith as a conduit to unleash a torrent of scathing attacks in harsh-toned debates and disagreements with those whom they’re in … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Calvinism, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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The Balance of Marriage and Ministry
Below is a link to an article I read that, along with the counsel of godly brethren, I have found very helpful at this stage in my Christian walk. For weeks, I have struggled with how to balance the various … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Home School, Parenting
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What’s your top ten?
If you were to be stranded on a deserted island and could only have five Old Testament Books and five New Testament books, which would you choose? My ten (in order of appearance) would be: OLD TESTAMENT Genesis Exodus Proverbs … Continue reading
He Has Sent Redemption
HT: http://teampyro.blogspot.com/
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Jesus, Jesus Christ, redemption, repentance, Theology
3 Comments
IndoctriNation
I just finished watching this movie. A gentle but forceful examination of the government school system in our country, revealing why it can not be reconciled with a Christian worldview. WACO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ — As the … Continue reading
Posted in Creation vs Evolution, Encouragement, Home School, Parenting, Recommended Films, Reviews
Tagged Education, Homeschooling
6 Comments
The lady in the rose garden.
A lesson for all of us to consider from the puritan Joseph Meade: I once walked into a garden with a lady to gather some flowers. There was one large bush whose branches were bending under the weight of the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jospeh Meade, Puritan, Puritans, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
3 Comments
Billy talks to his pastor
This is a priceless, funny conversation between a humble, inquisitive child (the sort of which Christ tells us His kingdom is made of) and his falsely assured pastor who has – no doubt – been trained at a Southern Baptist … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Humor, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, church, Faith, False Teacher, Gospel, Theology
28 Comments
Spiritual Bulimia
Several years ago, the news was full of stories of otherwise normal teenage girls who either didn’t eat enough to nourish their bodies (anorexia) or would consume massive quantities only to barf it up soon thereafter (bulimia). (Fine topics for … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement
Tagged Christianity, Gospel, Jesus Christ, Theology
10 Comments
A Mother’s Prayer
A dear sister in Christ sent me this, I believe this could be used for all children as well as grandchildren… I ask not for riches for my little boy; His poverty – this is my plea; That poor in … Continue reading
What Is a True Christian?
What Is a True Christian? Based on Article http://www.reformation21.org/articles/what-is-a-true-christian.php by Jeremy Walker 2 Corinthians 5:17 is foundational in that it makes a clear declaration that one who is a Christian is one who has been changed! Read and consider it … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Bible Reference Notes, Encouragement, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord
Tagged Apologetics, Faith, Theology
29 Comments
TWTG For Free!
Awhile back I blogged on a favorable book review of Dan Phillips’ “The World Tilting Gospel” by Matt Shultz. As an update Dan Phillips has a post up today at Pyro pointing readers to the tantalizing fact that for a … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, News, Recommended Books, Theology
Tagged Dan Phillips, Pyromaniacs, The World Tilting Gospel
5 Comments
Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church
Top Ten Reasons Not to Join A Reformed Baptist Church By Joel Taylor, Pastor-Teacher Dr. James White has some pretty honest reasons why, if you are shopping for a local Christian fellowship, you may want to dismiss a Reformed Baptist Church. … Continue reading
Why Me Lord? by Ross King
” Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – 1 Thess 5:16 – 18
Little Sins
Little Sins from http://www.gracegems.org/ (J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “Anyone who breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same–will be called least in the kingdom of Heaven.” … Continue reading