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Category Archives: Evangelism
ABC–Always Be Closing?
Lately during really good witnessing encounters the question about what to do with someone who appears really remorseful over his or her sin has resurfaced for me. The other person who was witnessing with me took this as an opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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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
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The Death of Christopher Hitchens
Renown speaker, author and self avowed atheist Christopher Hitchens died at age 62 yesterday. Mr. Hitchens was perhaps most well-known for his atheism and consistent attacks against religion, primarily Christianity. He was previously diagnosed with esophageal cancer and underwent medical … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Atheism, Bible, Cancer, christopher, death, God, Heaven, Hell, hitchens, Jesus, judgment, Salvation, Sin, sinner
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Debate: Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
Here’s the hard-to-find debate between the great Christian apologist, Walter Martin, and the infamous anti-theist, Madalyn Murray O’Hair. DefCon makes this classic debate from 1968, entitled Walter Martin vs Madalyn Murray O’Hair, available to you as an MP3 download. … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Evangelism
Tagged Anti-theism, Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Christianity, church, Debate, Debates, God, Jesus, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, Religion, Theology, Walter Martin
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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
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Living Dangerously: A Dangerous View
Almost a year ago now, I had a quick discussion with the author of Living Dangerously: Seven Keys to Intentional Discipleship in the comments of one of his blog posts. Before I knew Shawn Anderson was the author of any … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Reviews
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Forsake everything and preach Christ to the Arabic world.
Posted in Evangelism, Islam, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Christianity, church, God, Islam, Jesus, Missions, Theology
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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
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Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis)
What really happens when one is born again? If all one does is consider what is seen and felt, one will conclude that one is born again by choosing Christ or accepting Him. But there is an unseen, spiritual reality … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, Expository Moments, Jesus IS Lord, Theology
Tagged Evangelism, Gospel, justified
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Better to never have been born
HT-I’ll be Honest
What to do when wickedness increases
If you listen to most within America’s ‘Evangelical’ community, the way to battle wickedness is to be relevant with the culture, or to put conservatives in office that will enforce laws on the wicked and make them do right, taking … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Random Selections
Tagged Christianity, Faith, God, godliness, increase in wickedness, Jesus Christ
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Victor Victorious
Read. Weep. Rejoice. Pray. HT: Triablogue
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
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Starbucks at the Expense of Gospel Outreach?
As our family continues down the road, I never cease to be amazed at those who tell us, “Oh, I could never do what you are doing!” Or, they may comment, “Lord bless you, but that type of work is … Continue reading
Truth Wins
See also: Rob Bell: a Brother to Embrace, or a Wolf to Avoid? Rob Bell: “Evangelical and orthodox to the bone?” Hardly Rob Bell’s Unbelief in His own Words Bell’s Inferno
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Encouragement, Evangelism, False Christs, Sermons
Tagged Emergent, Error, Gospel, heresy, Rob Bell, Scripture, Truth
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Ten Years Ago Today – Al Mohler
Truth-Telling in a Time of Tragedy: September 11, 2001 Friday, September 9, 2011 [This message was preached on September 13, 2001–two days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011. It is republished in commemoration of the tenth anniversary of … Continue reading
What is the Church?
Recently, I entered into an internet conversation on the purpose of the church. Dangerous territory, I know, but fools run in where angels fear to tread. The conversation started by the posting of an article about a “church” known as … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
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“I Hope You Rot in Hell!”
Yesterday, a terrible tragedy struck Northern Nevada. Many of you have probably seen the news about a man who fired on several people, ultimately killing four of them, before taking his own life. Five of the people who were shot … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism, News
Tagged Carson City, death, forgiveness, God, Heaven, Hell, Jesus, mercy, murder, National Guard, Nevada, shooting, sins
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Reaching the Remote!
This last Saturday was a major blessing for our family as we had the privilege of meeting a brother and sister in Christ who live in Western Colorado. We met first at a restaurant and then were invited to their … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Liberia, Missions & Martyrs
Tagged audio Bible, Bible, Bible Translations, Great Commission, heart language, Liberia, Renew Outreach, Renew Papyrus
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Book Review: The World-Tilting Gospel
It’s not my habit to recommend a book that I’ve not personally read, but Matt Schultz of T-blogue is a pretty reliable barometer. He’s a rare combination of a voracious reader, combined with a critical thinker, wrapped up in a sound Christian … Continue reading
If God Would Just Show Me a Miracle…
I think that just about every Christian who has ventured out to share their faith has heard this claim at one time or another. It seems reasonable enough, “God, if you are real, show me!” Why can’t someone make that … Continue reading
Whosoever will?
For those who insist John 3:16 solidifies man has free will, this video is for you. Click here…
Intuition, Superstition, and Truth
Here are a couple of timely posts from Pyro, courtesy of Phil Johson, enjoy! “Thy Word”–not that voice in my head–”is truth” What is the truth? There is the point. Is the truth that which I imagine to be … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Closed Canon, da Gifts, Deceit, Error, false prophets, Prophecy, Special Revelation, Truth, Vain Imaginings
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Cults, Catholics, and Charismatics
What do these three seemingly disparate movements have in common? An utter disregard for the normative authority of the 66 books of the Holy Bible in favor of additional witnesses. “Sola Scriptura? We don’t neeed no stinkin’ Sola Scriptura! After … Continue reading
Evangelism, Facebook, and modesty.
What does evangelism, Facebook, and modesty have in common? More than you may think. Thanks to Trish Ramos for daring to touch this taboo issue affecting the church. I wish more women like Trish would take a stand with the … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Bible, Christianity, church, Evangelism, feminism, God, Jesus, Modesty, Religion, Theology
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Paul Washer – Regeneration vs. Decisionism
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Theology
Tagged election, Libertarian Free Will, monergism, predestination, sovereign grace
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Simple Argument Against Libertarian Free Will from Foresight
1. Libertarian Free Will has, as a core element, the ability of a person to do otherwise. [def.] 2. The ability to do A means the power to bring A into existence. [def.] 3. The ability to do A given … Continue reading
Anwering the Key Questions About the Doctrine of Election
See Also: The Doctrines of Grace – Loraine Boettner
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism, Theology
Tagged Biblical Truth, doctrines of grace, God's Grace, Q&A
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Why is Union with Christ so Important?
I generally don’t tend to be overly effusive with praise. For one thing excessive praise can easily tend to come across as flattery, and for another thing it can be a stumbling block for those with tendencies towards pride, against which … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Evangelism
Tagged Doctrine, Encouragement, Jesus Christ, Theology, Turretinfan, Union with Christ
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My thoughts on youth ministry and Vacation Bible School.
Summertime means BBQ, swimming pools, fireworks, and lemonade. But it also means sweltering heat, mosquitoes, and Vacation Bible School. For many Christians this is the time of the year when they’re all abuzz about the wildly popular week-long evangelical event … Continue reading