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Category Archives: Pilgrim’s Corner
Which “Jesus” do you worship?
False idols of who Jesus is come in all shades and styles, but there’s nothing that’s created more false idols of who Jesus is than man’s own heart. Unfortunately, most people have created a “Jesus” of their own liking, fashioned … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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DefCon is now on FaceBook.
Defending Contending has finally joined the world of social networking. We are now on Facebook and you can ‘friend’ us here.
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Random Selections
Tagged A W Pink, Abortion, Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book, Book of Mormon, Book Recommendation, Book Recommendations, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, christian, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Education, Facebook, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, Family Faith Books, God, Gospel, Government Education, heresy, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Hyrum Smith, infanticide, J. C. Ryle, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Lamplighter, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, murder, New World Translation, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Pope, Pro-Abortion, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, proabortion, prochoice, Prolife, Public Education, public school, Quote, Quotes, Recommendation, Recommendations, Recommended Book, Recommended Books, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, School, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower
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Another sad day.
It is so sad to watch pastor after pastor, and ministry after ministry acquiesce to or downright endorse Mark Driscoll. It is with a heavy heart that I bring your attention to yet two more examples–two websites that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, C.A.R.M., Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mark Driscoll, monergism, Religion, Theology
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Where’s that in Scripture?
When Roman Catholicism bases its bedrock of authority on an ever-changing position of leadership (just like Mormonism), it never ceases to amaze me what men can dream up. And with no real, fixed, eternal foundation by which to measure all … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Catholicism, Celestine, Celestine V, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, Indulgence, Indulgences, Jesus, Luther, Martin Luther, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Reformation, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Jonah: The Father’s sovereignty and the Son’s deity.
I was recently reading Jonah when I discovered something throughout the book: The thread of the Father’s sovereignty which leads to the Son’s deity. You can see God’s sovereignty throughout Jonah in the following verses where He displays His majestic … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, death, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jonah, Religion, Theology
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DefCon introduces our latest resource for fellow pilgrims.
Over the past couple years DefCon has compiled a large cache of sermons available for free to download, and every Thursday we feature a new message for our Sermon of the week. So our repository of over 160 sermons continues … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace Life Pulpit, Jesus, Lie, Lies, Phil Johnson, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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The Fall of the United States of Rome.
Martin Llyoyd-Jones (1899-1981) offers a sobering warning from the grave: If the West goes down and is defeated, it will be for one reason only: internal rot . . . If we continue to spend our lives in jollification, doing … Continue reading
Posted in News, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged America, Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Celebrity, Celebrity Worship, Christianity, church, Culture, Decadance, Decadence, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Hollywood, Humor, Indulgence, Jesus, News, Politics, Religion, Theology
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Sin: The reason for the season.
I recently heard Don Kistler make the statement that “sin is the reason for the season” and he is absolutely right. Christ coming to earth as a human wasn’t for . . . Your self-esteem . . . Your personal … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Don Kistler, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Religion, Sin, Theology
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Christmas Perspectives.
Similar to the previous post Thanksgiving Perspectives, I wanted to take the opportunity to recommend that you keep the Christmas holiday in perspective. I offer the following two things I believe will help you to do this: Download and listen … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Straw men should not play with fire.
There’s a new purveyor of false doctrine in town, and they’re using the same argument often used by Atheists to deny God’s justice and punishment of the wicked. The New Covenant Group argues against Hell using a famous but woefully … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, blasphemy, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Hell, heresy, Religion, Theology
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Bemoaning the bemoaning of the secularization of Christmas.
It’s that wonderful time of the year again–the Christmas season. But unfortunately, along with the fresh snow, smell of baked goods, time spent with family and friends, and joyous holiday memories in the making, this time of the year also … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, Christmas, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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How frequently do you read your Bible?
Please answer honestly. Your vote will remain anonymous and you do not have to leave a comment. Here’s a week in the life of a neglected Bible:
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Are we supposed to pray for the wolves?
Imagine if you will, the following scenario: A shepherd guarding his sheep observes a wolf among the flock cloaked in sheepskin. He stands up and yells “Wolf! Wolf! Run! Run!” And immediately the sheep begin to scatter, but not all. … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Brigham Young, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesus, Joseph Smith, JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, watchtower
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One year ago today.
It was exactly one year ago today that my wife’s stepfather (a very high degree Mason) passed away after being diagnosed with cancer a month previous to that. She took care of him at his home and after his passing … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Cancer, christian, Christianity, church, death, Encouragment, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, life, Religion, Theology
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When the world’s your mistress.
But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they were saying to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mark Driscoll, Perry Noble, Religion, Theology
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Nothing but the blood.
For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood by reason of the life that makes atonement. Leviticus … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner, Theology
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Bible translation comparison chart.
The following is a chart comparing the different English translations of the Bible. I hope this helps you in selecting a translation. It was another chart similar to this one that led me to purchasing (and later embracing) the New … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Bible Translation, Bible Translations, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Seeking your forgiveness.
Oftentimes in our zeal to defend truth and contend for the faith, we cross the line. And in spite of having a team of contributors that hold each other accountable, sometimes things slip through the cracks that should have never … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Nada Scriptura?
The world’s false religions and cults have many similarities, and one common thread among them all is their disbelief / distrust / disdain for the Bible. And among these groups, five stand out as surprising when you consider that they … Continue reading
Posted in Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Awake!, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Carthage Jail, Catholicism, Charles T. Russell, Charles Taze Russell, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Emergent, Emerging, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., JW, JWs, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Liberal, Liberal Theology, liberals, Mary, Mormon, Mormonism, New World Translation, Pope, Religion, Rob Bell, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah, Virgin Mary, watchtower, World Religion, World Religions
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The attack on men and fathers.
Stupid. Lazy. Uninvolved. Ignorant. Timid. Detached. Neurotic. Weak. Powerless. Unreliable. Ineffectual. Irresponsible. What do all these words have in common? They are all descriptions of how men and fathers are depicted in today’s Western culture. Television is a great example … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Pilgrim's Corner, Television
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, Father's Day, Fathers, God, Gospel, Jesus, Manhood, Religion, Television, Theology, TV
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The life and death of Madalyn Murray O’Hair.
In spite of this documentary attempting to paint Atheist Madalyn Murray O’Hair in a favorable light, you can’t help but see the irony of her life in the oddity surrounding her death. In this documentary the true O’Hair is revealed … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Atheism, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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The brewing storm and the coming demise of Defcon.
There’s something in the air. You can’t see it, you can’t smell it, but you can feel it. It’s not necessarily tangible but you can sense its impending approach. It is persecution. And not just “they-laughed-at-me-because-I-go-to-church” persecution that we’ve all … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Persecution, Missions & Martyrs, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Martyrs, Persecution, Religion, Theology
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The preaching of the cross is foolishness . . . to Roman Catholics.
Most Catholics would disagree with the title of this post. They would cite their veneration of the cross in images, sculptures, and jewelry as proof positive that they not only adore the cross, but in fact even idolize it. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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What are the two most influential books in the last 500 years?
I’d like to pose the following question: What are the two most influential books–one for good, one for evil–from the last 500 years? There is no right or wrong answer necessarily, but I wish to hear the opinions of DefCon … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book, Books, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Literature, Religion, Theology
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The preaching of the cross is foolishness . . . to Mormons.
The Mormon organization has no problem with Masonic symbols, occultic symbols, and even inverted pentagrams adorning their temples, but they draw the line when it comes to that offensive cross. The two most common ‘excuses’ they provide for their aversion … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormonism, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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In a world without God, rape can be moral.
Kyle Butt cross-examines Atheist Dan Barker in regards to the morality of rape.
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Happy birthday DefCon.
Yesterday, April 15th, marked DefCon’s one-year anniversary. Since changing from Reformation Nation to DefCon one year ago, we’ve had over 370,000 views and our top three posts are: Taking a closer look at Todd Bentley . . . literally. How … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Judgment.
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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C. J. Mahaney sermon jam: The Cup.
You can download the entire sermon from this post.
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, C. J. Mahaney, C.J. Mahaney, christian, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Doctrine divides!
“Doctrine divides!” Whenever you hear this it’s usually followed up with “we all worship the same God” and “can’t we all get along?” Whenever the mantra “doctrine divides” is employed, it’s always with a negative connotation. But have you stopped … Continue reading
Posted in Encouragement, Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Christianity, church, Doctrine, Encouragemnt, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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