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Sermon of the week: “Sovereign Election, Israel & Eschatology (a.k.a. Why Every Self-Respecting Calvinist is a Premillennialist)” by John MacArthur.
Your sermon of the week is Sovereign Election, Israel & Eschatology (a.k.a. Why Every Self-Respecting Calvinist is a Premillennialist) by John MacArthur. This is the message that caused a stir a few years ago when MacArthur delivered it at the … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged amillennialist, Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, postmillennialist, Premillennialist, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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The Roman Catholic Church teaches that infants are forgiven of original sin when a priest pours water over the baby in the sacrament of baptism. There are two serious problems with this practice. First, there is no occurrence of infant … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, Roman Catholicism
Tagged Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Catholicism, Christianity, church, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesuit, Jesuits, Jesus, Mary, Pope, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Roman Catholic, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholicism Apologetics, Rome, Romish, Theology, Virgin Mary
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Walter Martin vs Van Hale debate: “Is Mormonism Christian?”
vs Christian apologist Walter Martin takes on Mormon apologist Van Hale in a debate entitled Is Mormonism Christian? It is another fine job by Walter Martin in defending the faith from those who would seek to pervert it. Years after … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Debate, Debates, Ethan Smith, 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, Walter Martin
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Atheist hypocrisy (Part 1)
I often hear the lament from anti-theists about Christian hypocrisy as the impetus behind their rejection of God, but rarely is atheist hypocrisy ever mentioned. So let’s look at two glaring hypocrisies of atheism, part one today, and part two … Continue reading
Posted in Pilgrim's Corner
Tagged Atheism, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Audacious Grace” by Akash Sant Singh.
Does God’s lavish, unexplainable grace offend you? Does it bother you that His grace can be extended to a wretch such as a serial killer, or is it only good for you? I am happy to present another powerful and … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Calvinism, Community Bible Church, Faith, God, Jesus, reformed, Reformed Theology, Religion, Revelation, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Payday Someday” by R.G. Lee.
Your sermon of the week is an old-fashioned, southern-style preaching experience by R.G. Lee (1886-1978) entitled, Payday Someday. I can’t think of a better way to begin 2012 than with this powerful sermon given many years ago, the likes of … Continue reading
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Does any Christian reader imagine for a moment that when he or she shall stand before their holy Lord, that they will regret having lived “too strictly” on earth? Is there the slightest danger of His reproving any of His … Continue reading
“The more I studied the more evidence of a cover-up I discovered.”
As a follow-up to yesterday’s post (found here), and as a testament to the legacy of Joseph Smith (who was born 206 years ago today), I wanted to direct your attention to the resignation letter of former LDS stake bishop, … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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The Puritan/Presbyterian wing of the Reformation accomplished a purity in worship not seen since the apostolic church. This purity was attained by making the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments the only infallible standard and authority in determining worship … Continue reading
“If the [Mormon] church is not true would I want to know?”
Steve Bloor penned a letter to his congregation after resigning from his position as Bishop in his LDS stake. What he did took much courage and I commend him for not only being willing to investigate his organization’s history, but … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Thabiti Anyabwile on multi-site churches.
Something for you to consider (and discuss) from the article, Multi-Site Churches Are from the Devil: “. . . I think the kind of multi-site churches (realizing there are a few different approaches) that feature one pastor being beamed into … Continue reading
Posted in Random Selections
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Thabiti Anyabwile, Theology
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. . . [W]e must restore to the family the responsibility of ministering to youth. In many churches–but by no means all–the purpose of the youth group is founded on premises that are an impediment to the training of godly … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Quotes
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, christian, Christian Parenting, Christianity, Faith, God, Gospel, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, miracles, Parenting, Quote, Quotes, Religion, Theology
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Book recommendation: “The Giant Killer” by A.L.O.E.
I recently finished reading an intriguing story by ALOE (A Lady Of England) to my children entitled, The Giant Killer (1856). This allegorical tale (told in a fashion similar to Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress) is about a noble knight named Fides … Continue reading
Posted in Recommended Books, Reviews
Tagged Bible, Blogging, Books, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Jesus, Literature, Religion, Theology
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Modern family.
A sobering examination into what the technology age has wrought on our families in this article from the New York Times. Excerpt: Sometimes they hold hands while looking at their screens. But failing that, the couple has developed a form … Continue reading
Posted in News, Television
Tagged Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christ, Christianity, church, God, Jesus, News, Religion, Technology, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “God’s view on Marriage and Divorce” by Akash Sant Singh.
If last week’s sermon on marriage by Albert Martin (found here) was a left hook, today’s message is an uppercut. God’s view on marriage and divorce is a message that I strongly encourage DefCon readers to listen to whether you … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Community Bible Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Revelation, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Biblical Nonconformity” by Robert Briggs.
Your sermon of the week is the three-part message, Biblical Nonconformity, by Robert Briggs. Biblical Nonconformity Part 1 (Introduction) Biblical Nonconformity Part 2 Biblical Nonconformity Part 3 (Source of our Strength)
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Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Calvinism, Christianity, Faith, God, Jesus, reformed, Reformed Theology, Religion, Robert Briggs, Theology
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The erosion of parental rights.
Source: OverruledMovie.com and ParentalRights.org
Posted in News, Parenting
Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blog, Blogging, Christianity, church, Communism, Education, Faith, God, Gospel, Government Education, home education, Home School, Home Schooling, Homeschool, Homeschooling, Jesus, News, Parenting, Parents, Public Education, public school, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Sola Fide, Theology, United Nations
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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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Sermon of the week: “A Praying Family” by Akash Sant Singh.
Do you pray as a benefactor or a beggar? Do you pray at all? You won’t want to miss this Thursday’s sermon of the week by Akash Sant Singh, A Praying Family. Pastor Akash tears down the false notion of … Continue reading
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Community Bible Church, Faith, God, Jesus, Religion, Revelation, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Sermon of the week: “Brokenness” by Voddie Baucham.
Your sermon of the week is Brokenness by Voddie Baucham. This is a powerful message on King David’s brokenness that you won’t want to miss (unless of course you’re a Rob Bell fan or like the book The Shack since … Continue reading
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Tagged Apologetics, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, The Flood, Theology, Voddie Baucham
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Sermon of the week: “The Gospel Revolution in Work” by Akash Sant Singh.
As a follow-up to last week’s two-part message on Christian work ethic by Brian Borgman (found here), DefCon is pleased to present another two-part message on this same subject by Akash Sant Singh entitled The Gospel Revolution in Work. This … Continue reading
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Tagged Akash Sant Singh, Apologetics, Blog, Blogging, Calvinism, Community Bible Church, Faith, God, Jesus, reformed, Reformed Theology, Religion, Revelation, Sermon, Sermons, Theology
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Has Mark Driscoll gone Charismatic?
The Sola Sisters have posted a doozey about Mark Driscoll talking to demons and giving extra-biblical advice on how to perform exorcisms. Had I only read the transcript from the following video–not knowing who it came from–I would have never … Continue reading
Posted in Apostasy/Lukewarm, Charismania, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Charismatic, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, heresy, Jesus, Mark Driscoll, Religion, Theology
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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
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Yet another ten quick questions for Mormons.
You’ve enjoyed Ten (very) quick questions for Mormons, Ten more (very) quick questions for Mormons, and Another ten (very) quick questions for Mormons. DefCon now brings you ten more questions from Keith Walker of Evidence Ministries. 1. 2. 3. 4. … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, Quick Questions
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mormon, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, Quick Questions, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology, Utah
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A Roman Catholic on Chuck Colson on Mitt Romney on Mormonism.
I just read an excellent article from NCR on Chuck Colson’s position on the issue of Mitt Romney’s Mormonism and its pertinence in American politics. Although the author of the article is Roman Catholic (which leads him to some erroneous … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism, News
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Archeology, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Bruce McConkie, Carthage Jail, Christian debate, Christianity, Chuck Colson, church, cult, Cults, Debate, debate with a mormon, Debates, Evangelism, false prophet, false prophets, False Teacher, False Teachers, God, Gospel, heresy, Hyrum Smith, Jesus, Jon Hunstman, Joseph Smith, Joseph Smith Jr., Latter-day Saints, LDS, Mitt Rpmney, Mormon, Mormon debate, Mormon Doctrine, Mormonism, News, Politics, Religion, Salt Lake City, Theology
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Book recommendation: “The White Dove” by Christoph Von Schmid
I recently read this wonderful story to my kids. The White Dove is another great book from Christoph Von Schmid, the author of The Basket of Flowers. And although I believe Von Scmid’s The Basket of Flowers was better than … Continue reading
Sermon of the week: “Atonement and Justification – The Pharisee and the Tax Collector” by John MacArthur.
Your sermon of the week is Atonement and Justification: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector by John MacArthur. A great message from a great portion of Scripture.
Posted in Sermons
Tagged Apologetics, atonement, Bible, Blogging, Christianity, church, Faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, John MacArthur, postmillennialist, Premillennialist, Religion, Sermon, Sermons, Sermons and tagged amillennialist, Theology
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That’s where I’ve read that before!
The following is a great chart from 20 Truths About Mormonism showing the “similarities between the Book of Mormon and View of the Hebrews as summarized by [Mormon] Elder B. H. Roberts.” This is a followup to Where Have I … Continue reading
Posted in Mormonism
Tagged Apologetics, Apostasy, Bible, Blogging, Book of Mormon, Brigham Young, Christianity, church, cult, Cults, Ethan Smith, 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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Book recommendation: “Deceived on Purpose” by Warren Smith.
I recently finished the book Deceived on Purpose by Warren Smith. Smith, a former New Ager turned Christian, wrote this heavily footnoted book after reading Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life and seeing the many New Age parallels throughout Rick Warren’s … Continue reading
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