Many conservative Christians have been critical of renown apologist, William Lane Craig, and his methodology for defending the Christian faith. Critics cite everything from his apparent denial of biblical authority to heretical teaching on essential doctrines such as the Trinity. We believe the best way to discredit a flawed apologist is to simply let them speak … Read more
In our study today, we are going to do as Scripture commands of all true Believers in 1 Thess 5:21, “but test everything; hold fast what is good.” 1 Peter 3:15 tells us, “but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you … Read more
“Lord, kill me if I don’t preach the Gospel” – Lerae, “Go Hard” Shai Linne has been absent from the music scene since 2014 in order to focus on his Church. His rapping was known for its deep lyrical content, teaching about topics such as false teachers, the judgement of God, the hypostatic union, and … Read more
You may have heard by now that Eugene Peterson, the author, and creator of the popular book, The Message, recently came out in support of homosexual marriage. In an interview with Religion News, he was asked that if he were pastoring today would he perform a same-sex wedding ceremony, he responded “yes.” I wouldn’t have … Read more
Following the spectacular implosion of President Nixon’s political career in the Watergate scandal, Warner Brothers released the drama “All The President’s Men.” In a key scene informant Deep Throat tells Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, “Just follow the money.” These words became a popular motto for investigative reporters and activists opposing financial fraud. In the … Read more
Mark then, Christian, Jesus does not suffer so as to exclude your suffering. He bears a cross, not that you may escape it, but that you may endure it. Christ exempts you from sin, but not from sorrow. Remember that, and expect to suffer. –C. H. Spurgeon, Morning and Morning (New York: Sheldon and Company, … Read more
“If everything that is called Christianity in these days is Christianity, then there is no such thing as Christianity. A name applied indiscriminately to everything designates nothing.” B.B. Warfield His wife called with a report that set him off, enough for him to postpone his back-stage, dressing-room lunch in order to record a nearly … Read more
“It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” Acts 26:14 NO. It’s not some new contemporary Christian rock band comprised of Joan Jett divas for Jesus sorts. And, NO, it’s not intended to be either a subtle or candid way of calling Jory Micah or Sarah Bessey (or any of their cadre … Read more
Dear Mr. Dreher, I’m one of the “fundamentalist” writers here at Pulpit & Pen. I understand you don’t think very highly of us. We’ve been very forthright lately in asserting that adherents of Eastern Orthodoxy aren’t true Christians. We’ve come out like real…fundamentalists….about the whole thing. We lack the nuance of those like Dr. Mohler who, … Read more
On what day of the week to hold church services, going to see rated R-movies, eating or abstaining from pork and shellfish, drinking alcoholic beverages, shopping at Target, getting circumcised, boycotting Disney, dressing casually at church…these are matters of Christian liberty…these are matters of Christian conscience. What about membership and participation in the Masonic Lodge, … Read more
Recently, there has been a dispute between truth brought forth by RC of Pulpit & Pen and people blinded by the traditions of Eastern Orthodoxy. In a response to RC’ post about his visit to Hank Hanegraaff’s new EO church in Charlotte, NC, a person who goes by the name Maximus Confesses on the blog site … Read more
“The Precious Blood of Christ” – 1 Peter 1:19 From Charles Spurgeon’s Morning & Evening This complete resource is available from The Daily Spurgeon available at The Spurgeon Archive. STANDING at the foot of the cross, we see hands, and feet, and side, all distilling crimson streams of precious blood. It is “precious” … Read more
Unfortunately, Masonic membership in autonomous evangelical churches is widespread. The sin of Masonic association often goes unnoticed or unconsidered in many local churches. For those Christians who are convicted by the Holy Spirit to address the sin of Freemasonry in their churches, the following letter is provided as a resource. It can be tailored and … Read more
Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons… –1 Timothy 4:1 There are numerous reports that Hank Hanegraaff, the well-known talk show host, and evangelical apologist known as “The Bible Answer Man,” has left the biblical Christian faith … Read more
Note: This has been re-posted in honor of Rod Dreher and the Feast of St. Benedict. In an atrocious display of terror and depravity, Coptic churches were bombed in Egypt. An explosion in Tanta killed 27 attenders at St. George’s Coptic Church, and a second explosion killed 17 in Alexandria at St. Mark’s Coptic Church. … Read more
