If someone was exposed for using their public ministry, through the entire course of their public ministry, to talk young Christian women into fornication with them, would you have them preach at your church? What if that individual didn’t repent for getting young women drunk, having sex with them, and giving them the abortion pill? … Read more
Who cares what a guy named “Sho Baraka” thinks…or smokes? Well, a little explanation as to why the concern is in order. “Sho Baraka” is a Christian Hip-Hop artist who spits his rhymes for the Hip-Hop label, Humble Beast. Humble Beast is a “collective” of who they call “creatives;” pastors, writers, theologians and musicians who … Read more
Jerry Falwell Junior ascended to the stage while a chant originating on the Jerry Springer show of “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” came from the crowd. He would then introduce the Word-of-Faith impastor, prosperity gospel teacher, and former mistress of Benny Hinn, and do so as though she were a sister in Christ. Falwell would then go on … Read more
What do you get when you mix politics with religion? Franklin Graham. Franklin Graham was chosen as one of many to lead in prayer at Donald Trump’s inauguration today. His prayer was embedded between Rabbi Marvin Hier’s and Bishop Wayne T. Jackson’s prayer. False teacher Paula White was chosen to open the inauguration in prayer who, … Read more
Dr. Peter Masters has been the minister of the Metropolitan Tabernacle (Spurgeon’s) in Central London since 1970 (www.MetropolitanTabernacle.org). This article is taken from Sword & Trowel 2002, No. 3. We are grateful for Dr. Masters’ permission to republish this article in its entirety. Christian Hedonism – is it right? Dr. John Piper’s ‘delighting in … Read more
Earl Blackburn is a fabulously no-frills, “OG” (that’s Original Gangsta, for those who don’t dig my jive) Reformed Baptist preacher, the type and kind of which kept the lanterns burning during the dark days before the Reformed bandwagon was crowded with tourists. Today, Reformed Baptists tattoo their knuckles with 1689; Earl Blackburn is of the generation … Read more
Andy Stanley has taught the idea that the Bible can not be defended as Inerrant, Infallible, Inspired, and Sufficient. He has taken his church and congregation further into heresy and apostasy by claiming that the particulars of the incarnation and deity of Jesus Christ actually are not important. He has said:“If somebody can predict their own … Read more
In a December 27th editorial entitled “Andy Stanley’s Approach to the Virgin Birth,” Christian Index Editor Dr. Gerald Harris criticized a recent message (sermon) from Atlanta area mega-pastor Andy Stanley, labeling Stanley’s preaching as “ambiguous” and “lacking”. For Stanley, such criticism is nothing new. He has been catching flack for his preaching and the way … Read more
“Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” Acts 26:28 (KJV) “An almost Christian is one of the most hurtful creatures in the world. He is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He is one of those false prophets of whom our Lord bids us beware, who would persuade men that … Read more
The monumental importance of Christmas is the fulfillment of the incarnation of Christ, the Second person of the Trinity.If there is no virgin birth, then there is no Messiah. If there is no Hypostatic Union then there is no fulfillment of Isaiah 53. The single most important date in history is the birth of Immanuel, … Read more
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. Philippians 3:17 Paul said to “keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example.” It’s one of the wonderful benefits of Christian fellowship that loving accountability exists among brethren. We seek, … Read more
Well, I haven’t been disappointed. This year is the same as every other year. It has become the norm for some Christians to express their belief that Christmas trees decorated in all their splendor with ornaments and lights is idolatry. They generally like to use a passage from Jeremiah as support for their disapproval: “Do … Read more
“Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:23-25 This year, Christmas falls on a … Read more
This year, the Christmas celebration falls on a Sunday. Accounting for leap years, this happens on regular intervals. It happened in 2011, and will, lest the Lord tarries, happen again in 2022, 2033, 2039, 2044, and 2050. Since the divine creation of the church following Christ’s resurrection, it has gathered to worship on the … Read more
Not too long ago, Andy Stanley explicitly denied the authority of Scripture and implicitly denied the infallibility of Scripture. He claimed that the foundation of Christianity was not the Bible, and suggested that the Bible contains historical inaccuracies and even called it indefensible (More can be read about this here). This past week, he opened up … Read more
