The man who is worth nearly a quarter-billion dollars, mostly from his ability as a rapper, tried to denounce rap as “the devil’s music” to his pastor, who dismissed the notion and told him he could rap for God. Kanye West has reportedly come to Christ after stepping foot into a California church affiliated with … Read more
Beth Moore recently deleted portions of one of her past books in which she wrote about the sin of homosexuality. The Kindle version no longer includes the passage condemning sodomy as a transgression of God’s laws. As Beth Moore largely sidestepped an open letter from women asking where she stood on the issue, critics are … Read more
I’ve been doing polemics since about 2010. Every time I think I’ve seen it all, I’m corrected by checking my news feed. As I’ve said since at least 2012, quoting Spurgeon, our Modern Day Downgrade has us “going downhill at breakneck speed.” Part of what Pulpit & Pen does (in fact, most of what Pulpit … Read more
Before reading the article, it is worth familiarizing yourselves with these articles which were the catalyst for the discussions below: Michael Brown has been WHITE-washed? What Michael Brown is hiding from his audience (Part 1): Attacking Christian authors; contends for NAR gospel What Michael Brown is hiding from his audience (Part 2): Damning 2010 audio proving … Read more
This post has been reposted here with permission and originally appeared at Churchwatch Central. We know that James White would not preach or tolerate a different Jesus, a different gospel or embrace a different spirit. So why is Dr James White coming out so strongly in public support of Dr Michael Brown? “I believe that … Read more
There is perhaps no better online resource (or any resource) in the world on the New Apostolic Reformation than Church Watch Central. Their work is thorough. Their facts are impeccable. Their material is stellar. Church Watch Central took on James White for his decree of brotherhood upon Michael Brown, which is no less disturbing and … Read more
Paige Patterson, former president of the Southern Baptist Convention and current president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, recently penned an article at the International Mission Board (IMB) website, entitled, The Anabaptists, Evangelists, and Missions. In this article, Patterson gives glowing accolades to a sub-Christian sect known historically as the Anabaptists. In the article, he states, … Read more
As much as the journalists at Christian News Network were fired upon for daring to question the Lord’s Anointed, I don’t blame them for firing back. Here, they put the Young, Restless and Reformed on display in what amounts to a lasciviousness parade. Apologia’s ReformCon conference covered a host of issues, such as the importance of … Read more
While I remain firmly convinced of my stance on the issues presented in this post, I have removed this post in its entirety, in an attempt to make peace among brethren. – JD Hall
We’ve heard it all, folks. As polemicists, deflections avoiding substantive discussion typically come from either (1) misdirecting accolades of the good qualities of the person or institution questioned or (2) firing accusatory bullets toward the messenger. Examples of these common deflections… NewSpring plays Highway to Hell on Easter, but did you hear about their young singles … Read more
On this episode of Polemics Report, JD answers a plethora of sincere questions, including one about whether tattoos are sinful and he discusses a theology of the body. Then, JD discusses William Tyndale in the Courage Segment (from the source, Kings English). Finally, JD discusses the bruhaha about Reformed and Apologia and explains why … Read more
“So you like my daughter, do ya now?” Casey Beathard, Cleaning This Gun As Len Pettis has pointed out, host of Aplologia Radio and Theonomist Jeff Durbin is fond of saying, “You don’t live that way,” when he takes atheists to task for the inconsistency of their worldview. According to Jeff Durbin, the atheistic worldview … Read more
As I write this, I’m tempted to say “this is my last word on theonomy and theonomists,” because as JD Hall rightly stated on our program, “Theonomy is a distraction.” Anyone who listens to Bible Thumping Wingnut and doesn’t live under a rock knows what a distraction it has been to us, and many of you … Read more
It seems that, when you set out to defend a liar, you will soon resort to lies. Earlier today (Tuesday, August 26, 2014), Dr. James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries, acting on information that he had received of false allegations being made against him by Dr. Joe McGee of the Consolation Baptist Association of … Read more
After embracing the profound truths of the gospel and beginning your journey with Christ, it’s essential to become part of a Biblically solid church. Such a community provides you with spiritual nourishment, fellowship, and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25). In a Biblically solid church, you’ll find sound Biblical teaching (Acts 2:42), a commitment to the gospel, and … Read more
