It’s instinctive for us to look favorably upon a situation where a markedly messed up and apostate group such as the United Methodist Church takes a step ostensibly in the direction of a better position than what they held before. But let’s check out some reasons why this is not necessarily a great reason to … Read more
The pop-up ad site known as The Christian Post recently managed to post an article – more correctly a “hit piece” – entitled John MacArthur Claims Hispanic World Doesn’t Know True Gospel amidst the ubiquitous “click here” appeals littering the screen. If you actually read the senseless article, no doubt you, like I, wished you hadn’t … Read more
It seems like every time you turn around, someone else in the Southern Baptist Convention is getting direct revelation, or at least, direct conversation, from God. Indeed, God has been quite chatty, it seems, with the uppity-ups in the SBC lately. God revealed to Ronnie Floyd that “Awaken America” wasn’t sufficient enough, apparently, to stem … Read more
It’s never-ending. The apostasy, the lack of discernment, the gullibility. How can anyone who proclaims the name of Jesus Christ not recognize the dismal state of the professing church? Words cannot even begin to describe the how far away the church is from Christ in these days. The attractions, the concerts, the conferences. People joining … Read more
Chad O. Brand is the editor of Perspectives of Israel and the Church: 4 Views (the book). Brand is a former associate dean of biblical and theological studies and professor of Christian Theology at Boyce College. As the book’s title indicates, it presents four views of the biblical concepts of Israel and the Church: the … Read more
In a bombshell article published this morning at SBC Today, former church planting strategist and seminary professor, Dr. William McRaney accused NAMB President Kevin Ezell of taking “unbiblical and unethical” actions in his dealings with McRaney and McRaney’s state convention. In June of 2015, McRaney resigned as The Executive Missional Strategist of the Mid-Atlantic Baptist … Read more
** Editors Note: This article is by Sonny Hernandez, and is being reposted here with permission. The Great Commission is the manifesto that commissions Christians to habitually practice evangelism. Everything in a Christian’s life is corollary to this solemn responsibility. The church must be the citadel that recapitulates the necessity of evangelism, and Christians must … Read more
This is audio from the 1689 Conference, held by Christ Reformed Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Other speakers included Mike Waters, Sam Waldron and more. Here’s JD’s audio from the conference: Session 4 – Reigning Grace and Evangelism Session 7 – Reigning Grace and Perseverance During this Life Session 9 – … Read more
Ed Stetzer, the Executive Director of Gospel Compromise and Ecumenical Outreach … no, wait, he’s the Executive Director of LifeWay Research. What was I thinking? Oh, I know, I was thinking about his behavior rather than his proclamation. Forgive me. It’s an easy enough mistake that anyone in the Southern Baptist Convention could make, really. … Read more
President of Southern Seminary, Al Mohler, can usually be counted on to give measured, reasoned responses to world events and questions. Sadly, he is in grave error on the issue of abortion and abolition. Take his commentary on the Trump abortion fiasco on the April 1, 2016 issue of The Briefing. Nothing he said therein would … Read more
For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve. — Rom. 16:18 In January 2015, “Pastrix” Christine Caine, along with an evidently subservient husband, started a “ministry” called Propel Women. The tagline for this “ministry” is “Celebrating Every … Read more
At a Utah rally with Glenn Beck supporting Ted Cruz last week, Glenn Beck gave a speech declaring that Ted Cruz was the fulfillment of the Mormon White Horse Prophecy. The Mormon University, Brigham Young, explains the prophecy likes this: Will the Constitution be destroyed? No; it will be held inviolate by this people; and, … Read more
“I hate, I reject your festivals, Nor do I delight in your solemn assemblies.” Amos 5:21 Southern Baptist Convention President Ronnie “Armani” Floyd is at it again. He’s attending yet another ecumenical conference; this one is advertised as “a solemn assembly”. It has been dubbed “The Gathering” and a gathering it is. It’s a whose … Read more
“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24 God is Spirit. He doesn’t have a body. So, by nature, He can’t smell like anything. This is a basic theological understanding. Of course, there are anthropomorphisms in scripture. God is written about as if he has hands, eyes, and ears … Read more
According to the Azusa website, the Seymour Award “is given to a senior leader in ministry who exhibits the characteristics of the Lord’s humble servant, Bishop William J. Seymour.” This year, the award will be presented to the false teacher and denier of the Trinity, Bishop T.D. Jakes of the Potter’s House. The Christian Newswire reports, … Read more
