Village Church posted a blog article today informing us that Jesus was a refugee, and that fact should “help us form a Christian posture in the [refugee] crisis.” The article, written by JT English, stops short of Russell Moore’s assertion that Jesus was an illegal immigrant. And while asserting a historical truism – that Jesus … Read more
The speaker lineup for Liberty University’s Convocation is, well, interesting. The list includes liberals, mystics, Roman Catholics, and….Trump. As a Liberty University student, I understand the stated rationale for these guests, but I believe there is a problem in offering these individuals a venue as notable as Liberty University with which to disseminate their views. … Read more
But they’re reaching people. They’re reaching people who wouldn’t be reached otherwise. If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that I could get Creflo the 70 million dollar jet he’s been wanting. I could ride in better style than Ed Young’s Ferrari. I could release my bowels in more luxury than Joyce Meyer … Read more
What did they say when you warned them about the Kansas City Prophets and the New Apostolic Reformation and all the wicked things that happen there? What did they say when you told them about the death of Bethany Deaton and cover-up by IHOP and allegations of cult-like mind control? What did they say when … Read more
The Evangelical Intelligentsia (EI) has clearly thrown support behind the non-evangelical candidate in the Republican primary, Marco Rubio. In the collapse of Jeb Bush’s candidacy, the EI has followed suit of the GOP establishment about moved on to back the younger Floridian. The EI is tied so tightly to the GOP establishment, keep in mind, that … Read more
As the evangelical world looks for the cause of racism (hint **it’s sin**) and looks for the solution to racism (hint **it’s the gospel), it’s important to know where not to look. Some have looked toward Ron Burns. You know Ron Burns by his Muslim name, Thabiti Anyabwile. I would encourage against that. The “Gospel” … Read more
In Acts 5:31 we read that Jesus is “exalted to give repentance and forgiveness of sins.” These two blessings come from that sacred hand which once was nailed to the tree, but is now raised to glory. Repentance and forgiveness are riveted together by the eternal purpose of God. What God hath joined together let … Read more
The Pulpit & Pen Reviews “Praying the Bible” by Donald S. Whitney “This little book is explosive and powerful.” R. Albert Mohler, Jr. Donald S. Whitney is a professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He oversees his website, The Center for Biblical Spirituality, where he blogs and offers himself … Read more
Back in September, Pulpit & Pen posted a transcript of the Pope’s words, calling the cross a failure…humanly speaking. Many took exception with this, as the cross – humanly speaking or divinely speaking – was not a failure. Christ’s humanity was infinitely glorified in all of its perfection, as the physical and very-human body of … Read more
Somebody tell Driscoll there’s already a church for Reformed hipsters in Phoenix. Or don’t. He might run it over with his new bus. Mark Driscoll is planting a church in Phoenix, according to Joel Connelly. Connelly writes at seattlepi.com… Former Mars Hill Church senior pastor Mark Driscoll has filed incorporation papers in Phoenix for a … Read more
Someone went on a rampage earlier today at a Planned Parenthood Clinic in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We don’t know much about the shooter at the time of publication of this brief article, but it appears from photographs that he is older and doesn’t appear to have a high melanin content in his skin. For some, … Read more
Jesus was an undocumented child refugee. After his birth Jesus and his family were forced to flee to Egypt in order to escape the madness of King Herod. That line is how an article published earlier today by the Huffington Post began. Never mind that they didn’t have immigration documents back then. But it’s not … Read more
“You is shall not offer any of your offspring for immolation to Molech, thus profaning the name of your God. I am the Lord.” Leviticus 18:21 “Karl Marx has got you by the throat and Henry Kissinger has you tied up into knots.” Bob Dylan The following article was originally posted on Seth Dunn’s personal blog in September … Read more
…it sounded like an uncomfortable attempt by an eighth grade girl trying to explain her parents’ views, of which she isn’t fully convinced herself. It, frankly, reminded me of the same uncomfortable squirming one sees when Osteen addresses the topic of hell. It was painful to watch. Never using the word sin, addressing the topic of repentance … Read more
See the guy engaged in “heavy petting,” tender caressing and kissing the cow he “saved” from slaughter? This video was recently posted by the Humane Society of the United States as a part of their “Farm Animal Protection Campaign,” the same Humane Society which employs a “faith advisory council” upon which ERLC Research Fellow Karen … Read more
