“Pastors are no longer solely interested in getting people to Heaven; they’ve devised intelligent ways to make good money while reaching out to souls.” Mfonobong Nsehe, Forbes Contributor “After these things I looked, and behold, a great multitude which no one could count, from every nation and all tribes and peoples and tongues, standing before … Read more
The picture above is of Darrell Gilyard, another pastor ‘exonerated’ of charges by Paige Paterson, who subsequently vouched for his character and recommended him to other churches. Peter Lumpkins is Vice-President of Miscommunications at troubled Brewton-Parker College and spokesman for Ergun Caner. His son-in-law, Joe Donahue, has just been hired as Senior Pastor … Read more
Yesterday I found myself in a discussion with a co-worker. This is snippet of an exact approximation of what was said. Me. “How long have you been attending this Presbyterian Church?” Her. “Almost 7 years” Me. What’s the pastors name? Her. “Her name is Pastor _________ “ Me. “What do you like most about … Read more
Monday’s Program; James White and Justin Peters – JD addresses Dr. Michael Brown’s promotion (for lack of a better term) and partnership (for lack of a better term) with Benny Hinn. He also addressed this on his website, here. The article from Charisma magazine that Brown authored which JD references is here. [Find this episode’s … Read more
What’s the best way to end an episode of the Pulpit & Pen Program with a guest like Dr. James White? End it with a #DOWNGRADE segment with someone like Michael Brown, of course. Remember the Strange Fire Conference a couple months back? John MacArthur hosted the Strange Fire Conference, with speakers like Phil Johnson … Read more
A video made the round a few weeks ago of arch-heretic Todd White reacting to finding out he was featured in the American Gospel movie. The film was given to him by a friend, who was hoping he would repent of his theological chicanery, but it was not to be so. White reacted rather poorly … Read more
Donald Trump is likely not a born-again Christian. Nonetheless, Trump is proving to be one of the most unlikely advocates of born-again Christians the political realm has seen in many years. Claiming to have never asked forgiveness, with rumors circulating that his conversion experience was mediated by charismatic false-prophetess, Paula White, and demonstrating the personal … Read more
Adapted with permission from a piece by churchwatcher on December 19, 2017 If the people of Bethel actually studied their bibles, they would notice that by the standards of today’s western Christendom Jesus was very judgmental at times. Consider His words to one of the churches in the book of the Revelation: “But I have … Read more
David Platt is the President of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He is widely regarded as being a highly intelligent, deeply passionate, seriously committed follower of Christ whose credentials as a pastor and leader are unquestionable. Indeed, David Platt seems to be one of the good guys. There are some problems … Read more
Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh. Philippians 3:2-3 “And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians.” Acts 11:26, circa … Read more
I’d like to commend Dr. David Platt for his long track-record of personal integrity, passion and zealousness for the truth. I certainly don’t hope this brief article hurts his reputation in any way. Platt certainly seems like one of the good guys, with the exception of letting ecstatic babblers serve as missionaries and occasionally repeating … Read more
In an age when evangelical chicanery and doctrinal downgrade pummels the church with its flourishing absurdities, many of us find shelter in those old doctrines known as Calvinism. For those of us who hold to the old truths of Paul that weaved their way through the Reformation and ironically came to be known as ‘Calvinism,’ it has become an anchor … Read more
At Pulpit & Pen, we’re constantly reporting on the supposed restoration of the sign gifts from God that people are claiming. Recently, we covered the IMB’s embrace of these so-called “gifts” when David Platt re-told a story of a man being “prayed over” by IMB missionaries, and brought back from the dead. Of course, there’s … Read more
“That very church which the world likes best is sure to be that which God abhors.” Charles Spurgeon Bethel Church of Redding, California was founded in 1952 and was affiliated with the Assemblies of God until 2006, when current pastor Bill Johnson led the church to dissociate itself from the denomination. The current attendance at … Read more
As Ronnie Floyd’s tenure comes to a close, and a new president rises up in his place, many questions will arise as to just how well he actually did as president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Here are just a few examples of why I think this term was more than questionable. Throughout his tenure, … Read more
