The redefining of the word “church” continues. The Emergent movement earlier this century popularized the idea that has probably been an undercurrent in the church since the Higher Criticism became vogue around the turn of the twentieth century. The way these liberal thinking “Christians” want to redefine “church” is to make it centered around man … Read more
I have a prickly feeling in my neck right now. It came from the double facepalm I gave myself when I found out what FBC Woodstock is up to. Just when you think Johnny Hunt is trying to do things right, you find out he’s up to some other shenanigans. Hunt, who recently apparently denounced … Read more
There is a danger that has come into the sheepfold; apostates have come in and they probably have always been here. However, with the prevalence of social media, their influence has spread and it is more important than ever before to recognize the marks of an apostate, a person who at one time knew and … Read more
Destined To Win: How To Embrace Your God-Given Identity And Realize Your Kingdom Purpose Author: Kris Vallotton Foreword: Lisa Bevere Paperback: 224 pages Publisher: Thomas Nelson (January 3, 2017) Language: English ISBN-10: 0718080645 / ISBN-13: 978-0718080648 The endorsements alone are enough to warrant a “Warning: Heretical & Hermeneutical Danger Ahead” notice on its cover. … Read more
I read an article that gave the links to around twenty other news agencies that were reporting on a Pro-Life rally. All but one of the articles linked had the exact same story written out. There was some effort to tweak the details but it was obvious that there was a certain national agenda being … 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
Speaking on CNN, this past Thursday, January 5th, 2016, Paula White, spiritual adviser to Trump and Senior Pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka, Florida defended herself against accusations of being a Trinity-denying false teacher and preaching the false gospel known as the “Prosperity Gospel.” Over the past years, much criticism has been rightly … Read more
Do you ever wonder if maybe you made a mistake and missed out on a blessing because you resisted it thinking perhaps it was some kind of temptation from the enemy? At times, when we let our emotions get too involved in something, it makes it more difficult to discern the leading of the Holy … Read more
Unfortunately, it seems that with each new poll that comes out we continue to find a declining interest and concern regarding theology among those who identify themselves as evangelical. People are attending church, but those in the pews are more ignorant of doctrine, theology, and biblical content than they ever were. Beyond the seemingly obvious … Read more
“In such a time of kaleidoscopic changes, is there anything that remains unchanged? When so many things have proved to be untrustworthy, is there anything we can trust? “One point, at least, is clear – we cannot trust the Church. The visible Church, the Church as it now exists upon this earth, has fallen … Read more
Recently, Dr. Russell Moore of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC) has caught flack for the debacle that was his opposition to the candidacy President-elect Donald J. Trump. Many high-profile Southern Baptists are openly opposing his leadership of the ERLC and some are questioning the need for that organization to exist at all. For good … Read more
“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 That she has an incredible talent, there is no doubt. Her rendition of “Halleleujah” performed on a subway platform is making its holiday rounds on social media, particularly … Read more
The prevalent and most popular view in our time regarding salvation appears to be that somehow one is able to lose their salvation once it is given to them by God through Christ. They think that somehow we mere finite beings can thwart God’s eternal purposes. Well, for those of you who hold to this … Read more
Recently, Pulpit & Pen came across a list of insightful “discernment rules” authored by Chad Bailey at doctrinematters.org. These rules are republished below with permission: 1. Know the Truth. The only way discernment can be a sustainable practice is to first know what what the Bible teaches.The very meaning of the word discernment (to judge/decide accurately) … Read more
Religious Marketing in a Land of Opportunity Before British journalist Christopher Hitchens would ever become known as one of the “Four Horseman”[1] of the New Atheism movement, he was an award-winning, widely-read, globe-trotting journalist. In a 1997 interview with The Progressive, the well-traveled Hitchens was asked why he chose to make his home in the … Read more
