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’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
There was a snake in the garden with a woman. No, not that snake, not that garden, and not that woman. But the curious similarity surely made me think. On a sunny, cool, spring Saturday afternoon, my bride was out planting posies (Tulips, perhaps?) in one of her flower beds. As has happened … Read more
…and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. (Matthew 14:11 ESV) The crime of John the Baptist was opposing King Herod on account of his adultery. Herod’s response, prompted by his mistress’ daughter, was to cut off John’s head. The first century Christian political … Read more
Houston, we have a problem! Brian Houston, that is. Arguably one of the most influential figures of today’s professing church, Houston, is currently the senior pastor of the worldwide multi-site megachurch known as Hillsong. The church, founded by Houston’s paedophile father, Frank Houston, dominates the contemporary worship music scene, with their songs being played in churches … Read more
Republican presidential contender, Ted Cruz, recently attended services at Ronnie Floyd’s Cross Church in Springdale, Arkansas. Floyd is the president of the SBC, perhaps best know for his confetti cannon baptistry created by a Walt Disney designer and for the recent controversy revolving around his partnership with the New Apostolic Reformation‘s Mike Bickle and International House of Prayer. … Read more
**Editor’s Note – This post first appeared at the Berean Examiner’s blog at Pirate Christian’s site, and has been reposted here with permission. Pulpit & Pen would also like to add that Greg Laurie will be a featured speaker at the 2016 Southern Baptist Pastor’s Conference. We have covered the sliding trajectory the SBC has taken … Read more
Community Bible Church, a two-campus church in South Carolina, will be hosting a special guest preacher on Sunday, February 14th. Republican presidential candidate and U.S. Senator, Ted Cruz, will be offering a sermon at the 11 am service. The service will be streamed live on the church’s website. Recently, Ted Cruz was declared anointed by … Read more
“I believe with all my heart that (Ted Cruz) is called and anointed to be next President of the United States.” Kenneth Copeland The people who go to Kenneth and Gloria Copeland’s “church” vote. They are American citizens who are entitled to governmental representation just as much as anyone else. Thus, it’s not surprising that … Read more
“I have prayed for the next George Washington. I believe I have found him (in Ted Cruz).” Glenn Beck The Iowa caucuses are nigh. On Monday February 1st, voters in Iowa will gather together to decide what Republican and Democratic candidates to put forth for the 2016 presidential election. The final poll before Monday’s caucuses … Read more
“My soul,wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him.” Psalm 62:5 Earlier this month, the Pulpit & Pen explored the dominionist ties of Texas Senator and Presidential candidate Ted Cruz and his father Rafael. Those ties were confirmed yesterday as the Cruz campaign announced that Mr. Cruz had been endorsed by … Read more
The GC2 Summit is a conference being held January 20, 2016, featuring a number of speakers from the broad spectrum of evangelicalism. One of the event sponsors is Lifeway Research. From the conference website: We are currently in the midst of a refugee crisis. The church has the opportunity to show and share the love … 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
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ;” Philippians 3:20 While the Evangelical Intelligentsia are falling all over themselves to promote Roman Catholic GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio and curb the enthusiasm of candidate Donald Trump’s evangelical supporters, another spectrum of evangelical power brokers are getting familiar with Southern … Read more
As we’ve reported on numerous times, Southern Baptist President, Ronnie Floyd, spoke at the IHOPKC Onething Conference on Dec 28th, against the better judgement of the majority of Southern Baptists. Floyd, who was introduced by IHOP founder Mike Bickle, as “the President of America’s largest denomination,” in his opening statement said, I’m not here tonight to … Read more
