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Dr. Gary E. Gilley Southern View Chapel www.svchapel.org The list of spiritual disciplines that has been adopted within the Spiritual Formation Movement is almost endless. We could analyze the divine office, Benedict’s Rule, use of the Rosary and prayer … Continue reading
The False Gospel of Self-EsteemJim Baumgaertel Proclamation, Invitation, & Warning procinwarn.net COUNSELING “Christian counseling” has become a very prominent feature of the Church of Jesus Christ. The fact that the general area of “counseling” is rife with the philosophies of man results in … Continue reading
By FaithDiane Conklin Christian Research Service www.christianresearchservice.com A look at the benefits of stepping out in faith according to Exodus 14 GOD LEADS ME “Now the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Tell the sons of Israel to turn back and … Continue reading
Building the Kingdom of God on EarthThe Mind Renewed Thinking Christianly in a New World Order themindrenewed.com Dr. Martin Erdmann Interview: Dr. Martin Erdmann, Professor of Philosophy at North Greenville University, Director of the Verax Institute in Greer, South Carolina, and member of the Discernment … Continue reading
The Greatest LossJ. C. Ryle (1816 – 1900) “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”—Mark 8:36 THE saying of our Lord Jesus Christ that stands at the head … Continue reading
Are You Born Again?J. C. Ryle (1816 – 1900) Are you born again? This is one of life’s most important questions. Jesus Christ said, “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). It is not … Continue reading
Man Will Become Like God, Say Mormons and Transhumanists in Salt Lake CityGiulio Prisco Transhumanism editor for KurzweilAI “The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS), aka Mormon Church, has a concept of boundless elevation and exaltation of Man, through all means including science and technology, until he becomes like … Continue reading
‘Christian Transhumanism’ is an OxymoronWesley J. Smith www.nationalreview.com “A Presbyterian pastor/ethicist named Mark Douglas has apparently claimed that transhumanism is consistent with Christian theology. Pshaw. They are theologically diametrically incompatible. . . .[T]he incompatibility is most vividly seen in the two theologies’ contrasting beliefs about suffering: The overarching … Continue reading
Transhumanism: 2000 Years in The MakingDavid Pauls The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network www.cbc-network.org “Examination of the underlying philosophy to remake the human person exhibits qualities that are as old as the Greeks. Disdain for the body, the quest for hidden knowledge, and … Continue reading
Contemporary Christian Divination: The False Claims and Practices of Christian MysticsBob DeWaay Critical Issues Commentary www.cicministry.org “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting … Continue reading
Bell Calls Homosexual ‘Marriage’ a Move of God for ‘Greater Affirmation of Gay Brothers, Sisters’Heather Clark Christian News christiannews.net Rob Bell “believes that the push for homosexual ‘marriage’ is actually a move of God.” “What we’re seeing right now in this day, I believe, [is] God pulling us ahead into greater and greater … Continue reading
Does the Emergent Love-God Win?: A Review of Rob Bell’s ‘Love Wins’Pastor Daryl Hilbert www.gracebiblegillette.org A Review of Love Wins–A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived by Rob Bell I. BELL’S BOOK A. Were you ever in a conversation where you could not … Continue reading
The Word-Faith Error: Word-Faith Course (11 lectures) by Watchman FellowshipTim Martin Watchman Fellowship, Inc. http://www.watchman.org Faith means trusting in God for the future, not claiming rights for the present: The faith that “moves mountains” is a special spiritual gift (1 Cor. 12:8; 13:2), not the normal Christian experience. … Continue reading
Joyce Meyer and Word-Faith: Profile & VideoTim Martin Watchman Fellowship, Inc. http://www.watchman.org Profile: Features Joyce Meyer’s history and doctrines (including “new school” Word-Faith, Word-Faith/Prosperity, Positive & Negative Confession, Power of Words, Health & Wealth, and more), as well as a Christian Response. View profile HERE. … Continue reading
The Real Roots of the Emergent ChurchElliott Nesch Holy Bible Prophecy www.holybibleprophecy.org Film: This Christian documentary film The Real Roots of the Emergent Church will take an honest look at the leaders of the Emerging Church movement such as Brian McLaren, Doug Pagitt, Tony Jones, … Continue reading
Church of Tares: Purpose Driven, Seeker-Sensitive, Church Growth & New World OrderElliott Nesch Holy Bible Prophecy www.holybibleprophecy.org Film: Can the Church borrow the marketing tools of the world and apply them to the Church? What is the history of the Church Growth movement and its false premises? Who is involved … Continue reading
An Invasion of Error: A Review of Bill Johnson—When Heaven Invades EarthBob DeWaay Critical Issues Commentary www.cicministry.org Bill Johnson of Redding, California has become a popular teacher in one of the latest iterations of the Signs and Wonders movement. His book, When Heaven Invades Earth, reveals his underlying theology. Johnson believes that … Continue reading
They Claim to Speak for God – Part OneT. A. McMahon The Berean Call www.thebereancall.org March 2013 A very large part of Christendom in the United States is enamored with those who claim to speak for God. If you think that’s an overstatement, simply tune into some … Continue reading
False Prophets and Lying WondersJohn MacArthur Grace to You www.gty.org Have you noticed that no matter how many times charismatic televangelists make outlandish false prophecies, they never lack for followers, and they don’t stop claiming the Lord has spoken directly to them? Benny Hinn, for … Continue reading
The Doctrine of Church DisciplinePastor Daryl Hilbert www.gracebiblegillette.org I. PURPOSES IN CHURCH DISCIPLINE A. Restoration in Fellowship (Gal 6:1) 1. Meaning of “restore” a) The word “restore” (katartizō) in Gal 6:1 means to mend a net or something broken, to repair, to fit out, equip, put in order, … Continue reading
Chad Taylor – Riding The Third WaveDiane Conklin Christian Research Service www.christianresearchservice.com February 2013 In 2009, I wrote an exposé titled “Chad Taylor – A ‘New Breed’ Pied Piper”. Originally, it was for the benefit of family members who were involved with Taylor. Since that … Continue reading
The Demise of Biblical DiscernmentT. A. McMahon The Berean Call www.thebereancall.org February 2013 In last month’s issue of this newsletter we exhorted our readers to discipline themselves to read the Word of God daily. The emphasis was on developing a habit, the best … Continue reading
Excited Utterances: A Historical Perspective On Prophesy, Tongues and Other Manifestations of Spiritual EcstasyMatthew Allen www.bible.org “…Christianity involves a relationship, not a religion. By that, we mean that we do not hold to the staid formalism or empty rituals that typify much of religious expression in our day. After all, even orthodox belief, devoid … Continue reading
Charismatics and the Sovereignty of SatanJohn MacArthur Grace to You www.gty.org I received an interesting letter the other day. It came from some people who came to Grace [Community] Church from a Charismatic church — a very large, prominent Charismatic church. That’s quite a jump … Continue reading
Slain in the SpiritDr. Ken Matto Scion of Zion Internet Ministry www.scionofzion.com There is a phenomenon which has taken hold in many churches called “Slain in the Spirit.” When this event happens a person falls backward into the arms of another so … Continue reading
Focus on the Family: A Sham and a Shame – Part OneMartin & Deidre Bobgan PsychoHeresy Awareness Ministries www.pamweb.org Sometime back we did a series of articles on the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) in which we called the AACC “A Sham and a Shame” and then demonstrated why … Continue reading
Generational Sins & Blaming the PastMartin & Deidre Bobgan PsychoHeresy Awareness Ministries www.pamweb.org Psychological counseling theories and therapies encourage individuals to look outside themselves to explain why they do what they do and why they feel the way they do. This blame game all … Continue reading
Rick Warren Uncertain if Homosexual Behavior is Sinful, Says ‘Gays’ Go to Heaven“Controversy is stirring over recent comments made by Rick Warren, author of the best-selling book The Purpose-Driven Life and megachurch leader of Saddleback Church in California, who stated that homosexual behavior ‘might be’ sinful, and that he believes homosexuals go to Heaven.” … Continue reading
A Brief Synopsis of The Emerging ChurchPastor Daryl Hilbert www.gracebiblegillette.org I. WHAT IS THE EMERGING CHURCH? A. It is difficult to pin down a definition of the Emerging Church for several reasons: 1. They are not able to clearly define themselves. 2. They have not made up their mind, what to deconstruct and … Continue reading
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry GodJonathan Edwards 1703 – 1758 www.pbministries.org Preached at: Enfield, Connecticut, July 8, 1741 “.. Their foot shall slide in due time,” Deut. 32:35 In this verse is threatened the vengeance of God on the wicked unbelieving Israelites, who were God’s … Continue reading
Another GospelA. W. Pink 1886 – 1952 www.pbministries.org Satan is not an initiator but an imitator. God has an only begotten Son-the Lord Jesus, so has Satan-”the son of Perdition” (2 Thess.2:3). There is a Holy Trinity, and there is … Continue reading
Practical Concerns in the Local Church: An Interview with John MacArthurJohn MacArthur & Phil Johnson Grace to You www.gty.org Topics include: When church leaders are abusive When to leave a church Is it an option to not attend church? Women “pastors” and deaconesses Mysticism, spiritual formation, Richard Foster/Dallas Willard … Continue reading
Setting the Record Straight on the Work of the Holy SpiritWhere is the debate in evangelicalism today regarding the attacks on the Holy Spirit by the Charismatic Movement? “The Holy Spirit has been assaulted and abused in a massive way…there seems to be no outrage.” Listen to John MacArthur and … Continue reading
Christian MysticismPastor Daryl Hilbert www.gracebiblegillette.org I. INTRODUCTION TO CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM A. Mystical Experience 1. No true believer will deny that experience or even, mystical experience, has a place in the Christian life. 2. For instance, the divine events that bring a sinner to salvation could be … Continue reading
The Cult of Evangelical Leadership – Part 1: Sacred Cows and StarsSarah Leslie Herescope herescope.blogspot.com Sacred Cow[1] “Most errors in matters of faith are contagious and infectious; the reason is, because ordinarily an error is broached by some, and entertained by others, in satisfaction to some lust, as favouring some … Continue reading
The Cult of Evangelical Leadership – Part 2: Ca$h Cow$ & Fat Cat$Sarah Leslie Herescope herescope.blogspot.com Fat Cat[1] Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD unto them; Behold, I, even I, will judge between the fat cattle and between the lean cattle. (Ezekiel 34:20) Cash Cow: “A cash cow is a product or … Continue reading
The Cult of Evangelical Leadership – Part 3: Stuffed Shirts & Their SycophantsSarah Leslie Herescope herescope.blogspot.com Stuffed Shirt: Someone viewed as exceedingly competent, a notch above others, extraordinary, superior, elite, a surpassing expert, a change agent, above average, higher up, unrivaled, first-class, a higher degree, hardly ever wrong, and wealthier than average. … Continue reading
The Cult of Evangelical Leadership – Part 4: Scurrilous Shepherds & Their Starving SheepSarah Leslie Herescope herescope.blogspot.com It has become obvious that Shepherding-Discipleship is not merely an aberration that affects individual personal lives, but is a broad-based ecumenical outreach designed to conform the entire Church to an authoritarian structure with the purpose … Continue reading
Charismatic IrrationalityThe following is excerpted with permission from The Master’s Seminary Journal, “The Rationality, Meaningfulness, and Precision of Scripture,” by Robert L. Thomas, Professor of New Testament, The Master’s Seminary, Fall 2004: Contemporary Examples of Irrationality The psamist has written, “Your Word is … Continue reading
Spiritual Warfare MovementPastor Daryl Hilbert www.gracebiblegillette.org INTRODUCTION A. We know from Scripture that Satan exists and has set up a counterfeit program. He attacks God’s creation (Gen 3:1), God’s Word (Gen 3:1,4), God’s character (Gen 3:5), God’s truth (1Ti 4:1-5; 2Co 11:14), God’s Christ … Continue reading
The Gospel as the True Armor of God – Deliverance from Demons as Transfer of DominionBob DeWaay Critical Issues Commentary www.cicministry.org For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:13, 14) We know that … Continue reading
Jesus Gets Tough… Part OneT. A. McMahon The Berean Call www.thebereancall.org September 2012 When writing or even thinking about the biblical Jesus, problems may arise. One of them occurs when we focus on just one of His attributes and lose sight of His … Continue reading
Jesus Gets Tough… Part TwoT. A. McMahon The Berean Call www.thebereancall.org October 2012 In this two-part series we’re considering characteristics of Jesus that are revealed clearly in the Scriptures but that seem to be avoided or dismissed in the church today. As we … Continue reading
Profane Preachers Contribute to Killing the Conscience“Pastor Mark Driscoll, founder of Mars Hill Church, Seattle Washington is highly regarded in evangelical circles. Pastor Driscoll sometimes uses profanity from the pulpit and has become known for his crude stand-up comic style preaching. The self-described theological conservative and … Continue reading
Brian McLaren Leads Son’s Same-Sex Commitment Ceremony“…as a pastor, I started having gay people come out to me and what became clearer and clearer to me is that their experience was not explained by the theology I inherited. And that it would be unjust to continue … Continue reading
Rob Bell’s ‘Love Wins’: A Review“One of the reasons the blogosphere exploded over this book, is that we really do have two different Gods. The stakes are that high. If Bell is right, then historic orthodoxy is toxic and terrible. But if the traditional view of … Continue reading
The Christian’s Authority: Experience or the Word? Part 1John MacArthur Grace to You www.gty.org We’re studying this morning, continuing in our series in discussing the charismatic movement. I want to just express, initially, that, basically, Grace Church is a place where saints come together to learn the … Continue reading
The Christian’s Authority: Experience or the Word? Part 2John MacArthur Grace to You www.gty.org Well, this morning, we’re gonna continue in our study of the issues in the charismatic movement, and I want to preface it by saying that I feel that the things we’re gonna share … Continue reading
The Evils Within the ChurchHoratius Bonar Jude 1-25 Jude, “the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,” speaks to us in the tone of an ancient prophet. His voice is that of Elijah or John the Baptist. It is “the voice of one crying … Continue reading
The Church of the Apostasy, Part IDr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum Ariel Ministries www.ariel.org “The old apostasy was marked by verbal ‘destructive denials.’” The following is excerpted from The Footsteps of the Messiah – A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events by Dr. Arnold G. … Continue reading
The Church of the Apostasy, Part IIDr. Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum Ariel Ministries www.ariel.org “The new phase [of apostasy] claims to affirm the fundamentals of the faith…” The following is excerpted from The Footsteps of the Messiah – A Study of the Sequence of Prophetic Events by Dr. … Continue reading
Grey Cells MatterDiane Conklin Christian Research Service www.christianresearchservice.com June 30, 2012 Life is full of surprises. Five years ago I would never have considered my side of the family being torn apart by hyper-charismatic deception. The true story you’re about to … Continue reading
