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 →

Jim 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 →

Diane 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 →

The 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 →

J. 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 →

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 →

Giulio 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 →

Wesley 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 →

David 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 →

Bob 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 →

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 →

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 →

Tim 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 →

Tim 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 →

Elliott 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 →

Elliott 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 →

Bob 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 →

T. 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 →

John 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 →

Pastor 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 →

Diane 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 →

T. 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 →

Matthew 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 →

John 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 →

Dr. 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 →

Martin & 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 →

Martin & 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 →

“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 →

Pastor 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 →

Jonathan 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 →

A. 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 →

John 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 →

Where 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 →

Pastor 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 →

Sarah 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 →

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 →

Sarah 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 →

Sarah 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 →

The 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 →

Pastor 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 →

Bob 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 →

T. 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 →

T. 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 →

“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 →

“…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 →

“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 →

John 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 →

John 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 →

Horatius 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 →

Dr. 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 →

Dr. 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 →

Diane 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 →