Entries from May 2007

SBC: Soiled By Compromise

Date May 31, 2007

From Watcher’s Lamp & Apprising Ministries:
Pastor Ken Silva “calls a spade a spade” regarding the condition of the SBC…
BAPTIST MEGACHURCH PREPARES FOR FEMALE SENIOR PASTOR
It’s simply a matter of time when an organization lacks real men in leadership. And here’s more drift toward apostasy for the SBC (Soiled By Compromise) as it continues licking the [...]

Handbook of Christian Apologetics — Not What It May Seem

Date May 30, 2007

Book Warning: ‘Handbook of Christian Apologetics‘ — Not what you may think.
The book, ‘Handbook of Christian Apologetics’ is said to categorize and summarize all major arguments for all the major Christian teachings. But be warned, this book is authored by two very dedicated Roman Catholics (Peter Kreeft & Ronald K. Tacelli). Of special interest [...]

Aint No Separating These Guys — T.D. Jakes and Ed Young, Jr.

Date May 29, 2007

Here you can find one of the most recent examples of cohabitation between Ed Young, Jr. and T.D. Jakes.
T.D. Jakes has just released a new book, ‘Reposition Yourself, Living Life Without Limits‘ and Ed Young, Jr. is giving the book a mighty praise.
“Bishop” Jakes is the quintessential leader with a heart for people in the [...]

The Commencement Season

Date May 26, 2007

From Watcher’s Lamp:
Families across the country will celebrate their children’s graduations from high school and college. As a father of a graduating senior, I look back and am amazed at where the time has gone, and how fast it goes.
My daughter has attended school under the threat of the Beltway Sniper, suffered through the loss [...]

We Must Contend for the Faith !

Date May 26, 2007

[bibleblock]Jude 1:3[/bibleblock]
Is it possible that someone actively and ernestly contending for the Faith could be perceived and thus labeled a bigot? I think the answer is YES !
In todays religious climate, it is very unpopular to make a clear stand for truth. The Church is bursting at the seams with false teachers, yet addressing the [...]

Will Saddleback Boycott HarperCollins & Zondervan?

Date May 22, 2007

From Christian Research Net:
Watcher’s Lamp asks if Saddleback Church could exercise their influence over “America’s pastor” to find a new publishing house for his bestselling books, now that Apprising Ministries revealed the publishing holdings of Rupert Murdoch produce the Satanic Bible and The Purpose Driven Life.
“If Saddleback will not hold Rick Warren accountable for his [...]

Yet another Metaphor from the world for the Modern Church — Who needs it?

Date May 22, 2007

We have Christian education based on Fight Club, Spiderman, Shrek, and more. Now we have this, something called ArkALMIGHTY.
What is ArkALMIGHTY?
ArkALMIGHTY is a good deeds program that matches up the needs in your congregation and community with the talents and skills of the members of your church. After gathering the needs [...]

Southern Baptist Pastor Rick Warren Is Promoting Apostate Roman Catholicism

Date May 19, 2007

From Pastor Ken Silva at Christian Research Net:
Here are the “helpful links” from Purpose Driven Catholics at Purpose Driven.com which clearly show Rick Warren is actively promoting apostate Roman Catholicism. For example there’s the Catholic Currier.com
The Catholic Courier, weekly newspaper of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, New York, was founded by lay Catholics in [...]

Scripture, Tradition, and Rome — Multipart Series from Pulpit Magazine

Date May 18, 2007

John MacArthur is currently taking the readers of the blog Pulpit Magazine through a series titled Scripture, Tradition, and Rome.
This is a very helpful resource to those interested in understanding more about Catholicism.
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5  |  [...]

The Church Is Asleep At The Wheel

Date May 18, 2007

The following comes from a dear brother in the Lord who is daily reaching the lost and the hurting.
Saints
I don’t when you last thought about this or even heard this…..but I just wanted to remind you all that JESUS CHRIST is coming soon…….we all know that there’s not a single person who knows the day [...]

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Date May 18, 2007

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Asleep In The Light by Keith Green

Date May 18, 2007

Asleep In The Light by Keith Green is a song that will challenge you to reach people for Jesus.
Listen to it here and read the lyrics below. I hope this song blesses and moves you like it does me.

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Find Asleep In The Light on these Keith Green Albums:

The Ultimate Collection, Compact Disc [CD]
By Keith [...]

*Crosstalk* The Emerging Church Movement

Date May 17, 2007

An interesting Crosstalk Program today as “Ingrid began this edition of Crosstalk by featuring a recorded interview she conducted with emergent pastor Doug Pagitt, pastor of Solomon’s Porch in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He’s also the co-author of a book entitled, Emergent Manifesto of Hope… Another part of the program features a portion of an interview with [...]

Keith Green Quote

Date May 16, 2007

 

 

Last One Off Earth, Turn Out the Lights

Date May 16, 2007

A quote from Chuck Colson’s Breakpoint Commentary for May 16, 2007.
It’s clear that the anti-religion crowd is growing desperate, the result of all their angry rejection of the hope of the Gospel.

The question I have is this: which Gospel is Mr. Colson talking about? As one of the main architects of ‘Evangelicals and Catholics [...]

Baylor prof Beckwith returns to Rome …

Date May 15, 2007

Baylor prof Beckwith becomes Catholic, resigns as head of evangelical society

By Greg Warner

Published May 8, 2007
WACO, Texas (ABP) — Renowned evangelical philosopher Francis Beckwith has become a Roman Catholic and, as a result, has resigned as president — and also as a member — of the Evangelical Theological Society. Beckwith, associate professor of church-state studies [...]

A Tribute to Rev. Jerry Falwell

Date May 15, 2007

As many of you already know, Rev. Jerry Falwell died today.
We would like to celebrate the fact that Jerry Falwell was a man of biblical conviction. Falwell was openly faithful to the truth of God’s Word when addressing issues of the day like same sex marriage, homosexuality, pornography, and abortion. He was a major force [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Jerry Falwell dead at age 73

Date May 15, 2007

BREAKING NEWS: Jerry Falwell dead at age 73

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Rev. Jerry Falwell, who founded the Moral Majority and built the religious right into a political force, died Tuesday shortly after being found unconscious in his office at Liberty University, a school executive said. He was 73.
Read complete story here.
HT: OneNewsNow

Mel Gibson’s Real Passion

Date May 15, 2007

Read here about Mel Gibson’s Real Passion.
SPECIAL REPORT – Mel Gibson Reveals True Purpose of the Passion – Leading People to Catholicism! from Lighthouse Research Trails
The Passion of the Christ: Definitive Edition is now available. This two DVD set includes a tract that presents theological commentary by Mel Gibson, Father* William J. Fulco, Father* John [...]

Pro-Life Books by Randy Alcorn

Date May 15, 2007

Why Pro-Life?: Caring for the Unborn and Their Mothers
By Randy Alcorn / MultnomahTackling one of the most crucial hot-button issues of our time, Alcorn takes a hard look at difficult questions, including “Is the unborn child a human being?” “When does life begin?” and “Do the unborn have the same rights as adults?” His clear [...]

TBN – A Disgrace To Biblical Christianity

Date May 14, 2007

As many of you may know, TBN has for some time now been airing Roman Catholic programming on their network. One such program is Life Is Worth Living — Bishop Fulton Sheen.
Here is a rendering of the programming page for Life Is Worth Living on TBN.

Bishop Fulton J Sheen — Life Is Worth Living
Life [...]

Francis Beckwith’s Return to Rome: In His Own Words

Date May 14, 2007

From our friends at Christian Research Net and Slice of Laodicea find a very honest assesment of Beckwith’s return to apostacy.

The Debate After The Debate

Date May 11, 2007

Todd Friel and Brian Sapient continue to talk after the NIGHTLINE FACE-OFF Debate on ‘Does God Exist?’
Find out more about the debates here.

NIGHTLINE FACE-OFF — DOES GOD EXIST?

Date May 11, 2007

Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort face off in a debate with the Rational Response Squad over the existence of God.
Part 1

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Part 2
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On Fraudulent “Christian” Fundraising

Date May 11, 2007

A very good article on Fraudulent “Christian” Fundraising can be found here. This article comes from the ministry of desiringGod.
I get a fair amount of this fraudulent fundraising in various forms and would like to see ministries engaged in such “fraud” exposed.

They did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts …

Date May 11, 2007

[bibleblock]Romans 1:21-27[/bibleblock]
The following story is evidence that America is slipping further and further into rebellion against God. May (1 Corinthians 6:9) serve as a warning. [bibleblock]1 Cor 6:9[/bibleblock]
Oregon gov. signs partnerships bill
Posted on May 10, 2007 | by Staff
SALEM, Ore. (BP)–Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a same-sex domestic partnerships bill into law May 9, [...]

Just How Deep Has The Catholic Church Penetrated Into Evangelical Circles?

Date May 9, 2007

Please follow with us as we expose just a small sampling of the infiltration of Roman Catholicism into the ‘Evangelical’ world.
When leading Lutheran theologian Richard John Neuhaus converted to Catholicism in 1990 the move sent shock waves through Lutheran circles in the United States because of his prominence in that Church. Neuhaus was ordained a [...]

Apostasy Bill Calls for Death to Converts from Islam

Date May 9, 2007

WASHINGTON, May 9 /Christian Newswire/ — A new apostasy draft bill has been sent before a standing committee in Pakistan’s National Assembly. If passed, the Apostasy Act 2006, adopted in first reading by the parliament and tabled by the six-party Islamic alliance, the Muttahida Majlis-i- Amal or MMA, would sentence to death all Muslim men [...]

Ministry Highlight – Taken It To The Streets

Date May 8, 2007

As I said in a past post, I want to start covering ministries that I personally know are good stewards of the financial resources they are entrusted with.
One such ministry is StreetReach. Founders Michael and April McGrath have a passion to reach the lost and equip the Body to do the same. What makes StreetReach [...]

Strong words, but they need to be said !

Date May 6, 2007

I was totally amazed and discusted at the same time when I read an article that a friend told me about from christianpost.com.
You can find the article at this link. The title of the article is Romney Pursues Christian Electorate and again, I am discusted that men like Jay Sekulow, Pat Robertson, Chuck Colson, James [...]

God is at Work

Date May 4, 2007

We spend a fair amount of time here covering issues that are having a negative impact on the Church.
In the spirit of balance, over the next several weeks, we will highlight ministries that we see doing a good work for our Lord and King.
In [bibleblock]John 4:34[/bibleblock] we see why Jesus was here. Then in [bibleblock]John [...]

Evangelist Challenges Atheists to Bible-Less Debate on ABC

Date May 4, 2007

NEW YORK – A prominent Christian best-selling author is asserting that he can prove the existence of God without using the Bible, and has challenged two atheists to a debate.
The ‘best-selling’ author is Ray Comfort and you will not want to miss this debate.
Read full story here.
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House Of Representatives Slaps Christians In Face On The National Day Of Prayer

Date May 3, 2007

May 3, 2007 – Traditional Values Coalition Executive Director Andrea Lafferty issued the following statement on passage of H.R. 1592, a so-called hate crimes bill by Congress this afternoon:
“On the National Day of Prayer, a majority of the Members of the House of Representatives have slapped Christians in the face with passage of H.R. 1592. [...]

Voting with a Christian Worldview?

Date May 2, 2007

If you are a Christian, should your Christian Worldview have any impact on your voting?
The (2008 Presidential Race) presents some interesting challenges. One of particular interest for Christians is the fact that we have a Presidential candidate who is a Mormon (Mitt Romney).
For the Christian, should the fact that Mitt Romney is a Mormon have [...]