Entries from June 2007

Be As One

Date June 29, 2007

“It is thought to be mere bigotry to protest against the mad spirit which is now loose among us. Pan-indifferentism is rising like the tide; who can hinder it? We are all to be as one, even though we agree in next to nothing. It is a breach of brotherly love to denounce error. Hail, [...]

IDENTIFYING THE AUTHENTIC EARLY CHURCH

Date June 27, 2007

A must read for all interested in factual Church History is the following article from Apprising Ministries. Pastor Ken Silva (Apprising Ministries), with permission from Richard Bennett (Berean Beacon), has reprinted this wonderful piece for our review.
As you read this piece, consider this quote from Thomas Bokenkotter, in his book
A Concise History of the Catholic [...]

Quote: Octavius Winslow

Date June 27, 2007

“Our desire is that the Holy Spirit, who is the Divine Revealer and Interpreter of Christ and His truth, may impart to your hearts a sober, spiritual and sanctifying receptivity of His Word; abasing self, and exalting Christ! Our intention is to unfold and illustrate the Lord Jesus Christ in the relation in which He [...]

Barack Obama and Bill Moyers Rouse Birthday Fete for Liberal United Church of Christ

Date June 27, 2007

Hartford, CT — A very liberal and fast declining United Church of Christ (UCC) celebrated its 50th birthday, with rousing speeches from Senator Barack Obama and PBS commentator Bill Moyers, both of whom are UCC members.
Both speakers fingered the “Religious Right” as a threat to American democracy. Moyers specifically warned against the [...]

Chuck Colson and the modern Ecumenical Movement — Don’t Buy It !!

Date June 26, 2007

In past posts I have discussed Chuck Colson’s involvement in the ecumenical movement. I would like to take time in this post to discuss some specific details related to Chuck Colson’s ecumenism.
One man Mr. Colson seems to really promote is Peter Kreeft. Kreeft is labeled as a Christian philosopher, author, speaker, and professor of Philosophy [...]

Church of England Recruits Simpsons to Teach Theology, Boost Attendance

Date June 26, 2007

As you read this story keep in mind I teach my kids theology directly from the Word of God and they love it. They don’t even know what the word relevant means or who the Simpsons are. The Church is in a sad state of affairs when the leader of a major denomination actually likes [...]

U.S. Pro-Life Policies Defeated, Abortion Overseas Bolstered

Date June 23, 2007

Anti-abortion and pro-abstinence advocates were dealt a series of blows Thursday following decisions by the House that included allowing federal funding to pro-abortion groups overseas, lifting a ban on providing contraception overseas, and blocking federal funding for abstinence education. (Online Source)
Sat, Jun. 23, 2007 Posted: 11:06:10 AM EST
WASHINGTON – Anti-abortion and pro-abstinence advocates were dealt [...]

Rod Parsley’s Latest Unabashed Plug For Money

Date June 20, 2007

The following is an email I just received from the ministry of Rod Parsley. I would encourage you to call the number at the bottom of the email and in humility request that this ministry repent of their shameless selling of the Gospel.

Brother Parsley, in the boldness of the Lord, the battle plan we need [...]

Late-Abortions Given so Women Could Go to Rock Concerts

Date June 20, 2007

“I saw no file that justified abortions,” says Psychiatry Expert.
From ChristianNewsWire (Online Source)
Contact:
Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org
WICHITA, Kansas, June 20 /Christian Newswire/ — A Psychologist who has examined over thirty medical records subpoenaed from abortionist George R. Tiller, says women were given late-term abortions on [...]

TheONECampaign & Rick Warren

Date June 18, 2007

ONE Vote ‘08
Mobilizing Voters to Save Lives and Secure our Future
ONE Vote ‘08 is an unprecedented, bi-partisan campaign to make global health and extreme poverty foreign policy priorities in the 2008 presidential election.
The next president will take office in a time of great hope: there are effective [...]

America’s Ugly Exported “Gospel”

Date June 18, 2007

Watch an excerpt of Piper protesting the prosperity gospel and exulting in God, whose glory shines in suffering.

The audio in this clip is from the message “Where Is God? (UCF).“

Has R.C. Sproul Gone Too Far ?

Date June 18, 2007

Listen and decide for yourself. I think R.C. Sproul has gone to far here.
The following audio is a 7 minute audio excerpt from R.C. Sproul’s teaching entitled “Who is Truth?“. It’s part of his series called a Blueprint for Thinking.
I suppose if you are not of the “Reformed Theology” perspective you are a Pharisee.
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Poem: The Modernist Preacher - Entering Hell

Date June 18, 2007

Poem: The Modernist Preacher - Entering Hell, by Oscar C. Eliason
Read by Vic Eliason on Crosstalk on several occasions
The Modernist Preacher - Entering Hell
by Oscar C. Eliason
He was an ordained minister, but modern in his views.
He preached his twisted doctrines to people in the pews.
He would not hurt their feelings, whate’er the cost would be,
But [...]

Luis Palau’s Partnership with Roman Catholics at the Omaha Crusade

Date June 14, 2007

Here, Pastor Ken Silva commends Erik Raymond at Irish Calvinist for his report on Luis Palau’s partnership with Roman Catholics at the Omaha Crusade.
In this report, Pastor Erik Raymond explains why Omaha Bible Church is not participating in this “evangelistic” endeavor.
I, as Pastor Ken, commend Erik for his stand for truth.
– Shane Trammel

BILLY GRAHAM ON THE HOUR OF POWER WITH ROBERT SCHULLER

Date June 12, 2007

Ken Silva at Apprising Ministires shares this post with us. You need to read this one.
You can find the post here !

Disney nabs ‘All About Adam’

Date June 11, 2007

From Variety, we get this sad news.
Studio purchases Schoolcraft, Simons script
By MICHAEL FLEMING
Disney has made a preemptive six-figure purchase of “All About Adam,” a spec script by Alan Schoolcraft and Brent Simons. Scott Rudin will produce the project. Spec follows the biblical Adam as he trails Eve to modern-day Gotham after they [...]

BILLY GRAHAM: A SOUTHERN BAPTIST PREACHER IN HIS TWILIGHT YEARS FADING INTO APOSTASY

Date June 2, 2007

Pastor Ken Silva of Apprising Ministries provides insight few are willing to share. Check out the following post at Apprising Ministries.
BILLY GRAHAM: A SOUTHERN BAPTIST PREACHER IN HIS TWILIGHT YEARS FADING IN APOSTASY
I think it’s worth pointing out, as you read Pastor Silva’s post, that former Presidents Clinton and Carter spoke at the dedication [...]

White Devil: The Life and Legend of Hudson Taylor

Date June 2, 2007

White Devil: The Life and Legend of Hudson Taylor
By Tien Dao / Monarch Books
Hudson Taylor’s life and legend depicted in manhua form (manga produced in China) conveys the heart of his ministry to the Chinese people in the last half of the 19th century. Tien Dao and Po-Shing Cheung collaborated on the original Chinese version, [...]

Pope: Pakistan, safeguard the religious freedom of minorities

Date June 2, 2007

Benedict XVI encourages the Country to “bolster its efforts in securing freedom for people to live, worship, and perform works of charity according to the dictates of their conscience and with immunity from intimidation”. A society is free if it protects the rights of all its citizens. True religious conviction cannot be a source of [...]

Pope tells priests to always have a missionary fervour in their hearts

Date June 2, 2007

The following comes from a recent trip the Pople made to Brazil to rally the troops (Catholics in the region). You may want to pay special attention to the parts in italics, emphasis mine. Of special notice is the Pope’s focus on Mary and the Rosary. Your comments are welcome. — Shane Trammel

Summary: [...]

New Attitude 2007 — Free MP3 Audio Download

Date June 1, 2007

Disclaimer: I have listened to part of several of these audio messages and was pleased with the content. Since I have not listened to all the messages in their entirety, please understand I may not and probably will not agree with everything that is discussed in them. So, please listen to these messages and take [...]