We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Random Apostasies and Heresies


I have really been busy of late, which keeps me from doing much blogging.  I am still editing and sorting the almost 1200 photos I took on our week-long trip a couple weeks ago, getting caught up on all the yard work, band practice, daily piping practice, personal study, helping other people with apologetics needs, doctor appointments, and so on and so forth!  WHEW!  I don’t know how I had time to hold down a job before I retired!!!

Well, all this extra stuff has led to a build-up of random things to report on.  It is quite dismaying to see so much apostasy and heresy in the church today.  What is even more disturbing is how many people are deceived by it and led into spiritual bondage.  

Okay, let’s begin with more about Billy Graham.  As noted in my last short post about his organization removing the LDS from their list of cults, Graham has had false teachings for decades.  Even though this is true, most Christians see him almost as an icon - a hero of the faith.  My question is, “which faith?”  While many have come to Christ because of his teachings, this just demonstrates that God can use anything and anyone to get people to seek Him.  But pragmatics is not what the Christian faith is about.  Just knowing that Graham’s political position is as a Democrat should raise any Christian’s eyebrows.  The Democratic Party platform calls for unlimited abortion, same-sex fake marriage, total promotion of the homosexual agenda, total promotion of sexual immorality in general, redistribution of the wealth (i.e., theft), etc.  One cannot obey God and support that which is ungodly.

Anyway, Ken Silva over at Apprising Ministries has two posts about Graham, which I highly recommend reviewing.  The first one demonstrates Graham’s compromised teachings over the decades.  The second post is actually a lengthy video explaining Graham’s real message.

More on false teacher Steven Furtick: sometimes praying “Lord, if it be thy will” just isn’t enough!

Max Lucado, the man who thinks WOF heretic Christine Caine is just like Paul, Mary, and Esther, is going to be preaching at Joel Osteen’s “church.”  Since Osteen is a heretic, I don’t understand the sudden urge for so many people to teach there, especially since they aren’t there to preach the truth!

Speaking of Christine Caine, she is just one of many women, including the likes of Beth Moore and Priscella Shirer, who are now taking over pulpits in the Church, in total disregard to the Bible’s proscription against them doing so.  These women have all been exposed for their false teachings, yet they are still promoted by turning over whole assemblies to their ideologies!  Elizabeth Prata has an excellent 3-part series about these “Christian Secret Feminists.”  Check out the first part of the series here, and links to the other parts will be found at the end of the article.  It will be well worth your while.

Another of these women taking to the pulpit is “Purpose-Driven” wife Kay Warren.  Just another example as to why her husband is an apostate.  Of course his church wants you to know that God knows how great you are!

While I haven’t read of her taking over a pulpit yet, Rachel Held Evans is another of these feminist Christian women who has a pot-load of false teachings.  I came across two good articles this past week which demonstrate why she is not a teacher to follow.  The first one is at “The Center for Women of Faith in Culture,” [link gone by 12/5/15] while the second one was posted by Denny Burke. I’d say she is bad news with absolutely no idea what the Bible really teaches.

Remember Ted Haggard?  You know, the mega-church false teacher who got caught having a homosexual relationship? Well, he has “come out” in favor of same-sex fake marriages being allowed.  No surprise there!  His current church, founded in 2010, apparently welcomes unrepentant homosexuals.  Haggard is nothing but a goatherd.

Lastly, Elizabeth Prata has a really good article about the gift of distinguishing spirits.  An important point she makes is this:  You shouldn't accumulate knowledge just for the sake of knowledge. Once you know something is true or false, you have a responsibility to do something about it. You have a responsibility to praise the Savior if you find a true teaching, but if you find a false teaching you have to say something about it, as well.”  Read the entire article.

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