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

Monday, September 16, 2024

It’s Not A Joke!


We’ve come a long way in these pages, and I’d like to end with a parable from the nineteenth-century philosopher and theologian Soren Kierkegaard. In his book, Either/Or, he wrote: 

“A fire broke out backstage in a theatre. The clown came out to warn the public; they thought it was a joke and applauded. He repeated it; the acclaim was even greater. I think that’s just how the world will come to an end: to general applause from wits who believe it’s a joke.”


I believe Kierkegaard was correct. In fact, I often feel as if our world is
living out his parable in real time. As a culture and as a people, we are increasingly ignorant of what God has said about the end times, and what we face at the conclusion of history. Not only that, but humanity is increasingly hostile toward the idea that an end is coming at all.


As we conclude these final words in The World of the End, I don’t want to focus on humanity as a whole. Instead, I want to turn the spotlight directly on you and me.


Make no mistake: everything Jesus warned about in His Olivet Discourse will happen. Each of His prophecies will be fulfilled, and all His promises will come to pass. We can believe it. We can count on it.


The question is, What we will do about it? What will you do about it?


My prayer is that you and I will not sit idly by as the smoke billows through the doors and the flames rise up the walls for our communities. Let us never allow entertainment or comfort or finances or fear or the lust of the flesh or the pride of life or any other earthly thing to get in the way of serving our Savior to the end. To the final moment.


I don’t know if we’ve reached the end of the world. Humanity may have days or decades remaining until the rapture of the church and the grinding, grating thlipsis of the tribulation tax will follow. As Scripture says, no one know the day or the hour (Matthew 24:36).


But I do know this: you and I have come to the World of the End. As a planet and a people, we are experiencing the birth pains in preparation for all that God has promised. We are living out the days prophesied by Christ Himself.


Therefore, let us be honest. Let us be calm. Let us be confident. Let us be prepared. Let us be faithful. Let us be kind. Let us be the good news. And let us be determined to live as we should—as children of God who shine like stars in the universe—until the end!


Dr. David Jeremiah, The World of the End, pg. 207-208: Epilogue.

Friday, September 6, 2024

"Think on These Things"

You Do Err…  Think about Pharisees, legalists and cults.


The Broken Logic of Infant Baptism.  Excellent study!


Didaché - Are We Worse Than The Pharisees?!?


The Beth Moores vs. the Mary ‘Polly’ Careys.  Good, thought-provoking article.


Are there modern-day Apostles? Short answer, NO!


The Gospel Coalition just keeps getting worse and more satanic.


JD Greear, Ex-president of the Southern Baptist Convention as well as a pastor, has a bizarre take on homosexuality and other cultural issues. Certainly not proper for even a pastor!


Bethel ’s children’s ministry is disgusting and heretical.


More reasons to avoid Jen Wilkin.


Why do people still follow Kenneth Copeland? He is not a Christian—he is a rank heretic and fraud.


Another warning against Priscilla Shirer!


Rick Joyner continues to prove what a false teacher—let alone a false apostle—he is.


Kathryn Krick is as bad as it gets.


RECLAIMING the true meaning of 2 CHRONICLES 7:14  I addressed this back in 2020.


If you’ve liked Veggie Tales, as we did with our kids, you may have noticed them being not so good as the years went by. Well, the creator of Veggie Tale, Phil Vischer, has become a rank heretic; don’t give him any more of your money!!!


Interesting review of Kendrick Brothers’ films. I like the first three (and saw the same issues Elizabeth notes) but Courageous seemed too contrived (more so than the others) and War Room went so far out of whack that we didn’t bother with any further movies.