Suffering for Being a Christian

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 

If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And, “If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?”

So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

1 Peter 4:12-19 (NIV)

Good and Evil

First, the good stuff:

Sheol, Hades, and Gehenna: are there differences?

Solid teaching about the tithe. I’ve said too many times that Christians do NOT tithe. (The article also exposes Bill Johnson as a false teacher.)

The New Apostolic Reformation is an heretical teaching by false prophets and false apostles. Learn their language.

To Be or Not to Be Accountable.  False prophets need to be exposed, period.

Ah, now the bad and downright evil:

Proof that the Pope does not represent Christ or God. The man has gone full-blown LEFTIST.

The Roman Catholic Church is more and more supportive of sexual perverts and deviancy. Proof that they do not speak for God. They really need to start excommunicating these so-called “Catholics.”  Especially Jesuits who are supposedly more devout!

Catholics have historically voted Demokrat, for some absurd reason. Well, this is what you get when you vote Demokrat, whether Christian or Catholic.

The blatant lies and false teachings behind the fraudulent Bible translation known as “The Passion Translation.” The video is long and I had to go back to it several times to finish listening while doing other things. However, the information and exposure of the fraud is well worth the time.

Clint Adams has a review of one of Jen Wilkin’s books. Just another example of her poor teaching.

About that “transgender” ELCA “pastor.”  A very good examination.

I keep warning you about Tim Keller.

Another false teacher I hadn’t previously heard of — Jennie Allen.

Andy Stanley is a vicious wolf.

False teacher Joseph Prince.  Followed by, false teacher Priscilla Shirer. And let’s just remind everyone that T.D. Jakes is also a false teacher, as well as a racist.

Gwen Shamblin, of the cultic “Weigh Down Workshop” and “Remnant Fellowship” was killed in a plane crash.  Two articles worth perusing about her:  “Weighed Down With False Doctrine” and “Weigh Down Workshop a Cult?”

CRU (i.e., Campus Crusade for Christ) is on a death spiral.

A great argument against women priests/pastors!

Stay away from World Vision.

One bit of Mormonism I hadn’t given much thought to is their belief that God ordained the Fall. Well, in this regard they are just like Calvinists; Calvinists say God has foreordained everything!

Paul Never Said This

Truth vs Lie

A Very Odd Idol

 

Agglomeration

Lots of things to expose today so hang in for a wild ride.

Except for the Papist teachings about Mary, this is a pretty good article about refuting the claim that God raped Mary.

A warning about, and exposure of, “glory clouds.”

Another example of the bizarre teaching at Bethel.

Rick Warren is a false teacher and his “church” is led by wolves; and the people in the pews/chairs are goats.

The Southern Baptist Convention has long been spiraling down into apostasy. Look at how many of their churches have used women preachers. Here is Rick Warren justifying this apostasy by twisting the Scripture.

And then there is the SBC’s “Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission” which is playing fast and loose with the Scriptures to support deviant sexuality.

ELCA long ago left orthodoxy; this is how far they’ve fallen.

“Christian” publishers promote apostasy and heresy.  I’ve said this time and time again.

False teacher Lou Engle has jumped on the racist Black Lives Matter bandwagon. 

Lisa Bevere — just another woman like Beth Moore; claims of hearing from God and claims of women should be pastors.

Steven Furtick — this guy is horrid!

Another bad guy to stay away from: Lance Wallnau.

Typical Joel Osteen; enriching himself with books with false gospels. The man is a narcissist. 

Franklin Graham ignores all the dangers of the COVID-19 vaccines and lies about it being analogous to the healing of Jesus.  Like the back-stabbing Jews under Hitler, Graham wants to help the government against Christians.

If you are a fan of “The Chosen” series, please think with more discernment.

Martin Luther is spinning in his grave.

All “prophets” who are using the term “blood moon” or other astronomical events for their prophecies (Cahn, Hagee, Blitz, et al) are FALSE prophets. Do not read them, do not listen to them, do not give them the time of day — they are wolves leading people astray. I fact, anyone who calls themselves a “prophet” is a false prophet, PERIOD!

The false gospel of Rachel Hollis.

Jen Wilkin is about as bad of a teacher as it gets.

Let’s end with a thought-provoking article, A popular phrase from the pit of Hell.

The Problem Of Bethel

 

Biblical Marital Love

Biblical love is based on the spiritual relationship between a man and a woman before any relationship of the flesh. They who are spiritually joined together become one flesh that never separates. They who are attracted only by the physical appearance constantly live in the temptation of seeing someone else who many be more attractive. The possibility of steadfastness in a marriage that is based on looks and mere sexual satisfaction is very small indeed compared to the spiritual relationship based on agape, love that seeks not self-satisfaction primarily, but meeting the need of one’s partner. The satisfaction of meeting the need of another is far greater than the satisfaction of selfish procurement.

Spiros Zodhiates, What About Divorce?, pg. 72-72

Pay Attention!!!

 

Sex is Best in Marriage

The Christian worldview contends that the healthiest, most meaningful, most satisfying, and most pleasurable sexual experience is found between a man and a woman in a covenant relationship called marriage. A covenant is a promise--a pledge of love, loyalty, and faithfulness. A covenant involves continuity--the sense of a common future--to look forward to and a history to look back on together. A covenant means belonging--a commitment to a rich and growing relationship of love and care.

Richard E. Simmons III, Reflections on the Existence of God, pg. 122