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

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Good, Bad, and Ugly

It’s a good thing I am retired; otherwise I don’t know when I’d find time to go to work!  I think we spend more time away from home than we actually spend at home — except for perhaps sleeping!  And when I am home, the yard work is keeping me really busy.

I decided that I have too many links to articles to sit on any longer, especially since in my reading file I have a couple dozen more to look at!  As usual, let’s start with some good articles giving information, education, or edification, or all three!

The Good:
A very interesting commentary about eternal security and Saul.


A very interesting article about Seventh-day Adventism, demonstrating the cultic nature of that belief system, and how “progressives” wrangle with it.

What did Jesus mean when he said those who believe in him would do greater works?

One of the many problems of the theology of the Jehovah’s Witnesses.


Now for the Bad and/or Ugly: Fasten your seat-belts!

I wasn’t going to bring up the Willow Creek imbroglio again (I noted it in May), but I again want to point out how horrid things have gotten there; the ROOT to it all is the philosophy which was the foundation of Bill Hybels’ theology, a liberal feel-good theology which always leads to the destruction of affected assemblies.

Louie Giglio is a WOLF.  Warn people away from him.

Proof that Bill Johnson, of Beth Redding, is NOT a Christian and his “ministry” is not of Christ. This is demonic.

More on the “Revoice” conference.  Albert Mohler also chimes in with his observations.

Dennis Prager exposes the ideology behind the Pope’s recent denial of God’s law in regards to capital punishment: it isn’t Catholic or Christian.


Bible Study Fellowship is going downhill.  Use discernment!

If this is what a “church” has to do to get people to attend and take part in the assembly, then they are NOT “healthy spiritually” to begin with. Just remember that what you win them with is what you win them too.

What more evidence do you need to know Rick Warren is a false teacher who has demonstrated his need to be popular.  Saddleback, being a water-down feel-good church is baptizing how many false believers who really have no clue about their faith? (I also wonder why they keep track of how many baptisms; are they looking to be praised?)ne/

Andy Stanley’s teachings keep going from bad to worse.  MARK AND AVOID HIM!

More information on the Pennsylvania pedophile priests.

More proof that Jen Hatmaker is NOT a Christian: mark and avoid her!

Jonathan Cahn and Michael Brown — two false teachers in a pod.  Cahn really, really demonstrates what a false prophet he is, and how nutty he can really get: he finds the Bible prophecies Donald Trump as President!  And Brown accepts all his false teaching and promotes it. Where is the discernment in the people who listen to this nonsense?!?!?

The humorous
Church’s statement of faith comprised entirely of U2 lyrics.  Sounds like a church I visited once.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Glenn,

Thank you for posting on WC again. :) Sorry to say, so many believers (and pastors) have been blinded by that worthless, unbiblical seeker model, it is very helpful to have a constant source of reminder of what an abject disaster it is. The church can't be reminded enough, in my opinion.

Speaking of seeker garbage... Saddleback. I admit that article made me laugh out loud. Saddleback baptizes "precisely 3.6 people every day?"?? Three POINT SIX? What on earth is a "point six" of a person that they are baptizing? 2/3 of an actual physical human being?

Beyond that, I'm sorry, that man's boasting is ridiculous beyond words.

Well, let's look at it this way. He and Hybels both come from the same bad root, so should we be shocked if we end up seeing the same bad fruit... ?

Give it time!

-Carolyn

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Carolyn,

When "pastors" begin bragging about baptisms, you know they are all about themselves.

Anonymous said...

Glenn,

Ya think!!!!!!!! :)

Actually when pastors brag about ANYTHING other than Christ...number of baptisms, how awesome their worship team looks/sounds, how many people are in the pews, how many "tithes and offerings" they receive, etc, etc, etc, you know they are all about themselves.

-Carolyn

Anonymous said...

Hi Glenn,

RE: the PA Catholic priests article from Fox News, it is a dead link that says "Access Restricted". Just wanted you to know. Truly plenty of bad apples on the trees and in the orchard. Good info as always.

Wayne

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

Wayne,
Thanks for that head up. I wonder why they deleted/restricted it? It's the only one I've seen to detail the assaults.