Agglomeration

I haven’t had much of a chance to actually write a post; I’ve been recuperating from surgery to repair a rotator cuff injury so sitting down at the computer for more than 20 minutes at a time was too difficult. I’m on the road to recovery; although I am still limited in moving my arm, and there is still a steady ache, I am getting to do more. During the short times spent on the computer have been responding to e-mails and I have also been collecting links for this post. So, hold on to your hats because this is going to be a long one!

The Good - For Education and/or Edification

The case for the reliability of the New Testament.

The importance of complementarianism.  And the danger of the ideology of Beth Moore.

Albert Mohler’s 10 points on Complementarianism.

Are you really a Christian? Do you walk the talk?

Good responses for those who say believing in God is the same as believing in the “Flying spaghetti monster.”

Here’s an excellent article about many false teachings invading the Church.

Does God really have BIG plans for you?

Myths and Genealogies.

Jihad vs Crusades.

If you missed the “dust up” regarding comment John MacArthur said about false teacher Beth Moore, this article is an excellent examination.  And, here’s a good summation of the sins of Beth Moore.

A very interesting part 3 of Midwest Christian Outreach’s series on angels and demons.

Hey, how do you feel? Alistair Begg: Top ten things I wish worship leaders would stop saying.

HMMMM

Hey KJV Onlyers — how do explain this false teaching?

The “social justice” Christians and their abuse of the word, “prophetic.”

Is Jesus really appearing in dreams and visions to Muslims, bringing many to believe in Jesus?

Charles Stanley is going off the deep end.

More Wolves and False Teachings

Last week I was asked what I knew about Jen Wilkin. So I Googled her, and the most I could find was that overall her teachings were good but that she was hanging around false teachers.  Well, now I find something which shows she’s much like Beth Moore — an egalitarian who says the Bible has just been misunderstood. AVOID HER!

Is there anything in Scripture that Hillsong won’t pervert?

Cru seriously needs to stop calling themselves a Christian organization and be honest about their anti-Christian, socialist agenda.  What a surprise that former Cru employees describe working for Cru like working for a cult.

Another review of Sarah Young’s horrible Jesus Calling book.

Why does Paul forbid women to preach to men?

Beth Moore gets worse almost daily. If THIS doesn’t convince you that she’s a false teacher, then nothing will.

Four reasons to NOT be a Catholic.

Too many Christian leaders lack discernment, like those noted in this article, supporting, encouraging, and promoting a rank heretic.

Midwest Christian Outreach’s e-mail for 10/24/19 has this: Currently less than 2% of Western civilization is acting as the thought police for the other 98%. Approximately 1.5-2% of the population is Gay or Gay inclined but substantially less are activists but very engaged activists in changing and enforcing the thoughts of others. A guidance booklet was recently issued to schools in the UK by Stonewall, a LGBT advocacy and rights group. To what purpose? To guide school curriculum in promoting acceptance of LGBT values and behaviors. Not just some but all. English, math, geography, even religious instruction. LGBT activists have even created a 2.5 minutes video for 5 years olds on religion titled, GOD LOVES LGBT+ (A Response to 'One Man, One Woman')

This is insidious, demonic propaganda by those who hate God.

Some Articles for Edification and/or Education

As I do with the reports about wolves and false teachings, I also like to periodically share links to articles I found to be informative in many ways.  These are the links I have collected over the past few weeks.  I hope you find them as interesting as have I.

Pagan Idolatry and The Democrats’ Quest For Unfettered Sex

What does the Bible say about purgatory?

Counter arguments to Egalitarianism.

What does the Bible say about misogyny?

Did God command genocide in the Old Testament?

Four dumb myths charismatics believe that aren’t real.

How do we know the Gospels were written prior to 70 AD?

Excellent response to “transgender” ideology by John MacArthur.

 Are the Gospels “hopelessly contradictory”?

Minimizing God.

The Most Politically Incorrect Bible Passage.

Practical Thoughts on Leading Your Husband From Behind.

Is the Bible Pro-Choice? Simple answer — Absolutely not.

I don’t normally get into discussions about evolutionism, but this article is just too good to not pass along. Bill Nye is NOT a scientist and yet claims to be one. Good article.

No, Jesus wasn’t tempted with homosexuality.

Random Apostasies and Heresies

The week goes by so quickly and there are so many things to report!

One of the things that liberal Christians hate is the FACT that the Bible teaches what is known as “complementarianism” in regards to roles of men and women in the church and family.  Liberals teach “egalitarianism” - that there are no different role for men and women in the church or family.  This subject blew up in the news recently because actress Candace Cameron Bure had the audacity to write a book about proper biblical roles for wives.  This, of course, gave the liberals a hissy-fit, with a feminist being particularly angered.  Stan even weighed in on Bure’s side.
Of course, the proper roles as instructed in the Bible scare the liberals.

As if Michael Brown’s attack on the “Strange Fire” conference wasn’t enough (I’m looking forward to reading these reviews), now we have Frank Viola putting in his two-cents’ worth.  Viola isn’t known for being strong on orthodoxy or church history (as demonstrated in the book, “Pagan Christianity,” which he co-authored with George Barna).  Apparently his new book about “Strange Fire” isn’t any better than Pagan Christianity when it comes to revising facts to fit his ideology.

I read a very interesting confession of a pastor who once allowed Gothardism in his church - to his regret.

Calvary Chapel, as a denomination, has had a pretty good record over the years for being fairly fundamental in their teachings.  I know around my neck of the woods I have no problem recommending the local CC assemblies, and I’ve always - in the past - have read how solid they are overall.  Well, sad to say, over the past few years there has been more and more turning away from solid teaching at CC as contemplative and mystical teaching has entered some assemblies.  News from Lighthouse Trails Research about Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa’s sanctioning of horrid “worship” in England really gets my head spinning.  The video of the sanctioned event, showing not only a bizarre “hard rock” version of “Amazing Grace,” but also the lead singer’s immodest attire.  I see nothing in the video which even HINTS at giving praise to anyone but the performers.

Still another bit of information about the bad teachings by Sarah Young in her book, “Jesus Calling.”  Did you know that Jesus told Sarah about the “filthy stable” in which He was born?

Then, of course, there is arch-heretic Benny Hinn.  Think of all the damage he has done to those who follow him!

This past Sunday was “Sanctity of Human Life Sunday,” and yesterday the nation celebrated the birthday of Martin Luther King.  Neil Simpson exposes the liberal agenda of false teachers by what was taught on Sunday.  Sigh.

Finally, I have to say that there is no way I’d go to listen to a 16-year-old “pastor.”  I’d say the very first qualification he is lacking is that he is not old enough to be an “elder.”  The video of his sermon delivered while 10-years-old seriously abused the passage about David and Goliath so as to give support for his preaching as a young person.   I just don’t understand what it is about these types of “churches” who put kids in the pulpit.  Take a look in the Bible at the qualifications to be an elder, and then let me know which of these this boy has met.