Random Aberrations, Apostasies, and Heresies

I have many articles I want to write (a topic list with some references sits on my desk) but I am just busy with so many things lately that I’m resorting to posting some great quotations for provoking the thoughts of my readers.  Due to various medical issues with both me and my wife, we've had too many doctor visits; we’ve had extra band practices because of an important performance next month (our band meets 70 miles from our house); we are involved with photographing old country schools and helping a newspaper website with their archiving of photos and information on these schools; I’ve been busy teaching the history of U.S. military aircraft; doing much research for a local pastor; ministering to an elderly shut-in (including transporting her for doctor appointments); and responding to many e-mail apologetics requests.  I’m really hoping some of this stuff slacks so I can get back to reviewing New Age Bible Versions as well as writing articles on various topics.  Until then, I hope my readers enjoy the citations I post.

As a follow-up to my December 4th discussion of “church karaoke,” why does it have to be so LOUD!?!?  The youth group choir sang to the recorded music today and the music was so over-powering in volume that you could barely hear their voices!  Please, you who are in the position of running the sound — lower the volume!

More proof that the Pope speaks for the devil and not for God.

Why do any churches allow Jesus Culture garbage into their assembly?!?  OR Hillsong, or Vineyard, et al ?  Worship leaders, please use some discernment!

Is self-defense a biblical position?  I have always said it is, and this article agrees with my understanding of Scripture.

Rick Warren has now proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that he is not only apostate, but also a heretic.

The foolishness of dangerous false teachings gets more bizarre daily.  Self-proclaimed “prophet” Larry Randolph (one of many Elijah List false prophets) has a bizarre teaching in an even more bizarre book: The Physics of Heaven.  Please don’t waste your money.

When discussing the bizarre, I am immediately reminded of IHOP, and Mary’s weekly “Warning You With Tears Wednesday” includes a lot of information about this cult.

When skeptics/atheists accost you about why Paul didn’t mention the virgin birth, use the information from this article to counter them.

False Teacher of the Year 2015 — Mark Sandlin.

A good perspective on Mary, the mother of Jesus, to counter the Marian cults (such as Romanism).

More heresy by the Roman Catholic Church.

Jesus Culture band is dangerous.  Of course you should expect that, coming from the  Bethel cult.

Some good warnings about admiration of “Christian” celebrities.

Chuck Missler has been on my RADAR for quite some time.  While he has a lot of things right, he has way to many things wrong.  Mary Dalke has a good exposure of Missler which I recommend for your perusal.

While doing some research on Joyce Meyer this week I came across this excellent article exposing her worst teachings.  And yet Christians will go to the mat defending Meyer—including many of the commenters!

Just remember as you are warned about the wolves, that we know who wins in the end!

Random Aberrations, Apostasies, and Heresies

A Warning to Shepherds Who Mislead the Sheep

Contrary to the teachings of Jonathan Cahn and his ilk, America is NOT the new Israel.

Steve Bricker has a good analysis of a blog post by false teacher Jen Hatmaker.  This woman really needs to learn what the Bible says rather than what she wants it to say.

Tim Keller seems to forget that we had a reformation, as he promotes Roman Catholicism.  I’d say anyone who promotes the RCC is a false teacher, wouldn’t you?

Roman Catholics really have no right to claim apostolic succession, infallibility of teaching or anything else related to Christianity as long as so many of their private schools promote ungodly teachings.  I have posted TOO MANY of these examples on this blog.

Of course the Roman Catholic Church continues to meddle in politics to force the world to accept their social gospel message, this time by supporting the false “climate change” narrative.  More proof that the RCC does NOT represent God.

The Greek Orthodox Church is demonstrating their own apostasy

An excellent review of the latest Beth Moore Simulcast event, demonstrating more reasons why Beth Moore is a false teacher who needs to be avoided.  This is followed up by a companion article about Beth’s issue of romancing Jesus, along with the whole “Jesus is my boyfriend” theology.

John MacArthur explains why women are not to be teachers or leaders in the assembly.

Way too many “Christians” are looking for a “Donut Church.”  Their site really makes some good points about today’s apostate church.

This is what happens when you make a woman a bishop.

A good examination of the problems with the Catholic Mary.  Not as detailed as my article on the subject, but certainly a great summation.

A PCUSA heretic, Mark Sandlin, has gotten to the point of virtually worshipping abortion, and lies about what the Bible, early Christians, and even science say about the unborn child.  If you have to lie to support your ideology, that should say something about how false it is.

Destructive trends in the church.  HT to Elizabeth.

I just this week learned of a new Bible translation, the “Modern English Version.”  Supposedly just an update of the KJV with modern English.  So what is the point?  Another way to make money off of God’s Word?  A new “KJV Only” prop?  Or developed for a niche group (endorsements seem to be from charismatic people)?  And don’t we already have an updated language version of the KJV — the KJVER — for the KJV only folks (although some KJVOs don't like it because it isn't "real" KJV)?  Why do we need another translation when we have good, accurate, formal translations already?

Finally, it is really good to hear of a pastor who stands his ground on the Word of God.  If only more would do so.