The Religion That Reads (but Doesn’t Respect) the Bible

The Religion That Reads (but Doesn’t Respect) the Bible – “Mormonism doesn’t view the Bible and the Book of Mormon equally.”

Understanding India’s Fascination with Prosperity Gospel Teachers

Understanding India’s Fascination with Prosperity Gospel Teachers – The prosperity gospel does not honour the basic tenets of historic Chrsitianity. What then explains India's growing fascination with prosperity teachers?

9 Things You Should Know About the Prosperity Gospel

9 Things You Should Know About the Prosperity Gospel – It’s one of the most prominent false teachings in the world and it’s not hard to find in the United States either.

 

Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise Among Churchgoers

Prosperity Gospel Beliefs on the Rise Among Churchgoers – “In the last five years, far more churchgoers are reflecting prosperity gospel teachings, including the heretical belief that material blessings are earned from God.”

9 Things You Should Know About Falun Gong and ‘The Epoch Times’

9 Things You Should Know About Falun Gong and ‘The Epoch Times’ – “Here’s what you should know about the Falun Gong spiritual movement, its oppression by the Chinese government, and how the group spreads its message in the United States.”

Do You Need to Go to Deliverance Ministries?

Do You Need to Go to Deliverance Ministries? – “As a caution, please stop being taken advantage of by men and women who are swindling you, not only financially but spiritually too. The remedy; get down to studying the Scriptures. Trust our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ because in him, we are free indeed.”

The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon Theology

The Path from Orthodoxy to Demon Theology – “The danger of seduction by deceitful spirits and teachings of demons is always present throughout this fallen age.”

Were Later Versions of Christianity Radically Different than Earlier Ones?

Were Later Versions of Christianity Radically Different than Earlier Ones? – False claims, not backed up by evidence, continue to surface.

 

How to Detect Deception

How to Detect Deception – Whether dealing with ancient texts or contemporary speech, when it comes to detecting lies, “the devil is in the details.”

The Gospel of Self-Forgiveness

The Gospel of Self-Forgiveness – “There is no category of self-forgiveness in the Bible. And that is a freeing truth! Your shame and guilt is not dependent upon your ability to forgive yourself.”

 

Four Marks of Faithful Teaching

Four Marks of Faithful Teaching – “In the church’s mission against the gates of hell, one of our main weapons is the familiar, often unremarkable, easily underestimated act of teaching.”

 

The Danger of ‘Make-Believe’ Orthodoxy

The Danger of ‘Make-Believe’ Orthodoxy – “True orthodoxy is found only in obedience. Period. And it is not found, despite my pastor-friend’s insistence, primarily in portentous intellectual agreement to approved theological codes.”

Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Won’t Win the Next Generation

Downplaying the Sin of Homosexuality Won’t Win the Next Generation – “Does downplaying this issue give us an evangelistic advantage? Could it be considered faithful to the Great Commission—even necessary for reaching the next generation?”

Unlocking Heaven

Unlocking Heaven – “Yet we know that locks can be picked. As our church’s resident locksmith knows, where there’s a will, there’s a way. Especially considering today’s use of electronic locks, it is possible to hack your way past any locked barrier if you have the right amount of knowledge and skill. Not so with heaven.”

The Only Thing Protestants Can Appreciate About Pope Benedict

The Only Thing Protestants Can Appreciate About Pope Benedict – “It is hard to find a clearer false teacher than Pope Benedict.” His writings are helpful because they show clearly the teaching of the Catholic Church.

The Other Gospels of Our Day

The Other Gospels of Our Day – “We must be on guard against other gospels in our day. What would they be? Perhaps we can narrow them to six.”

Christian Truth Is a Rousing Call to Faith

Christian Truth Is a Rousing Call to Faith – “The church today is in danger of drifting from orthodoxy not because of new errors (though there are many) but because Christians are bored with old truths.”

Don’t Flatter the Wolves!

Don’t Flatter the Wolves! – “Paul warned us that wolves would arise within the church to attack the flock (Acts 20:29-30). It's not good enough to flatter the wolves about their graciousness and seeking to be faithful to Christ. This is not protecting the flock but cosying up to the wolves.”

The Shadowy Nature of the Theocracy

The Shadowy Nature of the Theocracy – “With a burgeoning interest in the idea of Christian Nationalism, the Christian Church in America has seen a renewed interest in modified versions of theonomy.”

“Christian Nationalism” Misrepresents Jesus, So We Should Reject It

“Christian Nationalism” Misrepresents Jesus, So We Should Reject It – “Folks these days use the phrase ‘Christian nationalism’ and ‘Christian nation’ in one of two ways. Some mean that Christianity should influence the nation and its laws. Others mean that the nation and its government should actually identify as Christian. The problem is, many people, Christian and non-Christians, advocates and critics, don’t recognize the difference.”