This post contains a 3 minute explanation of assurance from a Ligonier Ministries Conference Q & A panel that included Sproul, MacArthur and Horton. The contents of the full-length video are listed and that video is linked.
Author: Michael A
Retired Christian male
Patriotic Olympians the Liberal Woke Media Didn’t Want You to See; Newt Gingrich – Epoch Times
Throughout the games, the woke liberal media continuously highlighted American athletes who refused to hold American flags, snubbed the National Anthem, and denigrated the country they were sent to represent. But despite who the anti-American media chose to cover, there were many proud athletes who were thrilled to go to Tokyo and represent our country and our people on the world stage. Tamyra Mensah-Stock, who is from Texas and is the daughter of a Ghanian immigrant… Eddy Alvarez led the U.S.A. baseball team and carried the American flag for Team U.S.A. during the opening ceremonies. His parents were Cuban immigrants… Yeisser Ramírez is also a Cuban American Olympian [said] for me to represent my country, anytime I can wear the red, white, and blue and support our troops and our country, I’m gonna do it.” Finally, Patrick Reed represented America on the golf course [voiced the same sentiments as Ramirez]
Homeland Security Ignoring Congressional Requests for Info on Where Illegal Immigrants are Being Sent – Epoch Times
Illegal immigrants are crossing into the United States from Mexico in record-shattering numbers, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ignoring a congressional request for an accounting of where the government relocates them. “On April 15, 2021, 34 Members of the House of Representatives sent a letter requesting important information regarding the destinations within the interior of our nation….
Beth Moore’s wild unbiblical teachings: Michelle Lesley interview, By Doreen Virtue
The following interview by Doreen Virtue is to help Christians understand what is wrong with Beth Moore’s teaching. This post contains a 12 minute excerpt of Doreen’s interview; the excerpt contains numerous video clips of Beth Moore’s unbiblical teaching which are critiqued by Lesley. There are several other videos in this blog about Moore’s false teachings, see CATEGORIES, Beth Moore to view those.
Q & A by Dr. John MacArthur on College and Covid
Apparently, Dr. MacArthur was asked by questions by students contemplating college; in the process of sharing his thoughts on the matter of college, he provided an illustration that included remarks about Covid and why people are reluctant to take vaccinations. If you want insight about the above topics, then the following 8 minute video will be worth hearing:
Texas Supreme Court Allows for Arrest of Democrats Who Don’t Show Up at Capitol – Epoch Times
The Texas Supreme Court on Tuesday voided a lower court’s order that restricted Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan’s authorization to arrest and detain state Democrats who fled the state in July to block a GOP-backed voting overhaul bill. The high court issued a stay of Travis County State District Judge Brad Urrutia’s order, giving Democrats until Thursday to issue a court filing in response. …“Compelling the attendance of its members is a prerogative given to the House by the Texas Constitution,” the two Republican leaders said in their petition to the court. …Unlike other states, which have rules that require a majority for a quorum to start a legislative session, Texas’ legislature requires a two-thirds super-majority.
What Is Free Will? R. C. Sproul
In Sproul’s lecture, he began by describing the humanistic concept of free will; then he described the biblical view of free will via the writings of Jonathan Edwards; Martin Luther; and St. Augustine; finally, he provided his own brief description. The crux of his lecture was that motive (inclination, intention, desire) precedes choice; and to have the ability to choose is free will. He explained further, that mankind’s ability to choose was impacted by the fall; and he clarified how our choice-making has been impacted.
Cleansing: A Covenant Blessing by C H Spurgeon; Ezekiel 25-36; Part 5
GOD BEGINS TO DEAL WITH HIS PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE YET IN SIN. He does not make promises of purification to them upon condition that they cleanse themselves; but He comes to them according to the riches of His grace, even when they are dead in trespasses and sins. He finds them in all their defilement, rebellion, and iniquity, and He deals with them just as they are. His grace stoops to the ruin of the fall and lifts us up from it. If the covenant of grace did not deal with sinners as sinners I should be afraid to come to Christ; but…
Idolatry, Why God Hates It; Re: Ezekiel 36:31, by J.D. Davies: Part 4
The following description of idolatry is the best I have ever read. The author discusses the passage of scripture surrounding verse 31; his description of idolatry explains fully why God called them to loathe themselves. Furthermore, if you have been wanting a clear definition of ‘repentance,’ then, knowing the contents of this post will enable you to be much closer to that; or if you have been wondering what is wrong with your repentance, then the answer may lie herein. However, if you have read the other 3 parts to this mini series, then you realize that only God can bless you with such repentance. Stay in His means of grace, and do as is stated in Proverb 2:1-10, seek His truth like one seeks gold and silver, and cry out to him for understanding…
Mistaken Notions About Repentance, by C. H. Spurgeon, re: Ezekiel 36:31; Part 3
This post focuses on a different aspect of Ezekiel 36:31, it aims to clarify what repentance is and is not. In the contemporary church, many don’t even believe in repentance or sin anymore, as though their modern mindset has somehow changed God’s laws. Consider the following words of Jesus from John 18 – Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. 38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?