Michael A

Encountering God: Fear and Trembling – R.C. Sproul

22 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains an R C Sproul teaching video that I had used as part of another post. I am posting it by itself because it will likely be missed by those who had no interest in learning about ‘The Nearness,’ a new movement for those who consider themselves, ‘spiritual but not religious.’ Sproul’s message talks about something all church goers have likely experienced but possibly haven’t thought much about or could not define, the experience one has as he enters into the building of the church and leaves behind the secular world and mindset. If you have never had such an experience, then Sproul’s lecture is a must for you to hear. It is part of a 6-part teaching, but stands alone. The series is linked for those who might want to know more. Lecture highlights are set in bullet points before the video.

Jesus, The Mediator – Augustine of Hippo

21 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains a 6-minute reading from The City of God by Saint Augustine about the Christ’s mediator-ship. The video is informative and comforting to hear: the reader’s voice and the imagery are soothing. I like this site for that reason. Below the video is a bio of Augustine for those who know nothing of him.

Babylon – What Most Christians Don’t Know

18 May 2023 Michael A

This post used an Answers in Genesis video: In discussing Babylon as it is revealed in scripture, he talked about the term Babylon also being a metaphor for the godless systems of mankind that reveal his pride and rebellion against God. These anti-God systems of power are shameless and corrupting; they applaud debauchery, mock virtue, cancel truth… and are obsessed with power. …As the following 10-minute excerpt begins, he is talking about mankind’s rebellion at Babel and showing parallels with the pride and rebellion of our own day….

The Power of Looking for the One! [As in Luke 15:4, leaving the 99 to look]

17 May 2023 Michael A

The video in this post is about witnessing Christ; the speaker explains his book which approaches witnessing according to Luke 15:4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, IF HE HAS LOST ONE of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and GO AFTER THE ONE that is lost, until he finds it? …seeking “the one” allows you to experience the refreshment that comes from doing God’s will. Rather than feeling overwhelmed or exhausted [from working in your own strength] you will be energized by the knowledge that Jesus is working through you. By revealing the glory of God and making Him known to others, you become an instrument of His divine purpose. [In the video, he explains that one must surrender to Jesus in prayer, and ask to be used of Him for that purpose….]

Covenant Theology | Justification by Faith Alone | Saving Faith – Pastor Patrick Hines

16 May 2023 Michael A

Pastor Hines opened by reading the following passages: Titus 2:11-14; Romans 5:17-21; Romans 3:20-26; Genesis 3:22-24; and Genesis 2:16, 17. Afterwards, he shared a 2 minute quotation from a book on justification written by Michael Horton which conveyed misunderstandings that he and his wife had about justification even though they had been instructed in a biblical church. Part of the quotation from Michael Horton’s book is as follows: Many people have told me “I feel like there was grace for me at the beginning sufficient to be saved; I was totally forgiven, slate wiped clean…;” but now it seems like, “do more, be more… and I wonder if there is still enough grace for me after blowing it so many times.” Pastor Hines is preaching on this doctrine so people do not have to go around wondering such things, but can be more secure via a biblical understanding….

Your Doctrine is not Enough – C H Spurgeon

15 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains a 3-minute C H Spurgeon devotional about the resurrection based on the following text: Philippians 3:10 that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death. His big point is that believing in the resurrection is the foundation or the root of the spiritual fruit of fellowship with Christ

A Call To Scripture Memory – Susan Heck

14 May 2023 Michael A

I had never heard of Susan Heck until last week when I found a Justin Peters’ interview wherein he interviewed her about the teachings of Beth Moore. I agreed with Susan Hecks critique of Beth Moore; and gathered, from listening to Justin’s interview, that she is a sound teacher of the Bible. When Justin Peters introduced Susan Heck, he noted that during her past 30 years of ministering the Bible to Women, she has memorized the entire New Testament. I was greatly impressed and wanted to hear what she had to say about her process. Hence, this post. In the following video, Susan Heck, answers 5 questions, the last of which is ‘how to’ memorize scripture. 1) Who should memorize scripture? Is it necessary for everyone? 2) Why should we memorize scripture? 12 reasons provided from the Bible 3) What scripture should we memorize? 4) When should we memorize scripture? 5) How do we memorize scripture?

Seeing Christ In The Midst Of Life’s Storms – C H Spurgeon devotional

14 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains two very brief devotionals, one from the writings of Jonathan Edwards and one from C H Spurgeon. They speak of the excellent wisdom found in Christ; the blessings found in meditating upon Him and in knowledge of Him…. Such are wonderful things to contemplate in the midst of the turmoil all around us

Justin Peters interview on the UN-biblical teachings of Beth Moore

13 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains a 58-minute video of a Justin Peters’ interview. He was speaking with woman’s Bible teacher, Susan Heck about Beth Moore. Peters asked specific questions to Susan Heck via which she critiqued Beth Moore. The initial part of the interview covered errors in Moore’s content, then about complementarianism vs egalitarianism; then miscellaneous questions about husbands and wives…. Below the video are links to various credible women’s Bible teachers and authors, resources for a variety of topics mentioned during the interview. I was very moved to learn, during Justin’s introduction, that Susan Heck has memorized the entire New Testament during her 30 years of ministering to women; her husband is a preacher who has done the same.

John MacArthur – What is wrong in America? How did we get here, with everything upside down?

13 May 2023 Michael A

This post contains a 12-minute John MacArthur sermon excerpt wherein he describes, per scripture, the state of affairs in this nation. If you have been perplexed as to why our society is upside down in that criminals have become heroes and vice versa, then you will find answers in what he says. You may also discern from the scriptures he uses that God’s truth is timeless in that what He said of mankind 2700 years ago is still perfectly true – that is, you may dismiss all those “Christian” pastors and lay people that have some new version of Christianity to share with you, run from them to the living God!

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