False Christian teachings, trends….
The following 4-minute video answers the Question: How Can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? He explains the difference between ‘indwelling’ and ‘filling’ by the Holy Spirit, and provides verses that support his explanation. The verses he mentions are plugged in below the video; you can pause the video or slow it down and read as he speaks.
This post contains a reading of the Westminster Shorter Catechism. “The purpose of the Shorter Catechism is to educate children and others “of weaker capacity” (according to a preface written by the Church of Scotland) in the Reformed faith. It is based on the Larger Catechism, which was intended for use by ministers as they taught the faith to their congregations in preaching. The Catechism is in a question and answer format, which had been popularized by Martin Luther as a way to help children learn the meaning of the material, rather than simply memorizing the Lord’s Prayer, Ten Commandments, and Apostles’ Creed as had been the practice prior to the Reformation.”
Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato and P!nk have come out with different songs denigrating – even mocking – those who believe the Bible concerning many of the most vital issues of conscience. We take a look at the esoteric leanings and ultimately the source for the modern feminist movement by the teachings of Helena Blavatsky, Alice Bailey and other theosophical practitioners who have pushed what can be described only as The Divine Feminine. [Video summary from site]
This month, Mike talks about the following points: Deceived and Defiant Against the Gospel; Self-Conceit Leads to Self-Deceit; Religious Arrogance Blinds People; Deceitful Indoctrination Creates Pride; Catholic Responses to the Gospel; God’s Grace Is Greater than Man’s Defiance; Discerning Truth in a World of Deception; Catholics Hear Mary Talking Through a Statue; Plenary Indulgence for Aquinas Jubilee; Letters to the editor and more.
In the following sermon, R C Sproul explains the gospel in a basic but very complete manner. Most Christians don’t know all the points he covered. …as we currently have in American culture, a Christianity without the gospel. [Sermon HIGHLIGHT points precede the 49-minute sermon video]
The Truth of God’s Word Vs. the Lies of Wokeism Romans 1:18-32. In the video of this post, Pastor Edwards defined ‘wokeism,’ he also provided an excellent overview of what is happening in our culture, the war between truth and lies. He described the various types of God’s judgments that have been unfolding via cultural events for the past half century. He also identified pastors who are receiving woke doctrines into their churches and clarified that false teachers are part of God’s judgments on us. Furthermore, he talked of social media influences such as Tic Toc and how those negatively influence children that are not monitored by knowledgeable parents. Specific scriptures are part of the printed sermon highlights
This is the final post on Psalm 37 this week. Numerous other aspects of the Psalm were covered in the three preceding posts: Commentary by Matthew Henry on Ps. 37:1-6; an explanation of verse 4 about what it means to ‘delight’ in the Lord; and a critique of Oprah’s definition of Ps. 37:4 by John Piper.
Before he reads Psalm 37, Pastor MacArthur explains some things about the LSB that may interest Bible reading Christians. [Also, if you use e-Sword free Bible software, you may download an electronic copy of the LSB for a small fee.]
Pastor John Piper explains Oprah’s errors in her beliefs about the meaning of Psalm 37:4 – Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. In the process, he explains the biblical meaning of that verse and clarifies Oprah’s errors, agenda, motives…. Oprah’s view is also held by those in favor of ecumenism, the two biggest names in that arena are the Pope and Rick Warren; but many think that unity before doctrine is the right way.
This post contains comments on Psalm 37:1-6 from Matthew Henry’s Commentary on the Whole Bible. While I was reading this morning, I reviewed several commentaries on this passage and thought it very worthy of posting. The next couple of posts will also be about verses from this passage.
Luke Powell explains the history of the hymn, Jesus lover of my soul, by Charles Wesley, then he performs it on the piano. Lyrics were also provided by Luke, for those who would like to sing along.