False Christian teachings, trends….
This post attempts to show the connectedness of the Old and New Testaments by explaining the unbiblical theology of Dispensationalism originated by John Nelson Darby (1800-1882). The writer explains how it was thereafter propagated, such that, in America, it became a chief lens via which the Bible was interpreted; but that it contradicts the apostle Paul’s teaching.
This issue of Mike Gendron’s Newsletter covers the following topics and more: The Falsification of Spiritual Blessings; Scripture Exposes Rome’s Deceptive Teaching; The Timing and Purpose of Water Baptism; Water Baptism Cannot Cause Spiritual Rebirth; Only God and His Word Can Cause Spiritual Life; Do Not Be Deceived About “The Chosen;” Letters to Equip and Encourage the Saints. [Gendron cites Roman Catholic practices and contrasts them with biblical truth and doctrine.]
Was the Reformation debate over justification by faith alone a tempest in a teapot? There are many today who think so, many who argue that the Reformation is over. In this message, Dr. R.C. Sproul will explain why the Reformers spoke of justification by faith alone as the article on which the church stands or falls, and why we are never to compromise on this essential truth of the Christian faith. This message is from our 2013 National Conference, No Compromise:
This post contains a 24-minute teaching video by R C Sproul described as follows, by Ligonier Ministries: The Passover is a day of central importance in Israel’s history. To bring about the redemption of His people from slavery in Egypt, God provided them a means of escaping the wrath He would pour out on the land. The blood of a lamb was to cover the doorposts of Israel’s dwellings, displaying God’s merciful protection of His people from the judgment to come. In this message, R.C. Sproul discusses the significance of the Passover and how it foreshadows the redemption accomplished by Jesus, the Lamb of God. [There are highlight points following the video]
The video of this post is about your role in the great commission. Even as this world seems to be unraveling before our eyes, Christians must be most focused on doing Christ’s work. Please listen and get encouragement to seek God’s help that you might be brought into line with God’s purposes for you in His world. Pastor Philip Ryken makes Jesus’ words from Matthew 28:18 a personal directive.
The following topics are covered in this March issue of Mike Gendron’s newsletter: Ask Probing Questions as Jesus Did; Questions About What Is Really Important; Questions About Faith and Authority; Questions About Faith and Authority; Questions With Eternal Significance; One Final Question to Ask; How Catholicism is Deceiving Evangelicals; Challenging Questions for Catholics; Discerning Deceitful Doctrines of Demons; Mike’s speaking times and locations and resource material for witnessing [Words in orange font are links to Mike’s resources]
I recently received a question from a reader who was confused about how to discern biblical from un-biblical preaching / preachers. This post aims at helping such readers. Seasoned Christians who believe in the doctrines that come from the Protestant Reformation, know that Dr. Voddie Baucham is a great preacher. Nate Sala, the creator of this video looks carefully at Baucham’s sermon to show just why that is so. Listeners will gain in two ways from hearing the video of this post: they will hear a biblically sound sermon and get some insight into Baucham’s purposes (and the purposes of biblical preachers); furthermore, they will get a 3-point tool by which they can measure preaching they hear, at their church and elsewhere.
The purpose of this post is to use the writings of John Calvin, who thoroughly understood scripture, to show why God gave the law through Moses. The goal in that is to show Christians that it is impossible to get into heaven by obeying the law. The law, as in Romans 3, was merely given to show us that we are helpless to obey it. We must rest in the righteousness that Christ earned by obeying the law during His earthly ministry. The book of Galatians and the initial 5+ chapters of Romans say just that. So, every Christian MUST learn how to submit to the Holy Spirit and quit working to earn merit before God….
Is Satan bound? Or is he the ruler of this world? Q&A from one of our live events, Derek Thomas, W. Robert Godfrey, and Sinclair Ferguson discuss how the coming of Christ has affected the dominion of the evil one.
This post contains a video by Justin Peters Ministries with a fuller assessment of the Alistair Begg event, utilizing more recent news than my other post. There are time stamps so that you may advance video to desired location to skip news you have already heard.