Category: Salvation

WE WILL NOT BOW – John MacArthur

In 2015, the Supreme Court foisted a great injustice on the American people: the legalization of homosexual marriage. The result has been a head-on collision of biblical truth and social norms. In the eyes of the world, telling the truth about homosexuality is officially hateful and bigoted. It may even come with legal consequences. Some Christians responded by bending to the culture’s pressure campaign and softening their views on homosexuality in the name of tolerance. …True believers do not have the liberty to withhold biblical truth because it has become unpopular.

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Following the Light of the World  –  Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Until we come to saving faith in Christ, we remain lost in the darkness of sin and condemnation. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the verses of Scripture that were instrumental in opening his eyes to the light of the world. [Ferguson talks about personal realizations that every born-again Christian experiences during his / her pilgrimage; these are worked in us by the Spirit via the word.]

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Mind, Heart, and Will – A Sermon on Romans 6:17  by Martyn Lloyd-Jones

This post contains two videos: a 3-minute John MacArthur video on true worship that serves as an overview of the full sermon by Martyn Lloyd-Jones. The text of Lloyd-Jones’ sermon is Romans 6:17, he titled it, “Mind, Heart, and Will,” Dr. Lloyd-Jones shows that the Christian message involves the whole person, and the whole person is to be affected by it. Christians cannot rejoice in the gospel if their doctrine is unbalanced or lopsided. Some Christians emphasize merely the morality of the Christian message. Others believe Christianity is only about forgiveness of sins. This is due to the fact that many preachers embrace doctrine that lacks balance. Converts often look like the people God used in their conversion, picking up their characteristics. Thus, for many, their understanding of the Christian message is lacking. …As a Christian battles spiritual depression, it is imperative that they know the whole gospel and have been affected by it. In this way, one may, once again, experience the joy of their salvation.””

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Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted – Trinity Psalter Hymnal 342

This post contains one hymn sung by Brian Cochran. It was copied and uploaded from his YouTube site. I have been experimenting with singing as part of my personal worship for the past year, off and on. I find that my heart is warmer and more prepared for reading God’s word if I have sung a few hymns beforehand. This hymn is one of my favorites because it reminds me of Jesus’ atoning work, His suffering… for me. I am moved to consider my priorities and clearly see that the things of self are still way too important…. I’m in my 70’s and need to seek God’s help to rectify this while it is possible.

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Catholicism’s Distortion of Divine Forgiveness – Mike Gendron

The September issue of Mike Gendron’s Newsletter contains briefs on the following topics: Catholicism’s Distortion of Divine Forgiveness; Sinners Can Never Make Satisfaction for Sins; Divine Forgiveness Through One Mediator; Divine Forgiveness by Believing the Gospel; Allie Beth Stuckey interview of Mike Gendron – 6000 questions from Catholics; Peculiar People Are Passing into Paradise; and The Prophetic Global Religion

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Why Was Jesus Baptized?: Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

This post contains a 6-minute video by Pastor Sinclair Ferguson, one episode of his podcast, Things Unseen. His 5 episodes of last week were about various aspects of baptism. He was focusing on the deeper meaning of baptism which did not get into the common areas of dispute among believers. He said something in this video that I had not heard in the 20 years I’ve been a Christian, as he explained how it is that Jesus’ baptism is a picture of the gospel. In the process, he explained what the reformers meant when they called believers to ‘improve’ their baptism.

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Why can’t I Stop Sinning? | GotQuestions.org

The video of this post provides great insight into the biggest problem a Christian has, the sin problem. It is stated from the perspective of the biblical Christian, one who is working to understand scripture and to follow Christ.  It provides useful insight into resting in Christ. Those words are easy to say but very difficult to comprehend in an experiential manner. [A list of bullet point highlights has been written for those who would rather read than spend 5 minutes listening]

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7 New Age Deceptions infiltrating the Church and deceiving some Christians – Doreen Virtue

Doreen had a lot to say about the following 7 New Age deceptions that are infiltrating the church. In particular, her assessment of The Chosen: she showed a very brief clip that conveyed how wrongly this show presents Jesus, it began 2 minutes and 30 seconds in. HER 7 POINTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Mark and avoid Jesus Calling books; Mark and avoid The Chosen; Mark and avoid all forms of Yoga; Mark and avoid the Enneagram; Mark and avoid contemplative practices; Mark and Avoid Deliverance Ministries and Self-Deliverance; and finally, Mark and Avoid False Prophets.

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The Tabernacle and What It Reveals to Us – Chosen People Ministries – Part 2

The 5-minute video of this post, walks one into the courtyard and through the tabernacle. In the process, it explains the significance of the Altar, the Minora, the Table and Incense altar, the Ark and Mercy seat. These all have significance in the lives of Christians. Through these things, God pictured His WAY of salvation that He has been unfolding via His PLAN of Redemption, since Genesis 3, the Fall.

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Roman Catholicism Proclaims an Unbiblical Gospel – Mike Gendron Ministries

Mike Gendron’s Newsletter for August of 2024 discusses the following topics, as being various aspects of the false gospel of the Roman Catholic Church: A Plenary Indulgence for Visiting the Elderly; Catholic Priests – the Modern Day Judaizers; Catholicism Reject God’s Promise of Eternal Life; Contend for the Gospel’s Purity and Exclusivity; Ignoring the Errors of Roman Catholicism; Mary’s Brown Scapular Saves You from Hell; The Catholic Clergy Preaches a False Gospel; Unity Accords with Catholics Cause Confusion; Unity at the Expense of Truth is Treason

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