Spiritual Warfare – Page 25

1 Corinthians 6:15-20 On Sexual Sin, Part 2 of 2

6 May 2022 Michael A

This post looks at the teachings of SBC pastor J D Greear on sexual sin, comparing them to 1 Corinthians 6:15-20; MacArthur’s Bible Commentary explanations are used to explain scripture. Greear stated his beliefs about sexual sin in the one-minute video below; thereafter, you will find verses 15-20 of 1 Corinthians 6 and explanations of that text from the MacArthur Bible Commentary. There is a vast difference between Greear’s stance and that of the Bible. I am speculating that this difference derives from the SBC’s having incorporated Marxist’s ideologies via Resolution 9 whereby they deemed that CRT and intersectionality could be used “as an analytical tool subordinate to scripture.”

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 On Sexual Sin; Part 1 of 2

5 May 2022 Michael A

This post is the part one of a two-part mini-series, but actually the third post I have written against Greear’s teaching in the following 1-minute video. Therein, J D Greear told his congregation that sexual sin should not be stigmatized; that it should be whispered about because that is what the Bible does while it loudly confronts greed…. Greear is likely saying these things about the Bible because the SBC has incorporated Marxist ideology via CRT and related teachings. Marxist ideology is anti-Christ, anti-God and anti-Bible. Marx stated that religion is the ‘opiate of the masses.’ In other words, those who subscribe to a belief in God, the Bible…are high on opium and not in their right minds, he would have you worship the state as God. The following scriptures and commentary show that Greear’s teachings on that video are grossly unbiblical and heretical.

A Simple Definition Of Idolatry

19 Apr 2022 Michael A

This post aims at providing a simple definition of idolatry so that you might more easily see what your trust is placed in, as that is the source of your comfort. Ask God to reveal these things to you and seek God’s enabling grace to turn from your idols to Him. Simply put, whatever you seek for comfort when you are in distress is your god. The true and living God is the only one Who can deliver from evil people, fearful thoughts and other things that cause distress.

Ephesians 6:10-18 The Armor Of God – John Calvin Commentary Excerpts

2 Apr 2022 Michael A

The purpose of this post is to add some clarity to the concept of the ‘armor of God’ as the apostle Paul spoke of it in Ephesians 6. I recently came to a simpler understanding of it via listening to a couple of sermons of John Calvins and reading his commentary on 6:10-18. … Before writing this, I read through Calvin’s commentary on that passage of Ephesians 6, to ascertain that I heard him correctly. Excerpts from Calvin’s commentary will be used to make my point below, after I define ‘God’s appointed means of grace’ for those who do not know specifically what those are.

False Gospels In The Church, Per 2 Thessalonians 2:9-15

15 Mar 2022 Michael A

This post addresses the recent preaching of the SBC from a different perspective than the post of February 6, 2022. A few very brief passages of scripture from 1 & 2 Thessalonians, mostly, are used to help accentuate the unbiblical nature of that teaching. The New Testament is full of verses that will critique these trendy SJ preachers, I used the above epistles because I am currently studying them, and every time I read through, I am troubled that such blatant examples of heresy are acceptable to so many professed Christians. 2 Thessalonians 2 is a frightening chapter in that it talks about how God raises up false teachers to feed those believers that refuse to love His truth. This is clearly happening in the SBC from a variety of pulpits. The best defense you could possess is a thorough knowledge of God’s word, while it is still available.

The Sense of Sin by W L Watkinson

10 Mar 2022 Michael A

Twenty-first century evangelicalism has gone as far as to say that the concept of ‘sin’ is irrelevant in this modern age. That is an extreme position, of course; but it seems that most of evangelicalism is far from biblical quality. Biblical preachers and teachers of the faith, speak about the value of knowing God as He has revealed Himself in scripture and of knowing self as God has revealed mankind in the Bible. To have more than a theoretical understanding of oneself, one must have insight into his sin. For example, Jesus’s words in the beatitudes indicate that one must first of all know poverty of spirit after he is born again: poverty of spirit means that one must see that he is spiritually bankrupt and has to depend wholly upon Christ for the righteousness required to enter into heaven. Writings such as by Watkinson in this post, inform about sin and provide useful insights for necessary self-discovery. [See category, Jonathan Edwards, 3 posts about glimpses into his personal spiritual walk, for much more relevant information about self-awareness, observation, etc.]

For we Wrestle not against Flesh and Blood – John Calvin Commentary Ephesians 6:12-13

7 Mar 2022 Michael A

The brief commentary excerpt in this post is to enable a believer to better understand why his Christian walk is difficult. Furthermore, it is to help him see that the obstacles he encounters do not derive from other people, but from spiritual forces. A link is provided to all of Calvin’s sermons on Ephesians from the YouTube site, Christian Sermons and Audiobooks.

Tucker Carlson Takes On Satanic Temple – Regarding Illinois Schools

15 Jan 2022 Michael A

Tucker Carlson interviewed the leader of the Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves, about the Satanic after-school club newly started in Illinois. Greaves noted that via involvement in that club, students could learn benevolence, empathy and personal sovereignty. He also noted that the club was within the limits of the law and the constitution while also permitted via free speech and religious liberties. Tucker Carlson raised valid concerns with which many parents will likely agree.

The Battle with the Devil, R.C. Sproul

12 Jan 2022 Michael A

In the video of this post, R C Sproul explains the origins of contemporary Christianity’s unbelief in a personal devil, even though Christ spoke of this creature frequently and solemnly. He also sheds light on the term anti-Christ, its lesser known meaning. Christians ought to believe the Bible and Christ’s words about the nature of the Evil One

Proverbs 15:19 From Charles Bridges’ Commentary

29 Dec 2021 Michael A

The following commentary on Proverbs 15:19 is from Charles Bridges commentary on Proverbs. A week or so ago, while doing my morning reading, I was moved to explore commentaries on this verse, Bridges had the most meaningful comments on it. I have read over his comments several times since then, because I was convicted by his words and needed to hear them and understand this problem better. Furthermore, Bridges words refocused my attention towards God, and thereby gave hope.

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