False Christian teachings, trends….
The saints and the mark of the beast. Who will take the mark and worship the beast? Voddie Baucham explains in details in this video what happens to the saints during the great tribulation. [Caption under video at John Henry’s YouTube site: The Gospel Of Christ.]
I know many people who celebrate Christmas and love the season…but don’t go to church, read the Bible, believe in Christ; I also know people who adhere to the teachings of other world religions and celebrate Christmas. That is easy in this culture, because Christ has been removed from this celebration which used to bear His name but is called “The holidays” presently. So, this post has two purposes, to enable readers to understand the very reasons of Christ’s incarnation; and to help readers value Christ and being part of His kingdom rather than continuing on in their culturally conditioned oblivion and soul-killing lives.
True Christians fight the good fight of faith. J C Ryle explains the necessity of the fight, the fight, and terms such as faith and belief. The sermon is more detailed than other accounts I have read or heard. If you are trying to enter into this warfare, or are already in it and want clarification…then you will likely find his words beneficial. I consider the sermon an answer to prayer for help in this area. [This post includes a list of highlights from the mp4 sermon]
The apostle Paul’s comments to the Galatians in 3:3-5, Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? And Proverbs 2:1-5, particularly verse 5, are used, along with a comment from the diary of Jonathan Edwards that provides an experiential comprehension of Gal. 3:3, to discuss that very common problem that Paul confronted so long ago. This post is an isolated moment, or a meditation from my ongoing struggle with sin and learning to walk with the Lord
Apparently, Dr. MacArthur was asked by questions by students contemplating college; in the process of sharing his thoughts on the matter of college, he provided an illustration that included remarks about Covid and why people are reluctant to take vaccinations. If you want insight about the above topics, then the following 8 minute video will be worth hearing:
This post reviews the ideas of tearing down strongholds, via spiritual weapons from 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5. Highlights from commentator Albert Barnes were copied and pasted to clarify the important parts of this passage. I was reviewing the text for my own benefit and thought I’d do a post on it because, although it is an extremely important text, the Bible is big and there are many things that deserve contemplation; and it is easy to forget to apply such concepts in one’s daily warfare unless they become very familiar out of application – so this is an opportunity to refresh your memory of this passage
There are several posts from this blog linked to this post because they are directly related to the last post about how the Holy Spirit helps the weak. These linked posts are about the following: the five stage struggle of faith developed by Jonathan Edwards; instruction about self-observation, examination, journaling…from Jonathan Edwards; instruction in basic doctrines such as justification and faith; and lastly, some basic instruction on God’s purpose in affliction; and spiritual disciplines that help Christians deal with the aforementioned
This post aims to define faith (via excerpts from Dr. J. Piper; and Dr. S. Ferguson). The excerpt by Piper is more about the battle of faith against unbelief; it provides insight into how unbelief derails a Christian; Piper also confronts a common social doctrine held by mainstream Christians; Ferguson’s 2 minute video provides the best definition of faith I have heard, it is an excerpt of a Ligonier Bible class. The 32 minute sermon from which the Piper excerpt was taken is also provided for those who would know more.
John Nuzzo is the senior pastor of Victory Family Church; he preached this sermon to God’s people who are trapped in rage, anger, bitterness…as a result of the political and social situation the US is presently experiencing. His sermon began on a political note, but quickly turned to the Bible to provide a diagnosis and a cure for God’s people who are trapped in bitterness…
This prophecy by Jonathan Cahn contrasts the inaugural address of our first president, George Washington, which relied upon and feared God; to Joe Biden’s address. Furthermore, he talks about how Biden’s inaugural ceremony was carried out, the significance of that. Cahn also speaks to lovers of God and provides direction for these times.