False Christian teachings, trends….
Mat 7:14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.
R. C. Sproul explained the problems with the following typical statement made by preachers and evangelists alike – “God loves everyone unconditionally.” If this statement is part of the foundation of your faith, then please listen to his 5 minute explanation of the common way in which people perceive that statement; and how they err in doing so.
This post discusses the Word of Faith Fellowship in Spindale NC and several other ministries that diverge from the Bible in similar ways. Four talking points are taken from a secular news report on the Spindale fellowship, of which only the first is discussed in this post – individuals that start churches. In this case, Jane Whaley: she had no Christian education; demanded that she be honored (like cult leaders do); abused congregants….
In the sermon of this post, Dr. MacArthur focused on sanctification, which he called the chief business of our Christian life. That is, after being justified, we must necessarily be concerned with holiness until we are glorified. His core text was Colossians 3:1-9, but he referred to a half dozen other relevant texts; he also used those to define a “pathology of sin,” which should benefit listeners because he identified a sequence of sins, from root to fruit. Knowing these will aid those who practice personal self-observation, self-examination, journaling, assessment of their spiritual walks…like Jonathan Edwards did via his personal diary. So, if you have experienced much failure in your walk with the Lord, and need help in defeating your personal sin, then this sermon has some important information for you
Dr. Mayfield continues to explain chapter 2 of John Owen’s book, Communion with God. He talks about how Christ purifies us for fellowship and eternal life; moreover, he touches on the work of Christ’s Spirit and word in sanctification; he concludes by encouraging believers to think about God’s word, meditate upon it and thereby learn to delight in it
By dismissing the Chinese regime’s atrocities against the Uyghurs, a Muslim minority who live in Xinjiang in northwest China, as part of “different norms,” Biden could be plunging the world into an international crisis sooner than any of us could have imagined. …Regardless of the luxuries in which Americans live, it remains true that, in every era, there are regimes that are barbaric or seek domination of their people and often the regions around them, if not more. China is one such country. Recently, it was reported by the New York Post that “The State Department said it was ‘deeply disturbed’ by a report that claims Muslim women being held in Chinese re-education camps detaining millions of Uighurs are being systematically raped, sexually abused and tortured.” While not every atrocity can be remedied by the United States, none of them should be tolerated. All of them should be met by statements from our Commander in Chief that America aspires for freedom for everyone and that no atrocity can be justified or tolerated….
President Biden just called on Congress to limit gun ownership, citing the Parkland School shootings as the basis of his rationale; a year ago, I covered that topic via several brief videos wherein Andrew Pollack, father of one of the Parkland shooting victims, investigated the matter, discovering that the real cause of the shootings was very lenient disciplinary strategies, imported to the Parkland school from the Chicago school districts by the Obama administration. Mr Pollack has spoken nationally on the matter, he even appeared at the RNC this past October, emphasizing his support for former president Trump because of his policies
Herein, pastor Patrick Ramsey discussed the 7th commandment in terms of one’s relationships to God, spouse and family; the specifics of his sermon leave one with much to consider if he would be more in line with God’s command, knowing the blessings that God intended for mankind to experience in a covenantal relationship. If you only think, “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery,” when you think about the 7th command, then you will greatly expand your understanding of that command by hearing his sermon
Dr. Jeff Mayfield provides much encouragement and a biblical rationale for contemplation upon our Savior in his 4 minute video in this post. If you are among those who have not yet processed your post-election trauma, then God is holding out a hand to you via Mayfield’s / John Owen’s words – pay attention to what you give your thoughts and know how they might be most excellently directed
Dr. Ramsey titled his sermon, ‘Life,’ therein he answers two questions as he explains God’s 6th commandment from Deuteronomy 5: What does this command require of us? What does it not require of us? In the process of answering those questions, he traces the ramifications of God’s 6th command into the mundane affairs of our daily lives.
If you are interested in being able to more fully examine you own relationships with your Creator and with other human beings, then this sermon has some instructions for you.
Via the 20 minute sermon in this post, Dr. John MacArthur brings much clarity regarding the catastrophic social changes unfolding before our eyes. If you have been distressed about what you see happening in politics, religion, education…then you may glean the kind of understanding which could redirect you and enable you to find meaning and purpose in the midst of this seeming chaos, strengthening your walk with the Lord.