Monthly Archives: October 2009

Pastor Larry DeBruyn: Concerned to Discern

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

Over at Herescope, Pastor Larry DeBruyn marvelously answers the critics of bloggers and ministries who care enough about God’s Word not only to be discerning, but to warn others.  Obviously, his inbox has seen the same types of feedback that … Continue reading →

Posted in Contending, Defending the Faith, Discernment | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Self-Esteem: What’s Wrong With Esteeming Self?

Posted on October 31, 2009 by

Whether people like Joel Osteen and his followers know it or not, self-esteem is one sign that we are living in the last days.  We live in a time when many people, half the church by latest estimation, is numbing their … Continue reading →

Posted in Deception, Seeker Sensitive, Signs of the Times | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Christ The Only Way – R.C. Sproul

Posted on October 25, 2009 by
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Man’s Word Against God’s Word

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

Here is a direct quote from Todd Bentley from his book, “Kindom Rising: Making the Kingdom Real in Your Life.” “We can preach the Gospel all day long, but that won’t win souls. That won’t win the hearts of the people. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abomination, Deception, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Heresy, Hypercharismatics, Mysticism, Spiritual Decay, Strange Fire | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

From the Mail Bag

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

Since I started the “From the Mail Bag” feature here, my inbox has been echoing cricket chirps and growing cobwebs.  I didn’t know whether that was a good thing or not.  Generally, it’s helpful to have feedback, it let’s me … Continue reading →

Posted in Mail Bag | Tagged | 13 Comments

Signs of the Close of the Age

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

Matthew 24:4-8: And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.  For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.  And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see … Continue reading →

Posted in Apostasy, Contending, Deception, Defending the Faith, Easy Believism, Emergent Church, End Times, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Heresy, Post-Modernism, Social Gospel, Spiritual Decay | Tagged , , | 6 Comments

Waging Diplomatic War

Posted on October 25, 2009 by

I have been reading Caroline Glick’s articles and commentaries for a while, and find that she is very intelligent and, refreshingly, that she makes a lot of sense.  Sensationalism running rampant nowadays has turned many off when it comes to … Continue reading →

Posted in Birth Pangs, End Times, Islam, Israel | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Churches Denounce Children As Witches and Torture Them

Posted on October 18, 2009 by

This is what happens when people have no knowledge of God’s Word and embrace mysticism and superstition instead.  This is what happens when people refuse to retain God in their knowledge and follow false doctrine.  This is what happens when … Continue reading →

Posted in Abomination, Deception, Demonic | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Jessa Bentley Tells Her Story

Posted on October 15, 2009 by

In the newest video released by Rick Joyner in Todd Bentley’s “restoration” process, Jessa, Todd’s new wife tells her side of the story. To preface her account, Joyner begins the tired habit of dredging up King David’s sin with Bathsheba, … Continue reading →

Posted in Compromise, Deception, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Hypercharismatics, Mysticism, Spiritual Decay, Strange Fire, Third Wave | Tagged , , , , | 20 Comments

Church to Burn Bibles for Halloween

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

I got this in an e-mail alert and had to say something.  Christians are different from the immoral and dishonorable around them.  Not different in that we’re better, but different in that we don’t run with the world in their … Continue reading →

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Benny’s Back – Not That He Ever Went Away

Posted on October 10, 2009 by

Britain may have been spared the spurious gospel of Benny Hinn for a short time, but America still has to put up with him.  While he was turned away at the door in England, he was welcomed with open arms … Continue reading →

Posted in Deception, Demonic, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Greed, Hucksters, Mysticism, Spiritual Decay, Strange Fire, Stupidity, Word of Faith | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Patience Please

Posted on October 9, 2009 by

Please have patience with me as I decide what theme to use here.  I think the place needs a face lift, but haven’t decided exactly what it will look like in the future.  WordPress gives us only so many themes … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Notes | Tagged | 2 Comments

Obama the Peacemaker?

Posted on October 9, 2009 by

No doubt you’ve heard by now that President Barrack Hussein Obama has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.  If you’re shaking your head and going, “Wow!” then you wouldn’t be alone.  Even Obama’s very own press secretary, Robert Gibbs, seemed … Continue reading →

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Let God’s Word Speak

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

I’m a blogger, so I speak a lot.  But, regardless of what I say, I could never speak as clearly and as penetrating as God’s Word. Consider this: 1 Timothy 3:1-3: It is a trustworthy statement: if any man aspires to … Continue reading →

Posted in Greed, Prosperity Gospel, Word of Faith | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Pub Theology

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

With the church in the circus-type state it’s in, it should come as no shock that there is now a movement in the “church” where followers go into bars to win the patrons.  What’s wrong with that?  Well, they’re actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Circus Church, Heresy | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

The Loneliness of the Christian by A.W. Tozer

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

For those Christians who are weary and lonely, don’t lose heart.  Some wise words from A.W. Tozer: The loneliness of the Christian results from his walk with God in an ungodly world, a walk that must often take him away … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement | Tagged , | 3 Comments

Strange, or Maybe Amusing?

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Since I started my new category, “From the Mail Bag,” the caustic e-mails have stopped.  Should I think this strange, or should I be slightly amused?  Okay, more than slightly. Maybe extremely amused.  Maybe it’s a coincidence, maybe it’s not.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Mail Bag | Tagged | 2 Comments

Shameful Laughter

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

1 Peter 5:8-9: Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are … Continue reading →

Posted in Deception, False Doctrine, False Prophets, Word of Faith | Tagged , , , , | 15 Comments

Benny Hinn Refused Entry Into Britain

Posted on October 2, 2009 by

I guess not everyone is impressed with the celebrity of Benny Hinn.  In fact, Britain’s new immigration laws, which went into effect last November, are meant to protect the populace from such hucksters like Hinn and other ministers of the … Continue reading →

Posted in False Doctrine, False Prophets, Greed, Hucksters, Prosperity Gospel, Word of Faith | Tagged , , | 16 Comments

Ready To Go To Jail?

Posted on October 1, 2009 by

I have heard that it was reported on the news that those who are unwilling to buy health insurance under the Obama healthcare plan will face a fine, and those who don’t pay the fine will face up to a year … Continue reading →

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