Is it appropriate for evangelicals to celebrate Halloween? Some say “absolutely not” while others say “what’s the big deal anyway?” Bible study author, speaker and blogger Michelle Lesley goes right to the scriptures to help Bible believing Christians make their decision: Since there is no specific Bible verse that says, “Thou shalt/shalt not participate in Halloween and […]
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Does God speak to us? Should I expect Him to?
In a piece I wrote several years ago entitled Finding God’s will is no deep dark secret, I tackled the burning question: How can a person know God’s will? I began by asking the following questions: Is it possible for a Christian to know God’s will and not have to agonize over it? Should a believer […]
Are all doctrines equal? Or are some primary and others secondary?
There is only one correct interpretation of Scripture. Yes, God intended ONE meaning. And there is NO such thing as a private interpretation. If someone comes up with an esoteric interpretation of Scripture and claims that it came to them from the Holy Spirit, no matter how convincing that person is…no matter how many books he/she […]
Without Apology: 7 Reasons Not to Be Ashamed of the Hard Parts of the Gospel
Sadly, many who profess faith in the Lord Jesus Christ fail to stand up for Him. When it comes to standing up for what they believe in, they cannot find the words to defend their faith. For example, when the subject of homosexuality comes up in conversation, many professing Christians are reluctant to share what […]
The Missing Elements of Modern Worship
Popular blogger, author and pastor Tim Challies wonders: “If a worship service includes no prayer and no Bible reading, can we even recognize it as Christian worship?” The question you need to ask yourself is, does the church you attend follow the Bible’s instruction on the way church is to be conducted? Is the service you […]
Josiah, Revival and the Word of God
In this piece, Bill Muehlenberg of Culture Watch describes what it would look like if the Church were to experience a true revival. What must the Body of Christ do to get there? First and foremost “The Word of God is crucial,” says Muehlenberg, “and we will not see God moving in glorious revival if […]
Should Type-R Charismatics Get A Free Pass?
In October 2013 Grace to You (GTY) hosted the Strange Fire conference at Grace Community Church to launch John MacArthur’s book Strange Fire. The conference critiqued those on the fringe of the charismatic movement who flagrantly misrepresent the work of the Holy Spirit. The conference caused quite a stir, to say the least. But […]
When A False Teacher Calls America “Israel”
Many people believe that Jonathan Cahn is a modern day prophet and that his books contain “special revelation.” For this reason his books have become best sellers, especially in Christian circles. His first book, The Harbinger, sold like hotcakes and as a result he became a sought after speaker and frequent guest on the radio talk show circuit. His most recent book, […]
Would the Son of God Contradict the Father?
In light of the U.S. Supreme Court’s disastrous decision on same-sex marriage, I’m posting an article I wrote a few years ago where I dealt with the ridiculous notion that Jesus never addressed homosexuality. That He never said anything about homosexuality is utter nonsense. Moreover, it is one of the most outrageous lies foisted on the public by […]
What Is Kabbalah?
If you haven’t a clue what Kabbalah is all about you’re not alone. Most people have never heard of it. Hollywood stars such as Madonna, Rosie O’Donnel, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are heavily into Kabbalah or what is actually Jewish mysticism. Even NAR “Prophet” Church Pierce is into Jewish mysticism. To learn more about this occult practice, […]