Pride Month: Pride Cometh Before the Fall
It has been interesting, to say the least, to see just how many darlings of the reformed renaissance have made their choice over the last ten years.
The Problem is the Leaders: Why the Church is in Shambles
A recent worldview survey was released from George Barna and Arizona’s Cultural Research Center detailing what many have been saying for years: there is a fundamental issue in the church and it stems from the pulpits. The results of this report are particularly damning, as they indicate only 41% of lead pastors, 28% of associate pastors, 13% of teaching pastors, 12% of youth pastors, and 4% of executive pastors actually hold to a comprehensive worldview.
Inerrancy and the Gospels: How to Handle Narrative Differences
Defending the inerrancy of scripture can be a challenging task for the unprepared Christian. In the world today, there is no shortage of critical voices speaking out against the authority of scripture. Even within Christendom, some seem determined to undermine the bible’s inerrancy in every instance. Therefore, Christians need to be equipped to defend, not only their faith but also the scriptures on which the only true, ancient religion is based upon.
Our Cultural Moment
The apoplectic rage of those who wish to protect their “right” to terminate the life of the innocent is nothing short of astounding. I say this, not because the outrage isn’t to be expected, but simply that if there were any lingering doubt on what the Democratic platform, and leftism in general, holds dear, there is no longer an air of mystery.
6 Common Misconceptions About Calvinism
Calvinism understands that in God’s sovereign plan of redemption, He sovereignly chose people-to-people evangelism as the method of gospel proclamation. What a wonderful gift and privilege for the church! Although God is omnipotent and fully capable, He allows us to be the means by which He saves his people
Your Emotions Aren’t the Holy Spirit Speaking to You
There are dangerous movements within Christianity that focus almost exclusively on emotionally driven experiences. Emotions, in and of themselves, are not wrong. Yet, without the deep arduous study of God’s Word, it is near impossible for a Christian to discern the genuine works of the Holy Spirit.
Pastor, Give the People What They Need, Not What They Want
It is of no small consequence that Paul’s dying exhortation to young Timothy was to, “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction”
Are You a ‘Judgmental’ Christian? Good.
One of the most misused verses in the Bible is Matthew 7:1, “Judge not lest ye be judged.” Professing Christians and non-Christians alike will quote this verse in a myriad of ways—mostly though as a tool for deflection.