Perhaps one of the most disturbing aspects of the Charismatic-Pentecostal movement is their claim to new revelation from God–the claim that God is still speaking to them. The claim that “Jesus told me.” Or “The Lord told me.” This thirst for supernatural experience with God and fresh word from God is not anything new. It has quite…
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“He chose us.” Three little words tucked into that define a nasty little doctrine… Nasty in that it draws a battle line straight through the middle of our theological camp. But without this doctrine we have no blessing. No adoption. No inheritance. No security. No assurance. No celebration. No joy. No comfort. Without this doctrine we…
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The Bible is a beautiful book. Yet, we American Christians tend to neglect it’s beauty. Image source: . One reason we neglect it is because we treat the Bible like a commodity. It’s as important as motor oil. A tea pot. A baseball glove. Another reason we neglect it is from simple ignorance. We don’t know…
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In which 13 facts about Jehovah’s Witnesses make their way into your head. In December 1875, clothing-store owner stumbled across a copy of Nelson Barbour’s magazine The Herald of the Morning. Intrigued, Russell arranged to meet Barbour in Philadelphia. Russell and Barbour hit it off. In fact, Russell sold his chain of clothing stores to devote his…
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Part of the10 Hard Truths about Being Born Againseries. Our problem–that is, our condition apart from the new birth–is not our ignorance… It’s something deeper. that an unbeliever is alienated from God due to his ignorance. An ignorance that comes from a hard heart. We are excluded from God…we are children of wrath…we are spiritually blind…we are dead…
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In which you learn about 13 sites that debunk Mormonism. Want a quick and easy way to learn about the differences between Mormonism and orthodox Christianity? Then check out this list of must-visit online resources: 1. CARM rolls out a clean, systematic page for . Everything that makes Mormonism a heresy, that is. 2. Mark J….
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Ever wonder what it takes to be a Bible student? I mean to become someone who can crack open the New Testament and grow in faith and understanding? Someone who can crawl through the Old Testament and feel his spirit rise? If so, then you probably need to know that there are certain stipulations to…
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Where the biblical meaning of mercy is shown to be exceedingly rich and complex. There is perhaps no word in our language precisely synonymous with mercy. Grace comes nearest it. Mercy implies benevolence, tenderness, mildness, pity, compassion or clemency. And it’s only exercised toward offenders. Mercy induces an injured person to forgive. Forbear punishment. Inflict less than…
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Part of The Nature of God series. During his New York gubernatorial campaign, –the square-jawed crusader and former prosecutor who chased corruption on Wall Street so ferociously that people nicknamed him –promised to bring ethics to Albany, New York, home of the state capital. And because of his previous track record, many people believed he could. But every ounce…
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So here we are, folks. Ringside to the first ever brawl between worship songs. In one corner we have a popular, contemporary song written by a handsome young Texan… And in the other, a 300-year-old, rigid contender from a dead Englishman. Know this: Both these songs are favorites of mine. In fact, the contemporary tune…
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