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The Danger of Idolizing Popular Preachers

See also The Truth about Man

“Jehovah’s Witness encounter”

Today 12/22/09 (My son Pauly’s B-Day) I was approached by a young proclaimed (JW) and found him to be very bold in his technique. He demanded that I roll down my window as he proceeded to discuss his Watchtower Tract Society magazines. I stopped him immediately by stating that I was a born again Christian [...]

The Trinity, the Definition of Chalcedon, and Oneness Theology

Originally published by James White of Alpha & Omega Ministries. All right remain his. This was published without permission, however none of the content has been altered. Enjoy!
I. Introduction
The doctrine of the Trinity requires a balanced view of Scripture. That is, since the doctrine itself is derived from more than one stream of evidence, it [...]

“An Effective Atonement” Part 1

Evangelicals are traditionally taught to view salvation based on an arminian type of theology. For this reason they are not used to thinking analytically about exactly how the atonement works. When asked the reasonable question, “How can the cross be a saving instrument?” The natural response given is different from the calvinist.
[The concept [...]

1,500 per month

Every month, 1,500 pastors leave the ministry.
It’s true. One thousand, five hundred pastors leave the ministry every month due to moral failure, spiritual burnout, or contention in their congregations.
With the establishment of the Ligonier Academy of Biblical & Theological Studies, Ligonier will be able to fulfill a great need that exists among Christian pastors — [...]

Looking Forward: Preparing to Meet Jesus Face to Face

Originally posted December 10, 2009  |  By: Noel Piper @ DesiringGod …All Rights remain property of them.
Advent is a time of looking back, remembering the faithful people who were waiting for the salvation God had promised, as 1 Peter 1:10-12 tells us.
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be [...]

Paul Washer’s Testimony

Paul Washer testifying to the Grace of God. Paul talks about when he was saved at the University of Texas in Austin.
This video is 1 of around 12 videos that will be uploaded recorded from an interview of Paul Washer in San Antonio on October 26, 2009. More at I’ll Be Honest.

My Biggest Enemy Is Not Satan. My Biggest Enemy IS Jason Moore

Let each of us declare war on ourselves, to the Glory of our Lord.
Romans 7:23 / 2 Corinthians 10:3 / James 4:1 / 1 Peter 2:11

Another Look: God So Loved the World, Part 2

Original post + audio + video + notes, all can be found here.
By John Piper. © Desiring God. Website: desiringGod.org
John 3:14-18
Many people are new to Bethlehem. Some simply stop by to see what’s going on. Some have little or no experience with what we mean by preaching. I think it will help you listen to [...]

Another Look: God So Loved the World, Part 1

Having read and liked what Paul wrote yesterday, I wanted to link to another fantastic sermon, via Desiringgod.org, that was given by John Piper. You can see all the original stuff here:
By John Piper. © Desiring God. Website: desiringGod.org

John 3:9-18
We focus today, and Lord willing next week, on one of the most famous verses in [...]

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