Jesus is teaching his disciples in a fishing boat

Matthew 18:20

"For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” - Jesus

The five solas!

Sola scriptura ("by Scripture alone") Sola fide ("by faith alone") Sola gratia ("by grace alone") Solus Christus or Solo Christo ("Christ alone" or "through Christ alone") Soli Deo gloria ("glory to God alone")

Word definition: Soteriology

Soteriology (category: theology) - the doctrine of salvation. The Apostle Paul's soteriology; doctrine of salvation. 1 Corinthians 15:2-11 Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved,…

"Darkness coming" - really??? The Scott Morrison church warning

I thought "Darkness" was already here. The Holy Spirit certainly thought so nearly 2000 years ago (to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death - Luke 1:76-79). Pentecostal leaders have warned their congregation that “darkness” will spread across Australia and Christians will…

School of Faith - Warning!!!

Matthew 24:24

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Give, and it will be given to you.

Luke 6:37-38 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured…

The traits of the NAR - Info list

Here are 6 traits, beliefs, and some of the common lingo used by adherents: 1. “APOSTLES” We’re in a “Second Apostolic Age.” There are new Apostles on the earth today, anointed by the laying of hands to represent and speak for God here on Earth.

Jonathan Cahn - False prophet

A brilliant full review on Cahn's written works can be found here... http://bereanresearch.org/book-review-the-mystery-of-the-shemitah/ Doing the math, Cahn reveals that September 25 2014 to September 13 2015 was the Shemitah Year. Here’s where things get wonky. Cahn argues… Yeah, didn’t happen. Not even close. Well, a…

NAR - New Apostolic Reformation

Chris Rosebrough is interviewed by the Bible Thumping Wingnut crew. C. Peter Wagner states: The NAR is definitely not a cult. Those who affiliate with it believe the Apostles’ Creed and all the standard classic statements of Christian doctrine. It will surprise some to know…

Death comes to all

Quite the morbid thought, something that we don't discuss openly in life very often, while we are among the living what is the point. We would rather not talk or even think about it, regardless if we understand the implications of life in the meaning…

New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) - A story I know

Amy Spreeman shares Christopher's story of his journey out of the modern NAR movement that is prevalent in most modern charismatic and evangelical churches. I have added scripture against each statement made by Christopher, the link to his full story is at the bottom of…

Three days and three nights of Christ work on the cross

If Jesus was to be in the grave three days and nights, how do we fit those between Good Friday and Easter Sunday? There are several solutions to this problem. Some have suggested that a special Sabbath might have occurred, so that Jesus was actually…

What if we told them?

2 Timothy 4:2 Meanwhile, down at the water cooler... The Rev. Steve Schave Source(s): Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Do you prophesy?

1 Corinthians 13:8-13 At the time how does Paul know that these works of the Holy Spirit will pass away? On what authority can he say this? Can we find in scripture other than Paul's own writings to confirm what he said will, or for…

The Shack - Pending film a great deception

The pending movie about a best seller book that we have already been warned about. John 14:5-6 Also read: Romans 1:16-32 We can learn about the theology of "The Shack" by examining that author's theology, DeYoung wrote. Young then "began work on a novel proclaiming…

The State of Theology - Christian Survey

Lifeway & Ligonier Ministries Survey

Recently a survey was conducted among evangelical churches to review the belief of people in the context of Biblical theology. The findings are, let's just say, interesting.

The Toronto blessing - Another Gospel

The Toronto Blessing: A Different Gospel (Alan Morrison, 1994) From the YouTuber: The original and probably best Toronto Blessing critique. The footage of Rodney Howard Browne and Kenneth Copeland is essential viewing (from 25 minutes onwards) and Alan Morrison's commentary is helpful. Your Bible-based constructive…

Ezekiel's valley of dry bones

In Ezekiel chapter 37 (Ezekiel 37:1-14) we read about a compelling vision of the prophet within the context of his own time and what was to come. It holds both literal and symbolic tensions pertaining to Israel and the world. This is a concise overview…

John 10:10 - Who is the thief?

John 10:10 You might be like me, in the text we are looking at today I grew up under a certain impression of who the thief was. It's got to be the devil, right! You know, Satan, the deceiver of the world, he wants to…

No confidence in the flesh

The Apostle Paul talks about not putting confidence in the flesh, but rather seeking Righteousness through faith in Christ. It isn't our following or keeping the law that saves us, nor can it make us righteous, James agrees in James 2:10 and Paul in Galatians…