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Whenever we loose the anchor of Holy Writ, we naturally drift into the dangerous waters of manmade "wisdom." In the worst of all cases, this leads to the shipwrecking of one's faith (1 Timothy 1:18-20). Because the believer lives in a veritable ocean of secularism, religiosity, and bad thinking, it is incumbent upon him to guard the sacred treasure of what God has revealed in His Word. This is no

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Because there is nothing that is new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10), we can readily expect to see a kind of perpetual rerun of human history, generation after generation. A careful review of the writing of any historian clearly bears this out. Therefore, the student of history is better equipped to understand both the present and the future. I was recently struck by this thought when

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In the appendix of Altar to an Unknown Love, I address MacDonald’s and Lewis’ generational influences regarding the use of language. Neither man was well disciplined in the use of scriptural language, and those who reproduce their teachings tend to repeat this problem. Though this may not seem like a strong complaint, it is, especially since both men proffered themselves as teachers of the Word (

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In the previous post, I highlighted the faithfulness of Jerome of Prague whose endurance in the Gospel brought him through many trials and tribulations, leading to his eventual martyrdom at the hands of the religious majority. As a follow-up to this lesser known piece of history, I want to remind the reader of two significant facts: 1. Those who condemned Jerome had no interest in hearing his

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On occasion, for our family devotions, I will read portions of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs to my children and discuss the beauty and power of God’s grace in His people. Foxe’s Book of Martyrs is a rich and historic work. It stands as a stark reminder, to every generation, that the gem of genuine Christianity has oftentimes resided amidst the afflicted and forsaken of this world. What we simply refer

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At various times in my life and ministry, the rich writings of Iain Murray have been a great help to my soul – as well as to my dear wife and children. It is therefore difficult to express the depth of gratitude that we feel to have the support and encouragement of this dear saint. His familiarity with the historic troubles brought about by the teachings of C.S. Lewis far outweighs my own,

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We are thankful for Gary Gilley’s review of Altar to an Unknown Love and have posted it, with permission, below. Pastor Gilley serves as pastor of Southern View Chapel in Springfield Illinois. I have come to appreciate his careful defense of the 5 Solas. When he is polemical, he reveals the rare quality of being direct, measured, and humble in his critiques of doctrinal error. He is the author

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Excerpt from Spurgeon’s sermon ~ The Greatest Fight in the World ~ …the Word is like its Author, infinite, immeasurable, without end. If you were ordained to be a preacher throughout eternity, you would have before you a theme equal to everlasting demands. Brothers, shall we each have a pulpit somewhere amidst the spheres? Shall we have a parish of millions of leagues? Shall we have voices so

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An Open Letter to Joe Scarborough in view of his recent article: Jeffress throws Jesus under the bus. Dear Mr. Scarborough: I know precious little about Robert Jeffress, his background, personal life, or theology – but I would encourage you to reconsider his comments about the Mormon religion. For you to accuse Mr. Jeffress of reckless judgmentalism raises serious questions concerning your

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A Sermon Preached in the Chapel of Princeton Theological Seminary, on Sunday morning, March 10, 1929. By Rev. Professor J. Gresham Machen, D.D., Litt.D. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Phil. 4:7) Fight the good fight of faith. (1 Tim. 6:12 [part]) [Origin: Banner of Truth.] The Apostle Paul was a great

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When fiction gets too close to reality: Technorati Tags: contemporvant,growtivation,seeker sensitive movement,church growth movement,emergent church

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Domain names are interesting things. With the large number of domain extensions out there in the world of the internet-ethersphere, it is not uncommon to have two websites, with the same domain prefix but different extensions, sporting some radically different content. This truth was refreshed in my thinking very recently. In the providence of God we discovered a spike in web-traffic at our

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Taking no pleasure in this admission, let me say that I have far more pastors that I admire from yesteryear than I have in the modern day. Don’t get me wrong – I do have some men whom I respect and admire in the present, but they consist of an ever-shrinking minority. I fear that if men like Thomas Boston, Thomas Watson, John Calvin, or Thomas Manton were here today, they would be befuddled by

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In the previous post we examined C.S. Lewis' use of a variety of thoughts, philosophies, and sayings which he collectively identified as the Tao: "The Chinese also speak of a great thing (the greatest thing) called the Tao. It is the reality beyond all predicates, the abyss that was before the Creator Himself. It is Nature, it is the Way, the Road. It is the Way in which the universe goes

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In many respects, the writings of C.S. Lewis have served as a bridge to many fields of thought, including: 1. Roman Catholicism (see C.S. Lewis and the Catholic Church by Joseph Pearce), 2. the Emergent Church movement (see Altar to an Unknown Love), and, to some extent, the eastern philosophy of Tao. All of these influences are deeply dangerous and should remind the reader that not all that

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(Disclaimer: In presenting this critique, it is not my intention to imply that every member within CCCI is in harmony with what is here criticized. It is my intent to offer this word of warning with the hope that it may do others good, perhaps even those who now serve in CCCI). This week Campus Crusade for Christ International (CCCI) announced that after a two year process of study, prayer,

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(Reposted from July 3rd, 2007) No, the title isn't a typo - I mean it when I say happy third of July!  For me it's the most memorable day of the year!  Now, I certainly don't mean to take anything away from our nation's independence-day celebration so, happy fourth of July as well!   There is no doubt that the fourth of July is a great day of celebration concerning our freedom as citizens of

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1 John 4:16:  We have come to know and have believed the love which God has for us. Faith in Christ is central to the believer’s existence. We are justified by faith in Christ (Romans 5:1), and the object of our faith is the Lord Himself who loved us with a love that transcends the experience and understanding of the natural man. Now the natural man defines love from the vantage point

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Passionate unity can be a beautiful thing, or it can be a horrific evil. Thus, one thing is certain: passion, by itself, does not determine the quality of any unity. Men can be passionate and unified about a number of things. In Acts 19 we read about the passionate chanting of the inhabitants of Ephesus, where they declared "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians" for two hours. Now that's passion

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Quaint and pithy sayings are often mistaken for genuine wisdom, especially when they are given to us from historical figures or men of renown. Great danger comes when the hearer becomes passive with such "wisdom" by failing to measure everything by the standard of Holy Writ. No man can match the ancient wisdom of God's Word.[1] Consider the following counsel offered by Dietrich Bonhoeffer to a

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www.legacyoflewis.com del.icio.us Tags: Altar to an Unknown Love,Rob Bell,C.S. Lewis,George MacDonald

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From the Introduction of his book, Holiness, Ryle offers some timeless words of warning and concern for the body of Christ: There is much in the attitude of professing Christians in this day which fills me with concern, and makes me full fear for the future. There is an amazing ignorance of Scriptures among many, and a consequent want of established, solid religion. In no other way can I

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The margin of distance between universal atonement and universal reconciliation can be quite small. Those who follow the logic of the former often drift towards the latter. This is why I have recently argued in Altar to an Unknown Love  (Now at Monergism Books ) that there should have been no surprise when Rob Bell revealed his deference towards Universalism, or at least, potential

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 2 Corinthians 5:14 & “The love of Christ constraineth us.” How much owest thou unto my Lord? Has he ever done anything for thee? Has he forgiven thy sins? Has he covered thee with a robe of righteousness? Has he set thy feet upon a rock? Has he established thy goings? Has he prepared heaven for thee? Has he prepared thee for heaven? Has he written thy name in his book of

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For more information, go to: www.legacyoflewis.com General Introduction: For the past century, the world of professing Christendom has faced several contests concerning the nature of God's justice and love, as well as the doctrines of Heaven and Hell. Rob Bell's book, Love Wins, is just another illustration of this reality. The entire protest revolving around Bell's book was fairly dramatic,

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Indeed, has Paul Really Said?: A Critique of N.T. Wright’s Teaching on Justification, is now available for direct distribution in the UK (eden.co.uk). We anticipate that more distributors will be carrying it soon. Main Information Page General Description: It was Martin Luther who said that the doctrine of justification by faith is "the doctrine by which the church stands or falls." In

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del.icio.us Tags: Religious Atheism,Communism,Secularism,religious persecution,North Korea

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Here in America, very little is known about the degrading nature of Sharia law; but one need not go very far to see its toxic influence in any nation. del.icio.us Tags: Islam,persecution,munafiq,fasiq

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The following is a repost of an article written for the Winston Salem Journal in December of 2005. For the sake of my own soul I find that the principles of Scripture below were needed then, and in view of the calamities taking place throughout the world, they are just as needful today: It was during this same week last year that the world beheld a great tragedy which claimed over 200,000

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UPDATE: The entire online series entitled: “Love Wins, by Rob Bell: Review” – parts 1-3, will be included in a broader work that is about to be published entitled: Altar to an Unknown Love: Rob Bell, C.S. Lewis, and the Legacy of the Art and Thought of Man. This book addresses the broader impact that C.S. Lewis has had on men like Bell. It also exposes Lewis’ devotion to his admitted “

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It is all too easy to become weary when enduring trials, but we are enjoined by the Scriptures not to lose heart through our consideration of God’s own Suffering Servant. No man or woman has ever suffered as our Lord Jesus Christ - which is another reason why Christians must herald His absolute uniqueness in all of human history. Having said this, there are others who have endured much violence

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Of all that I possess in my library I find that some of the most powerful books I have (after the Bible) are also the smallest. One such booklet is by John J. Murray who served in pastoral ministry in Oban and Edinburgh. Murray (as described on the back cover of the booklet) “writes out of his years of experience as a Christian minister and counselor, using the wisdom of God’s Word to give

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Jesus raised this question to His disciples: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” and the responses that followed revealed the lack of understanding among the people: Matthew 16:14: 14. And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” For myself, I would be deeply complimented to be compared to such men, but for the

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In the previous post I addressed just one implication of God’s particular love for His people. Experientially speaking, we have a sense of such distinguishable love when we consider the unique love between a husband and a wife. Their love for friends and other family members can be quite strong, but it cannot be compared with the unique love and affection between a man and wife. Parents

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I recently spoke with a pastor who had a discussion with a man who was opposing the idea election on the grounds that God loves everyone. This form of reasoning is not uncommon and, when pressed for its logic, reveals some very strange implications for other issues of doctrine. Can it be said that God loves everyone the same? When we consult the Scriptures, we see that God’s love for mankind is

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What is Your Greatest Need in Life? In our culture today, we are frequently exhorted to obtain what is necessary in order to achieve success and happiness in this life. We can’t seem to escape the regular onslaught of billboard ads, radio, and TV infomercials that enthusiastically claim to offer exactly what we need in order to have a more fulfilling life. In fact, I am often amazed at the

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In the previous post (The Meaning of Words, Part I) I addressed the contemporary problem of subjective (emotion driven) religion, and how this is impacting much of Christendom today. Particularly in the matter of our speech, such subjectivism has the tendency to exalt one's own intentions, thoughts, and feelings over the objective realities of language and communication. Therefore, my own

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I spoke with a dear pastor friend of mine before the weekend who informed me that he was recently given the opportunity to teach the Scriptures at a local university. He called to ask for my thoughts about his discussion with various students over the use and meaning of various words. One of the students kept insisting that he had the freedom, in Christ, to use profane words – and he had no

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What is the Savior’s great message to the world? …that the world may know that I love the Father, I do exactly as the Father commanded Me… John 14:31 The living God is a relationally loving God. This has been true in all eternity past, and it will be true forever without end. And this essential attribute of love has always found perfect expression within the Trinity; even before the creation

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The historic reality of racism is a very serious and grave matter. Throughout my years in the ministry, I have had to confront this issue many times when sharing the Gospel with others. The Apostle Paul himself had to address this same abhorrence when preaching the Gospel to the Athenians (Acts 17: 16-34). Genuine racism reveals mankind’s hatred for God via a hatred of men who merely appear to

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Jeremiah 23:5-6: 5. “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When I will raise up for David a righteous Branch; And He will reign as king and act wisely And do justice and righteousness in the land. 6. “In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell securely; And this is His name by which He will be called, ‘The Lord our righteousness.’ It is important that

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On Sunday evening, January 23rd, we were privileged to participate in a baptismal service held at Lewisville Baptist Church.  What can I say about this, but that any baptismal service is a joyous celebration of Christ’s work of redemption.  It is also a great opportunity to share Christ with the Lost.  I wasn’t aware of it at the time, but the brethren at Lewisville videotaped the service, and

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With the completion of the fifth and last section of the appendix, the book Indeed, has Paul Really Said? has now been released for distribution and is available on amazon.com in paperback, and eBook (Kindle) formats (see below).  As stated in earlier posts, the appendix to this work was not originally planned, however,  N.T. Wright’s rebuttals warranted the addition.  In his e-mail, Wright

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The modern mind may think of several things when remembering Thanksgiving Day, but how many would consider this to be a time of serious contemplation and even…humility?  For those who would dare to examine the beginnings of our Thanksgiving Day holiday, they would find that prayer and humiliation formulated the basis of and necessary prelude to this day of joy and celebration.  Frankly

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I won’t be addressing the larger question her, but one must wonder about the logic behind a belief which says that democracy can be exported to Islamic/theocratic nations: CNN – Beliefblog:  An Afghan Christian, detained for months for allegedly converting to Christianity from Islam, could face trial as early as next week - and could face a potential death penalty, officials said Sunday.

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Main Series, Appendix Within the fourth section of the appendix, I address the question concerning Wright’s relationship with the Emergent Church Movement.  It is important to note that Wright relishes his theological independence, however, he does enjoy various symbiotic relationships with those who show an affinity to his teachings.   This section explores the matter of such relationships. 

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Main Series, Appendix N.T. Wright is often credited as being a diligent exegete of Scripture.  Even Wright defends himself to the same end.  In this section I address Wright’s views concerning the subjects of exegesis and church history.  In particular, I address his implicit accusation against me, whereby he infers that I merely parrot the theology of 16th century reformers in my book; this he

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Main Series, Appendix In part 2 of the Appendix I address Mr. Wright’s expressed concern over my focus on his book What Saint Paul Really Said.  In conjunction with this, he noted other works that he has written since then (two of the three I have perused and incorporated into this appendix).  In this section I address the question of continuity between Wright’s earlier and later writings,

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  One of the reasons why ancient Israel became engulfed in the judgment of God is because it established a debauched confederacy with wicked nations.  In an attempt to secure better national security, Israel locked arms with Egypt and Assyria, the results of which were catastrophic: Hosea 7:8: 8 Ephraim mixes himself with the nations; Ephraim has become a cake not turned. Like a “cake

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Main Series, Appendix N.T. Wright’s doctrinal relationship with men like E.P. Sanders, and others within the NPP movement, is a complex one.  Wright’s frequent citations of Sanders, for example, reveals this.  Some of these citations come in the form of criticisms, while most others come in the form of partial or full praise.  In the end, Wright stands within the proximity of the NPP movement as

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Main Series Appendix: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5 Back in 2007 I completed a brief, four part series on N.T. Wright’s book entitled, What Saint Paul Really Said.  This then became the seed form for a book entitled – Indeed, has Paul Really Said? [A Critique of N.T. Wright’s Teaching on Justification].  Since the completion of this work, I have withheld it from distribution for a few

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America’s self deception is phenomenal.  Many today will mindlessly repeat the expression “Islam is a religion of peace” – an expression which gained popularity, especially during the Bush years, and thus became the defacto creed for all those who worship at the altar of P.C. (political correctness).  However, those who are willing to examine the Koran, and especially the daily news, understand

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Who said that “using a 51 majority is an arrogant power grab”?

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2 Corinthians 8:9: 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.

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Michael Behe’s book - Darwin’s Black Box is a valuable work for several reasons, not the least of which is his argument of irreducible complexity (IC) – an idea that is often scoffed at by many within the “scientific” community but has never been refuted via any empirical method.  Beyond IC itself, another valuable presentation in his book is given in his chapter entitled: Publish or Perish –

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Reid:  “Y’all jus’ stop your whining.  Jus’ do what we say and we’ll feed ya, House…ya and maybe give ya free health care.” Taxpayers: “Nobody knows the trouble I’ve seen…”

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Being popular in our modern and shallow culture isn’t necessarily a compliment.  Actually, in any generation, friendship with this world is counted as enmity with God (James 4:4).  We see the shallowness of public fame whenever people mention men like Joel Osteen.  Should you dare question the man’s teaching by one iota, his devotees will quip canonically: “…but he’s so popular!”   Similarly,

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The modern mind may think of several things when remembering Thanksgiving Day, but how many would consider this to be a time of serious contemplation and even…humility?  For those who would dare to examine the beginnings of our Thanksgiving Day holiday, they would find that prayer and humiliation formulated the basis of and necessary prelude to this day of joy and celebration.  Frankly

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Washington D.C. is lost.  By this I mean that, in the broader scheme of things, our nation’s capitol is spiritually dead.  Thus whatever kernels of wisdom may still exist there, we can be sure that such rarities are utterly buried beneath a mountain of chaff… …and it doesn’t appear that this vast pile will be blowing away anytime soon.    Despite the better intentions of our nation’s

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Personal Facebook Page: A Grouchy Disclaimer Regarding Facebook:  Some time ago I received an e-request to sign-up for the popular website called Facebook.  This was initiated by someone that I know personally, and the purpose for the request was so that I would be able to see pictures of this individual, along with his family.  Reluctantly, I signed up as one

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Today I have Hannah, Maria, and Micaiah with me for what is a very long day.  Their presence is giving me a bit of a break for now. As I mentioned earlier – the kids are all here because they want to be – no small detail for any parent.  In fact, I had to insist that they stay home on Thursday and Friday in order to save their strength for today and tomorrow.  This morning, Lydia asked to

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Most days here are simply fast and furious.  Don’t get me wrong, there are lulls and moments of quiet – but this is often disrupted quickly by an unexpected onslaught of people.  The only way to stay on top of this roller-coaster of traffic is to stand ready at the front of the booth – ready to give an answer for the hope that lies within us, or at least to hand out a WDYS DVD, or an Amazing

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Scott’s labor of opening on Monday, Tuesday, and today (Thursday) has proven to be an important help.  An 11 hour shift, on one’s feet – talking for the overwhelming majority of the time, is quite demanding.  Yesterday, I began having some trouble with my voice.  It’s loud in the Annex building, especially when there is a crowd – and so it is important to speak up so that others can hear you. 

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Perhaps it was the weather, but Wednesday presented the challenge of a full crowd.   It was a blessing to have Dean with me for the entire 11 hours – a long haul indeed.  Because of the pace of the day, I had no time to post on the The Armoury, nor did I have any time to take any pics either.  Overall, our day was dominated with DVD distribution, but the Lord did supply a few in-depth

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This post will be a bookmark for now – until the camera is recharged, we’ll have no pictures.  Scott Rogers opened for me once again – this has been a great help, since it gives me a chance to catch my breath from the previous day.  More to come later… Update, 5:28 PM: As a review of yesterday – when the Beasley clan came by for a visit, Sandra left Lydia with me for a while (per Lydia’s request

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This morning I prayed for a number of individuals with whom I spoke over the weekend.  Their willingness to hear the Word of God being presented was an encouragement to me and reminded me of the need to pray that the Lord might open their eyes to the truth – I can talk until I’m blue in the face, but until the Spirit convicts and leads men to the truth, nothing will happen.  Scott Rogers Opened

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After a 13 hour day yesterday, Micaiah is at it again.  I thank the Lord for the joyful countenance of my children and their willingness to serve the Lord!  Without their help, this would become a nearly breakless endeavor for myself.  But after 5 hours of sleep, and preaching this morning – their help is indispensible.  Hannah will be with us today for this 3rd day at the DCF.  Each day is

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From 2009-10-03 10:30 AM:  One of my greatest joys in life and ministry is seeing the way in which my children are growing in the wisdom of Christ.  As well, their desire to help and be a part of my labors is a joy that transcends description.  They all want to help, but the constraints of a 9’x10’

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Already we have had some great opportunities to talk to folks about our need for Christ and His word.  I’m very thankful for this open door and opportunity for the Gospel.  Hannah and Maria have joined me (@ 4:30) and we have been having a blessed time together… From 2009-10-02

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This year we will have an opportunity to be at the Dixie Classic Fair here in Winston-Salem NC.  For those of you outside of NC, this fair is a fairly big event here in the Piedmont Triad area (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, and High Point).  We have on hand 12 cases of the “Where Do You Stand?” DVD on hand to give away.  Of course, we hope to do more than just hand out DVDs – we are looking

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On Thursday, August 20th 2009, Abdel Basset Al-Megrahi, the man who was convicted of murdering 270 men, women, and children on Pan Am Flight 103 in 1988, safely returned to his home country of Libya as a free man.  All this took place because the Scottish government felt compassion for Al-Megrahi in view of the fact that he has terminal prostate cancer – it would appear that he doesn’t

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Hosea 4:1-2: 1 Listen to the word of the Lord, O sons of Israel, For the Lord has a case against the inhabitants of the land, Because there is no faithfulness or kindness Or knowledge of God in the land. 2 There is swearing, deception, murder, stealing and adultery. They employ violence, so that bloodshed follows bloodshed. Whatever one thinks about the subject of healthcare, all should be

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Are all men created equal?  Yes, they are, but how can we know this for certain?  Some people, if they were forthright about the matter, would have to say no.  For example, the secularist shuns the idea of mankind being created at all.  And, if we were to consult  Darwinism on this question we would discover a philosophy which teaches that some so-called "human races" are more favorable than

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1 Peter 4:12-14:  12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you

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  We live in a world of many conflicting philosophies and ideas. As a result, one doesn't have to go very far to see the contests that rage within the realm of theism, science, and politics. Some people enjoy such contests, while others have had their fill with such debates. The website - www.wheredoyoustand.us is designed to expose some of the core "isms" in our world in order to evaluate

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Below is a video version of the "Lift Up Your Eyes" presentation that we have had the privilege of presenting over the past several years.  It doesn't contain all of the details of the standard presentation, but it summarizes the most important parts (be sure to view this in HD full screen for the best effect): Soli Deo Gloria

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When we think of God's commandments our thoughts tend to be drawn to those concrete instructions which deal with our external relations with others: do not steal, do not lie, do not bear false witness, do not kill etc.  But there are also commandments which deal with our internal thoughts and intentions, and these are no less important.  After all, a man who is innocent of the physical act of

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"Shock Theology," as I call it, is becoming more of the fad these days in view of the growing number of churches that are trying to fill their ranks with people who are looking for church thrills.  Sadly, such tactics do fill the pews, but usually this is accomplished at the grave expense of a real Gospel witness and a sound reputation among men.  Of course, we've been here before, but this time

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The examples of political expediency and compromise in our nation's capitol should remind every Christian that we must pray earnestly for those who are in governing authority (Jeremiah 29:7, 1 Timothy 2:1-8).  It is disturbing to see the way in which our nation's well-being is being sacrificed on the altars of greed, power, and naive populism.  Such bad examples in the world often stand as

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The final judgment narratives found in the Bible are located in the book of Revelation.  They begin in chapter 5 and culminate in Chapters 18 & 19 via the seven seal, trumpet, and bowl judgments.  In chapter eight, we find an interesting reference to one of these instruments of tribulation which is brought about by a "star" named Wormwood amidst the third trumpet judgment: Revelation 8:10-11:

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As one who served in the United States Air Force for nearly eight years of my life, I wanted to address an issue which has garnered much attention in recent days.  The Department of Homeland Security issued a summary report on April 7th entitled: Report on Right-Wing Extremists.  This document, which was marked  "for official use only" (FOUO), is normative in the sense that the DHS typically

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It is a limited point of agreement to be sure, but here it is: U.S. reconciliation offer "lunatic": Taliban spokesman By Sayed Salahuddin (Reuters article) KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban insurgents reject a U.S. offer of "honorable reconciliation," a top spokesman said on Wednesday, calling it a "lunatic idea" and saying the only way to end the war was to withdraw foreign troops. One qualification:

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Ephesians 6:1-3: 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), 3 so that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. In the broadest sense of the expression, consequential reproof is being used here to refer to God’s provision of chastisement by means of specific consequences for

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This is not good at all.  As Americans we could simply ignore it as just another policy-debacle from the U.N., however beneath an administration which seeks to appease global policies and philosophies, this could become an encroaching threat to free speech here at home: The Associated Press - The U.N.'s top human-rights body approved a proposal by Muslims nations Thursday urging passage of

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The AIG news stream has been flowing with the force of a fire hydrant, and it's becoming difficult to drink it all in.  We are now even hearing about how TARP funds are being recycled into campaign contributions for members of Congress - perhaps someone should send the CWFP a map to the capitol building instead.  Amidst all of the rhetorical fanfare, it should be noted that there is a crucial 

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"To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones."George WashingtonSource:Letter to James Welsh, April 7, 1799

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Of the many things that shocked me concerning Bill Clinton's two terms as president, there is one moment that has always stood out: his clarion call that universal internet access be given to America's school children: "Now, looking ahead, the greatest step of all, the high threshold of the future we must now cross, and my number one priority for the next 4 years is to ensure that all

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The disgraced nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan was released from house arrest today, despite the fact that in 2004 he admitted to transferring nuclear secrets to "other countries."  As you might imagine, the FBI would like to know which countries received such data, and when.  This is yet another demonstration that our relationship with the Muslim world cannot be simplified with quaint

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Barack Obama's first television appearance as president took place on Al-Arabiya TV, where he offered various concessions regarding America's dealings with Muslim nations. Within that interview he stated to the Muslim world - "America is not your enemy." This broad statement is at best confusing, especially in view of the relentless Islamic Jihad that is being waged against our nation. In "The

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Galatians 2:16 "...God shows no partiality..." This is the most common sense that I have heard out of Hollywood in my entire life.  I know nothing about Mr. Morgan Freeman, but he offers a refreshing dose of sanity in this portion of the interview with Mike Wallace: "...stop talking about it." Flickr tags: Morgan Freeman, Stop talking about it, racialism, racism, Mike Wallace

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Whenever I read the book of Revelation, particularly chapter 13, I am struck at how the Anti-Christ will receive worldwide worship and adoration (Revelation 13:3), while presenting himself in religious themes so numerous that Bill Maher couldn't possibly hope to criticize them all in just one lifetime.  It boggles the mind when we consider it, but how could the broad majority of the world seek

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Through sleet and snow, former Vice President Al Gore testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding Global Warming®: a scheme that has the promise of becoming a cash cow for anyone willing to profit off of the fears of our society.  The bitter irony of all this is that one of Gore's key climate-cryptologists, James Hansen, was recently rejected by his former NASA

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In my recent post regarding Rick Warren's inaugural prayer, I made some concluding comments about Warren's choice to pray in the name of "Isa."  There I noted that this is the Q'ranic version of the name "Jesus" (which is possibly patterned after the name Esau, thus having no etymological tie with "Jesus").*  It is this "Isa" who is not the incarnate Son of God - the second person of the Trinity

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Many people have been wondering what Rick Warren would say during his inaugural prayer made on behalf of our new president: Barack Obama. I wanted to review portions of the prayer with you - to help you consider the substance of what he actually said.  I think that this is particularly important because it is easy to get caught up in the emotions of such an event and in the process leaving our

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