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  • One of the most blatant heresies of the word-faith teachers, such as Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, Kenneth Hagen, Fred Price, Joyce Meyer and others, is the belief that Jesus paid for our sins by descending into hell where He was tortured by satan.
  • Could it be possible that Jesus not only died physically but that His Spirit died also?
  • We have seen in recent times a proliferation of purported visions of and visits to heaven. The Bible expressly forbids necromancy, or the practice of talking to the dead. Lev. 19:31; Deut. 18:9-12, 15; 1 Sam. 28; 1 Chron. 10:13-14; Isa. 8:19 are some of the scriptures which may be cited. Unfortunately, that has not stopped individuals such as Rick Joyner from reporting such encounters, and, worse having the gall to have the alleged “Paul” say things that contradict the Scriptural account.

  • There have been quite a number of books written by or about people who claim to have personally visited Heaven. Some of these authors profess to be Christians while others do not. The descriptions of their experiences vary regarding such things as entering into a dazzling white light at the end of a dark tunnel and being greeted by deceased loved ones, or being in the presence of God and seeing the shed feathers of angels dotting the grand floor of His throne room. Many of their stories contain information that would seem to be beyond their ability to know at the time--or at all. How do we know who is giving us an accurate and truthful account?

  • Phillip Yancey has been with Zondervan for about 30 years. We have Calvin Miller, would be another of this group, we could add Karen Mains, we could add Eugene Peterson. Now, why am I mentioning these people? Because they have one thing, at least, in common, aside from being highly respected as the literary set among evangelicals, they have all turned to mysticism.

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About Jesus Christ

  • Regardless of the day, Christ's virgin birth into this world as a babe was an event of such stupendous proportions that Paul declared: "great is the mystery..." (1 Timothy 3:16)! The Creator of all (John 1:3) entered into His creation as one of its creatures, knowing everything He would suffer at the hands of those rebels that He had brought into existence through Adam and Eve. The hatred, misunderstanding, false accusations, abuse, rejection, mockery, and finally, the scourging and crucifixion that He would endure from those who owed their very existence to Him had long been foretold by Hebrew prophets under His inspiration.
  • We have been calling attention to the alarming fact that even among evangelicals, in apparent fulfillment of Paul's warning concerning the last days, sound doctrine is being set aside in favor of myths . These are being foisted on the church by some of the most respected church leaders—and being embraced by millions of Christians, who seemingly have insufficient discernment to recognize today's deceptions. Most of these myths derive from "Christian psychology." Today we will consider one that does not: the seductive and dangerous idea of the "Gospel in the Stars."
  • Could it be possible that Jesus not only died physically but that His Spirit died also?
  • One of the most blatant heresies of the word-faith teachers, such as Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, Kenneth Hagen, Fred Price, Joyce Meyer and others, is the belief that Jesus paid for our sins by descending into hell where He was tortured by satan.

Apologetics

  • Why would God, knowing all the evil that would follow, create a being that would become Satan?  What could be the purpose of Satan’s existence?  The biblical devil, in fact, is presented as so powerful that he seems to be God’s equal.  If not, why has it taken God so long to conquer him?

Bible Prophecy

  • Apostasy is the desertion of one's faith or religion. It is the forsaking of the belief to which one had previously adhered. Apostasy, however, rarely comes about abruptly. It is more often a process, and some may contribute to it without becoming complete apostates. It began in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 2:17; 3:1)
  • Dave and Tom respond to the question, "I understand that the Old Testament saints believed in the coming Messiah, even though they didn’t know His specific name. I understand they believed as we do, God and His promises. My question is, How then were they saved, since the new birth is the only way I know of?"
  • When speaking of the resurrection of those who believe on Him, Christ said that He would raise them up at the last day, John 6:40, 44, 54. Doesn’t Revelation 20:4-5, teach that the first resurrection takes place after the battle of Armageddon and couldn’t this be what Jesus meant by the last day? Certainly a Pre-trib resurrection couldn’t be on the last day. In view of such Scriptures, how can one reconcile a resurrection and its accompanying rapture at the beginning of the great tribulation? What about the phrase, “at the last day” or we can also use the phrase, “the day of the Lord,” “the day of Christ”, “the day of God”, which we find throughout Scripture?
  • Regardless of the day, Christ's virgin birth into this world as a babe was an event of such stupendous proportions that Paul declared: "great is the mystery..." (1 Timothy 3:16)! The Creator of all (John 1:3) entered into His creation as one of its creatures, knowing everything He would suffer at the hands of those rebels that He had brought into existence through Adam and Eve. The hatred, misunderstanding, false accusations, abuse, rejection, mockery, and finally, the scourging and crucifixion that He would endure from those who owed their very existence to Him had long been foretold by Hebrew prophets under His inspiration.

Christian Living For Women

  • "What you have is called invasive ductal carcinoma." The rest of the doctor's visit was a bit of a blur. She handed me a white box tied with a pink ribbon along with instructions and a list of appointments that she had already set up with an oncologist and other doctors. When I got home, I carefully opened the white box. Inside the pink tissue was a DVD, a scented candle, a lavender sachet, some chocolates, a package of tissues, a small booklet, and a list of local resources for cancer patients, including where to get special undergarments and wigs. Drawing in my breath, I quickly shut the box. Tears came again. It was too much to think about.

Christmas

  • In spite of its pagan/Roman Catholic origins and crass commercialization, we can rejoice that Christmas annually brings a reminder of the Savior's birth. Unfortunately, however, Christmas festivities generally perpetuate the confusion concerning who Jesus Christ really is, why He came, and what He accomplished.
  • Regardless of the day, Christ's virgin birth into this world as a babe was an event of such stupendous proportions that Paul declared: "great is the mystery..." (1 Timothy 3:16)! The Creator of all (John 1:3) entered into His creation as one of its creatures, knowing everything He would suffer at the hands of those rebels that He had brought into existence through Adam and Eve. The hatred, misunderstanding, false accusations, abuse, rejection, mockery, and finally, the scourging and crucifixion that He would endure from those who owed their very existence to Him had long been foretold by Hebrew prophets under His inspiration.

Church & Worship

  • Glenn Beck's influence among evangelicals is rather odd and may say more about the state of evangelicalism than about Beck's engaging personality. His popularity is proof that there is very little discernment that's based on testing things by the Scriptures--a consequence, in part, of the Church Growth Movement.

Culture & Worldview

  • Glenn Beck's influence among evangelicals is rather odd and may say more about the state of evangelicalism than about Beck's engaging personality. His popularity is proof that there is very little discernment that's based on testing things by the Scriptures--a consequence, in part, of the Church Growth Movement.
  • If you were asked to name America's most influential spiritual advisor for the past 25 years, what would your response be? Billy Graham? Robert Schuller? Perhaps Rick Warren or Joel Osteen? It may surprise you to learn that none of these men have been as successful numbers-wise as Oprah Winfrey! What do I mean by including Oprah in this group of "spiritual advisors"? What religion might she have been promoting?

Easter Week

  • One of the most blatant heresies of the word-faith teachers, such as Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, Kenneth Hagen, Fred Price, Joyce Meyer and others, is the belief that Jesus paid for our sins by descending into hell where He was tortured by satan.

Halloween/All Saints' Day

  • It’s disturbing, but not surprising, that humanity is so vulnerable to lies. Moreover, the bigger or more outrageous the lie, the more effective it seems to be. Mankind’s penchant for being duped can be traced back to his beginning in the Garden of Eden.

Heaven & Hell

  • There have been quite a number of books written by or about people who claim to have personally visited Heaven. Some of these authors profess to be Christians while others do not. The descriptions of their experiences vary regarding such things as entering into a dazzling white light at the end of a dark tunnel and being greeted by deceased loved ones, or being in the presence of God and seeing the shed feathers of angels dotting the grand floor of His throne room. Many of their stories contain information that would seem to be beyond their ability to know at the time--or at all. How do we know who is giving us an accurate and truthful account?

  • We have seen in recent times a proliferation of purported visions of and visits to heaven. The Bible expressly forbids necromancy, or the practice of talking to the dead. Lev. 19:31; Deut. 18:9-12, 15; 1 Sam. 28; 1 Chron. 10:13-14; Isa. 8:19 are some of the scriptures which may be cited. Unfortunately, that has not stopped individuals such as Rick Joyner from reporting such encounters, and, worse having the gall to have the alleged “Paul” say things that contradict the Scriptural account.

Prayer & Spiritual Life

  • Death is a fate that we all imagine we will somehow avoid, at least for quite a while-until some serious illness or accident strikes without warning as a shocking wake-up call. In fact, no matter how healthy one may seem at the moment, death is always only a breath away. The very fact that this is an unpleasant subject we don't like to think or talk about proves Moses right. We need God's help through His Word to fit our few days into an eternal perspective.

  • It is imperative that everyone who follows Jesus Christ understands that we are in a war. It's a war that is spiritual, but it may have physical consequences. If you're not aware that you are in that kind of war, you very likely have already been taken captive. If you are a pacifist in this war, you have been at least effectively neutralized. Neutrality is capitulation. There is no fence-sitting as the battle rages. Jesus said that he who is not with Him is against Him (Matthew 12:30).

  • The Truth Project (TTP) is a 12-part DVD series produced by Focus on the Family to encourage Christians in an understanding of a biblical worldview, and especially its application for their lives. Now, before anyone gets too excited (or put off) regarding the title of this article, let me say that there is much in this series that deserves praise. There are, however, some serious problems. Why? I can think of no ministry that has sown the seeds of psychotherapy among evangelicals more deeply than Focus on the Family, with psychologist James Dobson. Focus on the Family has made the humanistic teachings of self-esteem and self-love the pillars of their organization.

  • Phillip Yancey has been with Zondervan for about 30 years. We have Calvin Miller, would be another of this group, we could add Karen Mains, we could add Eugene Peterson. Now, why am I mentioning these people? Because they have one thing, at least, in common, aside from being highly respected as the literary set among evangelicals, they have all turned to mysticism.

Salvation

  • Dave and Tom respond to the question, "I understand that the Old Testament saints believed in the coming Messiah, even though they didn’t know His specific name. I understand they believed as we do, God and His promises. My question is, How then were they saved, since the new birth is the only way I know of?"
  • When I speak to young Christian adults, whether they are in the workplace or in college, a message that I hope encourages them concerns God's willingness to guide their lives if that is their desire. I use His involvement in my own life throughout my 67 years as an example.
  • We have been calling attention to the alarming fact that even among evangelicals, in apparent fulfillment of Paul's warning concerning the last days, sound doctrine is being set aside in favor of myths . These are being foisted on the church by some of the most respected church leaders—and being embraced by millions of Christians, who seemingly have insufficient discernment to recognize today's deceptions. Most of these myths derive from "Christian psychology." Today we will consider one that does not: the seductive and dangerous idea of the "Gospel in the Stars."
  • One of the most blatant heresies of the word-faith teachers, such as Kenneth Copeland, Gloria Copeland, Kenneth Hagen, Fred Price, Joyce Meyer and others, is the belief that Jesus paid for our sins by descending into hell where He was tortured by satan.

Sin

  • Deifying self is hardly exclusive to Eastern religions. The leaven of the lie seems to have worked its way through the entire world, including much of the church, which has looked more to the world than to the Word. What is God's response?

  • According to the Word of God, anything that is added to Christ's finished work on the cross is a denial of the gospel: that Christ paid the full penalty for the sins of humanity. Starting with the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s, where only superficial changes were made (because infallible dogmas cannot be changed!), Rome launched an ecumenical program aimed at seducing Protestants worldwide and, specifically, evangelicals in the United States. This all became "spiritual" fodder for the Emerging Church Movement (ECM), much of it a reaction against the consumer-oriented marketing approach to church growth popularized by Robert Schuller, Bill Hybels, and Rick Warren.
  • It’s disturbing, but not surprising, that humanity is so vulnerable to lies. Moreover, the bigger or more outrageous the lie, the more effective it seems to be. Mankind’s penchant for being duped can be traced back to his beginning in the Garden of Eden.
  • Phillip Yancey has been with Zondervan for about 30 years. We have Calvin Miller, would be another of this group, we could add Karen Mains, we could add Eugene Peterson. Now, why am I mentioning these people? Because they have one thing, at least, in common, aside from being highly respected as the literary set among evangelicals, they have all turned to mysticism.

Study The Bible

  • Apostasy is the desertion of one's faith or religion. It is the forsaking of the belief to which one had previously adhered. Apostasy, however, rarely comes about abruptly. It is more often a process, and some may contribute to it without becoming complete apostates. It began in the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 2:17; 3:1)

  • Deifying self is hardly exclusive to Eastern religions. The leaven of the lie seems to have worked its way through the entire world, including much of the church, which has looked more to the world than to the Word. What is God's response?

  • Death is a fate that we all imagine we will somehow avoid, at least for quite a while-until some serious illness or accident strikes without warning as a shocking wake-up call. In fact, no matter how healthy one may seem at the moment, death is always only a breath away. The very fact that this is an unpleasant subject we don't like to think or talk about proves Moses right. We need God's help through His Word to fit our few days into an eternal perspective.
  • In spite of its pagan/Roman Catholic origins and crass commercialization, we can rejoice that Christmas annually brings a reminder of the Savior's birth. Unfortunately, however, Christmas festivities generally perpetuate the confusion concerning who Jesus Christ really is, why He came, and what He accomplished.

Thanksgiving

  • November is the month when we traditionally celebrate Thanksgiving Day. For most Americans it means little more than a holiday from work or school, an excuse to overeat and watch special sports events. The day is hardly devoted to giving of thanks. And what brief thanks is given to God scarcely reflects habitual attitudes. How readily we return to lives devoted to self instead of to Him—lives characterized more by complaining than by gratitude.

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  • Signs of the Times?
  • An Official World Religion?
  • The Coming Apostasy
  • Roots of Seduction
  • Sorcery, Scientism, and Christianity
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  • Mental Alchemy
  • Christianized Idolatry?
  • Psychological salvation
  • Self-Idolatry
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