In an era where spiritual compromise and doctrinal erosion are becoming increasingly prevalent, it has become extremely important for young Christians to practice discernment, particularly when it comes to conferences and worship events outside the local church. Among...
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Book Review: The Lust of the Flesh, by Dr. Jared Moore
In the contemporary evangelical landscape, a profound debate has emerged regarding the nature of sin, especially as it relates to sexuality. This debate centers on a significant shift in how many modern churches perceive and teach about aberrant sexual desires. A...
Embracing the Mystery: Defending the Full Deity and Humanity of Christ in Scripture
From the earliest days of Christianity, the deity of Christ has been under assault. Even as the apostles walked the earth, they encountered those who sought to undermine Jesus' divine nature. Time and again, they stood firm against such falsehoods, guided by the Holy...
How is the Church to Treat Wolves? A Biblical Approach to False Teachings
In the present ecclesiastical landscape, the danger of encountering false teachers who infiltrate our churches and disseminate their deceptive doctrines is a growing concern. These wolves in sheep's clothing insinuate themselves within the congregation, sowing...
TGC’s Joshua Butler Publishes Another Sex Article, Painting Weird Graphics Depictions of Sex Acts
Last month, there was an uproar on social media involving an article published at The Gospel Coalition that described Jesus’s relationship with the Church in a graphically detailed comparison to how a man embraces and ejaculates into his wife.“Christ gives himself to...
From Chinese Imports to Children: Throwaway Culture Pervades Our Society
Among the myriad of daunting challenges that confront us in contemporary times, one stands out as particularly insidious—the deeply ingrained mentality that regards everything as easily disposable. The unbridled convenience afforded by the omnipresence of disposable...
The Discernment of Charles Spurgeon, a Foundation for the Modern Believer
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, affectionately known as the "Prince of Preachers," remains one of the most influential Christian leaders in modern history. His vast collection of sermons, writings, and theological teachings continue to inspire believers and shape the...
Socialism Can Only Survive as a Parasite on Its Ideological Opponents, Capitalists
I saw a post on Twitter today, a video clip of functional socialists in Chicago decrying Walmart's recent decision to shutter four unprofitable stores in high-crime low-income neighborhoods throughout the city. I also saw a response to the tweet: "Who will we steal...
Truth Amidst Turmoil: Discerning and Defending the Faith in the Age of Subtle Spiritual Deception
During the early days of Christianity, the fledgling Church faced numerous obstacles and disagreements over its teachings and doctrines. Much of the professing Church found itself at odds over how to interpret scripture and understand doctrine, eventually giving rise...
Can One Be Saved While Dismissing a Literal Interpretation of Genesis Creation Account?
The question has been posed: can someone be saved while rejecting a literal interpretation of the creation account in Genesis? The answer to this question is not as straightforward as some may hope, and as much as I hate to use the word "nuance," there is some nuance...
Tolerance, Passivity, Complacency: What is the Kindness of God that Leads to Repentance?
In many modern churches, the true essence of divine grace and mercy has been distorted and diluted, resulting in a skewed understanding of the transformative power of God's love. With their plush pews, rainbow-splattered banners, and messages of unconditional...
Five Observations of Modern Church Liberal Drift and Apostasy
Believers in Christ's atonement are now in declared religious union with those who make light of it; believers in Holy Scripture are in confederacy with those who deny plenary inspiration; those who hold evangelical doctrine are in open alliance with those who call...
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Its Indispensable Role in Our Faith
Throughout the annals of history, no religious figure has endured the relentless scrutiny and targeted attacks quite like Jesus Christ. As the central figure of Christianity, Jesus has faced unyielding opposition from various quarters, both in ancient times and in our...
What’s So Good About Good Friday?
Good Friday, a most sacred day, commemorated by Christians throughout the world, preceding the joyous celebration of Resurrection Sunday—unfortunately, oft referred to as Easter Sunday. This celebrated day marks the moment when Jesus, the Word made flesh (John 1:14),...
The Perils of Winsomeness: How the Church’s Pursuit of Charm Undermines Its Witness
Following the seeker-sensitive and emergent church movements, Evangelical churches have been left grappling with a tenacious and disconcerting trend—an approach marked by non-confrontational and uncontroversial stances on contentious social and moral matters, such as...
Beyond the Vanity: Embracing the Everlasting Promises of Christ in a World of Fleeting Illusions
As we journey through this world together, hand in hand, we must acknowledge the relentless barrage of messages that promise happiness, fulfillment, and success which come at us from all directions, ensnaring us in their tantalizing web. We are tempted to believe that...
What’s the Difference Between the Pro-Life Movement and Abolitionism?
The debate surrounding abortion has been ongoing for decades, with both sides fiercely advocating for their beliefs. And while the pro-life movement claims to have made significant strides in the past, abortion abolitionists believe that their approach is not enough...
Why Do So Many Pastors Have a Flawed Understanding of the Purpose of the Church?
Okay, so you walk into the typical church down the street on a Sunday morning, your heart full of anticipation to worship God, serve fellow believers, and be spiritually nourished. But instead, you find yourself subjected to a diluted sermon that is more focused on...
Don’t Let the Idolatry of the World Consume You, Stand Strong Against It With Patience and Conviction
"All who fashion idols are nothing, and the things they delight in do not profit. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame. Who fashions a god or casts an idol that is profitable for nothing? Behold, all his companions shall be put to shame,...
No Compromise: Women Should Have Absolutely No Choice in the Fate of Their Unborn Children
God says in His word to us that all those who hate Him love death, and nothing could exemplify that truth more than the abortion lobby, especially in the United States. The death industry is so powerful in this nation that it even has some parts of the professing...
Anyone Who Fails to Protect and Provide For His Family is Worse Than an Unbeliever
The incessant drumbeat of headlines detailing yet another mass shooting is both gut-wrenching and nauseating. The growing trend of violence in our society troubles the hearts of all decent people, but as believers, we understand that this is not just a physical...
Perspicuity: Can Individual Believers Rightly Interpret the Word of God?
The Bible is the most influential and widely read book in human history. Its teachings have shaped the course of civilization, inspired countless works of art and literature, and provided guidance and solace to millions of believers around the world. But most...