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John Piper Says Our Love for Jesus is “Erotic to the Core”

John Piper Says Our Love for Jesus is “Erotic to the Core”

You may remember last year when The Dissenter published an article denouncing the deeply erotic and nearly pornographic nature in which a TGC author, Joshua Butler, described Christ's relationship to the Church. While his description was extremely graphic, comparing...

The Real King Jesus vs The Modern False Jesus

The Real King Jesus vs The Modern False Jesus

The world today is flooded with distorted depictions and representations of Jesus Christ. In a quest for relevancy and appeal, modern culture, and even most modern churches, have twisted the figure of Jesus into something more palatable, more in line with human...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

In the fascinating journey through the snares that entangle the modern church, the lure of "Cultural Appeasement" in Part VIII highlighted the ways in which church leaders and congregations can be ensnared by the desire to satisfy worldly desires. Now, we turn our...

5 Ways to Tell if Your Church’s Worship Music is Man-Centered

5 Ways to Tell if Your Church’s Worship Music is Man-Centered

In the modern age, it's not uncommon to find churches falling into a pattern of cheesy, shallow worship music. The superficiality of these songs often reveals much about the theology in the church itself. When a church preaches and a congregation subscribes to shallow...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

Snares of the Modern Church – Part VIII: Cultural Appeasement

In Part VII of our series on the Snares of the Modern Church, we delved into the pitfalls of "Cultural Relevance," where the church, in its quest to be relatable, risks compromising core beliefs. Now, in Part VIII, we navigate the treacherous waters of "Cultural...

Wicked America in Scripture

Wicked America in Scripture

"Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading." - Lamentations 2:14  As I read this verse again recently, I was struck...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

Snares of the Modern Church – Part VII: Cultural Relevance

Every Sunday, across the globe, congregations gather in church buildings, expecting not only to hear the Word of God but often to be entertained. We see the theatrical spectacle of contemporary churches engaging in “culturally relevant” productions, sermon series...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part VI: False Love

Snares of the Modern Church – Part VI: False Love

The pages of Scripture are permeated with a resplendent theme: the inestimable and unspeakable love of God. This love cascades through time and eternity, an everlasting torrent of grace and mercy. We are taught even as little children the profound simplicity of love,...

The Continual Charade of False Apostleship at Bethel Church

The Continual Charade of False Apostleship at Bethel Church

In a post-Christian culture where even a minute illusion of professing Christianity still exists, sensationalism often supersedes substance and the allure of prophetic visions and mystical experiences continues to bewitch believers. A case in point is the recent claim...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IV: Clericalism

Continuing our series on the snares confronting the modern church, we now delve into the subtle yet pernicious snare of clericalism. This term, perhaps unfamiliar to some, captures a dynamic that, unfortunately, is far too familiar within the walls of many...

Snares of the Modern Church – Part IX: Superficial Unity

Snares of the Modern Church, Part III: Consumer Christianity

As we continue our exploration of the snares of the modern church, a challenging, yet important, topic comes to the fore: Consumer Christianity. This term, while perhaps unfamiliar to some, paints a vivid picture of a troubling trend. It points to the conversion of...

 

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