In Richmond, Virginia, a local Southern Baptist church makes headlines not for its doctrinal integrity, service to the community, or even its centuries of history, but for its decision to hold a vote to sever ties with the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). But let's...
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UMC General Conference Leaders Warn Attendees To Avoid “Exclusively Male Language for God”
Yesterday, The Dissenter reported that homosexuals outside the United Methodist Church General Conference, which is being held in Charlotte, NC, danced and sang "hallelujah" as the denomination passed petitions to essentially excommunicate any non-affirming clergy.In...
Christ as Our Substitute for God’s Wrath and Our Reward His Work
The Apostle Paul, in his second epistle to the Corinthians, makes an assertion of unparalleled profundity: "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God" (2 Corinthians 5:21). This single verse in the...
Paul’s Warning to Christians Against Worshiping the Creation Instead of God
As we gaze upon the sprawling panorama of modern culture, we're struck by a blinding constellation of unchecked desires and self-absorbed pursuits, illuminating the night sky of human morality. This present era, in its rush to drape itself in the gilded cloak of...
Thousands of Black Southern Baptist Churches With Women Pastors Play Race Card
You're probably aware by now that the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), during its annual meeting in June, voted to disfellowship several churches with women pastors, including Saddleback Church which was formerly pastored by Rick Warren. During the convention, the...
Defending the Inspiration of the Whole of Scripture Against Modern Skeptics
The Word of God stands like a mighty mountain, steadfast amidst the shifting sands of human culture and philosophy. Yet, we see attempts at every turn to chip away at this divine edifice, to cast doubt upon its authenticity and to discredit its authority. Skeptics...
Opinion: Most Southern Baptist Leaders Worship a False Jesus
This morning, I stumbled upon a tweet that sparked a sudden revelation or insight within me. The problem with the Southern Baptist Convention is that so many Southern Baptist leaders and pastors desire a false Jesus—one who is willing to compromise with their desires...
Five Biblical Ways to Spot a False Prophet
In an age where confusion often masks the truth, believers must remain vigilant. Our spiritual home, the modern church, finds itself facing an unseen threat from within. False prophets have slipped quietly into our congregations, pretending to shepherd us in faith,...
ERLC Head, Brent Leatherwood, Desperately Trying to Censor “Manifesto” from Trans School Shooter From Public
On March 27, 2023, a mass shooting occurred at The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, which resulted in multiple fatalities. The attack was carried out by a transgender leftist who had written a "manifesto" which has currently been withheld due to public records...
From the Beginning, God’s People Have Been Tortured, Ostracized, and Killed. Are We Next?
For centuries, the professing Church in America has basked in a cocoon of comfort and safety, protected by the constitutional promise of religious freedom and the tolerance of a nation that has largely shared the moral values of Christians. Our faith has existed...
On Muslims Coming to Christ in Dreams and the Heresy of Monophysitism
Over the past several years, an intriguing phenomenon has captured the attention of many in Christian circles: Muslims across the Middle East purportedly experiencing dreams and visions of Jesus, leading to their conversion to Christianity. Prominent Evangelical...
Hebrews 1:3 – An Exegetical Affirmation of Jesus as God Himself
"And He is the radiance of His glory and the exact representation of His nature, and upholds all things by the word of His power. When He had made purification of sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high..." —Hebrews 1:3 NASBWhile Hebrews 1:3 serves...
How Evangelical Leaders Have Co-opted “Loving Your Neighbor” to Distort the Gospel
The biblical commandment to “love your neighbor as yourself” is a cornerstone of biblical Christian ethics and teaching since the beginning of time. It is an instruction that, according to Jesus Himself, encompasses and summarizes a vast array of the other...
The Importance of Training Children in Biblical Apologetics From a Young Age
The nature of faith, and specifically Christian faith, is such that it is not simply an accessory to life, casually picked up or set aside as one's whims dictate. It is a fundamental structure, a foundation upon which life's decisions, choices, and worldviews are...
Should We Ever Assume Mormons are Saved?
In an age of information overload and media consumption, the influence of popular culture on our perspectives and beliefs cannot be overstated. It's not uncommon for prominent figures within the public sphere to shape or even reshape our understanding of faith and...
A Biblical Perspective in the Preeminence of Scripture in Christian Politics
As we traverse the complex pathways of modern politics, we encounter an ever-changing terrain of ideas, values, and movements, each vying for prominence in our socio-political landscape. Emblematic of this dynamic is the growing popularity of progressive thought which...
Verbal Terrorism: A Biblical Perspective on Homosexuality and Christian Response
Remember the song, “What The World Needs Now Is Love Sweet Love?”The homosexual community claims the modern version of this tune. They demand that everyone love them. They even dictate the terms and expressions of the love that they require from us. According to their...
Chasing the Wind: The Futility of Pursuing Earthly Vanity Over Heavenly Treasure
There's an epidemic spreading in our churches today, and it's not one you can catch from a sneeze or a handshake. It's a spiritual malady that has been infecting the hearts and minds of even the most well-meaning of Christians everywhere—a soul-sapping sickness that...
Southern Baptist Pastor Makes Epic False Prophecy About Women Pastors in the SBC
You may remember a few months ago as we reported on the saga of the supposed "outpouring of the Holy Spirit" at Asbury during the month of February. While many of the same hyper-charismatic blowhards were absolutely sure that the event was genuine—despite the fact...
Southern Baptist Women of Both Sexes Enraged Over Public List of Women Pastors in the SBC
If you followed the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) annual meeting last week, you're probably familiar with the Mike Law Amendment. This amendment, spearheaded by Pastor Mike Law, aimed to clarify the role of women within the SBC by constitutionally prohibiting them...
Southern Baptists Pass On Conservative Candidate to Re-elect Man of Low Conviction
The messengers of the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to re-elect incumbent President Bart Barber for another yearlong term serves as a crude testament to the establishment's prevailing influence and growing sway over conservative concerns. The triumph of...
What the Disfellowship of Saddleback Church from the SBC Really Means
On June 14, 2023, the messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) overwhelmingly voted in favor of disfellowshipping Saddleback Church by an astonishing number. I assumed the vote would be close, yet 89 percent of the convention voted to hold member churches...