The "Jesus 24" conference, set to unfold from June 6-8 in Orange County, California, with Benny Hinn at the helm and includes speakers like Francis Chan, Christine Caine, and other well-known charlatans. Hosted by Jesus Image—a group frequently in collaboration with...
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So “Secular Churches” are Actually Becoming a Thing?
In the whimsical world of today's headlines, the Milwaukee Independent shines a spotlight on what might be the ultimate oxymoron of the 21st century: atheist churches. Imagine, if you will, congregations gathering with all the trappings of religion—sans the pesky...
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...
Contending for the Faith: Why Christians Must Stand for Truth in a World of Tolerance and Apostasy
Timothy was bishop of the Ephesus church and disciple of the Apostle Paul who trained him to be a church leader. In A.D. 97, as the pagans were about to celebrate a feast called Catagogion, a festival in which they carried images of pagan gods through the...
Rosaria Butterfield Publicly Repents of Using Preferred Pronouns, Urges Others to do the Same
Rosaria Butterfield has been a vocal voice over the years in Evangelicalism as she, a former practicing lesbian, has been outspoken in Christian circles about biblical sexual ethics. Butterfield made a name for herself with her book, The Gospel Comes With a House Key,...
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...
If We’re Truly Saved, Why Do We Keep Transgressing Against Our Savior?
Do you ever find yourself dispirited by your sins, experiencing feelings of guilt and shame while yearning for a new place free from temptation and desires of the flesh? Are you saddened by the realization that, even as a Christian, you continue to falter and succumb...
What Does it Mean that Jesus “Became Sin” For Us?
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Thus, the Bible, a divine tapestry woven with complex and deeply layered threads, stands as a testament to the unfathomable wisdom of the Almighty. For it is written, "Study to show...
Sola Gratia: God’s Unmerited Grace Rooted in the Scriptures and Illuminated in Church History
The Protestant Reformation marked a pivotal moment in Christian history, with the re-emergence of a long-forgotten and neglected doctrine that would resonate with believers for centuries to come: sola gratia, a Latin phrase meaning "grace alone." This foundational...
The Problem of the One and the Many: How the Christian Worldview Solves This Philosophical Conundrum
Have you ever struggled to understand how individual things can belong to a common category or have common properties? For instance, how do we know that all trees have leaves, a trunk, and roots, and what makes them trees rather than some other kind of plant? What...
The Unfaithful Bride: America’s Idolatry and the Coming Persecution
Throughout the Old Testament, God uses sexual terms to describe Israel’s covenant unfaithfulness to Himself in their worship and life. We find this especially in the prophets. In fact the entire book of Hosea is grounded in this theme as the LORD commands Hosea to...
The Regulative Principle of Worship: The Solution to Cultural Divisions in the Church
In the modern world, various cultures, lifestyles, languages, and other human expressions exist outside of the Church. While some of these differences reflect God's diverse beauty, they often create division among humanity. Unfortunately, many within the Evangelical...
The Push to Normalize Weird Sexuality in the Church is Increasing at an Alarming Rate
The LGBTQ movement in America has been striving for decades to promote the acceptance of homosexuality and other abnormal sexual behaviors. Sexual immorality, in all of its forms, has been present in every major society throughout history, as per historical and...
What is Biblical Worship?
In the vast majority of modern churches, what passes as "worship" falls short of being true worship where the standard practice in Evangelical megachurches on Sunday mornings is to put on a rock concert that aims to stir up emotions and elicit positive feelings from...
Bethel Worship Service May Look Vibrant, But It’s an Empty Shell of Death
Have you ever witnessed a worship service at Bethel Church? The air is electric, the music booms, the chords resonate with your soul. It's a sensory experience that can cause you to feel like you've reached the height of existence. It would be easy to be swept up in...
God Determines the Role of Women in the Church, Not Personal Preference or Culture
Genesis 5: 1-This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made he him; 2-Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam [man or mankind], in the day when they were created. (Matt....
Is Anyone Righteous, Even One? What Does the Bible Say?
Romans 3:10 states, "As it is written: 'There is no one righteous, not even one.'" To understand this verse, we must first consider the broader context of the book of Romans as a whole. Written by the Apostle Paul, the New Testament book of Romans is widely regarded...
How the Church Compromises the Gospel by Seeking to be Relevant to the Culture
The spread of Christianity worldwide has brought forth a pressing issue - how to engage with the surrounding culture. In recent times, numerous churches have attempted to boost their relevance in society and attract new members by becoming more culturally relevant....