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Southern Baptists either never learn from their mistakes or are willfully ignorant of the consequences of compromising, or giving even an inch, on doctrinal purity. The recent defeat of the Mike Law amendment at the SBC annual meeting is a glaring testament to this...
As I was doing my morning reading, I was pointed to this article at Religion News Service (RNS) praising and celebrating the abomination of drag performances in churches, particularly, in the pulpit. This abomination is a clear indication of the modern professing...
Sadie Robertson became famous in part due to her family's reality TV show, "Duck Dynasty," which aired from 2012 to 2017 where she gained a following for her "positive and wholesome" image on the show, which often included discussions of her faith and values. In 2014,...
Bethel Church, which is best known for blaspheming the Holy Spirit, preaching a false gospel, and putting into practice such things that would make even witches cringe—things such as grave sucking—is pastored by its lead "apostle," Bill Johnson, who has made some of...
The prosperity gospel is like a shimmering mirage in the desert of life, enticing the weary traveler with promises of a lush oasis just within reach. As they approach, hope fills their heart, only to find that the closer they get, the further the illusion recedes,...
In contemporary society, women value their autonomy and self-reliance. A majority of women in today's secular world view reliance on men as detrimental and feel it diminishes their worth. This collective mindset in modern women contributes to the rise of men...
Andy Stanley, a clearly-defined and well-exposed false teacher, has faced a well-deserved backlash from conservative Christians for his unorthodox and aberrant teachings on such things as biblical interpretation, theology, and the role of the church. His approach,...
Brian Houston, the former global senior pastor of Hillsong Church, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence (DUI) on April 13, 2023. Houston was arrested in Newport Beach, California, on February 26, 2022, after he was pulled over by police for driving...
David Platt has sadly been on a downhill trajectory in recent years ever since he left Brook Hills Church and became intertwined with the elite folk of mainstream Evangelicalism. The status quo of Evangelicalism have no real standards of doctrinal fidelity and they...
Today, longtime pastor and founder of In Touch Ministries, Charles Stanley, passed away at 90. Charles, who served as senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta, was no theological gatekeeper and he certainly was not without his problems. We've written about...
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...
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...
In a world where it has become trendy to challenge long-standing norms and sacred spaces are being persistently questioned and reimagined, it is intriguing to witness the growing fascination with the acceptance and celebration of aberrant sexual behaviors and...
James MacDonald, the former founder of Harvest Bible Chapel, has faced a series of allegations and controversies throughout his career as a pastor. Prior to his firing from the church in 2019, he was accused of financial misconduct, authoritarian behavior, and...
Church by the Glades, the Southern Baptist Convention's flagship circus located in Coral Springs, FL, is a 10,000-member goat farm that is known for its extravagant performances and professional renditions of profane secular music and dancing. Some of its more famous...
Throughout my years, I have unfortunately witnessed countless religious groups with distorted beliefs and cult-like tendencies arise as ferocious attack dogs, intent on ripping apart the very body of Christ. These self-proclaimed prophets of apostasy often come in...
It's bad enough that the queer community has created a movement within their movement that they dare to label Christianity, a movement that not only seeks to normalize, but also to glorify sicj grotesque sex acts that would even have the assailants at Sodom and...
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...
The great Baptist preacher Charles Spurgeon once predicted that “a time will come when instead of shepherds feeding the sheep, the church will have clowns entertaining the goats!” He was correct, and that time is now. In recent years, there has been an insidious but...
The following rebuke was written by Ken Ham in a post on Twitter: Watch the short video clip attached of Andy Stanley. He is a teacher with a large flock in Georgia. How should we respond to what he is teaching in this clip? God’s Word has a severe warning for those...
Before his departure, Russell Moore was arguably the most polarizing figure in the Southern Baptist Convention, notorious for his extreme leftist activism and controversial stances on numerous issues. From his soft support of homosexuality to his advocacy for open...
Syncretism often occurs when two or more cultures or religions come into contact, leading to the blending of their spiritual beliefs, rituals, and symbols. This can result in a unique fusion of religious ideas and practices. There are two major religions in the world...
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