Unless you live under a rock, you're aware by now of the incredible assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. I couldn't believe my eyes when the news broke that a gunman had climbed on top of a nearby roof and...
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Is “Talking to Jesus” by Maverick City Music and Elevation Worship Biblically Sound?
"Talking to Jesus" by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music has captivated many with its emotional and seemingly heartfelt lyrics. However, a closer examination reveals several theological issues that misrepresent the true nature of Jesus Christ. First off, this...
TGC Directly Promoting Self-Described “Democratic Socialist” Who Claims His Views are Historically Biblical
We at The Dissenter have been warning about The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and its clones like Together for the Gospel (T4G) for years and years upon years ago, we concluded that these organizations were compromised in such a way that they shouldn’t even be called...
When Does Life Begin and Does It Really Matter?
In the endless tussle between the convictions of Christianity and the assertions of science, the debate over when life begins stands as a colossal testament to our society's moral and ethical crossroads. This discourse, rooted deeply in both scientific inquiry and...
Southern Baptist Pastor Complains that Some Want Only “Cultural Conservatives” in the SBC
It's been a while since I've covered anything that Southern Baptist pastor, Dwight McKissic has said. It's mainly because everything he says, no matter how outlandish it is, he's already said before and it just really isn't newsworthy. But I ran across another tweet...
Heresy of the Day #21: Transubstantiation
Heresy: Transubstantiation Transubstantiation is a doctrine that was formalized by the Catholic Church in the 13th century, most notably at the Fourth Lateran Council in 1215. It posits that during the Eucharist, the bread and wine are transformed into the actual body...
Part II: Preparing Your Children for the Current Sexual and Ideological Revolution
In the years since the publication of the initial warning to fellow Christians regarding the cultural tide of sexual permissiveness and its clash with biblical truth, we've seen not just a continuation but an acceleration of these troubling trends. The sexual...
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...
Unbelief as the De-Throning of God (Men Imagine)
In his book, The Existence and Attributes of God, the Puritan Stephen Charnock tells us, "It is natural to men to abhor those things that are unsuitable and troublesome as it is to please themselves in things agreeable to their minds and humors. And since man is...
Dallas Jenkins, Creator of The Chosen, Explains How He and Mormons Worship the Same “Jesus”
In a recent podcast episode with Saints Unscripted, a Mormon podcast, creator of the TV series The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins joined the show to explain how Evangelicals and Mormons worship the same Jesus. "We have a lot of theological differences," Jenkins said, "but we...
The Spiritual Crack Dealing of Little God Theology: “Apostle” Mary Banks Says She’s Part of the Godhead
A popular heresy among charismatic false teachers is little-god theology, or the belief that we as humans carry within us the potential to become God, or divine like God. This is not only a heresy found among charismatics, however, it is the underlying teaching of...
Virgil Walker Discusses the Christian Response to the Legalization of Marijuana on OAN
Christians are now finding themselves at a cultural crossroads, grappling with questions of faith, obedience, and witness as the world spirals increasingly into moral chaos. What does the Bible say about substances that alter the mind, such as marijuana, now legal in...
The Ever-Increasing Seduction of False Teachers in Our Postmodern Fallen World
In the verdant beauty of Eden, where humanity first walked with God, the serpent’s whisper, “Did God really say…?” marked the inception of humanity's tragic fall. This ancient deception mirrors a modern crisis, as the world, and the vast majority of the professing...
John MacArthur Blasts The Gospel Coalition: “Woke,” “Useless Entity,” “Like Christianity Astray”
We at The Dissenter have been warning about The Gospel Coalition (TGC) and its clones like Together for the Gospel (T4G) for years and years upon years ago, we concluded that these organizations were compromised in such a way that they shouldn't even be called...
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Life Begins at Conception and Has Inherent Value Based on the Image of God
In a landmark ruling, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday that life begins at conception. Referencing God, the ruling states that life begins at conception and is inherently valuable, underscoring a profound respect for the sanctity of unborn life. The Court's...
Five Marks of a False Teacher
In the pursuit of spiritual growth and understanding, the true Bride of Christ is a community that is rich in faith, hope, and love, all bound together by the Word of God. Yet, within this visible body, there lurks a danger that threatens the very fabric of our...
The Human Nature of Christ: “Not My Will But Yours Be Done”
In the seemingly endless debates that often encircle the doctrines of Scripture, one moment frequently becomes a focal point of contention: Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Theological liberals, those synagogues of Hell that affirm every ideology that...
Why Attending a Homosexual “Wedding” is Unbiblical, Part II: Implicit Endorsement of Sin and Compromise of Witness
In the unfolding narrative of our times, where the fabric of a biblical worldview is not just stretched but ripped to shreds, there arises a question for us as Christians hanging on to our faith by a thread: How do we navigate the complexities of our relationships...
Life Church to Exegete Super Bowl Commercials Instead of Scripture on Super Bowl Sunday
In our modern world where the line between secular amusement and what presents itself as "church" is increasingly blurred, Life Church, under the leadership of Craig Groeschel, stands as a paragon of innovation—or so they claim. This past summer, they spearheaded the...
Major Evangelical Publication Twists Scripture, Urges Christians to Attend Same-Sex Baby Showers
In the wake of the controversy surrounding Alistair Begg and his censure by other Evangelical leaders for counseling a grandmother to attend her grandson's "transgender" "wedding," another controversy is brewing. It has been well-established by biblical exegesis and...
Rosaria Butterfield Rebukes The Gospel Coalition for Supporting Preston Sprinkle’s Heretical Teachings
Preston Sprinkle, one of the original advisory board members of Revoice, the “gay Christian” movement within Evangelical churches, has been instrumental in shifting the church’s doctrinal stance on homosexuality and other aberrant sexualities. It is through...
Leftist “Evangelicals” Claiming Conservatives are “Political Idolaters” Are Actually the Subversive Political Idolaters
Preston Sprinkle, one of the original advisory board members of Revoice, the “gay Christian” movement within Evangelical churches, has been instrumental in shifting the church’s doctrinal stance on homosexuality and other aberrant sexualities. It is through Sprinkle’s...