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...
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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...
Rick Warren Publishes Open Letter in Gay-Affirming Publication Pushing Women Pastors in SBC
In an unsurprising display of theological ineptitude, Rick Warren, the former pastor of Saddleback Church, published an open letter to the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in Baptist News Global, a publication notorious for its pro-homosexual, pro-abortion stance....
Why Don’t Complementarians Believe Women Should Wear Headcoverings in Church?
For centuries, the teachings of the Apostle Paul have been at the epicenter of theological debates within the church, and in recent years, particularly surrounding the interpretation of his views on gender roles. One such debate that keeps rearing its ugly head...
Dispelling Modern Misconceptions About “Speaking the Truth in Love”
Amidst the digital age's undulating tide of information, the modern church has gradually enshrined tolerance, niceness, and aversion to any form of sternness as the quintessence of love. This contemporary veneer of love—largely a reflection of Pagan societal norms...
Unless You Repent, You Will All Likewise Perish!
In the heart of the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a passage of Scripture that undeniably reaffirms the sovereignty of God, the sinfulness of humanity, and the inescapable need for repentance. Luke 13:1-5 presents an incisive discourse by Jesus Christ that...
The Reality of Eternal Hell and the Only Means of Escape: The Risen Son of God
The biblical narrative presents a vivid account of the Creation of humanity and the ensuing fall, a tragic event that separated us from our Creator and precipitated the spiritual and moral decline of mankind. The account, originating from the early chapters of Genesis...
ERLC Head, on Behalf of Southern Baptists, Calls for Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants in Letter to Congress
Once again, Brent Leatherwood, the head of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), is positioning himself as the singular voice of Southern Baptists, promoting progressive policies that do not align with the majority...
Pro-Gay Marriage PCA Pastor Placed on Indefinite Leave of Absence.
Scott Sauls, a controversial pastor at the Presbyterian Church in America, has recently been placed on indefinite leave from his position as Senior Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, following an investigation into his conduct as a leader....
Rejecting the Modern Social Justice Movement and Recovering the Church’s Biblical Mission
In recent years, an alarming trend has emerged within the modern church, as a growing number of congregations are embracing social justice ideologies and even Marxist principles. This infiltration of worldly doctrines has led to a departure from the core tenets of the...
Does God Forbid Women From Preaching Because of a Higher Susceptibility to False Teachings?
In today's Church landscape, it is disheartening to witness the prevalence of false teachers, particularly those who distort God's Word and blur the lines of biblical gender roles. Prominent figures such as Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore, Joyce Meyer, and Christine...
Saddleback Church’s LGBTQ Ministry Leader Joins 1946 Film Disputing Bible’s Translation of the Word “Homosexual”
Earlier this year, we broke the story that Saddleback Church, formerly led by Rick Warren and now pastored by Andy Wood, had a pastor on staff who would be participating in a pro-LGBTQ conference at North Point Church along with Andy Stanley and others who...
Five Ways to Identify a Gospel-Compromising Woke Church
In an era of swirling cultural currents and shifting societal sands, the faithful are urged to stay vigilant. The temptation to forsake the timeless message of the gospel for fleeting trends is ever-present, and one such movement, laden with anti-gospel and...
The Divine Call to Stand Firm in Biblical Conviction in a Corrupt and Compromising World
The story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is a powerful illustration of unwavering commitment to the truth in the face of opposition. As a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:5), Stephen boldly proclaimed the message of Christ to a hostile audience....
Galatians Revisited: Confronting Modern-Day Judaizers and Upholding Paul’s Message of Grace
In the first century AD, the apostle Paul, who quickly became known as the apostle to the Gentiles, embarked on a series of missionary journeys, preaching the gospel throughout the Roman Empire and planting churches. Among the places where he planted churches was the...
America’s Greatest Threat: Not Transgenderism, Not LGBTQ, Not Progressivism, but God Himself
"And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell." (Matthew 10:28)In these modern times, when the moral fabric of our nation is stretched thin and the cacophony of discord echoes from sea to...
Divine Deception: How Artistic Representations Risk Distorting the True Essence of Christ
In the ever-expanding world of religious art, countless images portraying Jesus Christ pervade the collective consciousness, attempting to shape the way believers perceive and connect with God. However, these depictions, along with supposed apparitions, are nothing...
Does the Bible Prove a Young Earth?
In previous columns, I have dealt with the mistakes, uncertainties, ambiguities, contradictions, and general unreliability with radiometric dating of fossils. The dates produced by many modern methods are often dates that are called “scientifically correct” but...
Practicing Discernment and Marking False Teachers is Not “Casting Stones,” It’s an Act of Love
In the biblical narrative of John 8:7, we find an account of a woman caught in the act of adultery. The religious leaders of the day, eager to test Jesus, brought the woman before Him and asked if she should be stoned according to the Law of Moses. Jesus, in His...
The Church’s Debate Over Christian Nationalism: Should We Embrace Cultural Christianity?
As the modern Church is now faced with its own internal debate of Christian Nationalism, we should examine how the multifaceted world of "cultural Christianity" has been a paradoxical force that can both benefit and challenge us. As we traverse the shifting sands of...
We Don’t Oppose Abortion Because Babies Feel Pain or Have a Heartbeat
Numerous self-proclaimed pro-life Christians claim to oppose abortion, but their arguments are severely inadequate, un-Christian, and not based on the Bible. In reality, most of these Christians are unable to logically navigate or defend any theological position,...
God’s Judgment on Human Sacrifice: Abortion
"Any one of the people of Israel or of the strangers who sojourn in Israel who gives any of his children to Molech shall surely be put to death. The people of the land shall stone him with stones. I Myself will set My face against that man and will cut him off from...