Amazon Lord of the Rings of Woke. Amazon now has the rights to some of Tolkien's books and is in the process of producing The Rings of Power. The release of the trailer, teasers and the Superfan extravaganzas has fueled a lot of negative reaction from Tolkien readers. My Introduction to Tolkien & Lewis All … [Read more...]
More on Covenant Theology and Amillennialism
More on Covenant Theology and Amillennialism - in a previous column we briefly looked at what dispensationalism really was. It was a response to an article by postmillennialist Keith Mathison which appeared at Ligonier. I pointed to an older article by Michael Vlach and materials from Dr. Reluctant's blog. Various … [Read more...]
Testimony of a Redeemed Mormon
The video below is the testimony of a redeemed Mormon. Micah Wilder was interviewed by Doreen Virtue, who also came out of the New Age. Wilder's testimony is convicting and encouraging. It is a testament to the power of God's Word, as found only in Scripture. What is Mormonism? The Mormon Church (The Church of … [Read more...]
What is Dispensationalism really?
Over the years I've benefited from reading Covenant Theologians. Still do. The ones I tend to read take much of their material from the older saints and the Puritans. When it comes to Christ, the Trinity, the Five Solas etc, these people have nourished me. I am indebted to them Mathison on Dispensationalism But … [Read more...]
An Introduction to Christology
An introduction to Christology. Below is a snippet and link to an article from Union Publishing which asks the important question: "Who is Jesus?" I met a Jesus when I was in the New Age. But where did these folk get their Jesus from? What does the Bible say about Him? Author Donald Fairbairn Surely the most … [Read more...]
Sailing in Prayer by the Wind of the Spirit
Sailing in prayer by the Wind of the Spirit - though I've had little to do with them I've always been drawn to sailboats and ships. There's something special about only using the power of the wind to sail the seas. It wasn't just sailing boats - as a young boy I was given a book about sailplanes. I became … [Read more...]
Virtue & Childers on Progressive Christianity
In the video below, Doreen Virtue interviews Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity and the New Age. Kudos must go to Virtue for asking intelligent questions and providing a forum for Childers. In the past, Virtue's testimony and her sincerity have been questioned by a couple of "discernment" ministries. Yes, I … [Read more...]
A Sampling of Puritan Prayers
The following post is a sampling of Puritan prayers and how they regarded them. I've taken the liberty in sourcing these gems from the book, Ore from the Puritans' Mine, published by Reformation Heritage Books. Simeon Ashe Prayer is a matter more of the heart than the head. In prayer, it is not so much fluency … [Read more...]
Broken Bridge to Self-Enlightenment
The path to self-enlightenment is like a blind person walking across a broken bridge. They think the bridge is sturdy, with no holes or gaps. But it's a death trap. Self-enlightenment (whatever that may personally mean for different seekers) is a bridge to destruction. I recently went down some rabbit holes and … [Read more...]
God’s Sovereignty Providence Miracles and the Matrix
How does God's Sovereignty Providence Miracles and the Matrix fit into the grand scheme of things? Clint Archer's the Cripplegate article linked to below shows us. One of this website's mission statements goes along the line that we wish to promote materials and organizations etc which we feel glorify and edify God, … [Read more...]
