What is This World Coming To? Exactly What Jesus Said it Would Stephen Altrogge Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, PA Every so often I hear someone say in despair, “What is this world coming to?” This kind of comment usually comes in response to a doomsday report of some kind. You know the kind I’m talking … [Read more...]
John MacArthur – We Will Not Bow
John MacArthur - We Will Not Bow. John MacArthur of Grace To You recently affirmed that the church will not bow to anyone but Jesus Christ. This follows the recent SCOTUS decision to legalize same-sex marriage and a host of other incidents involving Christians and homosexual issues. He warned that the church (aside … [Read more...]
Is ISIS Spreading The Gospel?
Does God sometimes use evil to accomplish His plans? There is an important distinction to be made between God controlling evil and God creating evil. God is not the author of sin, but He can use sinful men to attain an objective. Romans 8:28 says, “For those who love God all things work together for good, for those … [Read more...]
Redeemed
What does it mean to be redeemed? What is Christian redemption? re·deem verb re·deem \ri-ˈdēm\ - past tense: redeemed; past participle: redeemed 1 - a : to buy back : REPURCHASE b : to get or win back 2 - to free from what distresses or harms: as a : to free from captivity by payment of ransom b : to extricate … [Read more...]
Following a Thief or a Shepherd?
Who are you following - a Thief or a Shepherd? Are you being led to heaven or to the slaughter house? The video below was produced by Pastor Tom Brock. Pastor Brock's website can be accessed HERE. His YouTube Page is HERE. We recommend reading his article My Struggle With Same Sex Attraction to fully appreciate how … [Read more...]
God’s Word on Homosexuality
Following below is a link to a 2008 article by John MacArthur God's Word on Homosexuality. How does God see homosexuality? This post comes three days after the SCOTUS sanctioned same-sex marriage. It wasn't too long ago that such an event would have shocked American culture. The many people who celebrated along … [Read more...]
The Fatherhood of God
What is the fatherhood of God? On Father's Day we were privileged to attend a wonderful sermon by Pastor Alistair Begg at Parkside Church. One of the questions answered by Pastor Begg related to whether all people could be considered children of God. This question was one which came up in a previous post Commonly … [Read more...]
She’ll be right, Christian
There's an old Australian saying: She'll be right, Mate! Some Aussies use it when they know a given situation isn't really quite right. It's a term of encouragement and bravado - sort of like the British stiff upper lip. Don't admit things are. Always say, she'll be right. I recall when I was working for a … [Read more...]
Persuasion and the gospel
What about persuasion and the gospel? Should Christians seek to persuade unbelievers? In a previous post I talked about how it is becoming fashionable with some Christians to not actively "proselytize" unbelievers. In one example Fr. Longenecker claimed that proselytism inferred some sort of coercion involving … [Read more...]
That Jew died for you
Rose Price, that Jew died for you Powerful testimony. I never knew the Nazis told the Jews Jesus wanted them to inflict punishment on them. “Rose Price, one of the few of her family, survived the hell of the concentration camps of the Second World War. Every time she was beaten, the guard told her, “Jesus told us … [Read more...]
