Fighting Five Articles of Interest: More on the Mark Driscoll Fiasco, Al Mohler on a new abortion procedure, Tim Challies analyzes the C.J. Mahaney situation, and more. . .

The Cripplegate

Sin Makes You Stupid by Clint Archer

Clint Archer uses Samson's folly to illustrate how sin makes you stupid.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

This Isn't Meddling, This Is Murder by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler comments on a new abortion procedure called reduction which allows a woman to abort multiple babies and choose the one they want.


Reformation Theology

A Man of Two Questions by John Samson

John gives some wise counsel to pastors regarding their time spent in preparing to preach God's Word.


The Christian Post

John MacArthur Denounces Mixing Booze With Ministry by Audrey Barrick

Article from the Christian Post on John MacArthur's series on the Young, Restless, and Reformed Movement specifically dealing with the issue of alcohol in public ministry.


Challies.com

C.J. Mahaney and Difficult Days by Tim Challies

Tim analyzes the C.J. Mahaney situation.


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More on the Mark Driscoll Fiasco:


Pyromaniacs

Let's Not Dance Around the Real Issues by Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson comments on Doug Wilson's attempted defense of Mark Driscoll's graphic visions.

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Pyromaniacs

The Worst of All Evils by Phil Johnson

False religion is the worst of all sins.



SCVTalk.com

Of Street Preachers and Newhall Religion

Article profiling Latin street preacher Jose who does street preaching in the Newhall area. The article is sort of misleading since it assumes that is only Jose and Tony Miano who are the only Christians who are street preaching in the Newhall area. Men from the Master's Seminary and Master's College have been going out street preaching every Saturday morning in the Newhall area for the last five years. That ministry is part of Placerita Baptist Church. Also, Jay Wetger from Placertia Baptist has a team that goes out on Wednesday nights and evangelizes at one of the open air malls in the area near Cal Arts College.


Go Stand Speak Ministry

Go Stand Speak Video Is Now Available for Purchase and Delivery

The Go Stand Speak video documentary on the power of the forgotten proclamation of the Gospel is now available for purchase. Hosted by Eric Holmberg (Host of Amazing Grace, The History and Theology of Calvinism), this documentary focuses on the importance and forgotten art of street preaching. The video explores the Biblical mandate of the public proclamation of the Gospel and also includes interviews with Paul Washer, Ray Comfort, Tony Miano, Jeff Rose, Al Martin, Michael Marcavage, Shawn Holes, John Reuther, and Pat Necerato.

Reformation Theology

The First Born of All Creation by John Samson

John Samson explains the meaning of first born of all creation in context of the book of Colossians.

NBC Connecticut

City Council Meetings to Begin with Muslin Prayers by Bob Conners

Hartford City Council invites local Muslim Immans to pray to begin their city council meetings.


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CNN

Military Burns Unsolicited Bibles sent to Afghanistan by Mike Mount

U.S. military burns Bibles.

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Reformation21 Blog

Congratulations to Phil by Stephen Nichols

Dr. Philip Ryken, Senior Pastor of the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church has accepted the offer to be the new president of Wheaton College.

Reformation Theology

The Fall and Its Consequences by John Samson

John Samson shows us the consequences of the Fall and the differences between monergistic (Augustianism, Calvinism) and the synergistic (Pelagianism, Arminianism) views of regeneration.

Ligonier Blog

Part 1 and Part 2 of Dr. Sproul's series on Calvin's Rules of Prayer.

Examining Calvin's Rules of Prayer, Part 1 by R.C. Sproul

Examining Calvin's Rules of Prayer, Part 2 by R.C. Sproul 


Apprising Ministries Blog

Message of McLarenism Pretty Simple by Kevin De Young

Kevin explains that Brian McLarenism's theology is just the same old liberal theology.

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Puritan Fellowship

Preaching with Power by Iain Murray

Iain Murray discusses the preaching ministry of D. Martyn-Lloyd Jones and the importance of preaching with power.

Pyromaniacs

Thanks for the universe (Thanks from Genesis 1:1, part one) by Dan Phillips

Thanks for the universe (Thanks from Genesis 1:1, part two) by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips explains why believing the right interpretation of Genesis 1:1 is key to understanding the rest of Scripture. Parts one and two.

Reformation Theology

Monergistic Regeneration by John Samson

The importance of the Holy Spirit's role in salvation.

Ligonier Blog

Divine Repentance by R.C. Sproul

Dr. Sproul deals with the thorny issue, "Does God Change His Mind?"

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Dr. Mohler's Blog

Newsnote: Boys Wearing Skirts to School? What's Going On? by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler examines the gender confusion among our youth which is another sad consequence of postmodernism.

Adrian Warnock

Knowledge Puffs Up by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Adrian posts a quote from Martyn Lloyd-Jones who explains the dangers of studying Scripture for mere intellectual pursuit.

Ligonier Blog

The Gospel Is for the Broken by Rod Rosenbladt

Dr. Rosenbladt talks about the sad cases of Christian "alumni".

The Thirsty Theologian

Ignorance Above Other Sins by William Gurnall

A quote from William Gurnall concerning sin.

Reformation Theology

Election v. Self Sufficiency by John Samson

Why a true understanding of the doctrine of election is vital for the Christian?

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Daily News Los Angeles

Evangelist Tony Alamo sentenced to 175 years in federal prison

In Texarkana Arkansas, Tony Alamo is sentenced to 175 years in federal prison for taking underage girls across state lines for sex. Upon sentencing, U.S. District Judge Harold Barnes told Alamo, "Mr. Alamo, one day you will face a greater judge than me, may he have mercy on your soul".

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Sovereign Grace Blog

What Precisely Is the Gospel? by Jeff Purswell

Jeff explains the Gospel.

Press On Until Glory

Tone Matters by Leon Brown

The importance of understanding tone and emphasis while reading and studying Scripture.

Pyromaniacs

The Problem of Evil by Phil Johnson

Phil comments on the hyper-Calvinistic view of the problem of evil and Gordon Clark's view of the problem of evil.

Reformation Theology

The Main Issue of the Reformation – The Necessity v. The Sufficiency of Grace by John Samson

What was the main issue of the Reformation?

JoshuaHarris.com

The Gospel and a Heart for the Poor by Milton Vincent

Josh posts an excerpt from Milton Vincent's book, "A Gospel Primer".

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Ligonier Blog

Opening Our Ears to Hear by R.C. Sproul

R.C. Sproul on the importance of obeying what we hear from God's Word and what happens when we don't.

Pulpit Magazine

Merging History and Homiletics by Rich Gregory

The need to study the history and background of a passage in order interept it correctly.

Reformation Theology

Does John 20:31 prove that faith precedes regeneration? by John Samson

John answers an e-mail question on the subject of John 20:31.

The Blazing Center

What To Do When You Receive Bad News by Mark Altrogge

Timely message on trusting God during trials from Mark Altrogge.

Possessing the Treasure

Called to Be Holy by Mike Ratliff

Mike on what holiness is and what it looks like in the life of a believer.

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Pyromaniacs

A Few Pithy Thoughts on Doubt by Dan Phillips

Dan gives his thoughts on evangelicalism's current fascination with the false virtue of doubt.

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Ligonier Blog

Meditating on Scripture by Bruce K. Waltke

Bruce Waltke on enjoying a good sermon and meditating on Scripture.

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Forgiveness by Jay Adams

What is forgiveness and when is the right time to forgive?

Irish Calvinist

Jesus Faithfully Working for My Faithlessness by Erik Raymond

Erik compares Christ's faithfulness to our faithlessness.

Reformation Theology

Tell 'em to choose Christ, to turn from sin, to repent, to believe, to come. . .knowing only the elect ever will by John Samson

John refers to Dan Phillips excellent article on the free offer of the gospel and the elect.

Press On Until Glory

There was a time when. . . by Leon Brown

Leon on the importance of inviting people to church when presenting the gospel.

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Challies.com

Reaction and Revulsion of a Holy Nature by Tim Challies

Our reaction to sin should mirror God's reaction to sin.

Reformation Theology

Distinguishing Between Moral and Natural Inability by John Samson

John Samson posts a quote on moral and natural inability from James Montgomery Boice's book: The Doctrines of Grace.

Primary and Secondary Doctrines by John Samson

The distinction between primary and secondary doctrines found in Scripture.

Ligonier Blog

Recognizing that the Earth is the Lord's by R.C. Sproul

Enjoying and recognizing that the world and everything in it belongs to God.


Dr. Mohler's Blog:

Wearing the Disguise of Faithfulness by Al Mohler

Same sex unions and consecration of homosexual bishops accepted by the Lutheran Church.


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Possessing the Treasure

Should Christians Dialogue with Apostates? by Mike Ratliff

Should Christians debate or dialogue with apostates?

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Dr. Mohler's Blog

Rethinking Abortion - - Two Unexpected Witnesses by Al Mohler

Insight into abortion from two unlikely sources: Kourtney Kardashian and Newsweek reporter, Sarah Kliff.


Reformation Theology

He Gave Gifts to Men (Eph. 4:8) by John Samson

John Samson explains the biblical meaning of seeking God


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Foul Water from Polluted Springs by Jay Adams

Why Christians need to stand up against false teachers/teaching, and the consequences of their action when they don't.

Fools by Jay Adams

What are the three meanings of the term "fool" in the book of Proverbs?

Ligonier Blog

Finding God by R.C. Sproul

More insight from R.C. Sproul on the biblical meaning of seeking God.


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Press On Until Glory

Family First by Leon Brown

The importance of putting God and family first before evangelism.

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Pulpit Magazine

The Importance of a Good Example, by John MacArthur

John describes a recent sports story involving a high school basketball coach and how being a good example to young people is better than winning championships.

Tim Challies

Sharing the Gospel in the Gay Village, by John Bell (guest blogger)

Tim's friend John Bell, pastor of New Baptist Church in Toronto, shares his experiences evangelizing the LGBT community. This article does a good job in describing and giving an example of one aspect of evangelism which is friendship/relationship evangelism especially in the challenging enviroment of the LGBT community.

Reformation Theology

Understanding Romans 10:17, by John Samson

Does one only believe in Reformed Theology/Calvinism because he has heard it multiple times? John Samson answers this question.

Monergism

Principles in Reformed Apologetics/Evangelism, by John Hendryx

John Hendryx gives some insight into Reformed Apologetics/Evangelism.

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Pulpit Magazine

The Marks of Saving Faith, Part 1, by John Mac Arthur

The Marks of Saving Faith, Part 2, by John Mac Arthur

What are the characteristics of a true believer? John examines this issue in these two very helpful articles.

Los Angeles Times

Robert Schuller taps his daughter to lead ministry's grand comeback, by Dana Parsons

Robert Schuller chooses his heir apparent.