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.


"FIGHTING MAD" or Other Articles of Interest

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.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Expository Thoughts

Are you "burned-out" from ministry? by Jerry Wragg 

Excerpt from Jerry Wragg's book "Exemplary Spiritual Leadership".


Lawman Chronicles

'Lazarus Come Out' – Depravity, Election, and Irresistible Grace by Tony Miano

Tony explains the total inability of man, election, and irresistible grace by illustrating Jesus' raising of Lazarus from the dead.


Irish Calvinist

Keeping Your Way Pure – time in the hymnbook of revival by Erik Raymond

Erik reviews Psalm 119.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Can Christian Organizations Remain Tolerant in a Tolerant Age? by Al Molher


Will Christian organizations stand firm in their faith and convictions as they are being increasingly challenged in a tolerant age?

God, Sex, and "Christianity Lite" by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler on main line liberal denominations increasingly accepting gay marriage.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Challies.com

Son of Hamas by Tim Challies

Tim reviews the book "Son of Hamas" by former Israeli agent Mosab Hasson Yousef who is the son of one of the founders of Hamas and was working for them when he later became a double agent for Shin Bet, Israel's internal intelligence service. Yousef would leave Shin Bet after becoming a Christian.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Pyromaniacs

Watch Out by Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson emphasizes the necessity for evangelicals to remain steadfast in defending the faith.


Reformation Theology

Reading (Desiring God Blog)

Why it is important to read and recommend good Christian books to others.


Reformation21

The Stain that Stays by Carl Trueman

Carl Trueman comments on Tiger Woods and the integrity of church leadership.


The Lawman Chronicles

Tracts with Tips by Tony Miano

Tony explains to us how not to leave tracts at a restaurant.


Challies.com

Celebrating Dependence by Tim Challies

Tim describes the wife as helper to her husband in reference to Gen. 2:18.



"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Ligonier Blog

The Sink Hole Syndrome by Donald Whitney

Donald Whitney describes the possible consequences when we start to ignore our devotional life and get caught up with the busyness of life.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Permanence Before Experience – The Wisdom of Marriage by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler discusses the vital institution of marriage and its effects on the survival of our civilization.


Challies.com

The Masculine Mandate by Tim Challies

Tim reviews Richard Phillips' book The Masculine Mandate.


Reformation Theology

What Do We Mean When We Declare That Human Beings Have No Free Will

Quote from John Calvin explaining why human beings have no free will to come to God on their own.


Pyromaniacs

Phil Johnson starts his series on answering the atheists', "Ten Signs You Are an Unquestioning Christian".

Unquestioning Christians and Atheistic Bluster by Phil Johnson


Redneck Atheism by Phil Johnson


FIGHTING MAD or Other Articles of Interest


Grace To You

Enemies Become Brothers by David Beakley, Grace Church Missionary

Two former racists and enemies from South Africa become brothers in Christ, pastors, and eventually friends. Incredible story about the power of God changing people lives.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Newsnote: Just How Secular Can an Education Be? by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler comments on Lisa Miller's Newsweek article on Harvard's idolatry of human reason over religious faith.


Monergism

What Does the phrase "Dead in sin" mean? by John Hendryx

John Hendryx explains the Calvinist view of total inability.


Declared Righteous: Rome vs. the Reformation by R.C. Sproul

Dr. Sproul shows us the difference between the Reformed and Roman Catholic view of justification.


Challies.com

Discipline by Tim Challies

Tim reviews Jerry Bridges' book, Disciplines of Grace.


A New Kind of Christianity by Tim Challies

Tim uses an incident in George Orwell's book 1984 to illustrate Brian McLaren's theology in his new book, A New Kind of Christianity.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

The Mark of a Genuine Christian by Mike Ratliff

Mike discusses the Manhattan Declaration, the meaning of missional and true Christianity, and the continuing war on truth.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Yahoo News

Suffering Well: Faith tested by pastor's cancer by Erik Gorski (AP News)

Inspiring story about evangelical pastor Matt Chandler's faith tested by his recent brain cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatment.


Modern Reformation

The Problem of Evangelical Illiteracy by David Nienhuis

David Nienhuis explores the reasons for evangelical's Bible illiteracy.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Mere Moral Opprobrium? Far More than Marriage is on Trial by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler examines the ongoing Proposition 8 California Supreme Court trial and explains that far more is at stake than just marriage.


Hijacking the Brain – How Pornography Works by Al Mohler

Al Mohler talks about a recent scientific study on pornography and the brain.


Challies.com

They Were Ready by Tim Challies

Classic repost by Tim Challies about Air France flight 358 and the Christian's duty to stand ready.


"FIGHTING MAD" or Other Articles of Interest

Yahoo News

Earth religions get worship area at AF Academy by Dan Elliott (AP News)

The Air Force Academy sets aside an outdoor worship area for Wiccans, Pagans, Druids, etc. all in the name of religious tolerance. (This country is going downhill fast)

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Desiring God Blog

Measure Your Favorite Authors By What the Bible Includes by John Piper


John Piper encourages us to measure our favorite authors and theologians by what the Bible teaches and includes.




Pros Apologian Blog


Theology, Morality, and the Carribbean by TurretinFan


Theology matters especially when facing and reacting to trials (Haiti).




Dr. Mohler's Blog


How Will They Hear Without A Preacher? by Al Mohler


Dr. Mohler reviews a recent study on preaching.




Ligonier Blog


The Providence of God by Tim Challies


Tim recommends the excellent series from R.C. Sproul, "The Providence of God". The entire series can be listened to for free at the Ligonier Ministries web site.




New York Times


Fate of Science Teacher with a Bible Divides an Ohio Town by Ian Urbina


Ohio public school science teacher is facing dismissal from his job for refusing to remove his Bible from his desk.




"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest


Telegraph UK


John McCain's wife becomes poster girl for same sex marriage


John McCain's wife and daughter become advocates for same sex marriage.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Challies.com

The New Paganism by Tim Challies

Tim discusses a section from Bruce Waltke's book entitled Old Testament Theology,

RBS Tabletalk

In This New Year, For Me – To Live – Is Christ by John Reuther

John encourages us to "press on" as the New Year approaches.

Ligonier Blog

Plumbing the Depths of Christ's Person by R.C. Sproul

Dr. Sproul asks us to reflectively consider the person of Christ

Pulpit Magazine

Pragmatism: Modernism Recycled by John MacArthur

John MacArthur explains that the roots and fruits of Pragmatism stems from Modernism.

What Is Pragmatism & Why Is It Bad? by John MacArthur

John continues his series on Pragmatism.

"FIGHTING MAD" Or Other Articles of Interest

WorldNet Daily

Obama's ‘Most Important’ Message by Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris (Yes, it's that Chuck Norris) describes President Obama's compromise of the truth of the Christmas message during his visit to the Boys and Girls Club in Washington D.C

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

NewsNote: Whatever Happened to Shame? by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler reviews Ellen Goodman's Boston Globe article, Ashley Dupre, and the absence of shame.

Challies.com

The Many Ways of Destroying the Church by Tim Challies

Tim discusses a quote from D.A. Carson's book "The Cross and the Christian Ministry".

The Christian Century

Calvin's Comeback? by J. Todd Billings

J. Todd Billings analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of the New Calvinism.

Pros Apologian Blog

Chicken Coop Theology by James White

Dr. White talks about the harmony of Scripture, ecumenism, and the Manhattan Declaration.

Pulpit Magazine

Measuring Oral Robert’s Influence by John MacArthur.

John MacArthur reviews the life of Oral Roberts and his influence on the prosperity Gospel/Word Faith movement.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Carnach Blog

Ancient Egyptian coins depict Joseph by Gene Edward Veith

Dr. Veith's post on The Jerusalem Post article stating that coins with Joseph's name and likeness have been found in Egypt.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Why Do the Heathen Rage? by Al Mohler

September 30 is International Blasphemy Day???


Challies.com

Meet the Ministries: Grace to You by Tim Challies

Tim begins his new series on Christian ministries. In this post, Tim interviews Phil Johnson about Grace to You.


Voice of the Sheep

Calvinism – Follow Your Head, Not Your Heart by Brian Thornton

Brian Thornton on Calvinism.

Ligonier Blog

Bearing Spiritual Fruit by R.C. Sproul

All Christians bear spiritual fruit.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

The Two- Stage Christian Life by Mike Ratliff

Mike goes over Romans 8.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Biblical Christianity

A Defense of Dispensationalists by a non-Dispensationalist

by Pastor John Reisinger

A very gracious defense of Dispensationalism by a non-Dispensationalist.

Challies.com

I've Never Been Mistaken for Brad Pitt by Tim Challies

Tim's discussion on how to appreciate the pastors we have.

Surph's Side

We Are Not All Kanye West by Denise

Denise's commentary on the Kanye West incident.

Alpha and Omega Ministries Blog

You Just Gotta Love Liberals by James White

James comments on his past debate with Barry Lynn and on Lynn's appointment by the Obama Adminstration.

The Reformed Evangelist

The Five Points of Calvinism by David N. Steele

Helpful guide summarizing each point of the Five Points of Calvinism. Also includes Scripture verses.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Monergism

Being Faithful to Scripture When Heralding the Gospel by John Hendryx

John explains the importance in handling the Scripture accurately when presenting the Gospel


Dr. Mohler's Blog

How Can a God of Love Send Anyone to Hell by Al Mohler

Video of Al Mohler's sermon on the subject of hell


Challies.com

The Companion of Fools by Tim Challies

We become like the company we keep.


Hip and Thigh

Utilizing Evidence by Fred Butler

Fred explains the difference between presuppositional and evidential apologetics.

Pyromaniacs

Shall We Show Deference to False Pastors by Phil Johnson

Phil Johnson comments on a quote on false pastors taken from J.C. Ryle's Expository Thoughts

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

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.


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

Should Christians Dialogue with Apostates? by Mike Ratliff

Should Christians debate or dialogue with apostates?

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

One Way Cults Begin by Jay Adams

How do cults begin? Jay Adams answers that question.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Case for Early Marriage by Al Mohler

Are younger Evangelicals delaying marriage to their detriment?


Be Swift My Soul to Answer Him; Be Jubilant My Feet

The Privilege of Prayer by C.B. Shearer

C. B. Shearer on the importance of prayer.


Press On Unto Glory

Should Women Open Air Preach?, Part 1 by Leon Brown

Leon Brown on why women shouldn't open air preach.


Challies.com

The Religious Hell Hole by Tim Challies

What happens to babies when they die? I actually take the opposing view of Tim's argument concerning babies going to heaven or not. For the opposing view, see John MacArthur's "Safe in the Arms of God". Also Phil Johnson did an excellent sermon on the same topic several years ago called "What Happens to Infants Who Die?" This sermon is available on Phil's sermon sight called "Sword and Trowel". The sermon was delivered on January 30, 2005.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

Living the Godly Life in These Last Days of Apostasy by Mike Ratliff

Mike Ratliff continuing on the topic of false teachers.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Biblical Christianity

When Justice Is Forgotten (capital punishment) by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips on capital punishment.


Dr. Mohler's Blog

Christian Missions in the Third Millennium by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler explains the challenge of missionaries in this generation.


Challies.com

A Ministry of Unity by Tim Challies

True Christian unity can only be achieved if it's based on a strong biblical theology.


Reformation Theology

Questions on the State of Man's Will Before the Fall

Helpful commentary on the state of man's will before the fall of Adam.


Slice of Laodicea

WSJ: Why are Sunday Schools Closing by Ingrid Schlueter

Ingrid comments on the Wall Street Journal article. Here is the Wall Street Journal piece Ingrid is referring to: "Why Sunday Schools Are Closing".


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Possessing the Treasure

The Unfathomable Depth of Spiritual Blindness by Mike Ratliff

Only God can break through the malaise of spiritual blindness found in unregenerate false teachers.

The Lawman Chronicles

The Consequences of Free Speech by Tony Miano

Free speech and the Christian.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Press On Unto Glory

Friendship Evangelism Is A GOOD Thing by Leon Brown

Leon explains the importance of friendship evangelism when done properly.


Challies.com

Preaching the Gospel to Yourself by Tim Challies

Tim on how to preach the gospel to yourself based on Jerry Bridges book "Respectable Sins".


Ligonier Blog


Developing a Passion for God by R.C. Sproul

Biblical knowledge can puff up except when it is done with the right motive.


Possessing the Treasure

God is My Strength and Portion Forever by Mike Ratliff

Timely reminder from Mike Ratliff that it not about us but about God and His glory


Biblical Christianity

Obama's Science Czar says babies may become human, eventually (another bloody hands alert) by Dan Phillips

Dan Phillips on John P. Holdren, Obama's new Science Czar


"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles of interest

Biblical Christianity

Muslim principal fires Christian coach after Muslim student converts – off campus by Dan Phillips

Sign of the times?

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

World Net Daily News

Meet the Real Walter Cronkite by Joseph Farah

Cronkite advocated a New World Order/One World Government. Watch Cronkite's acceptance speech on YouTube. Link is included in the article.

Challies.com

Delight in the Lord's Day by Tim Challies

Tim reminds us of the importance of the Lord's Day and gives us practical ways in which we can delight in it.


The Fideo-Blog

Sanctification in an Era of Confusion by Jason Robertson

Excerpts from John D. Hannah's article "John Owen and the Normal Christian Life".


RBS Tabletalk

The Greater Sin by Bob Gonzales

Are there degrees of sin? Good article, but I don't necessarily agree with Bob Gonzales' view of the unpardonable sin. Interesting view though.


DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed

Questions for Your Missions Budget by Kevin DeYoung

What to look for when supporting your local and overseas missionaries.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Two Rival Religions? by Al Mohler

Christianity v. Liberalism


Fideo-Blog

John Calvin and the Servetus Controversy Explained

by Jason Robertson

Short summary of the Calvin/Servetus controversy.


Reformation Theology

Whoever Trusts in His Own Mind is a Fool by John Hendryx

John explains the foolishness of trusting in one's own mind and heart.


Challies.com

Spiritual Friendship by Tim Challies

Tim discusses the importance of spiritual friendship in the life of a Christian.


Press On Until Glory

Christianity is a War by Leon Brown

Leon asks fellow Christians, "Are you in the battle?"

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

Challies.com

Idolatry Old and New by Tim Challies

Tim's commentary on the Michael Jackson memorial service.

Desiring God Blog

The Gospel: Spread It or Lose It by John Piper

The vital importance of faithfully spreading the Gospel.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

Evangelicalism's Terminal Generation by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler asks, "Is this evangelicalism's terminal generation?"


Reformed Baptist Fellowship

Dead Men Walking by Alan Dunn

What does it mean to deny yourself, take up your Cross and follow Christ?

Pyromaniacs

Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility, Again by Phil Johnson

Phil answers the question of divine sovereignty and human responsibility in regards to salvation.

"FIGHTING MAD" or other articles/items of interest

Ligonier Blog

Table Talk Magazine's Commemorative Issue Celebrating John Calvin's 500th Birthday

Read the entire issue of this month's Table Talk Magazine for free

Renewing Your Mind Offer for July 8 – July 9: Joel Beeke's "Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism"

You can receive Joel Beeke's introductory book on Calvinism "Living for God's Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism" for any amount that you donate to Renewing Your Mind Radio Station.

Fighting Five Articles of Interest

DeYoung Restless and Reformed

Why Do the New Calvinists Insist on Complamentarianism? by Kevin De Young

Old & New Calvinist Complamentarianism vs. Calvinist Egalitarianism or in laymen's terms: Should women be ordained to teach and preach?


Institute for Nouthetic Studies Blog

Controversy in the New Testament by Jay Adams

Jay Adams shows from the New Testament that we should be steadfast in defending truth and rooting out false doctrine.

Challies.com

Your Suffering Does Not Just Belong to You by Tim Challies

Tim Challies' comments on Ligon Duncan's new book Does Grace Grow Best in Winter?

Reformation Theology

The Vital Necessity of Knowing the Power of Truth in Our Own Experience by John Owen

Excerpt from John Owen's Vindicae Evangelicae showing Christians how to refute those with theological errors while having a humble spirit.

Ligonier Blog

Christians and Government by R.C. Sproul

Taken from the book Now That's A Good Question, R.C. answers the question about the Christian's submission to government authorities.

"Fighting Mad" or other items of interest

Pulpit Magazine

Inward, Upward, or Outward? by John MacArthur

The church's one purpose is to glorify God by seeking and saving those that are lost.

Dr. Mohler's Blog

The Governor, a King, and the Trajedy of Adultery by Al Mohler

Dr. Mohler's commentary on the Mark Sanford situation.