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Things are Always Happening Around Us
That Demand Some of Our Attention.

Peaceful non-violence and gun control

This article examines the early Anabaptist position on non-violence, as well as contemporary factors that seem to tell us it's OK to arm and be armed as Christians.  But the only basis for Christian action and thinking is the actual teachings of Jesus, and this study shows why all Christians should lay down their arms, and oppose the use of violence, even for self-protection.  

Scriptura or Cultura: Is There a Sola In There?
By Keith E. Eitel

This article addresses the conflict in the contemporary trend to be culturally relevant.

What does the Bible actually say
about LOOTING following a crisis or disaster?

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Hurricane Sandy has left a trail of looting amidst all the devastation in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and other Northeastern states.  We all know that the Bible plainly says "Thou shalt not steal".  It's one of the ten commandments.  But is it the final word on what God thinks about looting in a time of crisis or disaster?  This interesting study might be a real eye-opener to some readers.

The Baptist Doctrine of
Separation of Church and State

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This essay presents a Scriptural discussion of the historic Baptist doctrine along with some more recent historical  facts to consider, which shows how the new doctrine of the evangelical right is not in fact a Baptist doctrine at all.  It was the product of the John Birch Society and the era of communist witch hunts. This is really an important article for all Christians to read, because we need to return to the Bible and get out of Washington.

The Ballot Box and The Bayonet

An essay on why Christians should never vote,
and how democracy removes all your Christian Liberties.
This is a stump speech for Jesus
and a plea for all Christians to become non-political.

Chic-Fil-A  AYE!

A short comment about Chic-Fil-A's right to run a Christian Business that does not support and encourage homosexuality.  Do private businesses have to endorse the homosexual lifestyle?  Should Christian's rights to stand for moral issues be removed?

A Note About Prophetic Ministry
In The Current Days of Declension

This will help you to understand the role of prophetic ministry in our troubling times.
Many people do not understand this type of ministry, and it robs them of a lot of the good that can come from it.

The Government is on His Shoulders

A new article about the role of Christians toward human governments and about the role of Governments in the plan of God.

Miracle Power vs. Political Agenda

Essential  words from Christ during the election Year.

The Biblical Case For
Non-Political Christians

A pressing issue for a church that has lost it's first love.

The Anabaptist Vision

The Historic Baptist position of Complete Separation of Church and State.

Worldviews

A study about the clash of worldviews.  Christian vs. Worldly

Earthquakes

What are we supposed to think?

Notable Quote

A politicized faith not only blurs our priorities, but weakens our loyalties
… The language of our spiritual citizenship frequently gets wrapped
in the red, white and blue. Rather than acting as resident aliens
of a heavenly kingdom, too often we sound like resident apologists
for a Christian America … Unless we reject the false reliance
on the illusion of Christian America, [we] will continue to
distort the gospel and thwart a genuine biblical identity.

John Seel (1953)
The Evangelical Pulpit (1993)
Pages 106-107

True Patriotism
-John Newton

"Honor the king" (1Pet. 2:17), and "Pray for the king" (1Tim. 2:1-2),
leaves no room for disrespecting any president, showing hatred
and animosity, and stirring up treason and rebellion.

So you think you are patriotic?  Are you really?

Are You a Political Activist Christian?
The Dangers of Contemporary Christian Americanism
-John Zens and Cliff Bjork

The Non-Politics of Faith

What About God and Country
Worship Services in Church?
-Stan Reeves

4Th of July, Flags, Red White and Blue Choir Robes,  What should we think about this stuff. Does it belong in church?

What About Christians Who
Propagate Political Poison?

Find out what the Bible says the Christian attitude toward politics should be.  

Should Christians Speak Evil
about the President
or other public figures?

Have we let down our guard
when the Bible clearly says: "Speak evil of no man"?

Jesus For President

Why Christ does not want to run for this office!

Notable Quote

When Fascism comes to America,
it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a Cross!
-Sinclair Lewis

How does the Health and Wealth Gospel
Jive With Disaster's Like Haiti's Earthquake?

America is being judged by God in the form of the false prosperity gospel which has replaced the true gospel. Beware! A prophetic warning.

Notable Quote

A government that Robs Peter  to pay Paul
can always count on the support of Paul!
-George Bernard Shaw

The Neo-Evangelical Movement

Here is an article that contains some excellent information, especially about the early years of the neo-evangelical movement and it's break with Fundamentalism.  The role of Billy Graham is discussed, showing how he led the pack of preachers who marched away from the Sola Scriptura position of historic Christianity .

John Piper on "Name It and Claim It" Theology

The Word Of Faith - Speak Your Own Miracle Cults

This article is packed with verses that disprove all the teachings of the word faith and prosperity cults, including healing in the atonement heresies.

Synthetic Seeds

Synthetic Seeds is a simple to read and understand exposé
of the Prosperity Gospel Cult that is taking over churches everywhere.  They want you to sow these synthetic seeds so you will reap a harvest of prosperity.  Beware.

Homosexuality

This is a short exposition of Romans 1: 18-32.  It is not an exhaustive study,  It is meant to be suggestive. As a "marriage" minister, it explains one reason why I do not perform same sex marriages.  This is not meant in any way to endorse homophobia, or to sanction false notions that we are not to love gays and try to reach them with the gospel as fellow human beings who have the exact same sort of needs as straight people.  Sin is sin, and there is no such thing as a "straight" sin or a "gay" sin. We are all "sinners" just the same.  But we are not all "reprobates". This study deals with that concept as well as the question: Is homosexuality "genetic" or "spiritual"?

Androgyny
-Peter Jones

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Even though it was written back in the 80's this large article is highly pertinent to today's discussion of  homosexuality, trans-gender, emasculation,   and gender neutralization
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Gender Specific Truth Matters
-Jennifer Guerriero 

Gender is an assignment By God.  Jennifer, the author of this article, seeks to establish the important Biblical role that gender specific truth plays in God plan for both sexes.  She does an excellent job of balancing Biblical truth with feminine and masculine patterns for worshiping God.  Both sexes are designed to fulfill God's plan by obedience to His Lordship and Sovereign design.  This is a beautiful post, and there are others like it on Jennifer's site
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A close look at the gender passages of the New Testament

Hermeneutic Fallacies Critiqued.  First published in the Westminster Theological Journal in 1994, but is very pertinent to the current discussion of the gender specific language of the Bible. As you are probably aware, the trend toward making God into  " she", has progressed quite far in our day.  Dynamic Equivalence Translations are notorious for this, and for removing distinctions between male and female terminology.  This is one reason for rejecting most dynamic Equivalence translations.  If you are unsure about these serious issues which undermine the authority of Scripture then you should study this excellent journal article.

Notable Quote

If they had a social gospel in the days of the prodigal son,
somebody would have given him a bed and a sandwich
and he never would have gone home.
Vance Havner

Does Christianity Squash Women

This is a very professionally written article about women by a woman.  When a man expresses the Biblical concepts taught so beautifully in this article, he is usually condemned as a chauvinist, who don't know the first thing about womanhood, or who don't really care about women.   Fortunately the Bible exalts women and describes true womanhood in terms of a covenant relationship with God.   This concept raises women from the puritanical image of female servitude to men, and sets all women on the highest and most noble of footings.  Great article. Thanks Rebecca. 

Notable Quote

Democracy is a process by which
the people are free to choose the man who will get the blame.
-- Laurence J. Peter

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