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For the original article, click here. The rise of what is popularly termed “Calvinism” or “Reformed theology” among younger evangelicals is well known. Here are a few observations from a sympathetic (albeit quite unconvinced) observer. I. Two Cheers The first … Continue reading →

The following is a summary of the occult revelations given to New Age guru James Redfield, and transmitted into his popular book The Celestine Prophecy (1993). The summary bullet points below are from a New Age blog. I recently saw … Continue reading →

Error #1: Equating the Word “Arminian” with the Doctrine of Pelagianism. Spurgeon said: “Well can I remember the manner in which I learned the doctrines of grace in a single instant. Born, as all of us are by nature, an … Continue reading →

UPDATED 3/15/14 RALEIGH, NC Most of the best open air preaching locations are in downtown Raleigh. The suburban areas are virtually barren, so far as pedestrians are concerned. I am becoming more conscious of the connection between downtown urban areas … Continue reading →

Can you see the people in the churches? All across the world? Laughing, and joking, and smiling Ignoring God’s Holy Word. They like their careers and their money Their houses, their cars, and vacations All the while Jesus is calling: … Continue reading →

God’s love, God’s love, God’s love God’s love, God’s love, God’s love Don’t talk about sin, or repentance, or faith God’s love, God’s love, God’s love God’s love, God’s love, God’s love God’s grace, God’s grace, God’s grace God’s grace, … Continue reading →

The British Friend: A monthly Journal, CHIEFLY DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY OF FRIENDS. No. I. Glasgow, 1st Month, 1st, 1863. Vol. XXI. Page 3: THE TWELVE GATES OF HEAVEN. John Wesley’s Dream. “The city had twelve gates, … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading a great work of Reformed scholarship lately, entitled Hell Under Fire edited by Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson. Chapter 2 by Daniel Block is titled “The Old Testament on Hell.” He opens his chapter with, “What does … Continue reading →

Upon the wicked He will rain coals; fire and brimstone and a burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.  –Psalm 11:6 Burning face, burning eyes, burning ears, burning tongue, burning scalp! Burning hands, burning arms, burning armpits, burning … Continue reading →

In the excellent booklet Is Hell for Real or Does Everyone Go to Heaven? (2011), editors Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson provide the most easily accessible introduction to the Biblical revelation of Hell. Chapters 2 and 3 especially provide every … Continue reading →