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They have left the straight way and wandered off to follow the way of Balaam son of Bezer, who loved the wages of wickedness. –2 Peter 2:15

Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain; they have rushed for profit into Balaam’s error; they have been destroyed in Korah’s rebellion. –Jude 1:11

There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. –Revelation 2:14

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Hank Hanegraaff, Christianity In Crisis: 21st Century (Thomas Nelson, 2012).

Dave Hunt and T. A. McMahon, The Seduction of Christianity: Spiritual Discernment in the Last Days (Harvest House, 1990).

Andrew Strom, Why I Left the Prophetic Movement (The Revolution, 2012). This stands out to me as the best pro-charismatic critique of prophetic ministry; that and Art Katz’s The Prophetic Call: True and False Prophets (2009).

Archibald Alexander, Thoughts on Religious Experience (Banner of Truth, 1967).

Jack Deere, Why I Am Still Surprised by the Voice of God (Zondervan, 2022).

Walter Martin, The Kingdom of the Cults (Bethany House Publishers, 2003).

Harald Lindstrom, Wesley and Sanctification (Zondervan, 1984).

Robert Peterson, Hell on Trial: The Case for Eternal Punishment (P&R Publishing, 1995).

P. C. Nelson, Bible Doctrines (Gospel Publishing House, 2009).

E. S. Williams, Systematic Theology, 3 vols. (Gospel Publishing House, 1953).

R. A. Torrey, ed. The Fundamentals, 4 vols. (Baker Books, 1994).

Charles Carter, ed. A Contemporary Wesleyan Theology: Biblical, Systematic, Practical. 2 vols. (Zondervan, 1984).

—. The Wesleyan Bible Commentary. 6 vols. (Hendrickson Publishers, 1986).

Vic Reasoner, Fundamental Wesleyan Systematic Theology. 3 vols. (Fundamental Wesleyan Publishers, 2021).

Dr. John R. Rice, Adultery and Sex Perversion (Sword of the Lord Publishers, 1978).

Dr. Hugh Pyle, The Truth About the Homosexuals (Sword of the Lord Publishers, 1978).

Dr. Jeff Amsbaugh, Pay-Per-View: The Double Cost of Pornography (Sword of the Lord Publishers, 2008).

Banner of Truth. The “Puritan Paperbacks” Series.

The Works of John Wesley, 3rd ed. (Baker Books, 1996).

Thomas C. Oden, Pastoral Theology: Essentials of Ministry (HarperOne, 1983). This used to be a standard textbook on pastoral ministry in the conservative Wesleyan churches. Throw out those goofy John Bevere books and read this instead.

—. John Wesley’s Teachings. 4 vols. (Zondervan, 2014).

The word “bigotry” was often used by the homosexual camp against Bible believers.

To define it:

obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction, in particular prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group. –Oxford Languages

obstinate or intolerant devotion to one’s own opinions and prejudices: the state of mind of a bigot. –Merriam-Webster

stubborn and complete intolerance of any creed, belief, or opinion that differs from one’s own. –Random House Unabridged Dictionary

If faith in the Bible and personal adherence to the moral law of the Bible means that you have to be called a “bigot” by certain groups of people, well then so be it. “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). Words like bigot and bigotry have no moral force when they are used on people to pressure them, to tolerate and accept sexual perversions, especially when those perversions can almost certainly lead to teachers molesting children in schools.   –J.B.

Those who practice homosexual acts are at least 12 times more apt to molest a child sexually, and with suitable corrections for bisexuals (who molest both genders), probably at least 16 times more apt to molest a child. A review of recorded cases of teacher-pupil sexual interaction indicated that of the 30 instances detailed in the literature, 24 (80 percent) involved homosexual acts. It appears that teachers who practice homosexual acts are between 90 to 100 times more apt to involve themselves sexually with pupils than teachers who confine themselves to heterosexual acts.

[P Cameron, “Homosexual Molestation of Children/Sexual Interaction of Teacher and Pupil,” Psychological Reports Volume: 57 Issue: 3 Dated: (1985) Pages: 1227-1236]

There are people who do not accept the full Christian doctrine about Christ but who are so strongly attracted by Him that they are His in a much deeper sense than they themselves understand. There are people in other religions who are being led by God’s secret influence to concentrate on those parts of their religion which are in agreement with Christianity, and who thus belong to Christ without knowing it. For example, a Buddhist of good will may be led to concentrate more and more on the Buddhist teaching about mercy and to leave in the background (though he might still say he believed) the Buddhist teaching on certain other points. –C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, p. 178

I cannot give pederasty anything like a first place among the evils of the Coll. There is much hypocrisy on this theme. People commonly talk as if every other evil were more tolerable than this. But why? Because those of us who do not share the vice feel for it a certain nausea, as we do, say, for necrophily? I think that of very little relevance to moral judgment. –C.S. Lewis, Surprised by Joy, p. 109

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.   –Jesus in John 14:6

The law is made not for the righteous but for lawbreakers and rebels, the ungodly and sinful, the unholy and irreligious, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers, for the sexually immoral, for those practicing homosexuality, for slave traders and liars and perjurers—and for whatever else is contrary to the sound doctrine.  –1 Timothy 1:9-10

WesleyGospel, “John Wesley’s Favorite Books.”

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. (Prov. 10:4)

We are here told, 1. Who those are who, though rich, are in a fair way to become poor–those who deal with a slack hand, who are careless and remiss in their business, and never mind which end goes foremost, nor ever set their hands vigorously to their work or stick to it; those who deal with a deceitful hand (so it may be read); those who think to enrich themselves by fraud and tricking will, in the end, impoverish themselves, not only by bringing the curse of God on what they have, but by forfeiting their reputation with men; none will care to deal with those who deal with sleight of hand and are honest only with good looking to. 2. Who those are who, though poor, are in a fair way to become rich–those who are diligent and honest, who are careful about their affairs, and, what their hands find to do, do it with all their might, in a fair and honourable way, those are likely to increase what they have. The hand of the acute (so some), of those who are sharp, but not sharpers; the hand of the active (so others); the stirring hand gets a penny. This is true in the affairs of our souls as well as in our worldly affairs; slothfulness and hypocrisy lead to spiritual poverty, but those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith and rich in good works. —MATTHEW HENRY COMMENTARY

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2023 – Biblical Economics – A Biblical approach to personal finance grounded in the economic theology of the Puritans. Goes over important concepts like providence, callings, worldly-mindedness, increasing income, budgeting, saving money, investing, financial lifestyles, and giving to the poor. 370 pages.

Biblical Economics is a monumental book. The author has packed so much into its pages that it is more like an encyclopedia than a book. In fact, I think of it as library on the subjects of (1) what the Bible says about work and money, (2) what the Protestant/Puritan tradition has said about work and money, and (3) what a Christian needs to know about the contemporary financial scene. For anyone seeking information and edification on these subjects, Biblical Economics is a one-stop destination. – Dr. Leland Ryken, author of Worldly Saints and Redeeming the Time

In one of his enduring adages from Poor Richard’s Almanac, Ben Franklin observed that: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Readers who invest their time studying Biblical Economics will be amazed to discover vital God-breathed knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—also used by the Puritans—that will not only pay the best return for one’s personal finances, but also pay great spiritual dividends as well.  God’s way works!  – Dr. Judd Patton, Professor Emeritus in Economics, Bellevue University

The Bible offers ample advice on the right way to earn, spend, and save money. But you need to know where to look for it. John is an expert guide who knows how timeless advice can be put to work in our everyday here and now. – Dr. Benedikt Koehler, Fellow of the Economics of Religion, Institute of Economic Affairs

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Larry Burkett, Business By the Book: The Complete Guide of Biblical Principles for the Workplace (Thomas Nelson, 1998).

Richard Steele, The Religious Tradesman (Sprinkle Publications, 1989).

William Mathews, Getting On in the World (S. C. Griggs, 1872).

Irvin Wyllie, The Self-Made Man in America (The Free Press, 1954).

Entrepreneur Magazine.

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. –James 1:5-7

If the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood.   –Ezekiel 33:6

I saw an angel coming down out of heaven, having the key to the Abyss and holding in his hand a great chain. ² He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil, or Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. ³ He threw him into the Abyss, and locked and sealed it over him, to keep him from deceiving the nations anymore until the thousand years were ended. After that, he must be set free for a short time.⁴ I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony about Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or their hands. They came to life and reigned with Christ a thousand years. ⁵ (The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were ended.) This is the first resurrection. ⁶ Blessed and holy are those who share in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years. –Revelation 20:1-6

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Megiddo: The Omega Code 2 (Gener8Xion Entertainment, 2001). Although it was low budget, this TBN movie might be the most Biblical depiction of Revelation 20:1-10.