The Revelation of the Mind of Christ

“The simplicity of the mind of Christ is also why the world calls the Spirit’s revelation foolishness. When the unbeliever hears the simple message of the gospel and discovers it is God’s wisdom, how often does he respond in a rage, rejecting the cross as folly because it is straightforward? There we are able to see that the truth is closed off to the unbeliever, and so he responds to the gospel in anger.”

(Robb Brunansky – The Cripplegate) What does the eternal, hidden, and glorious mind of Christ mean for fallen humanity? It means the truth of the saving gospel is inaccessible to men and women left to ourselves. Continue reading →

Why Steve Lawson’s Book Is Not A Grift (Per Se)

(Ray Fava – Evangelical Dark Web) Since Monday, the authenticity of Steve Lawson’s new book, Mercy in the Wilderness: How I Fell & What I Found has been confirmed. The return of Steve Lawson is a curious development 2 years after his fall from being a top speaker in Reformed Christianity. My personal opinions on the matter are mixed and best summarized as cautiously pessimistic.

Justin Peters has gone full pessimistic on Steve Lawson, believing that he should live as a quiet hermit who goes to church. Though Lawson is a major offender, he has held this position against others for far less. Peters would even review bomb Lawson’s book on Amazon. Continue reading →

Chosen in Christ to be holy and blameless before Him

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love 5 He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace by which He favored on us in the Beloved One. Ephesians 1:3-6 (translated from the NA28 Greek text to English) 

For what reason did the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ choose (elect) all in Christ before the foundation of world? It was that they would be holy ‘ἁγίους’ and blameless ‘ἀμώμους’ before him…. Continue reading →

BREAKING: Palestinian Terrorist Shoots Israel’s U.S. Ambassador’s Son

(Catherine Salgado – PJ Media) The son of Israel’s ambassador to the United States is in critical condition after a Palestinian terrorist attack.

There have been multiple Palestinian terrorist attacks this week, especially on the holy Jewish feast of Yom Kippur, the culmination of months of escalating Palestinian violence against Israelis in Samaria and Judea (what Hamas and woke Westerners deceptively label the “West Bank”). Following the murder of a Jewish father on Yom Kippur eve, Amb. Yechiel Leiter’s son suffered life-threatening injury in a terrorist attack Wednesday. Continue reading →

How You’re Not Yet Saved

(Wes Bredenhof – Abounding In Grace) I was listening to a colleague preach recently and he mentioned how the Bible speaks of salvation in three tenses:  past, present, and future.  Somewhere along the way I’d heard or read that before, but not for a long time.  It got me thinking whether it was really true. It wasn’t difficult to think of several Bible passages to support it.

If we’re Christians, we typically think of salvation only as something that’s happened in the past.  Certainly the Bible speaks that way.  For example, Eph. 2:8 famously says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith…”  We can unpack that in various ways, including from the perspective of Christ’s finished work on the cross or from the perspective of our election, or from the moment the Holy Spirit worked faith in our hearts.  All of it refers to salvation in the past tense.  In the past, Christians have been saved from the curse of sin. Continue reading →

Steve Lawson Releases ‘Unflinching Confession’ Book Detailing Road To Adulterous Affair

“All my apparent success evaporated into thin air. It was as if God hit the delete button, and my entire life’s work was gone. In a moment, it became ancient history. Overnight, it was like it never happened. I knew there would be consequences, but I was unprepared to face them.”

(Protestia) Disgraced Bible teacher Steven Lawson, 75, has released the book Mercy in the Wilderness: How I Fell & What I Found, detailing events in his life that led to him having an adulterous affair with a woman in her twenties, his experience in the subsequent wilderness, and how he found his way out. According to the book’s promo material:

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The Banning Season

“The Founders wanted “freedom” of information, a very necessary situation in order to have a responsible electorate. But today, the media is aligned with the Democrats, generally speaking.  Is a free press that openly works for political movements protected by the First Amendment?”

(Bill O’Reilly) President Trump has deep-sixed CNN, MS Now and Politico from covering him on federal property.  Those agencies join the Associated Press, which was banished last year. That case is still being litigated in a First Amendment situation. Continue reading →

‘He Died in My Arms’ — Lindsay Clancy’s Ex-Husband Speaks

“Callan lived for four days before succumbing to his mother’s actions.”  

(Sarah Anderson – PJ Media) Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy — the woman has become some sort of leftist hero after she killed her three young children in 2023 — sat down with 60 Minutes for an interview that aired on Sunday, and honestly, I found it difficult to watch. It was his first time speaking out since Lindsay’s time in court ended in a mistrial, and he shared some details that I wasn’t really aware of, such as the fact that the baby, Callan, lived for four days before dying in his father’s arms. Continue reading →

Only One Gospel Part 1

4 For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, you bear this beautifully. (2 Corinthians 11:4 NASB)

This age of spiritual darkness is so because truth is seen as relative. Without absolute truth being allowed, since it may cause the ultimate crime upon one or more persons, which is “offense,” then when those who know better insist on Doctrinal precision, preaching the Word, not editing the gospel, et cetera then everything gets turned upside down…. Continue reading →

Knowing the will of God isn’t a deep dark secret

By Marsha West

Is it possible for a Christian to know God’s will and not have to agonize over it? Should a believer make a decision without first spending hours in prayer, asking God to reveal His will? Must a Christian avoid making a decision until he or she has a “peace about it”? What about waiting for a “sign” from God? Is it okay for a Christian to consult a psychic or a Ouija board to seek God’s guidance?

A married couple, John and Tina, is faced with a dilemma. They would like to move to Colorado to be closer to John’s family. They’ve been praying about it, asking God to show them His will. Their decision must be made before the end of the week, yet they’re still not sure what God wants them to do — should they stay or should they go?

Naturally John and Tina are confused and frustrated. John is leaning toward moving because he knows it will be good for the kids to live close to their grandparents. He’s even getting excited about it. Not Tina! She wants to wait for a “confirmation,” from God before they pull up stakes and move half way across the country.

John and Tina are in the proverbial pickle.

Many Christians talk about finding God’s will as though it were some deep dark secret hidden away in the pages of Scripture. Maybe God doesn’t want us to find it.

Where does the Bible teach that God tries to hide His will from us? Continue reading →

Holdout Clancy Juror Goes Into Hiding After Mob Targets Him

“Rest assured that the evil people who have so viciously attacked this American Hero and Champion of Justice will be held accountable to the maximum extent of the law and beyond…he remains utterly unbroken thanks to his devout Catholic Faith…as a devoted father and man of God, he will not be defeated or shattered by the wicked who wish harm upon him.”

(Matt Margolis – PJ Media) A man refuses to declare a mother who killed her three young children not guilty by reason of insanity, and the reward for that courage is exile.

Not applause. Not protection. Exile. Continue reading →

Prominent Pastor Says the Power of God Works Without Jesus’s Permission

(The Dissenter) Lionheart Church is an up-and-coming prominent church in Austell, GA, and its founding “pastors,” Otha and LaRonna Turnbough, are making names for themselves.

And not for good reason.

In fact, these patently false teachers need to be exposed immediately for who and what they are—blasphemers—and that’s what I plan to do. There is a lot to unpack with some clips I’ve been sorting through, and this one isn’t even the worst. Continue reading →

Say Goodbye to Hollywood… If It Even Exists Anymore

(Stephen Green – PJ Media) Hollywood and Los Angeles were once so inextricably intertwined that you could hardly mention one without picturing the other. So much more than just a neighborhood in central Los Angeles, Hollywood simply was the entertainment industry — a name that conjured all the glamour, glitz, beauty, wealth, thrills, and tabloid debauchery of a magical place that could only exist in America.

Out of all of America, Hollywood could only happen in California. And out of all of California, it had to be Los Angeles. Continue reading →

Burk Parsons Suspension Overturned By PCA


“The PCA will strain at gnats to prosecute sins from 2017 while ignoring the ongoing sins of female deacons, functional female officers, Side B Theology, and anti-white racism.”

(Anthony Fava – Evangelical Dark Web) The last year of ministry for Burk Parsons has been turbulent. The pastor of Saint Andrews Chapel, the church of RC Sproul. For years, Saint Andrews Chapel had been an independent Presbyterian church, joining the PCA in 2023 at the behest of Burk Parsons. In 2025, Parsons would be suspended indefinitely by the Central Florida Presbytery for three counts of “harsh leadership, unkind treatment of others, and neglect of pastoral duties.” Continue reading →

Free AI!

“If we get this wrong, the Chinese are there waiting … They’re spending a lot of money to be the global leader … their values will come baked into their systems: censorship, surveillance and control.”

(John Stossel – Townhall) Cell phones made my life easier. So did the internet. Artificial intelligence may enrich it even more. But lots of people are worried. “Stop AI or we’re all going to die!” shout protesters.”

It’s possible that AI will decide that we humans are in the way and imprison us or kill us. Not likely, say AI specialists, but possible. Continue reading →

There’s a New Update on the Butler Assassination Attempt, and It Just Got Creepy

“The newly released files revealed a few more interesting tidbits…”

(Kevin Downey JR – PJ Media) Just over two years ago, a pimply-faced incel, Thomas Crooks, fired several rounds at the then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally from a shockingly ignored rooftop in Butler, Pa.

Despite how much time has gone by since the shooting, We the People have heard woefully little about Crooks, his potential motivations, and possible co-conspirators. Continue reading →

Parents refused to call their daughter a boy, so Massachusetts took her away…

“This is a very disturbing story that every parent should watch.”

(Revolver) We hear plenty about the separation of church and state, don’t we? The left loves to scream and yell over that. But where’s that same gusto for drawing a line in the sand when the government pushes its way into a family’s home and decides the parents’ beliefs are the problem, and the kids need hormones?

That’s what makes this story about Catholic parents Joseph and Arlene Kutzko so disturbing. These Massachusetts parents refused to recognize their daughter as a boy, and it cost them custody of their child. Now, they’re fighting the state over decisions that could affect the rest of her life, and theirs too. Continue reading →

SCOTUS Sides With Ballot Chaos

(Douglas Andrews – The Patriot Post) Can anyone in this country explain what the law says concerning mail-in ballots? I sure as heck can’t. I suspect you can’t, either. So is it too much to ask, given that former Trump Attorney General William Barr was sounding the alarm about all this some six years ago, that the Supreme Court provide a bit of clarity on the constitutionality of mail-in balloting?

Answer: Yes.

Late yesterday, the High Court opted for electoral chaos and suspicion, rejecting the Trump administration’s last-ditch effort to enforce new U.S. Postal Service restrictions on otherwise fraud-friendly mail-in ballots…. Continue reading →

Because the Day is Evil

(Bill O’Reilly) It is noble that the United States honors the innocent victims as well as the first responders on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attack.  But that nobility is not universally shared.  The terror brigades directed by Iran are still operating, and that country continues to fund death and destruction.

Millions of people all over the world don’t really care.  If they did, the Mullahs would have been vanquished a long time ago. Terror groups continue to kill at will, and once again the USA is almost alone trying to stop the murder.  Yes, Israel and a few other countries are assisting us, but the global effort is weak. Continue reading →

The Democratic Chicken — or the Socialist Egg?

(Victor Davis Hanson) The primaries are over, and the November general election looms.

Suddenly, the Islamo-socialist podcaster Hasan Piker — who is now infamous for blaming America for 9/11 and warning Jews that “someone’s going to come around and take action, not against the state of Israel, mind you, but against American Jews” — is persona non grata on the Democratic stump.

Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in the Michigan Senate race, once enlisted Piker to jump-start his lethargic candidacy. Now that he is locked in a close general-election race against a strong Republican, El-Sayed dismisses the antisemite, who has suddenly outlived his usefulness, as a mere “social media person in California.” Continue reading →

Guess Who Helped Doxx the Holdout Juror in the Lindsay Clancy Case

“That juror was also said to have taken the rope, that was in the room for jurors to see, and placed it around a bottle to show how much force it would take to kill a child or baby. The women were shocked at the violence displayed — by the juror, not the mom.” 

(Victoria Taft – PJ Media) The stories of the complete weirdness at the Lindsay Clancy triple murder case are legion. Now, things are getting dangerous, as the mob goes after the one man who held out for a murder verdict for the sick mother.

The 11-1 vote triggered a mistrial and prompted a planned retrial for America’s favorite murdering mother. Continue reading →

Shockingly, Many Christians Think Nothing of Using Satanic Practices to ‘Experience God in a Powerful Way’

This piece was first published in 2021. CRN posted it as a warning to those who declare their faith in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior not to participate in “magic” even when what they’re doing is “just for fun.” Occult practices, i.e. witchcraft are all about interacting with unseen forces for the purpose of uncovering hidden knowledge.

By Marsha West

Today I visited a long-time friend’s Facebook page. I’ll call her Ginger.  Ginger is a professing Christian who says she reads the Bible regularly as well as what she deems Christian books. My attention was quickly drawn to the several games that were posted on her page including a “wedding” game. At the top are the words: What Surprise Is Coming Your Way In 2021 According To Your Astrological Sign. Twelve astrological signs appear along the border.  A button is provided in the center for those who wish to play. Below the button are the words: You will finally have the dream wedding you’ve been waiting for Ginger, surrounded by all the people you love.  Another game on her page invites you to pick one of 6 images to find out who will be walking beside you in 2021. Also on the page is a game that shows your 2021 tattoo.  Ginger’s tat is “I am who I am. Your approval isn’t needed.”

I left Ginger’s page in disbelief and disheartened.

The thing is, we have discussed specific occult practices ad nauseum over the years.  I have shared with her that God makes it clear His people are not to participate in any way shape or form in “magic.”  Not even if what you’re doing is “just for fun.”

Ginger always left me with the impression that she was aware of the dangers of dabbling in the world of the occult.  Perhaps she was telling me what I wanted to hear. What I saw on her page made it clear my impressions were inaccurate. Continue reading →

‘Good experiences’ are not necessarily from God

Amidst evangelicalism’s lust for personal experience through charismania and contemplative mysticism, over a decade ago Ken Silva of Apprising Ministries offered a biblical look at this critical truth.

To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn. (Isaiah 8:20)

It’s Past Time For Some Straight Up Truth In Evangelical Christian Circles

Christian apologist Bob DeWaay has a very accurate saying: Deceptions that do not “work” have a short shelf life. We must also come to realize that a lot of the spiritual monkey business, e.g. Catalyst Contemplative Lab led by CSM Guru Phileena Heuertz and Rick Warren Endorsing Catholics Come Home, which I’ve written about here at Apprising Ministries this past 9 years is, in fact, intertwined. That makes it difficult to cover all of it along the Internet Front of this Truth War. Be that as it may, right now I say — Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love (1 Corinthians 16:13-14).

That particular section of Scripture forms the basis for an excellent sermon by Phil Johnson, which I first brought to your attention in my article about a heretic by the name of Mike Morrell On Matthew Fox, John Wimber, And The Emerging Church. I’ll place the video of Johnson’s message below. Ok, let’s now return to the subject of all this inbred spiritual monkey business; the more technical term would be syncretism, which just happens to be a perfect fit for the flawed philosophy of postmodernism with its embrace of paradox and irrational philosophy. Essentially syncretism is the attempt to bring about religious unity by merging together various belief systems of so-called “faith traditions,” and this even when they’re contradictory. Continue reading →

The Genuine Gospel is not Man’s Gospel

11 For I make known to you brothers, the gospel that I preached, is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. Galatians 1:11-12 (translated from the NA28 Greek text to English)

The εὐαγγέλιον (euaggelion), which the word “gospel” above translates, means “good message” or “good news.” What Paul stated in Galatians 1:11,12 is vital for us to grasp. Those of us who are in Christ can proclaim this εὐαγγέλιον for it is a message of very good news about something our Lord Jesus Christ has done on our behalf, but we cannot “be the gospel” nor can we “live the gospel.” It is a message of Christ’s work of redemption that was successful. He died on that cross and in so doing, His perfect obedience was made available to be imputed to all who believe this εὐαγγέλιον and in so doing, receive Christ as Lord and Savior in repentance being saved by God’s grace through faith…. Continue reading →

Metamorphosis

The following piece is an excerpt from my book Walking the Walk by Faith. Enjoy and be blessed.

by Mike Ratliff

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:1-2 NKJV)

And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 3:18)

I’m not a huge movie buff, but I really like movies or stories where the main character starts out really messed up or not very nice, but as the story progresses he or she changes for the better. I don’t know why that gets my interest, but it does. Continue reading →