Definitions of Words and Issues Surrounding the Doctrine of Justification

Apprising Ministries warns that contemplative mysticism is spreading an ecumenicism throughout the mainstream of the evangelical community.

You’re going to witness an increasing number of evangelical leaders tell you that the apostate Roman Catholic Church is a viable expression of the Christian faith.

Remember, the doctrine of justification is at the heart of the Gospel, and of the Protestant Reformation. Therefore, you will really need to understand this crucial issue that forever separates Rome from the Body of Christ. View article →

Spying Out the Land

Tim Challies challenges the Christian who chooses not to stray from his or her comfort zone. He points to himself as an example. “So much of what I do in life,” he says, “so many of the decisions I make, are driven primarily by considerations of my own comfort. I do what I do because it is more comfortable than the alternative; I choose to go this way instead of that way because the opposite looks like it may just bring too much discomfort. I’m kind of a coward, I guess, and kind of consumed with keeping life safe and easy.” View article →

How Church Discipline Can Be Like Doctor Shopping

Russell Moore, Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, challenges ministers of the gospel who are more than willing to empower congregants who don’t want accountability, but affirmation. In Moore’s view, “If you have a church member who has been warned or disciplined by another pastor or church, you have a responsibility to investigate what’s going on.” View article →