The Kingdom of the Lord, the Kingdom of Satan, and Spiritual Warfare

In the air are Satan and his evil host. On earth are his servants–the masses of demons–and his innumerable worldwide human slaves. Throughout the once Christian West and America Satan’s slaves are all of the ungodly souls who have rejected our Lord Jesus Christ in favor of darkness, rebellion, autonomy, power, materialism, and a life of sin.

(Linda Kimball – RenewAmerica) “And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you used to walk when you conformed to the ways of this world and of the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit who is now at work in the sons of disobedience. All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.

“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved! And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

“For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance as our way of life” (Ephesians 2: 1-10).

In these passages Paul seeks to demonstrate to his readers that there are two kingdoms in which people exist. One is the kingdom of Satan. The other is the kingdom of our Lord: Continue reading

Two Big Changes in America

“The rot spread into the Democrat Party. They threw moderation out the window. Democrat politicians competed with the colleges to see who could go farthest Left in the least amount of time. The sane, decent, normal Democrats, one by one, disappeared from center stage. In their place we’ve got Soros-funded radicals.”

(Lee Duigon – News With Views) What have been the biggest changes in America during my adult life?

For much of that time, I was either a news reporter or a writer of fantasy novels. Go ahead—say “What’s the difference?” And I reply, “That’s too unfair to fantasy novelists.” Continue reading

Biden & Obrador Tighten the Border in Time for the Elections

“They want amnesty for all these people to give them a permanent electoral majority. They don’t care if they’re terrorists or criminals.”

(Mary Dowling) After three-and-a-half years of unlimited migration of unvetted foreigners coming illegally from around the world, Biden will tighten the border in time for the elections six months from now. Democrats are trying to blame Republicans for the open borders as an election ploy. Continue reading

Unequally Yoked

Do not be mismated with unbelievers. For what partnership have righteousness and iniquity? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14 RSV

Mismated is literally a term that means unequally yoked. A yoke is a wooden frame or bar with loops at either end, fitted around the necks of two animals, which tied them together and forced them to function as one. That is what Paul speaks of here. He is thinking of Deuteronomy 22, where the Law says, Do not plow with an ox and a donkey yoked together (Deuteronomy 22:10). That may seem strange to us, but God was concerned that the Israelites not tie together two animals of a different nature. Continue reading

PCA Invites David French, Supporter of Child Castration, ‘Gay Marriage’ and ‘Drag Queen Story Hour,’ To Speak at General Assembly

“French wants to speak on “How to Be Supportive of Your Pastor and Church Leaders in a Polarized Political Year,” yet he has engaged in unbridled Trump Derangement Syndrome, repeatedly calling the former President a threat to “our democracy,” urging voters to give Joe Biden a second term in office, castigating Republican loyalists intent on voting for him again…”

(Protestia) In a truly bewildering and blisteringly backward move, the powers that be in the Presbyterian Church of America, a conservative denomination that is typically the antithesis of the satanic PCUSA, have announced that David French will be a featured panelist at the 2024 General Assembly, speaking on “How to Be Supportive of Your Pastor and Church Leaders in a Polarized Political Year.” Continue reading

West Point’s Teaching Woke: Cross-Dressing, Undoing Patriotism

“This is madness. It’s effeminate nonsense weakening our military. This irrelevant, abusive nonsense will be taught by sociology Professor Ender. Sociology is one of those fields that pretends to be a science, but it is not.”

(Mary Dowling) Former Rep. Scott Taylor, a former Navy SEAL, posted a list of four classes taught at West Point, which were sent to him. They have to be a deliberate effort to destroy our military, one class at a time. I wonder if the Chinese Communist Party is funding this. If not, they should. It’s the easiest way for them to take us over. Look at this and see what I mean. Continue reading

Joe Biden Faces Impeachment Calls After Threatening to Withhold Weapons From Israel

“Today, we face another grave error under the same misguided leadership as President Biden threatens to cut off aid to Israel in the midst of their ongoing conflict.”

(Sarah Arnold – Townhall) Republicans are calling for immediate disciplinary action against President Joe Biden after he threatened to withhold ammunition from Israel. 

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) suggested that Biden should be impeached for caving to pro-Hamas agitators and halting the shipment of offensive weapons to Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in an attempt to prevent the Jewish state from attacking the terrorist group in Rafah. Continue reading

It’s About Time That We Grow Up Isn’t It?

11 When I was a child, I used to speak like a child, think like a child, reason like a child. When I became a man, I did away with childish things. 1 Corinthians 13:11 (LSB) 

When the Lord circumcised my heart in August 2004, I was truly amazed at the level of spiritual discernment that came with that blessing. Leading up to this, God had drawn me ever deeper into our relationship. I had been in a deep, close, intimate walk with Him over a period of several weeks. I was fasting from anything that distracted me from my devotion to Him. I was praying, worshipping, studying my Bible, and researching doctrine, all in obedience to His drawing me to Him…. Continue reading

Multiculturalism is Ideological Diversity, a Schismatic Heresy That Dooms Churches to Failure

“Disturbingly, this secular influence can be seen in the teachings of popular figures within the Christian community. Among the proponents of this doctrine of multiculturalism are David Platt, Matt Chandler, Tim Keller, JD Greear, Mark Dever, Russell Moore, Beth Moore…”

(Dissenter) In this age of moral relativism, where every wind of doctrine is blowing and the foundations of biblical truth are being vigorously attacked, the Church of God cannot afford to shrink back. The Word of God, unadulterated and absolute, stands as our guide and the voice of the Holy Spirit as our counselor in these turbulent times. The clarion call to holiness and unity in the body of Christ, grounded firmly in the Word of God, should be louder than ever. Continue reading

Disturbing New ‘Christian’ Conference Features Voddie Baucham, John Cooper (of Skillet) and…. Mormon Glenn Beck!!?

(Protestia) According to the promo material, Fearless Army: Roll Call 2.0 is a “gathering, celebration, and encouragement of men to put on the full armor of God to take a stand against the evil forces destroying American culture (Ephesians)” insisting that “it’s important that men not give up meeting together and encouraging one another toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24-25).”

The conference is being put on because “Jason Whitlock and John Rich “believe the best way to close the divides tearing America apart is to bring men together under the umbrella of worship, reverence, and song honoring our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” and the conference is “designed to inspire men to put aside superficial differences and serve our shared Creator.” Continue reading

Biden Just Handed Hamas a Huge Win

“On Capitol Hill, Biden is being blasted by lawmakers for the dangerous decision — which is obviously being made to appease Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib in Michigan.” 

(Katie Pavlich – Townhall) During an interview with CNN Wednesday night, President Joe Biden reversed longstanding U.S. policy and declared he will stop precision weapons shipments to Israel should the Israeli Defense Forces head deeper into Rafah.

Given there are approximately 8000 Hamas terrorists in Rafah, where hostages are also reportedly being held, the declaration allows Hamas to stay alive and forces Israel to lose the war — a final stronghold for the Iranian backed terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip. Continue reading

Columbia Students Will Reap the Consequences

“If you want to improve your kid’s chances of getting into an elite university — and you can afford it — it certainly doesn’t hurt to start donating major cash to the school as early as possible. But some wealthy Jewish families who have done just that at schools like Harvard and Columbia, sometimes beginning when their children were in first grade, are now writing it off as a loss.”

(Emmy Griffin – The Patriot Post) Columbia University has been front and center for the spate of pro-Hamas protests that have swept across several so-called “higher education” campuses in recent weeks. Columbia’s protests have been the most visible and some of the most vicious. Some students, faculty, and outside activists there have used anti-Jew rhetoric, and some have even assaulted Jewish students or blocked them from attending classes. An especially violent contingent broke into Hamilton Hall and locked authorities out. Continue reading

Jesus Christ is the Exclusive Saviour

1 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. 2 In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also. 4 And you know the way where I am going.” 5 Thomas *said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going. How do we know the way?” 6 Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father but through Me. 7 If you have come to know Me, you will know My Father also; from now on you know Him, and have seen Him.” John 14:1-7 (LSB) 

What is noticeably missing in all cults is the correct emphasis on the necessity of the Cross of Christ and, therefore, a total misapplication of Him as our Exclusive Saviour. Carefully read the passage I placed at the top of this post from John 14. John 16:6 says, “Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. In response to Thomas’ question in v4, Jesus declared that He is the way to God because He is the truth of God (John 1:14) and the life of God (John 1:4; John 3:15; John 11:25)…. Continue reading

Benny Hinn Responds to Mike Winger’s 4-Hour Exposé: ‘Forgive Me…I’ve Made Mistakes’

(Protestia) Benny Hinn has responded to a recent 4-hour exposé done on him by Mike Winger, asking people to “forgive him” for his errors while still engaging in revisionist history, minimization of his error, and outright lies.

Still reeling from Winger’s cinematic cinderblock to the head, arch-heretic Benny Hinn reached out to Stephen Strang, founder and CEO of Charisma News, the media conglomerate that has been historically very friendly to him, to do damage control and “throw his hat into the ring and try to balance the scales when it comes to the legacy he will leave behind.” Continue reading

American Evangelical Increasingly Embracing the Foolishness that God Accepts Worship From All Religions

“Asserting that God accepts the worship of all religions is to elevate human judgment above the decree of the one who created their mind and even gave them the ability to reason. It’s an arrogant posture—a vivid reflection of self-worship rather than submission to God, and this arrogance demonstrates a devastating disregard for the sanctity of Scripture and God’s explicit instructions on worship and idolatry.”

(The Dissenter) A distressing surge is sweeping through the Church, especially American evangelicals—a surge that flouts the clear and unabashed truths of biblical Christianity. A 2022 Ligonier survey from thestateoftheology.com unveils this grim reality—a staggering 56% of evangelicals now falsely believe that God accepts worship from all religions, marking a significant increase from 42% in 2020. Continue reading

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may discern the will of God

1 Therefore, I urge you brothers through the compassions of God to present your bodies as living, holy sacrifices, well pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service. 2 And do not be conformed to this age but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may discern the will of God, that which is good and well pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:1-2 (translated from the NA28 Greek text)

Both the Apostle John and the Apostle Paul used light and darkness in analogies pertaining to spiritual life and spiritual death. For instance, in John 1:4-5 (above) the Apostle says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men; and the light shines in the darkness and the darkness does not grasp it.”… Continue reading

Intentional godliness is the product of a spirit-filled walk

6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. 7 Therefore do not be partakers with them, 8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of that light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 And do not participate in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead even expose them. Eph 5:6-11 (LSB) 

Intentional godliness is the product of a spirit-filled walk. No Christian becomes godly by simply wanting it. Neither do they become godly through self-righteousness. Instead, the walk that is truly godly is one that is not self-focused at all…. Continue reading

What the pro-Palestinian protests are really about

“It is clear that they are not motivated by legitimate concern for Arab and Muslim lives, whatever the rhetoric. If they were, then Israel would hardly be the only, or even primary, target. The death toll from over a decade of government-led bloodshed in Syria is catastrophic but has not gripped the imagination of campus activists.”

(Carl Trueman – First Things) The recent pro-Palestinian student protests on elite university campuses across the country offer fascinating, if somewhat depressing, insights into the state of modern American culture. It is not so much that the lunatics have taken over the asylum as the kindergartners have taken over the nursery. Continue reading

One of the The Fruits of Human Depravity is: Stupidity

“Throughout history, this pattern of irrationality has persisted, manifesting in myriad forms of rebellion against God’s sovereignty. When one rejects the divine foundation of truth—God’s self-revelation to creation—he embarks on a perilous path marked by confusion and folly….” 

(The Dissenter) In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, imbuing the world with order, reason, and morality, and most importantly, a desire to worship Him. However, the first tangible evidence of stupidity emerged in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve, deceived by the serpent, believed they could outsmart the Creator. Continue reading

Horror for County EMS as Wave of Calls Floods In – 2 Arrested After Deadly Mass Overdose Strike Area

“We took extra time to do training and talk them through, and made sure every single person we talked to knew what was going on.”

(Warner Todd Huston – The Western Journal) With so many other bad things going on in the news, it is sometimes easy to forget that the United States is in the throes of a drug abuse epidemic, but the citizens of Austin, Texas, were jolted back to that realization last week when a mass overdose incident left multiple people dead. Continue reading

Pro-Hamas Protests Funded by Biden’s Own Political Donors

“Biden’s Department of Justice has notably refused to investigate the civil rights abuses being committed by the “encampments” — against Jews, journalists, and others — and has also refused to consider RICO conspiracy charges.”

(Joel B. Pollak – Breitbart) The pro-Palestinian, antisemitic protests on university campuses across the nation are funded by President Joe Biden’s own political donors — which could explain why he hesitates to condemn them and won’t investigate them. Continue reading

Walking by Faith

1 For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For indeed in this we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven, 3 inasmuch as we, having put it on, will not be found naked. 4 For indeed while we are in this tent, we groan, being burdened, because we do not want to be unclothed but to be clothed, so that what is mortal will be swallowed up by life. 5 Now He who prepared us for this very purpose is God, who gave to us the Spirit as a pledge. 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 (LSB) Read verses 6-10 on the site.

If we read this passage phrase by phrase, we see that Paul is telling the Corinthian Church that “we know” things. What things? We know that our bodies will die, but at that moment we have a body “made not with hands” that is eternal. Knowing this, we “walk by faith” instead of by sight. What does Paul mean by this? Continue reading

Frat Boys Launch Their Own Intifada Against Pro-Hamas Radicals on Their Campuses

“The people have spoken Hamas clowns, and they’re not with you.” 

(Matt Vespa – Townhall) I hope more expressions of patriotism and pro-Israel support are seen across college campuses. There is a pushback occurring from people who have had it with the illegal pro-Hamas encampments that have spread like a brushfire among higher education institutions. Remember when we said that the Left will make you care and that no one will be allowed to remain neutral?… Continue reading