State Of The Church

Vigilant To Protect: A Pastor’s Responsibility To Call Out False Teachers

Berean Review

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

State Of The Church

If The Church Will Not Teach The Truth About Israel, Someone Else Will Gladly Teach The Next Generation A Lie

There is a spiritual battle raging today over one nation unlike any other in history. That nation is Israel. It seems everyone has an opinion about Israel—politicians, journalists, influencers, podcasters, celebrities, and social media personalities. Sadly, one of the few places where many Christians are not hearing about Israel is from the pulpit. That silence has come at a tremendous cost. The issue of Israel has become a dividing line in the Church. Entire denominations, Bible colleges, seminaries, pastors, and Christian influencers are abandoning the biblical view of Israel and replacing it with theological systems that deny Israel’s future.

Brandon Holthaus - August 22, 2026

Israel & Middle East

The Millennium: One Of The Most Controversial And Important Subjects In Biblical Prophecy

Israel & Middle East

A Proper Knowledge Of Israel And Eschatology Is Essential To Our Understanding Of God’s Word

State Of The Church

If The Church Will Not Teach The Truth About Israel, Someone Else Will Gladly Teach The Next Generation A Lie

Brandon Holthaus - August 22, 2026

State Of The Church

Vigilant To Protect: A Pastor’s Responsibility To Call Out False Teachers

Berean Review

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

The Millennium: One Of The Most Controversial And Important Subjects In Biblical Prophecy

A Proper Knowledge Of Israel And Eschatology Is Essential To Our Understanding Of God’s Word

It Is A Serious Misjudgment For The Modern Church To Disregard What God Has To Say About The Future

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

A Debt We Can Never Repay: Why Israel Should Have A Place In Every Christian’s Heart

Standing With Boldness: Why Has Christian Higher Education Surrendered Its Biblical Worldview To The Culture?

Imminent: The Timing Of The Rapture May Be Unknowable, But Where It Sits On The Prophetic Timeline Is Not

US Senate Candidate Says ‘Islamic Mystics’ Shaped His Christian Faith Just As Much As The Bible

Barna Group: Christians Use AI More Than The Average American

‘Outsourced Discernment’: The Dangers Of Christians Trusting Artificial Intelligence

An Attempt To Compromise: Can ‘Evolution’ And The Bible Be Reconciled?

Franklin Graham: Progressive Christianity Is A Relentless Scheme To Undermine The Authority Of God’s Word

‘Thus Sayeth The Lord’: What Do We Make Of All The ‘Pastors’ Denigrating God’s Word?

The Silence In Most Churches Regarding Our ‘Blessed Hope’ Is A Significant Mistake

Christians Are Under Attack Like Never Before, But Much Of The Church Is Sleeping Through The War

In A World Filled With Theological Confusion, Christians Must Be Ready To Confront False Teaching

Is Genesis Too Controversial To Preach From The Pulpit? Too Many Pastors Say ‘Yes’

Greg Laurie: The Best Evangelism Lessons Billy Graham Taught Me

A Growing Hostility Toward Jesus’ Return… From The Church?

Through Compromise, Numerous Modern Churches Are Guilty Of ‘Playing The Harlot’

‘Blessing What God Calls Sin’: American Denomination Endorses Sex-Change Procedures for Minors

When A Literal Interpretation Of The Bible Is Abandoned, The End Result Is Replacement Theology

Answering Two Distorted Views Of Jesus’ Millennial Kingdom

Imposing Political Correctness On The Bible: The Real Gospel Does Not ‘Affirm’ People In Their Sin

The Clash Of Worldviews: Secular Progressivism Vs Biblical Christianity

How Allegory Reduces The Bible To Nothing More Than A Work Of Fiction

Disregarding Biblical Morality: Denomination Faces ‘Sharp Internal Backlash,’ Arguing That A Monogamy Requirement For Pastors Would Be ‘Harmful’

Blending God’s Word And Man’s Word: When Churches Attempt To Explain Away The Bible’s Condemnation Of Homosexuality

A Biblical Love: Evangelical Christians Are The Backbone Of Israel’s Support In The United States

A Customizable Christianity Culture: There Is No Legitimate Excuse For Disobeying The Lord

A Manipulative Insult To God’s Nature: The Prosperity Gospel Is One Of The Most Dangerous Theological Ideas In The World

The Battle To Maintain Our Judeo-Christian Freedoms Must Be Fought By Courageous Pastors In The Pulpits

Removing, Adding, And Twisting: Three Incorrect Approaches To Biblical Prophecy With Disastrous Consequences

Ashamed Of The Gospel?: Troubling Studies Highlight Vast Trend Of American Christians Hiding Their Faith From Public Life

In A Culture Hostile To Our Faith, Resist The Temptation To Shrink Back

Under The New Global Religion of Tolerance, The Truth Must Never Trump ‘Unity’

A Light Shining In A Dark Place: Why Anticipation Of The Rapture Changes Our Understanding Of World Events

Five Easy Ways Christians Can Get Involved in Politics

A Not So Biblical Worldview: The False Advertising Permeating ‘Christian’ Colleges

The Church Is Adopting The World’s Way Of Dealing With Racism… And It’s Completely Unbiblical

State Of The Church

If The Church Will Not Teach The Truth About Israel, Someone Else Will Gladly Teach The Next Generation A Lie

State Of The Church

Vigilant To Protect: A Pastor’s Responsibility To Call Out False Teachers

I recently watched a minister online. He gave a scathing critique of those who dare call out purveyors of false doctrine. He said we should love our fellow Christians. Paradoxically, he criticized those who criticize others. In one sense, the attack seemed pious. Don’t criticize. Be loving. Be sweet. But Jesus ran the money changers out of the temple.

Berean Review

The Importance Of Apologetics: Are We Ready To Give An Answer For The Hope And Truthfulness Of Scripture?

No one can reason someone else into faith. It is ultimately a matter of the heart, the will, and God’s sovereignly perfect activity. But it can be demonstrated that our Christian faith is anchored to reality. Ours is a faith based on logic, fact, history, and truth.

The Millennium: One Of The Most Controversial And Important Subjects In Biblical Prophecy

A Proper Knowledge Of Israel And Eschatology Is Essential To Our Understanding Of God’s Word

It Is A Serious Misjudgment For The Modern Church To Disregard What God Has To Say About The Future

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

A Debt We Can Never Repay: Why Israel Should Have A Place In Every Christian’s Heart

Standing With Boldness: Why Has Christian Higher Education Surrendered Its Biblical Worldview To The Culture?

Imminent: The Timing Of The Rapture May Be Unknowable, But Where It Sits On The Prophetic Timeline Is Not

US Senate Candidate Says ‘Islamic Mystics’ Shaped His Christian Faith Just As Much As The Bible

Barna Group: Christians Use AI More Than The Average American

‘Outsourced Discernment’: The Dangers Of Christians Trusting Artificial Intelligence

An Attempt To Compromise: Can ‘Evolution’ And The Bible Be Reconciled?

Franklin Graham: Progressive Christianity Is A Relentless Scheme To Undermine The Authority Of God’s Word

‘Thus Sayeth The Lord’: What Do We Make Of All The ‘Pastors’ Denigrating God’s Word?

The Silence In Most Churches Regarding Our ‘Blessed Hope’ Is A Significant Mistake

Christians Are Under Attack Like Never Before, But Much Of The Church Is Sleeping Through The War

In A World Filled With Theological Confusion, Christians Must Be Ready To Confront False Teaching

Is Genesis Too Controversial To Preach From The Pulpit? Too Many Pastors Say ‘Yes’

Greg Laurie: The Best Evangelism Lessons Billy Graham Taught Me

A Growing Hostility Toward Jesus’ Return… From The Church?

Through Compromise, Numerous Modern Churches Are Guilty Of ‘Playing The Harlot’

‘Blessing What God Calls Sin’: American Denomination Endorses Sex-Change Procedures for Minors

When A Literal Interpretation Of The Bible Is Abandoned, The End Result Is Replacement Theology

Answering Two Distorted Views Of Jesus’ Millennial Kingdom

Imposing Political Correctness On The Bible: The Real Gospel Does Not ‘Affirm’ People In Their Sin

The Clash Of Worldviews: Secular Progressivism Vs Biblical Christianity

It Is A Serious Misjudgment For The Modern Church To Disregard What God Has To Say About The Future

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

A Debt We Can Never Repay: Why Israel Should Have A Place In Every Christian’s Heart

Standing With Boldness: Why Has Christian Higher Education Surrendered Its Biblical Worldview To The Culture?

Imminent: The Timing Of The Rapture May Be Unknowable, But Where It Sits On The Prophetic Timeline Is Not

US Senate Candidate Says ‘Islamic Mystics’ Shaped His Christian Faith Just As Much As The Bible

Barna Group: Christians Use AI More Than The Average American

‘Outsourced Discernment’: The Dangers Of Christians Trusting Artificial Intelligence

An Attempt To Compromise: Can ‘Evolution’ And The Bible Be Reconciled?

Franklin Graham: Progressive Christianity Is A Relentless Scheme To Undermine The Authority Of God’s Word

‘Thus Sayeth The Lord’: What Do We Make Of All The ‘Pastors’ Denigrating God’s Word?

The Silence In Most Churches Regarding Our ‘Blessed Hope’ Is A Significant Mistake

Christians Are Under Attack Like Never Before, But Much Of The Church Is Sleeping Through The War

In A World Filled With Theological Confusion, Christians Must Be Ready To Confront False Teaching

Is Genesis Too Controversial To Preach From The Pulpit? Too Many Pastors Say ‘Yes’

Greg Laurie: The Best Evangelism Lessons Billy Graham Taught Me

A Growing Hostility Toward Jesus’ Return… From The Church?

Through Compromise, Numerous Modern Churches Are Guilty Of ‘Playing The Harlot’

‘Blessing What God Calls Sin’: American Denomination Endorses Sex-Change Procedures for Minors

When A Literal Interpretation Of The Bible Is Abandoned, The End Result Is Replacement Theology

Answering Two Distorted Views Of Jesus’ Millennial Kingdom

Imposing Political Correctness On The Bible: The Real Gospel Does Not ‘Affirm’ People In Their Sin

The Clash Of Worldviews: Secular Progressivism Vs Biblical Christianity

How Allegory Reduces The Bible To Nothing More Than A Work Of Fiction

Disregarding Biblical Morality: Denomination Faces ‘Sharp Internal Backlash,’ Arguing That A Monogamy Requirement For Pastors Would Be ‘Harmful’

Blending God’s Word And Man’s Word: When Churches Attempt To Explain Away The Bible’s Condemnation Of Homosexuality

A Biblical Love: Evangelical Christians Are The Backbone Of Israel’s Support In The United States

A Customizable Christianity Culture: There Is No Legitimate Excuse For Disobeying The Lord

A Manipulative Insult To God’s Nature: The Prosperity Gospel Is One Of The Most Dangerous Theological Ideas In The World

The Battle To Maintain Our Judeo-Christian Freedoms Must Be Fought By Courageous Pastors In The Pulpits

Removing, Adding, And Twisting: Three Incorrect Approaches To Biblical Prophecy With Disastrous Consequences

Ashamed Of The Gospel?: Troubling Studies Highlight Vast Trend Of American Christians Hiding Their Faith From Public Life

In A Culture Hostile To Our Faith, Resist The Temptation To Shrink Back

Under The New Global Religion of Tolerance, The Truth Must Never Trump ‘Unity’

A Light Shining In A Dark Place: Why Anticipation Of The Rapture Changes Our Understanding Of World Events

Five Easy Ways Christians Can Get Involved in Politics

A Not So Biblical Worldview: The False Advertising Permeating ‘Christian’ Colleges

The Church Is Adopting The World’s Way Of Dealing With Racism… And It’s Completely Unbiblical

The Rise Of Jew-Hatred Begs The Question: Can A Genuine Christian Be Antisemitic?

Progressive ‘Pastor’ Insists That The Bible Needs A ‘Third Testament’?

In-Depth: Scripture Is Clear, The World Is Heading Toward The Tribulation

How ‘Trans’ Language Has Amassed Power And Control Over Society… And The Church

With Young American Men Reportedly ‘Becoming More Religious,’ How Can Churches Help Lead Them To A Saving Faith?

The Apostle Paul Didn’t Reject God’s Future Plans For Israel — Why Does A Large Segment The Church?

The Glaring Hole In The Arguments Of Cults And Manmade Religions

Living In A Culture That Silences Biblical Truth

Where The Church Stands On Israel And Its Future Is Much More Than A Simple Theological Disagreement

Biblical Authority And Limits: The True Meaning Of The ‘Separation Of Church And State’

No Global Flood?: Influential Voices Are Leading Many To Abandon The Authority Of God’s Word

State of the Bible Report Highlights Growing Biblical Illiteracy Among Americans

Why Revelation Matters: God Alone Can Foretell The Future And He Does So With 100 Percent Accuracy

The Spread Of The Gospel During The World’s Darkest Hour

Who Is A Jew?: A Clever Feat Of Theological Gymnastics Has Deeply Confused The Church

With Enough Distortion, People Can Exploit The Bible To Justify Any Position

The Millennium: One Of The Most Controversial And Important Subjects In Biblical Prophecy

The nature of the Millennium is arguably the most controversial subject in the study of biblical future, but most of the views can be summarized in three major perspectives. It is critical to know these viewpoints because what we believe about this thousand-year period affects everything else we believe about biblical prophecy, the future, and the events leading up to the return of Christ.

A Proper Knowledge Of Israel And Eschatology Is Essential To Our Understanding Of God’s Word

I wonder if people ask you, like they ask me, “Why do you focus so much on Israel? Why not focus only on the gospel and how to live out our Christian lives today?” The gospel, our assurance of salvation, and the fulfillment of God’s promises are all tied to Israel. That’s why Israel matters so much! And that’s why teaching about Israel and eschatology is not only necessary but essential to our understanding of God’s Word and the hope we have in our soon-coming Savior, Israel’s Messiah, Jesus Christ.

It Is A Serious Misjudgment For The Modern Church To Disregard What God Has To Say About The Future

The study of “last things” (eschatology) seems to have fallen out of favor in many corners of the modern church. With a dismissive reference to no one knowing the day or hour of Christ’s return, many Christians assume that studying eschatology is not something most churches, or even individual Christians, really need to take seriously. I repeatedly hear students in my classes claim that Scripture is too unclear on the details or timing of the Rapture, or whether Christians will go through the Tribulation, or the nature of the Millennial Kingdom, to make studying these things worth their time. Is studying eschatology largely irrelevant to our walk with God?

Prophecy Is The Bible’s Built-In Certificate Of Divine Authenticity

Bible prophecy is the one line of evidence God wrote down in advance so anyone could check it. About 28 percent of the Bible was prophecy when it was written, roughly 80 percent of it has already been fulfilled to the exact detail, and the fulfillment rate on everything past is 100 percent. That track record is what makes fulfilled prophecy the most compelling reason to trust that the Bible is from God. Anyone can write a religious book that tells you what to believe. Only One who stands outside of time can tell you what is going to happen a hundred, five hundred, a thousand years from now, and then have it happen exactly the way He said.

A Debt We Can Never Repay: Why Israel Should Have A Place In Every Christian’s Heart

Yes, Christianity has emphasized the biblical message of grace for two thousand years, and the spread of the Church has been extraordinary. But that message is ours because it was passed down from the Jewish people. The Gospel was born in Israel. It was nursed and cradled by the Hebrew nation in the land promised to their ancestors. It was Jewish apostles who carried the Gospel to the ends of the earth. The first churches were established by Jewish missionaries. Our faith—from beginning to end—flows through Israel.

Standing With Boldness: Why Has Christian Higher Education Surrendered Its Biblical Worldview To The Culture?

The story is so common that it almost seems inevitable: A college or university is founded as an expressly Biblical institution, but at some point it changes. Some might become completely secular; others may introduce liberal theology or progressive social policies. Harvard, Yale and Princeton are well-known examples; in fact, seven of the eight Ivy League schools in the U.S. were founded to train pastors but left behind that mission long ago. In the 1970s, Harold Lindsell sounded an alarm in his book The Battle for the Bible, in which he called out seemingly evangelical institutions that had abandoned the infallibility of Scripture. That abandonment, Lindsell argued, “always and ever opens the door to further departures from the faith.”

Imminent: The Timing Of The Rapture May Be Unknowable, But Where It Sits On The Prophetic Timeline Is Not

What about the timing of the rapture? That’s another hotly debated subject in the church. While most acknowledge the day and hour is unknowable, is that day and hour before the tribulation, during the tribulation, or at the end of the tribulation? (These are the pre-, mid-, and post-tribulation rapture views). Does not knowing the day or hour mean we can’t know anything about the timing of the rapture in relation to the tribulation? That depends on which timing view you hold to. If you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture, then seeing things develop that will be fulfilled during the tribulation should stir up a sense of expectation and excitement because it could happen at any time. But if you are mid- or post-trib, then you know that because the tribulation has not yet begun, there is no expectation that the rapture could occur within the next three-and-a-half or seven years.

US Senate Candidate Says ‘Islamic Mystics’ Shaped His Christian Faith Just As Much As The Bible

Texas Democrat James Talarico—who has been heavily criticized by evangelicals for claiming that "God is nonbinary" and the Bible is silent about abortion—has also credited Islam’s influence on his religious beliefs as comparable to the Bible’s teachings, according to a recently unearthed 2024 podcast interview. While in a more recent interview with The New York Times Talarico claimed that his faith was rooted in “Biblical Christianity,” an April 2024 interview on The State of Belief podcast alongside Muslim Texas state Rep. Salman Bhojani tells a different story.

Barna Group: Christians Use AI More Than The Average American

In what some might find surprising, Christians are tapping into artificial intelligence (AI) more than other Americans, with many even trusting it to foster “spiritual growth” within their lives, according to new data from Barna Research.

‘Outsourced Discernment’: The Dangers Of Christians Trusting Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a breathtaking pace. Developers sell its promise, organizations rush to weave it into daily operations, and professionals across nearly every field scramble to define its place. Yet Christians confront a deeper question: How should believers engage a technology that presents itself as the source of all answers—when it is programmed by people who do not have them?

An Attempt To Compromise: Can ‘Evolution’ And The Bible Be Reconciled?

The long-age timescale for earth history is so dominant in our culture today that it is somewhat understandable that Christians, even those with a high view of Scripture, want to reconcile the Bible with long ages. One of the biggest problems with millions of years of history is that it requires death, disease, and other bad things long before any possible date for a historical Adam. But the Bible tells us that these things are the result of Adam’s sin. In a millions-of-years scenario, God would have had to declare death “very good”!

Franklin Graham: Progressive Christianity Is A Relentless Scheme To Undermine The Authority Of God’s Word

Meanwhile, the Bible describes the current challenge of our day. “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables” (2 Timothy 4:3-4). Today we call it Progressive Christianity, and it’s a lie—just enough truth to deceive. Lately, this false gospel is being proclaimed by many progressives, most notably on the campaign trail by Texas politician James Talarico, who is masquerading as an angel of light.

‘Thus Sayeth The Lord’: What Do We Make Of All The ‘Pastors’ Denigrating God’s Word?

My father was a wonderful Christian man, and he would never knowingly compromise God's Word. I will never forget as a young person growing up when my father was reading and teaching the Bible. Whenever he came to verses where he read, "It is written," "thus sayeth the Lord," or "have you not read?" he would light up and talk to us about the authority of the Word of God. These supposed “pastors”—and I say supposed because they are false shepherds leading the sheep astray—don't like what the Bible says. They would prefer to rewrite it according to their own liking.

The Silence In Most Churches Regarding Our ‘Blessed Hope’ Is A Significant Mistake

The silence in most churches regarding our “blessed hope” makes our expectation all the more difficult to maintain. Many of our Christian friends and family members believe it’s irrational to regard the Rapture as something that might happen in our lifetime, if at all. We also hear the laughter of Christians who mock our expectation of Jesus’ imminent appearing. In spite of all these things, I remain convinced that imminency is not only important for the day in which we live, but also essential for believers regardless of the times in which we live.

Christians Are Under Attack Like Never Before, But Much Of The Church Is Sleeping Through The War

The church is under attack like never before. It is under attack around the world. And it is under attack in our own nation. Our culture summarily mocks, marginalizes, and dismisses Christians as lunatics. Overseas, communists and Islamic terrorists are murdering our brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s enough to cause a Christian to become downright discouraged. But I have good news for you today: We may lose a battle here or there, but we’re going to win the war.

In A World Filled With Theological Confusion, Christians Must Be Ready To Confront False Teaching

The landscape is far more complex, as growing numbers of congregations drift and embrace teachings that would be considered false doctrine, or even heresy. Unfortunately, as Biblical and theological literacy continues to decline among the general population, many professing believers, though sincere, lack the ability to recognize churches steeped in erroneous teaching.

Is Genesis Too Controversial To Preach From The Pulpit? Too Many Pastors Say ‘Yes’

Over the years, I’ve had so many pastors tell me that they avoid preaching the early chapters of Genesis in their churches because it’s just too controversial and can cause division. To avoid ruffling feathers, many pastors avoid it, or if they must teach those early chapters, they are often very vague, not taking a position on Genesis or presenting all the positions and letting their congregation choose for themselves. But this approach has had major negative consequences!

Greg Laurie: The Best Evangelism Lessons Billy Graham Taught Me

As I wrote illustrations for Billy Graham’s sermons, I naturally spent a lot of time with him. I traveled with him, asked him many questions, and analyzed everything he did as he preached. I watched him pray. I watched him deliver altar calls. I watched him as he went onto stage. I was there for it all. And as Billy was coming to the end of his crusade ministry, I was just at the beginning of mine. Here’s what he taught me about evangelism.

A Growing Hostility Toward Jesus’ Return… From The Church?

I recently received an email from a woman who detailed how her church has become hostile to those of us anticipating Jesus’ return. Scoffers increase every year as we get closer to Christ's return—despite the signs of the times exploding, which should serve as a wake-up call for how late the hour is. The email I received also described denigrating names that were being given to people like her who were looking up, awaiting Jesus’ return—names like “End Times Eddie,” “Apocalyptic Anita,” or “Doom and Gloom June.” I wish I were making this up! This is just one more church saying, “Come Lord Jesus… but not too soon.”

Through Compromise, Numerous Modern Churches Are Guilty Of ‘Playing The Harlot’

The Bible uses strong language to describe any form of compromise with worldly thinking. And it doesn’t just apply to the ancient Israelites. Hosea 4:12 says, “My people ask counsel from their wooden idols, and their [wooden] staff informs them. For the spirit of harlotry has caused them to stray, and they have played the harlot against their God.” Hosea used strong language against his fellow Israelites, calling them harlots because they had violated their vows to remain faithful to the one true God. Is it possible that Christians today, and particularly Christian leaders—in their zeal to make Christianity more enticing—are actually “playing the harlot,” too?

‘Blessing What God Calls Sin’: American Denomination Endorses Sex-Change Procedures for Minors

“When a denomination votes to bless what God calls sin, the vote itself is not the real story,” he stated. “The real story is a church that has decided the spirit of the age gets the final word instead of the Word that made the age. That decision was settled long before any ballot was counted... Scripture does not leave us guessing about who we are. Genesis tells us God made us male and female in His own image, and He called His handiwork very good (Genesis 1:27, 31). A church that can no longer say so has stopped listening to the One it claims to serve and begun echoing the culture it was sent to reach."

When A Literal Interpretation Of The Bible Is Abandoned, The End Result Is Replacement Theology

Unfortunately, much of Scripture, especially the Old Testament, is interpreted by replacement theologians who use what is known as the allegorical method. It assumes there is a deeper, more spiritual or mystical, understanding of Scripture beyond the mere literal understanding and that this hidden understanding is found only by those who are able to search out its secrets. This mindset is especially prevalent when it comes to prophecy. With the allegorical method, prophecy is not to be taken literally but, rather, figuratively and symbolically.

Answering Two Distorted Views Of Jesus’ Millennial Kingdom

Some have offered the solution that the millennium is not literal but figurative. They say there will be no actual millennium in which Jesus rules the earth and the glorified saints rule with Him. Still others say we are already in the millennium, or that Jesus can’t come back and begin the millennium until the church has dominion over the world. What does Scripture say? Is the millennium an actual future time period? Will we literally return with Jesus, and will He rule the world from David’s throne?

Imposing Political Correctness On The Bible: The Real Gospel Does Not ‘Affirm’ People In Their Sin

How strange it must be for a pastor to stand at a funeral and preach the reality of heaven — even though he mostly dismisses the book from which he preaches. What a terrible burden it must be for a man or woman to make himself or herself God’s judge — choosing which of God’s words should be kept and which should be discarded based on the shallow, always-changing moral fashions of the age. Millions of churchgoers are led by people who subordinate God’s Word to the whims of a sick culture.

The Clash Of Worldviews: Secular Progressivism Vs Biblical Christianity

To understand the age in which we live, it is important to understand the ideas behind secular progressivism and, more importantly, what its aspirations are. After all, whether the majority of people realise it or not, secular progressivism has the stated goal of organising social life (with or without your consent) toward explicitly chosen goals. Those goals, however, put it in direct conflict with Biblical truth. The major flaw in secular progressivism is its belief that preference trumps truth. Because the maxim of this ideology is that “all preferences are created equal,” any belief which competes with somebody’s “preference” is treated in one of two ways. Either it must be suppressed (usually with the backing of government or media institutions), or it must be branded as a private hobby which is acceptable in the home or inner thought life but not welcome in the public square where others may be influenced by it.

How Allegory Reduces The Bible To Nothing More Than A Work Of Fiction

It is God alone who predicts the future. Prophecy is one of God’s signatures that tells us that we can trust in Him and His Word. It is what separates the Bible from all other religious writings in the world. But if we consistently use allegorical hermeneutics, as Charles Ryrie points out, then in effect what we have just done is reduce the Bible to nothing more than a work of fiction. How tragic! With hermeneutics like that, it is no wonder so many people want nothing to do with Bible prophecy. It is no wonder pastors refuse to preach and teach events concerning the future, and it is no wonder it can be so hard to understand.

Disregarding Biblical Morality: Denomination Faces ‘Sharp Internal Backlash,’ Arguing That A Monogamy Requirement For Pastors Would Be ‘Harmful’

And this kind of moral relativism is what will happen to every denomination that abandons God’s Word as the authority and embraces man’s word instead. If God’s Word is not the authority, ultimately anything goes because morality becomes subjective and arbitrary based on human opinion (man’s word).

Blending God’s Word And Man’s Word: When Churches Attempt To Explain Away The Bible’s Condemnation Of Homosexuality

Some “churches” promote full inclusion of every sexual desire, while others hold fast to what God says about sexuality. But what about the options in between obvious heresy on the one side and the historic biblical position on the other? In the middle, lie the more insidious errors because these positions claim to respect God’s Word, affirming its authority, while saying either (1) the act of homosexuality is sinful, but the identity and desire isn’t or (2) that homosexual “marriage” honors God if it’s a committed monogamous relationship.

A Biblical Love: Evangelical Christians Are The Backbone Of Israel’s Support In The United States

Theodor Herzl, the father of modern Zionism, considered William Henry Hechler the first Christian Zionist. Herzl believed the Jewish people’s fate could no longer rest in the hands of nations that accepted them one minute and screamed “Death to the Jews” the next minute. The Jewish people, he believed, needed a homeland of their own. Hechler was as passionate as Herzl but for an entirely different reason. As a Christian, his hope was for Israel’s restoration, which he saw as rooted in Scripture. God promised to return the Jewish people to their ancient homeland, and Hechler believed Him.

A Customizable Christianity Culture: There Is No Legitimate Excuse For Disobeying The Lord

Our customization culture tells us that we can have just about anything, exactly as we want it, as long as we’re willing to shell out the necessary dough. Unfortunately, many people try to carry that sense of privilege into their spiritual lives. They try to customize God.

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