Author: John

The Dangers of Empty, Ritualistic, Routine Weekly Observance of Holy Communion

John

October 22, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


In researching opposing views, it was difficult to find any articles contrary to the traditional observation of the weekly or even monthly ritual taking of communion on Sunday. This is tragic, because I believe the Lord has impressed onto my heart the tragedy of ritual routine communion observance. It is my belief that the ritual observance of the Eucharist, that is, holy communion, commonly defiles and desecrates … read more

Salvation: The Free Gift – Is It Really Free? Unconditional? No Strings Attached?

John

September 21, 2017
Posted In: Christianity • Grace Fallacy


Christians have heard over and over and over, had it hammered into our heads, that salvation is a “free gift” and “totally unconditional” and “no strings attached”. Is this really true? Take this scenario. It is your child’s birthday. You have a gift you have prepared for your teenage child for their birthday. No strings attached, right? It’s a “gift” which inherently means that it’s free without … read more

The Fallacy Of The Church Altar Call: Are You Saved Just Because You Answered An Altar Call?

John

August 20, 2017
Posted In: Christianity • Grace Fallacy


Altar calls. Anyone who has gone to church has surely heard it. Near the end of a powerful sermon, or in some churches after every sermon, the pastor will call up the musicians to play ambient Christian music, possibly even a hymn like “At the Cross”. He will then call out for anyone who is not a Christian to get out of their seats and walk down … read more

Unto the Pure All Things Are Pure, Unto the Clean All Things Are Clean: A Teaching Taken Way Out of Context

John

August 14, 2017
Posted In: Christianity • Grace Fallacy


One of the most common and pervasive myths of modern church doctrine is the myth that “all things are pure” or that “all things are permissible”. It is based on several verses which seem to allude to the idea that the Old Testament laws are now passed away and that now all things are “covered under the blood of Jesus” allowing all things to be permissible. However, … read more

It Is Really Better Not To Marry? What Does The Bible Say About Marriage and Celibacy?

John

July 30, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


For centuries, even millennia, the Catholic church has maintained a position of monks and nuns who take a vow of celibacy to never marry. This vow is premised on the founding of a doctrine – a doctrine not actually found in the Bible. Today, Christianity is fundamentally impacted by this ideology. The idea is founded on an interpretation of one of Paul’s letters to the church at … read more

Cultural Reality Check: The Bible Never Says That The Greatest Of These Is “Love”. Here’s What The Bible Really Says

John

July 4, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


If you have grown up in the church, surely you have heard this verse many times, and you may even have it memorized. It is certainly one of the most famous Bible verses today. In fact, it could be said that the whole chapter of 1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most famous chapters, perhaps because being loved is one of the most important human needs. … read more

God Never Promised A Perfect Easy Life; But Here Is What God Really Did Promise

John

June 17, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


Today I couldn’t figure out why the gym was empty on a Saturday at the normal time when it should be full. Tonight I was reminded why – Father’s Day is tomorrow. For many, this Father’s day will be a joyous day as many spend time with their earthly fathers and grandfathers and extended fathers. However, there are also many who will not be having a good … read more

God Doesn’t Hide His Word Behind A Paywall – Neither Should You

John

June 3, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


I recently learned about a newish series which was produced in order to help men conquer sexual sin. This program is being marketed to individuals as well as Christian leaders who can use this program to help their congregation or small groups. With today’s sexually depraved society where 60% of people (probably much more) are in bondage to sexual sin, this could be a welcome blessing to … read more

Jesus Hung Out With Sinners, So Isn’t It Okay For Us To Do That Also?

John

May 26, 2017
Posted In: Christianity


Let’s face it, we are not Jesus. It is one thing for Jesus to hang out with prostitutes, gluttons, and tax collectors (thieves). It is a completely different thing for a Christian to do the same. For one, Jesus is the Son of God. We know that Jesus lived a perfect life completely free from sin. We know that Jesus had a perfect attitude, a perfect heart, … read more