The Litmus Test For Churches
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The Litmus Test For ChurchesDoes YOUR Church Pass It?Does YOUR Gospel Pass It?
Many Christians use all kinds of tests (criteria) to determine if a church or ministry is OK (safe to be a part of) or if instead, they are wolves in sheep’s clothing (and should be avoided). Some Christians check to see if the ministry adheres to the Apostle’s Creed. Some folks just see if the church or ministry claims to “believe in Jesus”, whatever… Continue reading |
Church Leadership Issues
Church Leadership Issues
“The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.” [1 Peter 5:1-3]
Disturbing 501c3 Corporate Church Report
Disturbing 501c3 Corporate Church Report
by Scott Johnson – February 2009
In order to be licensed as a “legal” church eligable for tax exempt status, the government requires a church to incorporate as what is called a 501c3 non-profit organization. In so doing, the government has control over those churches and will have its nose in the financial affairs of the local church and its members. The early Christians in the Bible met in each other’s homes (Philemon 1:2),… Continue reading
Predestination And Free-Will – What Is Meant By ALL, THE WORLD, Etc.?
Predestination And Free-Will
What Is Meant By ALL, THE WORLD, Etc.?
A great deal of confusion about the issue of man having a free will to receive Christ is caused by the use of the words ‘all’, ‘whosoever’ and ‘world’. These terms come up in the verses that many people try to use to justify the idea of a ‘free’ will. We will see that Bible writers use these words to point out, primarily to Jewish believers, that the… Continue reading
Predestination And Free-Will – What About Verses Stating That Jesus Died For All Men?
Predestination And Free-Will
What About Verses Stating That Jesus Died For All Men?
To further clarify the issue of limited atonement we need to look at what the Bible is referring to when the word ‘all’ or the term ‘the whole world’ are used in regards to salvation. Otherwise, we will think there is a contradiction when we look at various scriptures that appear to be saying that Jesus died for every single person in the entire world, even… Continue reading
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