Rob Bell's "Love Wins" Reviewed by Phil Johnson

Here is a list of a few scriptures that reference hell!


"But the wicked are like the troubled sea,

when it cannot rest,

whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

There is no peace, saith my God to the wicked."

~ Isaiah 57: 20-21



".... he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone

in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

And the smoke of their torment assented up forever and ever:

and they have no rest day nor night..."

~ Revelation 14:10-11



"But the fearful, and unbelieving

and the abominable, and murderers,

whoremongers, and sorcerers,

and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part

in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:

which is the second death."

~ Revelation 21:8



"And whosoever was not found written in the book of life

was cast into the lake of fire."

~ Revelation 20:15



"And shall cast them into a furnace of fire:

there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth."

~ Matthew 13:42



"Where their worm dieth not,

and the fire is not quenched."

~ Mark 9:48



"Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand,

Depart from Me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire,

prepared for the devil and his angels..."

~ Matthew 25:41



"Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction

from the presence of the Lord,

and from the glory of his power..."

~ 2 Thessalonians 1:9

John Ankerberg Show: Seventh Day Adventist

John Ankerberg Show Discussion on the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) which features the late Dr Walter Martin.

Bible vs Book of Mormon

Order the DVD at www.Sourceflix.com.

The Book of Mormon claims to be "a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible." Both the Bible and the Book of Mormon declare themselves to be ancient, historical, and reliable rules of faith--the very word of God.

These claims have historically been taken on faith. But is there any evidence to support them one way or the other? Is it even possible to "test" a rule of faith? More to the point, is there any basis for placing one's faith in the Bible or the Book of Mormon?

It's an important question. It's an eternal question. This presentation puts the Bible and the Book of Mormon to the same tests. History, archaeology, textual criticism, and other disciplines combine to shed light on what is true...and what is false.

Truth never fears investigation. Faith need not--and should not--be blind. Discover for yourself which of these books is worthy of being called "scripture" and which is worth of your trust.

Mormon vs Christian Debate!

Join Devin and Melissa Pellew each week at they discuss topics related to biblical theology, Christian apologetics and worldview issues. This week, we had a very interesting dialogue between an Evangelical Christian and a Mormon on the topic of "Who is God?" and other key doctrinal differences between the two belief systems. Representing The Church of Latter Day Saints will be Rashago Kemp of Springville, Utah. Rashago grew up the son of the pastor of a non-denomination church and was a youth leader before converting to the Church of Latter Day Saints five years ago. Representing Evangelical Christianity will be Michael Willenborg, graduate of Southern Evangelical Seminary with a Master's in Apologetics. We will also take your calls at the end of the show with questions directed at Rashago and Michael. You do not want to miss this interesting croosfire dialogue as we closely examine the teachings of Mormonism and orthodox Christianity and how they differ.

Listen to internet radio with The Invisible Conservative on Blog Talk Radio

A Christian Perspective of Hinduism

In this boraodcast of Giving An Answer, H.C. Felder interviews Prem Isaac who talks about the origin, beliefs, and practices of Hinduism and how they differ from Christianity.

Category:

John Ankerberg Show: Seventh Day Adventist

John Ankerberg Show Discussion on the Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) which features the late Dr Walter Martin.

In the Dark - Answers to Critics - Frank Turek

Dr. Turek does a great job equipping Christians, with answers to give a reason for the hope that lies with in us!

Is Mormonism Christian?

I just read this fb post by Glenn Beck

"Many of us grew up celebrating Easter as the holiday where a cute bunny rabbit brought chocolate and treats for everyone to eat. Now don’t get me wrong, I’d be lying if I told you there was no candy involved in my Easter weekend, but that’s not what it’s all about. Easter is actually the greatest love story ever told. Mankind was lost – headed for destruction, but because God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, so that whoever believes in Him will never die & have eternal life. And like the good Shepherd, Jesus laid down His life for the flock. He didn’t have to – but He did. That is why we celebrate - Happy Easter."

I like Beck and have a few of his books on political issues. Beck, is a Mormon and does not hide it. Why I like him as a person we need to examine Mormon beliefs in light of scripture. In fact Brigham Young himself issued a challenge

"Take up the Bible, compare the religion of the Latter-day Saints with it and see if it will stand the test," (Brigham Young, May 18, 1873, Journal of Discourses, vol. 16, p. 46.)

So we need to do that! What Beck, said we would normally hear in our churches every Sunday. The question is whether the Mormon Jesus, is the same as the Jesus of the bible. Here we will see it is a entirely different Jesus.

The Jesus, of Mormonism is a created being and the spirit brother of Lucifer (Jesus is the literal spirit-brother of Lucifer, a creation (Gospel Through the Ages, p. 15).

This could not be further from the truth when we look at sacred scripture where we see Jesus is eternal, immutable and the creator of the universe:

1- (Colossians 1:15-17 ESV)

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.


2- (John 1:1-3 ESV)

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.

3- (Hebrews 1:1-2 ESV)

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.

The bible is clear that Jesus is not some created, dependent being, but rather the eternal creator and sustainer of the universe. While Mormonism teaches Lucifer, and Jesus, are brothers, the bible says Jesus, is the CREATOR of Lucifer and Lucifer's very existence depends on the eternal, unchanging Son of God

Beck says that God sent his son, but who is the Father in Mormonism?

1-"God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!!! . . . We have imagined that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea and take away the veil, so that you may see," (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345).

2-"The Father has a body of flesh and bones as tangible as man's," (Doctrine and Covenants 130:22; Compare with Alma 18:26-27; 22:9-10)."

3- "Therefore we know that both the Father and the Son are in form and stature perfect men; each of them possesses a tangible body . . . of flesh and bones," (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 38).

Does Holy Scripture teach that? I would say absolutley not!

1- 1- John 4:24 "God is Spirit

2- Luke 24:39 "A Spirit does not have flesh and bone"

If a spirit does not have flesh and bone and God is a spirit then God does Not have flesh and bone!

3- 1 Timothy 6:15-16

"He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16-who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen."

According to this verse no one ever has. Or can see God the Father.

4- Exodus 33:20 But," he said, "you cannot see my face, for no one may see me and live."

5-John 1:18 "No one has ever seen God, but God the One and Only, who is at the Father's side, has made him known"

6-1 John 4:12 "No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us."

These verses contradict what Mormon theology teaches about the Father.

Lastly, Mormonism teaches that there are more than one God:

1- The trinity is three separate Gods: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. "That these three are separate individuals, physically distinct from each other, is demonstrated by the accepted records of divine dealings with man," (Articles of Faith, by James Talmage, p. 35)

2-"God himself was once as we are now, and is an exalted man, and sits enthroned in yonder heavens!!! . . . We have imagined that God was God from all eternity. I will refute that idea and take away the veil, so that you may see," (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, p. 345)

3 -Bruce McConkie states that God became a God by being saved by obedience to laws.
"The Father is a glorified, perfected, resurrected, exalted man who worked out his salvation by obedience to the same laws he has given to us so that we may do the same," (Bruce R. McConkie, A New Witness for the Articles of Faith, Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Company, 1985, p. 64).

If this is true then the Father was once like we are now and himself would have needed a creator to bring him into existence. However Holy Scripture is clear that there is only one God in existence:

1-Isaiah 43:10 "Before Me there was no God formed, And there will be none after Me.

2-Isaiah 44:6 "I am the first and I am the last, And there is no God besides Me.

3- (Isaiah 44:8 ESV)

"Fear not, nor be afraid;
have I not told you from of old and declared it?
And you are my witnesses!
Is there a God besides me?
There is no Rock; I know not any.”

4- (Isaiah 45:5 ESV)

"I am the LORD, and there is no other,
besides me there is no God;
I equip you, though you do not know me"

5- (Deuteronomy 6:4 ESV)

“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one."

In conclusion it is clear that Mormonism and Christianity are NOT the same and the Mormon doctrine of God is COMPLETELY different from the historic Christian faith.

I did not write this to bash Mormons because I love them and have family (Who are probably reading this) who are Mormons yet I love them dearly.

However I do not love Mormon theology because it's teachings on the doctrine of who God is are opposed to and an enemy of Holy Scripture.

As you see from the post from Beck, that even though it sounds Christian, once you dig into the meanings of the words it is polar opposite from Christianity.

Pray that God would let you encounter Mormons so we can share the gospel of grace with them. Warn your Christian friends so they are not deceived or confused by the similar language Mormons use but import different meanings into the words.

I Love Mormons, I am not anti-Mormon, but I do believe we need to speak out and let people know it is a different gospel.

2 Corinthians 10:5

"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

Is the Roman Catholic Doctrine of the Virgin Mary Biblical?

Is the Roman Catholic Doctrine of the Virgin Mary Biblical or Not?

The Debaters: James White, Th.D., is director of ministries for Alpha & Omega Ministries, a Christian apologetics organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, (website -AOMIN.ORG) & an adjunct professor with Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary's Arizona campus. He is also professor of apologetics with Columbia Evangelical Seminary, and a critical consultant for the Lockman Foundation on the New American Standard Bible update. James is a published author of many books including "Mary - Another Redeemer?" published by Bethany House Publishers. Robert Fastiggi, Ph.D. is professor of religious studies at Saint Edward's University in Austin, Texas. He is a published author & a Roman Catholic apologist. Mark Gunning is the moderator.

In his celebration of the Marian Year in Rome in 1950, Pope Pius XII accurately reflected the Roman Catholic Church's view of the Virgin Mary in his pontifical prayer: "Enraptured by the splendor of your heavenly beauty and impelled by the anxieties of the world, we cast ourselves into your arms, Oh Immaculate Mother of Jesus and our Mother. Mary ... we adore and praise the peerless richness of the sublime gifts with which God has lifted you above every other mere creature, from the moment of your conception until the day on which after your assumption into heaven, He crowned you Queen of the Universe. Oh crystal fountain of faith, bathe our minds with the eternal truths. Oh fragrant lily of all holiness, captivate our hearts with your heavenly perfume. Oh Conqueress of evil and death ... Receive, Oh sweet Mother, our humble supplications and above all, obtain for us that on that day, happy with you, we may repeat before your throne that hymn which is sung today around your altars. You are all beautiful Oh Mary. You are Glory, you are the Joy, you are the Honor of our people."

The Roman Church has elevated the Virgin Mary according to the following declarations:
1. Mary is the "Mother of God"
2. Mary had an "Immaculate Conception"
3. Mary has "Perpetual Virginity"
4. Mary is the "Co-Redemptrix & Mediatrix of All Graces"
5. Mary experienced "Assumption into Heaven"
6. Mary is the "Queen of Heaven"

Deuteronomy 5:7-9 states, "Thou shalt have none other gods before Me. Thou shalt not make thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the waters beneath the earth. Thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them: for I the Lord am a jealous God, visiting the inquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me."

To see additional video debates & presentations type "LARRY WESSELS ROMAN CATHOLICISM" in the YOUTUBE, GOOGLE VIDEO or VIMEO VIDEO homepage search boxes.

DOES ROMAN CATHOLICISM PREACH A DIFFERENT GOSPEL?

Larry Wessels, director of Christian Answers of Austin, Texas (YouTube channel: CANSWERSTV, see websites: BIBLEQUERY ORG, HISTORYCART COM & MUSLIMHOPE COM) debates Roman Catholic scholar Dr. Robert Fastiggi of Saint Edward's University located in Austin, Texas on the question of whether the Roman Catholic Church preaches the same Gospel as the Bible does or does it preach a man-made counterfeit. The apostle Paul gave a tremendous warning and threat in Galatians 1: 6-9 concerning the importance of preaching the correct Gospel because the consequence for preaching a false Gospel is eternal damnation for the preacher and his followers ("I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed."). This is part 1 of a fast-paced and fiery 2 part debate (also known as the "Reformation Debate"). The differences between the two debaters in this theological war could not be greater. One can then understand why the great Reformer Martin Luther in church history had said, "Previously I said the Pope was the Vicar of Christ. I recant. Now I say the Pope is the adversary of Christ and the apostle of the Devil". Virtually all of the historic confessions of faith of the major Protestant denominations hold that the Pope is the very Anti-Christ mentioned in 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12.

A Call for Discernment Session 2 - Mangled Manifestations

Justin Peters - A Call for Discernment Session 2 - Mangled Manifestations

A biblical critique of the word of faith movement.

Mr. Peters has graciously allow me to post these videos for a season. The money that he makes from these videos support his ministry. Please, consider making a donation to Justin Peters and support his ministry that is helping a multitude. You may also want to mention that you saw your video here so that he'll be aware of the good that his ministry is accomplishing on this channel. Thank you.

Donations for Justin Peters can be made here;
http://justinpeters.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&la...

A Call for Discernment Session 1 - Dangerous Doctrine

Excellent video giving the background and history of the "Wordof Faith" teachings. Sadly many Christians have bought into these teachings and in so doing have deviated from the truth and the "Word of Faith" preachers encourage greed and Idolatry.



(1 Timothy 6:2-16 ESV)


Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better since those who benefit by their good service are believers and beloved.
Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.

Justin Peters Explains Why Stories of Trips To Heaven Do Not Line up With the Bible

(2 Peter 2:1-10 ESV)

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep.
For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to chains of gloomy darkness to be kept until the judgment; if he did not spare the ancient world, but preserved Noah, a herald of righteousness, with seven others, when he brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; if by turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to ashes he condemned them to extinction, making them an example of what is going to happen to the ungodly; and if he rescued righteous Lot, greatly distressed by the sensual conduct of the wicked (for as that righteous man lived among them day after day, he was tormenting his righteous soul over their lawless deeds that he saw and heard); then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, and especially those who indulge in the lust of defiling passion and despise authority.
Bold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones,

Monastery & Rome Crisis

How often do you hear the word ‘holy’ flippantly used in today’s culture? Luther understood the significance of this word. R.C. Sproul expounds on Luther’s inability to reconcile his guilt with God’s holiness through the Roman church’s traditions and practices.

From the Series: Luther and the Reformation www.ligonier.org

Exposing Word of Faith Prosperity Gospel:Justin Peters

A CALL FOR DISCERNMENT DVD: a Fair Biblical Critique of the Word of Faith Prosperity gospel. SO4J-TV www.SO4J.com worked w/Justin Peters Ministries www.JustinPeters.org to Produce an Updated 2010-2011 DVD of Justin's Excellent & Informative 6 Hour Seminar (3 Sessions) on 2 DVDs. JUSTIN PETERS teaches his eye opening Seminar around the World that Exposes the Deceptions of the Health & Wealth Prosperity gospel. Word of Faith Theology dominates Christian Satellite & Cable TV.

INSIDE THESE 2 DVDs:

This 2010 6 Hour Seminar on 2 DVDs include a lot of Video & Audio Clips of various Word of Faith Leaders such as: Benny Hinn, Joel Osteen, Kenneth & Gloria Copeland, Jessie Duplantis, Joyce Meyer, Kenneth Hagin, Creflo Dollar, Paula White, Larry Huch, Myles Munroe, Jan & Paul Crouch, Fredrick Price, Mike Murdock, John Crowder, John Hagee, Sid Roth, Rod Parsley, Paul & Jan Crouch, etc.

This DVD allows people to See and Hear for themselves what these individuals are actually Teaching, along with the many False Prophecies that have been spoken and Not come True. Everything is then balanced with Scripture as there is Biblical Commentary, and Scriptures to help the viewer Examine Everything with the Word of God (Acts 17:11, 1 John 4:1, 1 Thess 5:21).

PURCHASE THESE 2 DVDs AT:

►Justin Peters Ministries - http://JustinPeters.org
►SO4J-TV & Video Productions - http://SO4J.com

►DVD - http://SO4J.com/so4j-store.php
►FACEBOOK: http://Facebook.com/SO4JTV

►CHRISTIAN VIDEOS: http://SO4J.com/christian-videos-tv-free.php
►BIBLE STUDIES:
http://SO4J.com/bible-studies-online-bible-study.php

An Analysis of T.D. Jakes

Ryan Turner of www.carm.org examines the teachings of T.D. Jakes. An article version is available from: www.carm.org/td-jakes.

Dr. Walter Martin - Part 1 of 2 - Dialogue on the Doorstep with a Mormon 1984

Ed Decker, the founder of Ex-Mormons for Jesus and Saints Alive ministries plays the role of a Mormon at Dr. Martin's door.

Christian / Mormon Debate

James White cross examines Gilbert Scharffs in Salt Lake City

Jehovah's Witnesses: Deceived Deceivers #1 - Origins & History

Jehovah's Witnesses: Deceived Deceivers #1 - Origins & History from Larry Wessels on Vimeo.

Larry Wessels does an excellent job going over the history and false beliefs of the Jehovahs Witnesses!

McCalip vs Wessels Debate on Calvinism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTZPjxx6PzU&feature=BFa&list=PL69076F1853B138DE&lf=plpp_video&fb_source=message
CLICK HERE


This debate with Larry Wessels of Christian Answers Ministries out of Austin Texas done the weekend of July 11, 2009 in Austin. It is a 4 hour debate with each side giving 5 minute proofs of his position, Mcalip being that Jesus died and shed his blood for every man and Larry believing that Jesus died only for a select few individuals handpicked from eternity.