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Examine Your Faith!
There are so many different messages being taught about Jesus Christ, and many contradict each other, so they can’t all be right. It is crucial we examine our faith in the light of scripture to see if it is authentic. Anyone can be deceived.
A Bible based examination will answer questions such as:
Am I really saved?
Why does my Christianity lack a feeling of authenticity?
Why do so many passages in the Bible make me feel uncomfortable?
How do the messages I hear in most American churches compare to what is in the Bible?
Below, on this homepage, you will find articles and links covering different aspects of Salvation and Christianity in the United States of America. OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE: We would like to encourage the American church-goer and all who claim the name “Christian” to make sure they are truly saved according to the Bible. To make sure their Christianity is the Christianity described in the Bible. WAIT! Before you leave this site because you know you are saved, you might want to read on! The Apostle Paul told us to examine ourselves to make sure we are in the faith, so this is a VERY Biblical challenge. Please read “Examine your Faith” immediately below, and then feel free to browse the site for articles, thoughts, audio sermons and links. Thanks for visiting!!
Please Note: We have a BLOG PAGE!! As stated above, it is the primary purpose of this site to challenge Americans claiming the name of Christ to examine their faith. As a result, this Home Page doesn’t change much, but if you are looking for new material the Blog Page and Audio Sermons are updated regularly. Check em’ out before you leave!
Examine your Faith!
Do you obey God? Don’t worry, this is not some legalistic article trying to promote how we can only go to heaven if we do this, do that, and stop doing that thing over there. With that assurance out-of-the-way, let us ask again… Do you obey God? Do you do what you know He has commanded you to do? Do you avoid that which He has told you stay away from? Be truthful with yourself. The reason this is important is that John (known as the Apostle of love) wrote the book of 1st John talking about how we can know for sure that we are truly saved, and obedience is what he talks about. Not to earn something, but to examine something. So please..read on…
As you probably know, disobedience is called sin. In the Bible John says this about Christians and sin:
“Anyone who continues to live in Him will not sin. But anyone who keeps on sinning does not know him or understand who He is. Dear children, don’t let anyone deceive you about this: When people do what is right, it shows that they are righteous, even as Christ is righteous. But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God.” 1 John 3:6-10
Do you feel as though the sin in your life isn’t that big of a deal? According to the scripture above, what is God’s view of those who continue to live in sin? It says that if you continue to live in sin, it is evidence that you have not been born into God’s family. You haven’t been born again. It says that you are not a Christian, even if you call yourself one! If this describes you, don’t be offended at us…. be alarmed for yourself!
Now you may be saying, “Wait a minute! I have understood salvation to be a free gift! This sounds like I have to be good to be saved, or in other words, do good works!” Well, salvation is a free gift….
Please don’t assume… read the entire article HERE.
Lost Christians? HuH? – Read about 10 different “christians” that will not go to Heaven. Click HERE.
12 minute TRUTH challenge
If you attend a church and/or go by the title of Christian, I challenge you to watch this 12 minute video. It is very loving, and by loving I mean it presents a truth that may be hard to hear (which often makes it uncomfortable to preach). There are many, many people who don’t care enough for others to discuss the more heavy, challenging subjects. Not so with this video. Please watch.
A few Differences…
Click this link to watch a great little video regarding a few differences between Biblical Christianity & American christianity. Click HERE !
“REPENT!“
There is a word you seldom hear preached! Contrary to popular belief, Jesus never once asked anyone to repent, nor did John the Baptist. It’s true! They never asked it of anyone, but they did command it of many! So many people look at repentance as a work, and when they hear it preached it has scarcely been uttered before the accusation of ”legalism” is brought forth. But look at how the Bible refers to repentance in Acts 11:18. It is something God grants! It is a gift! It is an outward sign of the grace given at salvation. It is not a work performed to earn salvation at all. If God is calling on you now to surrender all to Him, then he is also commanding you to repent. Repentance is difficult, maybe even impossible. But the Spirit of a sinless Christ will live in you and thru you to bring about this gift of successful, ongoing repentance. If your life has no signs of the workings of God, then you are not saved. But there is hope! Beg the forgiveness of Christ, surrender to the King’s Lordship, and repent. This is all by grace!!
And as far as the picture goes… I guess “Repent” isn’t popular even with a “Please” in front!!
NOOMA: Have you heard of NOOMA yet? This modern-day video series is designed to challenge your preconceived notions of Christianity. But does it actually do that, or does it try to shed doubt on the Bible and then redefine Christianity? HERE is a great review of some of Rob Bell’s (the man producing NOOMA) teachings. It is eye-opening and quite interesting.
Terrific Sermon on How to Know if You are Saved
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Is salvation really free?
The message of the freedom of forgiveness has been distorted in this country. Our salvation is NOT free! We have sinned before a Holy God and He cannot possibly wink at that sin and ignore justice by freely pardoning the guilty! Free forgiveness is to imply that God is unjust and unholy. The truth is that forgiveness is free to us, which is a far different thing than just being free. If it were truly free no price would have to be paid. But the truth is, a horrible price had to be paid for the forgiveness that is now being offered to us. Read Isaiah 52:13 thru the end of 53 to remind yourself of what Jesus Christ went through. The modern American church’s failure to emphasize (or often even mention) God’s Holiness, His justice, the horrible reality and punishment for sin, and just how the grace now being offered to us (freely) was achieved. The failure to discuss these things has brought about a casual attitude toward salvation that the Lord must find to be a stench in His nostrils. The omission of these things is to omit the very character of God and the desperate need for a Savior. It is no wonder that disobedience and iniquity are rampant in those claiming to be Christians; they have never understood who they are, or the person and work of Jesus Christ. With these things missing, it is no surprise that those seeking spiritual truth often do not find it in the church. I recently preached a sermon regarding these things. Click HERE if you are interested in going a little deeper on this often neglected topic.
Have you heard of a book called
“The Shack“?
Before buying it, read this very informed review of it here.
Emergent Church & the Gospel
Jesus made it very clear as to what Gospel is to be preached. In Luke 24 He specifically states the message to be proclaimed is, “repentance and the forgiveness of sins”, and Paul elaborates quite thoroughly in Romans 3. So what is this message that is being spread by the Emergent Church and the Rob Bell NOOMA videos? It is another gospel that focuses on the power and goodness of man, rather than God. This message which is being used by many, many youth groups in this country, is simply an artistic presentation of humanism (blended with universalism so it appears to be a God-based religion). Listen HERE to the following in-depth analysis (by Chris Rosebrough from Fighting for the Faith) in which the Emergent Gospel (as presented by Rob Bell) is compared with the Gospel as presented in Scripture. Is someone following the God of Rob Bell saved? This will sound critical, it will sound harsh, but the answer is…..no. The Apostle Paul made it very clear what the true Gospel truly is and he also made his view clear regarding those preaching another gospel (read Galatians). This false gospel of Rob Bell and the Emergent Church in which man is called to realize his own greatness is no good news at all. It simply denies the truth that man is sinful and that God is Holy and just. This audio teaching is lengthy, but if you are being exposed to Emergent books or NOOMA videos, it is extremely helpful in pinning down exactly what they are trying to teach. Our recommendation? Get a glass of tea, put your feet up, and grab a Bible and notepad. Pray that God will open your eyes to this extremely dangerous teaching that has infiltrated youth groups in every American city. Please, please don’t make a hasty decision regarding this subject until you have listened to this teaching.
The Purpose Driven Life - Who or what is the central theme of Rick Warren’s “Purpose Driven” Church programs? In the Bible, the Bereans were praised for looking at all teachings with a critical eye. We strongly suggest taking a critical look at the Purpose Driven movement, and this article will help. Click HERE.
A Troubling Scripture – “For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain terrifying expectation of judgment, and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries.” WOW! If that doesn’t make your heart skip a beat then you don’t have a pulse! I recently read a great article on this often mis-interpreted passage (found in Hebrews, chapter 10) and highly recommend it to all who go by the name Christian. Click HERE to read it. Don’t skip this one!
TEN tests in less than TEN minutes!
Here is a great little article containing 10 tests you can take to see if the Bible (not me, not you, not your preacher) verifies that you are indeed a Christian. If you are struggling with doubt or feel uneasy about what you have been taught, this article is for you! Let the Holy Spirit bring you conviction or assurance thru His Word. Click here to READ MORE!
Be Good! Live the way God Intended! Do good for others!
These are all good things, right? To tell someone to live morally, and that this makes their relationship with God better, is called moralism. It is the very essence of what most seeker friendly pastors (example: Rick Warren, Perry Noble, etc.) preach. How does your church’s preaching on being a “better you” stand up to Scripture? Listen HERE to teaching by Albert Mohler (found on his website) about the difference between moralism and the Gospel. What you are listening to and following as Christianity may surprise you!
A kid with a stick making a hole in the dirt…
Have you ever watched little boys playing with a stick? They will take a small little stick and dig a little hole in the dirt, and be fascinated with it. Often they will play with this little hole in the dirt, looking at roots, searching for worms, getting their hands dirty, for an hour (or more). All their attention and affection focused on a hole in the dirt. Now grab a mirror. Jesus Christ, the one who has been given authority over all things, who is even now in the Heavens blazing in glory, the one who died to pay for the wickedness that we took pleasure in has put His Words down for us, and we don’t even read them. The one who has said that He takes pleasure in doing good for us, the creator of all things that greatly desires we spend time in prayer, leaning on Him, awaits to hear from us, but He does not. Wow! How prideful and rebellious our independence and self focus must be to Him. Is His Word not worthy of more attention then a dirt hole? Is not the lover of your soul worthy of more affection then a dirty worm? You can not generate and maintain this kind of affection and devotion. If you try, it will not be genuine nor will it be lasting. Seek Him on your knees! If these things are missing in your life you should be very, very concerned! Seek Him today for the grace of repentance & a heart that will be affectionate and loyal to Him!!
