Category: Uncategorized (Page 21 of 38)

On this Veteran’s Day, we honor soldiers past and present who put their lives on the line to protect freedom and liberty in our nation. We admire the selfless sacrifice of our soldiers. Knowing that sometimes they will be viewed negatively by people, they still give their all no matter what the tides of culture may bring.

Yet, within the Christian church – which is called to fight a very different kind of war, spiritual warfare – we are too often swayed by how we are viewed by culture. We can be fearful we will not be liked, will be seen as intolerant, and that people may reject us. We feel the need to weaken the gospel and water down the message to make it palatable to the culture at large.

Christians, you are a soldier in the Lord’s army. While the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, we have the greatest weapons possible in the Word, in prayer, and in the Holy Spirit. We need never fear what culture may call us, for the commander of our spiritual army is the Lord Himself. We submit to His commands and His orders. Concern yourself with fighting for His cause and let the world do what it will.

Like the soldiers we honor today, concern yourself not for the cares of this world, submit yourself to the authority of our true Lord and Commander, fight His fight and God will win the battle.

Looking back to earlier this year, when Chris and Rich discussed how even well-intended online discussions can fan the flames of an angry people.  Not only what topics we choose to engage but how we address these issues can inadvertently add fuel to the fire.  As Christians, even in matters of important doctrinal issues, we must treat others as creations in the image and likeness of God, showing grace and mercy as God has been merciful to us.  In this episode, they also ask the listeners to take time to pray that God would pour out His mercy on our nation.

Show Link:

100 Verses About Arguing

In an uber-sized episode, Chris and Rich compare Scripture with Scripture to refute the oft claimed false teaching that Acts 4 teaches socialism.

Show Link:

Book Review – White Fragility

This week, Chris brings 4 interviews with speakers at the recent Cruciform Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Tune in as they discuss why the topic of holiness is so very important to Christians during our chaotic times.

Show Links:

Cruciform Conference

Cruciform Ministries on YouTube

Cruciform Ministries on Facebook

Matter of Theology Podcast – Cruciform Conference

This week, Chris and Rich round out their discussion of Christian maturity by discussing the greatest trait of it: the love we have for God and for one another.

Show Links:

Snowden Family Go Fund Me

Christian Love by J.C. Ryle

This week, Rich and Chris continue their discussion of Christian maturity. Looking to Philippians 4:10-13, they talk about how suffering produces maturity in our Christian walk.

Show Links:

Luther: In Real Time – Podcast

Luther Film

Voice of Reason Radio on Amazon Podcast

Christian Podcast Community Shows

This week, Chris and Rich discuss James 4:1-10, talking about humility and maturity in the Christian walk.

Show Links:

Cruciform Conference

Christian Podcast Community

In Galatians 2, Paul writes of how Peter, who had been eating and drinking among the Gentiles, withdrew from them when the Judaizers came to town. So swept up in trying to keep their respect, despite their adding to salvation by grace the keeping of the law, Peter actually leads himself and others into a practical rejection of the simplicity of the gospel. By his actions, he perverts the true gospel and causes others, even Barnabas, fall prey to a false gospel. Paul confronts Peter publicly for this because he is leading the Gentiles astray by his actions.

I see so much corollary in our current age in which, what seemed like doctrinally solid preachers of Christ have become enamored with godless ideologies such as Critical Race Theory. Seeking to be respected by those who claim CRT justice is biblical justice they have added to the gospel a doctrine of works. As CRT adds a list of sins which cannot be wiped away by the blood of Christ, but only through worldly acts of “atonement,” those who preach this ideology are modern day Judaizers who decry that the gospel alone is sufficient to address the sins of racism and hatred. They demand a system of works under their law be added to the gospel that Christians might prove themselves to truly be saved. And if one refuses to do so, it is “evidence” they don’t follow Christ.

There are many “Peters” in evangelicalism today who have fallen prey to such teachings, believing that the CRT Works Atonement is “loving your neighbor” and have not only cozied up to the preachers of the system, but have laid this burden upon the church. Like Peter, these evangelicals are leading followers of Christ astray. I am grateful for the “Pauls” in our midst who are standing up to those in #BigEva and calling them out publicly for their compromise on the gospel. We need to stand by them, pray for them, and preach with them that the church not be swift to turn to another gospel, which is no gospel at all.

We must call CRT and its associated ideologies out for what it is, a corruption of Christ’s true gospel which leads people astray into a system of works. God’s Word is sufficient. Do not be lead astray but those who seem to be something, but are not. One’s place in the spotlight does not mean they are not to be without examination. Like Paul, let us all remember that it is the gospel and the gospel alone we are to proclaim. Let us denounce false teaching, no matter who it is that is promoting it.

This week, Chris and Rich discuss Ephesians 4:17-19 which reveals that the unregenerate person’s mind is darkened and futile in thinking. 

Show Links:

Book – Reformed Expository Commentary – Ephesians

Book – MacArthur New Testament Commentary – Ephesians

CPC Podcast Suggestion – Matter of Theology

This week, Chris and Rich discuss a recent “rooftop sermon” by Dr. Eric Mason in which he equates the noetic effect of sin with the Critical Theory concept of “whiteness.”  Per Dr. Mason, “Whiteness has caused blindness of the heart.” Is whiteness really the actual noetic effect? 

Show Links:

Dr. Eric Mason video clip

CARM – What is the noetic effect of sin?

Ligonier – The Noetic Effects of Sin