“The church, if it is to be anything, it is to be absolutely distinct from the culture, absolutely distinct from the world, absolutely distinct from unbelievers,” said prominent author and evangelical pastor John MacArthur. Speaking from the pulpit to thousands of fellow pastors at the Shepherds’ Conference, MacArthur underscored the biblical command not to be …
According to some prominent evangelical leaders, we’ve been fighting the wrong war. Protestants, Catholics, and other religious people should quit bickering over issues of heaven and hell and unite in the culture war. Wait a minute…what’s wrong with this picture? httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc8CrQQLXtc Sermon excerpt: A woman once wrote to me, she said she thought Christianity was …
By Ray Yungen With regard to the current spiritual deception coming into the church, let us ask two questions: Is it right to judge? And do all paths lead to God? Jesus Christ foretold in Matthew 7:22-23 Many will say to me in that day, “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and …
The Narrow Gate by John Bunyan (1628-1688) “Strive to enter in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.” — Luke 13:24. These are the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and are, therefore, especially to be heeded; The subject matter of the …
PORTLAND, Ore. – Warner Pacific recognized alumnus and best-selling author William Paul Young ’78 with an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree during Winter Commencement ceremonies, Dec. 19, at New Hope Community Church, in Portland. Young is the author of the international best-selling book “The Shack,” which has over ten million copies in print and has …
“Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by ceremonial foods, which are of no value to those who eat them” Hebrews 13:9 The text is an apostolic caution against false doctrine. It forms part of a warning which Paul …