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The Vast and Solemn Subject of Sin

December 5, 2016August 27, 2011 by GirdedwithTruth

Holiness by J.C. Ryle

“Sin is the transgression of the law.” 1 John 3:4

He who wishes to attain right views about Christian holiness must begin by examining the vast and solemn subject of sin. He must dig down very low if he would build high. A mistake here is most mischievous. Wrong views about holiness are generally traceable to wrong views about human corruption. I make no apology for beginning this volume of messages about holiness by making some plain statements about sin.

Tony Blair Tells The Pope You Are Wrong

August 16, 2019October 7, 2009 by GirdedwithTruth

Tony Blair tells the Pope you are wrong – speaking to the gay magazine Attitude, the former Prime Minister, himself now a Roman Catholic, said that he wanted to urge religious figures everywhere to reinterpret their religious texts to see them as metaphorical, not literal, and suggested that in time this would make all religious …

Pragmatism: What Is Pragmatism

January 29, 2010September 22, 2009 by GirdedwithTruth

What is pragmatism? Basically it is a philosophy that says that results determine meaning, truth, and value — what will work becomes a more important question than what is true. As Christians, we are called to trust what the Lord says, preach that message to others, and leave the results to Him. But many have …

Compromise – John MacArthur

September 18, 2009 by GirdedwithTruth

When it comes to matters of principle – moral and ethical foundations, biblical absolutes, the axioms of God’s Word, God’s clear commands, and the truthfulness of God Himself – it is never right to compromise. John MacArthur The Book on Leadership, 2004, p. 51.

The Truth War (Part 1) (Part 2) John MacArthur

December 5, 2016September 16, 2009 by GirdedwithTruth

The Battle for the Truth according to the Word of God. Fighting for Certainty in an Age of Deception. Right now, truth is under attack, and it’s going on within the boundaries of evangelicalism. There’s a lot at stake and there’s no middle ground—no safe zone for the uncommitted in this war. Part 1 httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnO7tAI6UT4</ …

Discernment in Dark Age of Deception (1)

September 29, 2009September 15, 2009 by GirdedwithTruth

Too often people wrongly claim that if an author writes a book, or a preacher preaches a sermon, that no one is permitted to make judgments about the contents of these teachings without first asking the author’s or preacher’s permission. Paul did not ask Peter’s permission to publicly rebuke him nor did he ask Hymenaeus’ …