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What Happens When You Die in the Hebrew Roots?

What Happens When You Die in the Hebrew Roots? (Scriptures against Soul Sleep for Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, and Hebrew Roots Followers)   Newfound “Jews” in the Hebrew Roots Embracing Soul Sleep   There is a growing movement making … Continue reading

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A New Perspective on More Than Paul: Examining the Teaching of N. T. Wright

(Notes compiled by Dwayna Litz from Dr. Sidney Dyer)   How pleasantly myopic to view N. T. Wright’s perspective without the mirror of proper hermeneutics to remind us of the depravity of people apart from God’s grace. What an enchanting, … Continue reading

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Pragmatic Gospel of N.T. Wright

This book review by Gary Gilley sheds more light on the subtle darkness of the pragmatic "social gospel" advocated by N.T. Wright with its "new perspective on Paul" and new perspective on evangelism being promoted today by seeker-friendly pastors such … Continue reading

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His Presence Needs No Practice

Isn’t it clear that “practicing the presence” is for those who are not indwelt with the presence of Christ through the Holy Spirit? There is no need to “practice” a “presence” when the perfect God of the universe dwells within … Continue reading

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What is Wrong With Contemplative/Centering Prayer?

In this detailed article, Meditating on Contemplative/Centering Prayer, Ken Silva aptly warns of its dangers. Read this article to find out more about Dallas Willard, "spiritual formation", Richard Foster, and "centering". Has Buddhism mixed with monastic Catholicism made inroads into … Continue reading

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“Practicing the Presence” in Fellowship with Demons?

I received an email on a New Age cult entitled "Fellowship of Friends." Here is a discussion forum on this group for former and current members. The web site guides seekers in rebellion from God’s law to: The "Pathway To … Continue reading

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Scriptures Against Purgatory

Notes were compiled from Heaven by Randy Alcorn (Chapters 5-7)

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Rick Warren Rethinks Homosexuality

Huffington Post — Etheridge writes of her experience and impression of Rick Warren (excerpt) followed by commentary by Mark Dinsmore:

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Tim Keller Teaches There Was Death Before Adam

In an interview with Tim Keller he was asked:     In The Reason for God, you make a very brief argument for the validity of evolution within a limited sphere. It would seem to me that apologists for the … Continue reading

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A “Messianic Israelite” Book?

Often in the "messianic" American mission field called the "Hebrew Roots Movement" books are read by a man named Lew White. He leaves no wanting for a bizarre message. While reading through the book and looking at its design the … Continue reading

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