Tag: Doctrine

Descent of Christ…

December 19, 2013

Bones has requested we add this piece on the descent of Christ. Bishop Hilarion Alfeyev: Christ the Conqueror of Hell The Descent of Christ into Hades in Eastern and Western Theological Traditions A lecture delivered at St Mary’s Cathedral, Minneapolis, USA, on 5 November 2002 The Byzantine and old Russian icons of the Resurrection of … More Descent of Christ…

Mere Christianity

July 1, 2013

 Often we have on this site discussion and questioning around what it actually means to be a Christian.  What does one have to be, say, do, or believe in order to (with any integrity) call oneself a Christian.  Is there a line which one must cross? Is there a hoop through which one must jump? … More Mere Christianity

Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? Canonising Saints

March 21, 2012

How does a person become a saint? That is a valid question. The Bible speaks of saints – people who are sanctified, made holy by the blood of Jesus through faith in Him. Saints alive! Paul, in his letters, addresses the saints at various cities in the Asian regions he evangelised. An outstanding characteristic of … More Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? Canonising Saints

Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? The Immaculate Conception

March 17, 2012

Now this is a very interesting doctrine. The Immaculate Conception of Mary. To assist the Roman Catholic Church with their quest to deify Mary as the Queen of Heaven, it was deemed necessary, over the course of time, to assign to her the attribute of a sinless and perfect life, which meant there was a … More Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? The Immaculate Conception

Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? Purgatory

March 14, 2012

Here is a very interesting doctrine, one which illicits all kinds of imaginitive scenes of dead people waiting, seemingly endlessly, for rescue by living friends, who are obliged, on the dead person’s behalf, to hold special masses, pray, and pay some kind of indulgence to redeem them from some holding penitentiary for the sinful, who … More Is Roman Catholic Doctrine Biblical? Purgatory

The Long and Winding Post…

January 31, 2011

I thought this was a fantastic article that Teddy found. From: http://www.metropolitantabernacle.org/Sword-And-Trowel/Sword-and-Trowel-Articles/Exercising-a-True-Deliverance-Ministry. Exercising a True Deliverance Ministry – A pastoral guide to helping believers who have left charismatic circles. from Sword & Trowel 2007, issue 3 by Peter Masters The title of this article is obviously not meant in a charismatic sense. We offer no … More The Long and Winding Post…

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Nonsense

October 27, 2010

From http://onceuponacross.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-finally-got-sent-hillsong-video-that.html: I Finally Got Sent A Hillsong Video That Proves They Preach The Gospel . . . NOT!! To his credit Troy did take up my challenge that no one else has responded to. He went looking for a solid example of someone from Hillsong church preaching the Gospel. I had burdened Troy with … More The Hills Are Alive With The Sound of Nonsense

Leaving Christianity in order to follow Christ

July 31, 2010

Thanks very much to Teddy, who passed the link below about Anne Rice on to me. Anne Rice, the famous novelist, (‘Interview with the Vampire’ series), has renounced Christianity on her Facebook page, but states that she remains as committed to Christ as always. Rice posted: For those who care, and I understand if you … More Leaving Christianity in order to follow Christ

Phil Pringle, Unapologetic Towards God In His Error

July 19, 2010

From http://www.c3churchglobal.com/video/c3-church-oxford-falls-leaders-2?xg_source=activity: C3 Church Oxford Falls Leaders Meeting May 02 2010 with Phil Pringle At 36:20 Phil Pringle says the following: “Sylvia Jarry! My GOD! I heard her take- I was at Prime the other night with Kris. We did a little interview and here’s Sylvia giving the offering. My Lord! She just slapped everybody … More Phil Pringle, Unapologetic Towards God In His Error