The Social Gospel and Christian Reconstruction-ism

By Thomas Ice Posted: 07/30 19:39:17/2011 Postmillennialism has often demonstrated a potential to synthesis with the culture around it.  We believe that an example of this can be seen in the Social Gospel movement (about 1850-1940). The problem is this: Since the Bible does not teach Postmillen-nialism, then their approach to Christianity and the world is […]

The New Evangelical Social Gospel – ‘Mercy Ministry’ and ‘Social Justice’

Written by Roger Smalling | Sunday, September 25, 2011 Mercy ministry is plainly taught in the Bible as a gift of the Spirit and a necessary outworking of local church life. Zealous efforts to help the poor are wonderful. When such enthusiasm impinges on the meaning of the gospel or the mission of the church, […]

Tributes to Christ and the Bible by Brainy Men not Known as Active Christians

“Their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.” Deut. 32:31   Benjamin Franklin “Young man, my advice to you is that you cultivate an acquaintance with and firm belief in the Holy Scriptures, for this is your certain interest. I think Christ‘s system of morals and religion, as He left them […]

The Bible and Modern Criticism

by F. Bettex, D.D., Professor Emeritus, Stuttgart, Germany Translated from the original German by David Heagle, D.D. It is undeniable that the universe, including ourselves, exists. Whence comes it all? For any clear-thinking mind there are only three possibilities. The universe has existed always, it produced itself, or it was created by a Divine, a Supreme Being. […]

Does Satan Exist?

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: - (1 Pet 5:8 KJB) One of the strangest teachings beginning to crop up in some Christian circles is the denial of the existence of Satan. I have come face to face with people who believe […]