by Craig Branch – Christianity makes truth claims. Even our “faith” claims are grounded in objective reality-rooted in real time-space history . The external witness of that truth is revealed in the Bible, which testifies of real people and real event s, both natural and supernatural. The life, message, works, and resurrection of Jesus Christ … Read More
by Bill McKeever – Discussing the issue of salvation with our Mormon friends can, at times, be a very frustrating experience. Many evangelical Christians have walked away after dialoguing with members of the LDS Church thinking that their beliefs are not all that far apart. However, as with all other topics pertinent to religious faith, … Read More
by Steven B. Cowan – Latter Day Saints (or Mormons) believe in a god that could not possibly exist. I say this not as an agnostic or atheistic skeptic who doubts the existence of any and all gods. I am a Christian. I believe that God-the God of the Bible-exists. The God of the Bible, … Read More
by Craig Branch – An Introduction to Areopagus Journal Vol. 4 No. 5 September-October 2004 In 1977, I opened the door and engaged two Mormon missionaries in conversation. Only a year earlier, I had come to Christ through a combination of Christians reaching out to me in friendship and a pastor who patiently met with … Read More
by Robert M. Bowman, Jr. One of the most controversial movements in Christianity today is a network of Pentecostal pastors and televangelists who are best known for their message of bodily health and financial prosperity through faith. If you believe—and if you confess, or say out loud, that you believe—these teachers assure us that you … Read More
by Clete Hux – It seems that newspaper headlines these days are full of examples of spiritual abuse, describing situations of people being victimized in both cults and churches. In critiquing the ins and outs of spiritual abuse, one often finds that people have been hurt by legalism, authoritarian leadership, manipulation, excessive discipline, spiritual intimidation … Read More
By Clete Hux – A year and a half ago, Watchman Fellowship began receiving phone calls from former members of the Word of Faith Fellowship Church in Spindale, North Carolina. Parents who had teenage children in the Spindale church called from all over the country, including Montana, Florida, New York, Illinois, and Indiana. Together, the … Read More
By Clete Hux – The 1995 bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, prompted national and local news media to gather information on groups that have the potential of committing such atrocities. The question that most are seeking to answer is simply this: “Are there religious groups out there who would use their … Read More
by Rev. Clete Hux – “United we stand, divided we fall” has always been an encouraging reminder that there is strength in unity. However, there is also strength found in diversity. This is especially so when comparing some of the differences in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and Reorganized Latter-Day Saints churches. … Read More
In this interview Michael Austin and Tal Brooke, former Yogi’s talk with Dr. William Campbell of Beyond Words Radio sharing how they found Christ after spending years following Guru’s from India. Michael Austin is a communications consultant and Christian commentator, who serves as national spokesperson for, among others, the Christian History Institute, publisher of … Read More
by Clete Hux – Cult Watch I was out running errands yesterday in the 35242 zip code area of Birmingham, Al. While returning to my vehicle from a place of business, I found a newsletter on my windshield that read Alamo Christian Ministries World Newsletter. Recognizing this literature as part of Tony Alamo’s religious cult, … Read More
by Leonardo Blair – Christian Post Reporter