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1. Why We're Seeing a Revival of Old and New Heresies and Strange Doctrines, Part 1

As a student of church history and theology, I am amazed at the present revival and or renewal of old heretical views that were already investigated and condemned by the historic, orthodox, universal church. ...

Created on 17 October 2018

2. When Does God Withdraw His Grace?

The following is part two of my article "Why Some Have Already Been Judged By the Courts of Heaven, Part I." The apostle Paul actually says that at a certain point God gives people over to the sinful desires ...

Created on 10 October 2018

3. The Biblical View of Investigating Accusations

With the Judge Brett Kavanaugh hearings currently happening, there is now a focus related to the process of determining truth when there is a serious allegation against another person. Although—short of ...

Created on 03 October 2018

4. Why the Courts of Heaven Judge Some People Even Before They Die

I realize that some of my posts will not win the Dale Carnegie award that wins friends and influences people (at least the 'win friends' part). This is one of those posts. People often ask me how I write, ...

Created on 28 September 2018

5. Does God Still Bring Natural Disasters to Judge Humanity?

... edacted humanistic view of the Holy Scriptures. Dr. Joseph Mattera is an internationally known author, interpreter of culture and activist/theologian whose mission is to influence leaders who influence  ...

Created on 19 September 2018

6. 20 Signs of a Toxic Church Culture

The following 20 signs are based on my observations regarding organizational dysfunction associated with a toxic (poisonous) culture in any organization. In this article, the word "culture" refers to the ...

Created on 12 September 2018

7. 12 Mental-Health Hazards to Watch for in Your Pastor

With the incredibly heartbreaking suicide of young pastor Andrew Stoecklein, the topic of mental health for pastors is now front and center of the conversation regarding spiritual leadership. Paul the ...

Created on 05 September 2018

8. 10 Ways the Church Turns Off the Next Generation

Most pastors and churches I know are trying hard to reach the next generation. Some are doing a good job, while some are barely moving the needle. The difference is related to their methods and how they ...

Created on 25 July 2018

9. How to Reverse Our Declaration of Independence From God

Since the original Declaration of Independence penned by Thomas Jefferson and made official in 1776, the USA has made an about turn from the values of that document. Anyone examining the Declaration of ...

Created on 05 July 2018

10. 15 Contrasts Between True and False Apostolic Leaders

Jesus commended the Ephesian church for testing apostles to see if they were legitimate; we should do the same (Rev. 2:2). Also, for the sake of brevity, I am going to use term "apostle" for the title ...

Created on 20 June 2018

11. 7 Signs to Discern False Prophets, Part 2

The following is part two of my article "7 Signs That Help Discern Between Flaky and False Prophets." As already stated in the first part of this article, by flaky, I am referring to a prophetic leader ...

Created on 13 June 2018

12. 7 Ways to Discern Between False and Flaky Prophets

The prophetic movement and or prophetic leaders have perhaps been the most controversial in the body of Christ the past several decades. Some of it has to do with the fact that many people are afraid of ...

Created on 06 June 2018

13. 10 Ways to Raise the Level of Your Influence

Many people desire to have a lot more influence than they currently have. Unfortunately, most people do not understand how this can take place. Some believers have a mystical approach and think that just ...

Created on 30 May 2018

14. Undeniable Signs Your Pastor Is Preaching Heresy

Not long ago, it was reported that prominent Protestant pastor Michael A. Walrond Jr. of Harlem's 10,000-member First Corinthian Baptist Church now advocates a pluralist belief that there are many roads ...

Created on 23 May 2018

15. Should the Apostolic Usurp the Authority of Pastors, Churches?

Recently I have been reading some articles critical of NAR (the so-called new apostolic reformation) which (oftentimes) correctly calls attention to some abuses perpetrated in the name of the apostolic. ...

Created on 16 May 2018

16. How the Church Can Bridge These Critical Gaps

Since I have been serving God in leadership since 1980, I have observed serious gaps in the church in at least seven major areas. If not corrected, these seven areas will greatly limit the ability of the ...

Created on 09 May 2018

17. Will Preaching the Word Soon Be Illegal?

In the news recently, on April 19, 2018, it was said "California Bill AB 2943 has passed." According to this law, the church can no longer preach or teach that homosexuality is a sin or wrong behavior ...

Created on 25 April 2018

18. The NAR and the Restoration of Apostolic Ministry Today

In this two-part series, we will explore the necessity of restoring apostolic ministry today. Click here to read part one. In part two, we look into what God is doing today. I believe that the present ...

Created on 18 April 2018

19. Why We Need to Restore Apostolic Ministry Today—Part 1

Since the late 1940s, there has been a resurgence of attempts to activate the fivefold ministry gifts as found in Ephesians 4:11. Starting with the "Latter Rain movement" in Canada, various groups have ...

Created on 11 April 2018

20. Does Hell Actually Exist?

The concept of a person spending an eternity in hell is so grave to me that I do not believe it is intellectually possible for me to fully conceive it. As a matter of fact—I believe that most Christians ...

Created on 03 April 2018