Is Putin Gog? Is Russia Magog? Or is Russia Rosh? Is Ezekiel 38 and 39 being fulfilled before our eyes with the Russian invasion? In Cold War days the view that Russia and a Russian led coalition fit the bill was popular with many prophecy teachers and now that Russia has invaded Ukraine it’s gained […]
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We Need to Have a Conversation about the War Often, I have said things to my children that I thought I’d never have to say in my life. Most of those times they were silly things like, “Don’t put that gum you just scraped off the bottom of a table in your mouth.” Unfortunately, due
Parents, Here’s Three War Conversation Opportunities Read More »
Many, many times since launching stand firm I preached from Luke 19:11-27, the Parable of the Ten Minas. At Stand Firm events, I’d often share a simplified overview of end time events and point out how short this age is when compared to the eternal age to come. Then I’d read the mentioned parable. This
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We Face a Warning Hearing Dilemma There’s a clear Biblical principle—God warns His people. He warns through His Word, Holy Spirit, and human agents. Unfortunately, there are other principles in Scripture that makes receiving those warnings challenging, therefore we need a prophecy filter because God warns His people. All throughout Scripture we see God warning
Prophecy Filter Because God Warns His People Read More »
I’ve been writing and speaking on the topic of standing firm for several years, many have been supportive, but as you can imagine I’ve faced pushback. You may have some pushback for me, but before you send that email, please hear me out. First, I completely agree with the criticism towards Stand Firm for the
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“Pastor, I used to go to your church but after my grandfather died, I quit.” “Pastor, I was really involved in church—I worked with the children. I always helped with Bible School, but after my divorce, I stopped. I still can’t understand why God allowed that to happen.” “Pastor, I attended church every week, but
Our Faithfulness is Being Challenged Read More »
I believe we’re just happy to get to Heaven by the skin of our teeth (which we get there by far, far less than that on our part—it’s only through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross). Now we’re thankful we’ve been saved. We’re thankful we have eternal life. We’re happy to just get to go
Our Faithfulness Matters Read More »
I know it’s a strong picture and title for a pastor to use. Especially, when he’s not talking about physically picking up arms, but rather fighting a war of ideas. I believe the strong language of this blog series and the force of the war imagery is necessary because this battle carries weighty resonating consequences.
Declaration of War II: Churches Are Not Prepared, I Want to Help Read More »
I’m declaring war against an epidemic in America. No more timidity. No more holding back. There is too much on the line. What is at stake is too important. If you follow Stand Firm Ministries or anything I’ve been up to the past couple of years, then you have heard my story. And I know, it’s yada,
Declaration of War: People Are Leaving the Faith, I Want to Help Read More »
If you have read any of my posts or books, or if you have heard me speak, then you have heard me say that as individuals and churches we need to be prepared. And you have heard me say that pastors need to prepare their congregations. So, the question then becomes—in what areas do we prepare? Good
8 Realities American Churches Must Be Prepared to Face Read More »