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“Christian” Ministers to March in Gay Mardi Gras
Category: General Topics
A group of Christian ministers will march in next month’s Sydney Mardi Gras parade to publicise their apology to the gay and lesbian community. The group, calling itself 100 Revs, issued the formal apology today, saying churches had often been “profoundly unloving” towards homosexuals and transsexuals. “As ministers of various churches and denominations we recognise [...]
“Special Prayer Request For My Father” Update
Category: General Topics, Prayer
The following comes from our brother, Shane Trammel.. I am asking all of you who believe in the power of prayer to lift up my father (Gale) when you can. Dad has brain cancer (Glioblastoma Multiforme) *** Update on My Father’s Prognosis — Aug 9, 2007 *** Dad had his first visit with the Radiation [...]
1 Corinthians 2:1-8
Category: General Topics
1 Corinthians 2 (New American Standard Bible) 1 And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness [...]
A Changeless Lover
Category: General Topics, Quotes
“Not only when thou wast born into the world did Christ love thee, but his delights were with the sons of men before there were any sons of men. Often did he think of them; from everlasting to everlasting he had set his affections upon them. I am sure he would not have loved me [...]
A Lesson From The Moment of Truth
Category: Evangelism, General Topics
This is a powerful lesson from Ray Comfort and the very popular television program The Moment of Truth.
A Ministry of Unity, by Tim Challies
Category: General Topics
My morning reading today took me to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. This is a chapter that deals primarily with the topic of unity within the body of Christ. Through the first three chapters of the book Paul has been laying the theological framework for the life of good works he describes in the final [...]
A Time For Truth with John MacArthur
Category: Christianity, Church Issues, General Topics, Media
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith.” (Hebrews 13:7) There is a great video posted on The New Centurion. An amazing example of a “real man of God who’s not afraid to tell it like it is!”
A Worthless Counterfeit
Category: General Topics
“Christ will be master of the heart, and sin must be mortified. If your life is unholy, then your heart is unchanged, and you are an unsaved person. The Savior will sanctify His people, renew them, give them a hatred of sin, and a love of holiness. The grace that does not make a man [...]
Attack on Apprising Ministries
Category: General Topics
Ingrid from Slice of Laodicea writes: Before I leave town, I am going to address the situation with Richard Abanes and what he did to Ken Silva at Apprising Ministries. Abanes contacted the legal department at the ISP for Apprising Ministries and claimed that Ken had posted slanderous/libelous material at his site in a 2005 [...]
Audio Book: The Chronicles of Narnia, by C.S. Lewis
Category: General Topics
A Focus on the Family, Radio Theatre Dramatic Production. Including a complete cast, cinema-quality sound, and original music. The Magician’s Nephew After an experiment by a sinister magician goes awry, young Digory and his friend Polly are catapulted into one mysterious world after another. Not only must they match wits with an evil queen, but [...]
“Special Prayer Request For My Father”
Category: General Topics, Prayer
Shane Trammel writes: I am asking all of you who believe in the power of prayer to lift up my father (Gale) when you can. He is in recovery after brain surgery to remove a tumor. Although still in the hospital for probably two more days, he is recovering well. The big prayer is that [...]
Battle with Apollyon
Category: Christianity, General Topics
From his prison cell in England, John Bunyan, a preacher and author from the 1600′s (who was arrested for preaching), began work on what would become the greatest book ever written, apart from the Holy Bible. “The Pilgrim’s Progress, from This World to That Which Is to Come” is an allegory of a Christian’s journey [...]
Beware of False Zeal
Category: General Topics
In ‘The Religious Affections,’ Jonathan Edwards explains that although a person might be zealously engaged in the external exercises of religion, so as to spend much time in them, it is no sure evidence of grace. In fact, such a disposition is found in many that have no grace at all… 1. Service Isaiah 1:12-15 [...]
Bewitched by Harry Potter, by Berit Kjos
Category: Church Issues, General Topics, Sin
“You’re famous, Harry Potter.” It’s true! This prophetic remark in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the first in a seven-book series on popular witchcraft, was fulfilled in record time. The first three books hit the world—schools, libraries, and the New York Times best-sellers list—like a spiritual tidal wave, breaking down barriers to the secret [...]
Breaking Pornography Addiction
Category: General Topics, Sin
By David Powlison, CCEF Faculty Have you ever said anything like this? “I’ve tried to stop so many times, but somehow I still end up in front of the computer surfing websites.” “Cold showers, prayer, avoiding situations—I’ve tried everything. Is there any hope for me?” “I know I should get help, but I am too [...]
Christianity is strong.
Category: Christianity, General Topics, Worldliness
What does it take to stomach the fact that the fiery lakes are real and are waiting to devour sinners? That Hell burns with a fire that cannot be quenched? Who is willing to utterly destroy another’s happiness; his hope and faith in idols in order to prepare him for Christ? To tear down family, [...]
D. James Kennedy Dies at 76
Category: General Topics
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.” (Psalms 116:15) Influential conservative leader Dr. D. James Kennedy died Wednesday morning, church officials reported. Kennedy, whose retirement as senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida was recently announced, died “peacefully in his sleep” at home at approximately 2:15 a.m., [...]
Dangers of Youth & Early Decision
Category: General Topics
This is a letter from Samuel Rutherford to John Gordon of Cardoness, the Younger. (Letter CXCIX, Aberdeen, in the year 1637) Dearly beloved in our Lord, – Grace, mercy, and peace be to you. I long exceedingly to hear of the case of your soul, which hath a large share both of my prayers and [...]
David’s Prayer for Help in Trouble
Category: General Topics, Scripture
To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? (2) How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? (3) Consider [...]
David’s Song of Thanks
Category: General Topics
(7) Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the LORD by Asaph and his brothers. (8) Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! (9) Sing to him; sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! (10) Glory in [...]
Dead-End Thoughts About God
Category: General Topics
This short article was written By Gregory Koukl from Stand to Reason. Most speculations about God lead to a dead-end. Here’s what I mean. Imagine a lonely young man who sits by himself every night and wonders, “Does anyone love me?” He takes comfort in the hope that somewhere there’s a young lady who cares. [...]
Dealing with Evil
Category: Christianity, General Topics, Media
How should we as Christians deal with the evil that will come against us in this world? In this short video clip John Piper presents eight things we should do with evil, and four things we should not do with evil. Eight things we should do 1. Expect evil (1 Peter 4:12); 2. Endure evil [...]
Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching, by John Piper
Category: General Topics, Sermons
Happy Mother’s Day Mum! Love you. Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching, by John Piper Proverbs 1:7-9 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching; indeed, they are a graceful wreath to your head, and [...]
Does Faith Come Before or After the New Birth?
Category: General Topics
It’s very natural for our proud human nature to want to take a little credit for our own salvation. Some attribute it to certain deeds performed, others to “freewill” in choosing to believe. I have recently spoken with a few who believe the latter. They claim that faith precedes the new birth, and therefore initiates [...]
Does Your Faith Endure?
Category: Christianity, Faith, General Topics
“How happy are tried Christians, afterwards.” – Charles Spurgeon Just as the worth of gold is tested by the fire, so too is the value in our profession of faith. Our true devotion to Christ is best demonstrated by faithfully enduring difficult times. I am referring to the times when the flesh is prone to [...]
Don’t Waste Your Life!
Category: General Topics, Media
John Piper talks about the criteria necessary for a person to make a difference with his or her life. He also talks about the insignificance of what most people care about and the tragedy it is to spend a life pursuing those things.
Emerging Church Pastor Doug Pagitt: Post CNN Interview Comments Concerning Dr. John MacArthur
Category: Church Issues, Emergent Church, General Topics
Below is a transcription from Apprising Ministries of what Doug Pagitt had to say to an employee of a station affiliated with CNN about Dr. John MacArthur. I’m presenting this right now with no further comment except to say as a pastor-teacher myself this is/was an unacceptable missed opportunity to properly represent Jesus Christ. Continue [...]
Eternal Perspective & the Sovereignty of God
Category: General Topics, Media
Our God hating world has substituted the eternal pleasures of knowing God, for the temporary pleasures of sin. Specifically, satisfying the lusts of their flesh, the lusts of their eyes, and the pride of their life. The reason for this of course is their temporary view of life. But have you ever thought about how [...]
Free Audio Book – Desiring God
Category: General Topics
An audio book of ‘Desiring God’ by John Piper, is available for free download at Christian Audio.
Free Audiobook: St. Augustine’s Confessions
Category: General Topics
Every month Christianaudio.com gives away a free audio book. For the month of August, they are giving away St. Augustine’s Confessions. This is a classic work on Christian theology and piety. St. Augustine’sConfessions is also a classic work of Western literature. Go here and add it to your cart. Use the coupon code AUG2008 to [...]
Free Will – A Slave, by Charles Spurgeon
Category: Calvinism, General Topics, Sovereignty
“And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life.” (John 5:40) This is one of the great guns of the Arminians, mounted upon the top of their walls, and often discharged with terrible noise against the poor Christians called Calvinists. I intend to spike the gun this morning, or, rather, to turn [...]
Hate Mongers & Proposition 8
Category: General Topics
James White says: The mask of “tolerance” has slipped off the faces of the hate mongers of the left. This video shows the face of hate on the part of those who promote homosexuality. Watch as they trample on the cross like animals. No thought, no rationality, pure hatred. This is the face of the [...]
Herman Who?
Category: Christianity, General Topics, Media, Teaching
Purchase DVD: USA | Australia | Other Ask most Christians what they know about hermeneutics and they will probably ask, “Herman Who?” Spend 75 minutes with us and you will receive a condensed 16-week master’s level education on how to read the Bible right. You will never read the Bible the same way again . [...]
Hillsong Says: Reformers Fought for Nothing
Category: Church Issues, General Topics, Roman Catholicism
But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes and proclaims another Jesus than the one we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or if you [...]
How Majestic Is Your Name
Category: General Topics, Scripture
To the choirmaster: according to The Gittith. A Psalm of David. O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babes and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. [...]
If experience has taught us anything…
Category: Christianity, Cults, Evangelism, General Topics, Jehovah's Witness, Mormonism, Scripture, Sin, Teaching
Can experience be the measure of all things? Is all peace which we experience the same peace? How about love? Where does witnessing and truth fit into the mix?
Interview with Hillsong Staff
Category: Church Issues, General Topics, Media
This ten minute audio clip is taken from the September 24, 2007 Way of the Master Radio show. In it Todd Friel interviews some of the staff from Hillsong who were filming a promotional video for a conference called ‘Hillsong Europe.’ This “theological dogs breakfast” goes to show that even their staff aren’t able to [...]
Is Google Making Us Stupid?
Category: General Topics
In this video Albert Mohler answers the question, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”
Is the Copenhagen treaty about creating a world government?
Category: General Topics
Click here to listen | Alan Jones talks to Lord Monckton, British climate change sceptic, who says the Copenhagen treaty is about creating a world government. | Also see: Lord Christopher Monckton’s speech.
Jacob Have I Loved; Esau Have I Hated
Category: General Topics
And not only so, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac, though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad–in order that God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of his call– she was told, “The older will serve [...]
James White’s Response to Gregg Matte on Calvinism
Category: Calvinism, General Topics, Media, Sovereignty
Christians are usually ready and willing to defend biblical truth, whether it’s the doctrine of the Trinity, the deity of Christ, or even six day creation. But when it comes to debating the sovereignty of God, the opposing view would rather a monologue than a dialogue. Unfortunately, this leaves the Calvinist with a mess of [...]
Jesus: All About Pragmatism?
Category: General Topics
Are you into the Jesus All About Life Campaign? Then check out The Dangers Of Pragmatism, by John MacArthur.
John Piper coming to Australia
Category: General Topics
kcc.org.au writes: We are excited to announce that John Piper will be coming to speak at kcc events in August 2011. He will speak at engage as well as a public event and a pastors’ conference. Details of these and other events will be available later in 2010.
John Piper’s Upcoming Leave
Category: General Topics
As you may have already heard in the sermon from March 27-28, the elders graciously approved on March 22 a leave of absence that will take me away from Bethlehem from May 1 through December 31, 2010. We thought it might be helpful to put an explanation in a letter to go along with the [...]
Judas & Modern Evangelism
Category: Church Issues, General Topics
Luke 22:47 And while he yet spoke, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near to Jesus to kiss him. The Bible tells us that Judas led a “multitude” to Jesus. His motive, however, wasn’t to bring them to the Savior for Salvation. Modern [...]
Ken Silva: It’s Time to ReThink the Issue of Homosexuality
Category: General Topics, Sin, Sola Scriptura
All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NASB) The Christian Must Listen To God First; And After That To People Yes, you read that right; I do [...]
Liar, Lunatic, or Lord?
Category: General Topics
C.S. Lewis, ‘Mere Christianity’ | I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: ‘I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God.’ That is the one thing we must not say. A man who was [...]
Liberal & Fundamental Humanism
Category: Church Issues, General Topics, Media, Sermons
“Humanism is, I believe, the most deadly and disastrous of all the philosophical stenches that’s crept up through the grating over the pit of Hell. It has penetrated so much of our religion. And it is in utter and total contrast with Christianity! Unfortunately, it’s seldom seen.” – Paris Reidhead
Love, by John MacArthur
Category: Christianity, Church Issues, Discernment, General Topics, Sermons, Teaching
This article was written by John MacArthur from Grace to You. “All you need is love.” So said the Beatles. If they’d been singing about God’s love, the statement would have a grain of truth in it. But what usually goes by the name love in popular culture is not authentic love at all; it’s [...]
Loving Jesus MEANS Loving His Word
Category: Church Issues, General Topics, Quotes
This quote was posted on Christian Research Net by Paul Tautges. The modern day church has the strange idea that we can somehow separate Jesus from His Word, thus allowing professing believers to subtly maintain their autonomy from God’s authority. But the Scripture clearly teaches that you cannot love Jesus apart from loving and obeying [...]
Martin Luther’s Prayer
Category: General Topics
“Almighty, eternal God, what a contemptible thing this world is! Yet how it causes men to gape and stare at it! How small and slight is the trust of men in God. How frail and sensitive is the flesh of men, and the devil so powerful and active through his apostles and the ‘wise’ of [...]
Matt Chandler’s Pathology Results Revealed
Category: General Topics
Dear church, In the first chapter of Philippians, the Apostle Paul writes that whatever imprisonments, beatings and trials he may have suffered, they all “serve to advance the gospel” of Jesus Christ. We implore you to keep the gospel of Christ as the main focus as we walk with Matt and Lauren through this trial. [...]
Meditating on Scripture
Category: Christianity, General Topics, Quotes, Scripture
“A man may be a student in divinity, he may beat and busy his brains about the high points and mysteries of the Bible. He may read and muse on matters divine and yet, not be someone who truly meditates on Scripture. At least, not in the manner we’re speaking of, i.e. in the true [...]
Michael Guglielmucci Faked Terminal Illness
Category: General Topics
A FORMER Adelaide pastor who inspired hundreds of thousands of young Christians with his with his terminal cancer “battle” has been exposed as a fraud. Michael Guglielmucci, whose parents established Edge Church International, an Assemblies of God church at O’Halloran Hill, is now seeking professional help. Earlier this year, Mr Guglielmucci released a hit song [...]
More of Him and Less of Me
Category: General Topics
The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost. (1 Timothy 1:15) Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25) [...]
New Website!
Category: General Topics
Welcome to the new website. It will develop more over time… Hopefully.
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Category: General Topics
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On Catholicism: Mary’s Immaculate Conception
Category: Christianity, Church Issues, Cults, Discernment, General Topics, Roman Catholicism
Raised a Roman Catholic my decision to leave the teaching to which I was accustomed was a struggle. Nevertheless the decision I had to make became increasingly clear as I began to study the Word of God for myself. In 2 Timothy we read: 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, [...]
On Catholicism: Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
Category: Christianity, Church Issues, Cults, Discernment, General Topics, Roman Catholicism
Raised a Roman Catholic my decision to leave the teaching to which I was accustomed was a struggle. Nevertheless the decision I had to make became increasingly clear as I began to study the Word of God for myself. In 2 Timothy we read: 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, [...]
On Tragedy and the Comfort that Comes from God
Category: General Topics
Dr. James White introduces this video: The tragedy in the life of Steven Curtis Chapman reminds us all of how precious life is, and that God has a purpose in suffering.
Our First Priority
Category: General Topics, Quotes
If this be the root of the tree, its nature must be seen in every branch and leaf and fruit. If humility be the first, the all-inclusive grace of the life of Jesus – if humility be the secret of His atonement – then the health and strength of our spiritual lives will entirely depend [...]
Pornography – Road to Hell
Category: General Topics
I remember hearing Todd Friel read this article by Michael Pearl on the Way of the Master Radio. It’s hard-hitting and Michael goes straight to the point in this issue. I think this is how it should be tackled. So here it is! WARNING This article contains information targeting married couples and mature teenagers. You [...]
Pouring out to God – Psalm 102
Category: General Topics
1 A Prayer of the Afflicted when he is faint and pours out his complaint before the LORD. As a Prayer of the Afflicted the words of this psalm reach beyond the author to bring understanding and comfort to other afflicted individuals. It is as if the psalmist is taking on a sincere priestly duty; [...]
Prayer, Meditation, and Suffering – the Path to Understanding
Category: General Topics
Martin Luther’s Rules For How to Become a Theologian From Taste and See by John Piper Martin Luther was born on November 10, 1483, in Eisleben, Germany. He died February 8, 1546. In those years he preached over three thousand sermons and wrote fifty thousand pages. From his Bible professorship at the University of Wittenberg, [...]
Quiz: What’s your theological worldview?
Category: General Topics
I just found this quiz, and thought it would be a bit of fun. Find out what your theological world view is. Click here.
Redefining the Gospel
Category: Charismania, Church Issues, Compromise, Discernment, Emergent Church, General Topics, Purpose Driven, Sermons, Sinner Sensitive, Worldliness
How do we appropriately present the gospel to a world with so many varying world views? Is the church recontextualizing or redefining the unchanging gospel? In this video Jacob Prasch from Moriel Ministries explains how the church of Laodicea, the final church mentioned in Revelation 3, really is (as it’s name means) the church of [...]
Reformata
Category: General Topics
Symphony of Scripture has just joined Reformata – a blog network which is a combination of several blogs with a unique perspective and a common goal. Visit Reformata at, www.reformata.org
Restore Our Fortunes, O LORD
Category: General Topics
A Song of Ascents. When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” The LORD has done great things for us; we [...]
Saint Francis . . . A Sissy? by Ray Comfort
Category: Church Issues, Evangelism, General Topics
One hundred and fifty thousand children had been on the brink of starving to death, but thanks to the kind gift of a very generous billionaire, every child now had enough food to keep him alive. That gift had arrived in the form of one big check. The horror was now over. It was finished. [...]
Shame on Christians? Says Sean Penn – James White
Category: General Topics
See comments section of this post.
Slaves to the Praise of Man
Category: General Topics
“Do you make an idol of other people’s opinion of you? The poor galley slave, who is flogged at every stroke of the laborious oar, is free in comparison with the man who lives upon the breath of popularity, who craves the esteem of his fellow-men, and is afraid and trembles if they criticize him.” [...]
Sproul Influences a Younger Generation of Conservatives
Category: General Topics
Jeff Kunerth, Orlando Sentinel writes: The pulpit of Saint Andrew’s Chapel isn’t off to one side in deference to the altar, as it is in a Catholic church. It isn’t a lectern wheeled onto the stage after the Christian rock band sits down, as it is in many nondenominational megachurches. The pulpit that conservative evangelist [...]
Suffering – Where Is God?
Category: General Topics, Media, Sin
“For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of [...]
Symphony of Scripture on Facebook
Category: General Topics
Symphony of Scripture on Facebook – This may offer you an easier way to keep up with what’s posted on this website. Enjoy.
Take the Liberty
Category: General Topics, Quotes
“As the profane take the liberty to force their irreligion upon you, so you take the liberty to force your religion upon them.” – Charles Spurgeon
Tehellim – Psalm 143
Category: Christianity, General Topics, Scripture, Teaching
Tehellim refers to the book of Psalms. Literally it means “Praises” and is derived from the word Halal (to praise) as in Hallelujah. “Praise Yahweh/Jehovah”. – A short look at Psalm 143. May God’s people share together always in His praises. A Psalm of David. 1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, Give ear to my [...]
The Attractions of the New Perspective(s) on Paul
Category: General Topics
By J. Ligon Duncan Alliance President Many intelligent Christians are puzzling today over what is being called “the new perspective on Paul.” Seminary students run across it in their New Testament course reading and perhaps class lectures. Pastors hear about it from fledgling theologues wanting to impress them with their newfound knowledge of the latest [...]
