Posted on March 31, 2008 by mc
Listen to almost any Christian television or radio broadcast and you will see or hear a lot of emphasis on the person; claims such as “So-and-so’s dynamic preaching….Brother So-and-so led the church to the greatest period of growth in history” are common. But are we supposed to promote ourselves in such a manner, especially when the [...]
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Posted on March 28, 2008 by mc
What is true Biblical repentance and is repentance necessary for salvation? Mike examines how Scripture defines godly sorrow and repentance. Also, are Christians still accountable to the Law and what is the meaning of antinomianism?
Suggested resources: The Threefold Use of the Law-Dr. R.C. Sproul
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Posted on March 27, 2008 by mc
Whether many know it or will acknowledge it, the predominant worldview is that of existentialism, or the belief that it’s man’s feelings that determine reality. On this installment of Theology 101, Mike and pastor Scott Reiber explore the definition of existentialism, it’s causes, it’s expressions, how it contradicts the Christian faith and how believers should address those with this [...]
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Posted on March 26, 2008 by mc
We should love, prize and cherish the Lord Jesus, not because of what He can do for us, but rather because of who He is and that we desire to be obedient to Him. Mike shares a wonderful clip by John Piper on this. Also, a follow-up on the recent purpose driven program, sharing a clip from a message [...]
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Posted on March 25, 2008 by mc
Not all of what is involved with the Purpose Driven Life movement is warm and fuzzy. On this program, Mike shares yet another tragic story of someone who dared to question the purpose driven lie. Today, the testimony of two men in Virginia who resisted the 40 Days of Purpose in their church and the shocking, but [...]
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Posted on March 24, 2008 by mc
Mike shares audio clips and quotes from the outrageous to the edifying, including statements by Paula White and Larry Huch on what they claim is the 7 places Christ bled and how Jesus was not, is not, the only begotten Son of God; 2 false prophets with their tricks of gold glitter; how to prosper by [...]
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Posted on March 21, 2008 by mc
“The Passion of the Christ” movie was based on powerful scripture passages from the Bible. On this special Good Friday broadcast, hear actor and narrator Max McLean’s recount of these scriptures that describe the most important week in human history, in the inspiring way only Max McLean can.
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Posted on March 20, 2008 by mc
Dr. R.C. Sproul states, ” Our task is not to escape the secular, but secularism.” On this week’s installment of Theology 101, Mike and Pastor Scott Reiber continue their study on Worldviews, examining the mindset or philosophy of secularism, that nothing exists but the “here and now”, ignoring the eternal.
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Posted on March 19, 2008 by mc
How can so many who claim to be Christians, not have a proper, scriptural understanding of salvation? As Dr. John MacArthur states in the teaching series Salvation Survey: Saved or Self Deceived?, “I am convinced that in the name of Christianity there are many places that call themselves churches and they’re not churches. And they [...]
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Posted on March 18, 2008 by mc
Racism is totally contrary to the Gospel and on this program, Mike examines the outrageous, racist and heretical statements made by Pastor Jeremiah Wright. Mike also examines the true meaning behind such concepts as the “social gospel”, and attempts to define Afrocentrism and Black Liberation Theology and stresses that true believers will be Christocentric, regardless of [...]
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Posted on March 17, 2008 by mc
On this St. Patrick’s Day, Mike visits with Roger Basick with LifeFM Radio in Cork City Ireland. LifeFM is the first full-time licensed Christian radio station in the Republic of Ireland and went on the air March 16, 2008. Mike and Roger talk about the concept of the station and the challenges and joys experienced by [...]
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Posted on March 14, 2008 by mc
Mike visits with singer, songwriter, and teacher Steve Camp, as they discuss concerns many have involving pastors and pulpit ministry, and the trends of “contextualization” and being “culturally relevant” They also begin a discussion on Steve’s recent article’s and comments regarding the ministry of Mark Driscoll. Due to time restraints, we were unable to share all of the interview on the air, [...]
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Posted on March 13, 2008 by mc
In this special repeat broadcast, Mike and his pastor Scott Reiber study the Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation, focusing on Soli Deo Gloria, “to God alone be the glory”. As the Westminster Shorter Catechism asks, “What is the chief end of man? Man’s chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.”
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Posted on March 12, 2008 by mc
Mike comments on the responsibility of Christians to be wise stewards of the enviroment, but what should be our approach and attitude be regarding such issues as climate change and global warming? Should we spend valuable time and resoruces on this or is it just an effort to be trendy? Today Mike offers further comment on the recent declaration by [...]
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Posted on March 11, 2008 by mc
Is it possible for there to be such a thing as Christian yoga? Are not the two contradictory? On this program, since Yoga is clearly based in Hinduism, Mike examines the question, can a Christian particpate in yoga and be consistent with Scripture? He cites an article by Brian Flynn entitlted Christian Yoga-Oxymoron, as well as the CNN [...]
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