Posted in Doctrine, Preachers, Truth, Uncategorized, church, cross, faith, hearing, heresy, sacrifice, sin on Jul 18th, 2010
There is a very prominent teacher within the ranks of the organized Christendom that teaches that the blood of Jesus had no intrinsic value in and of itself, that the term “the blood of Christ” is only a metaphor, or figure of speech, for the death of Christ on the Cross. He claims that Christ’s [...]
Posted in Church Life, Serving, adversity, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Dec 6th, 2009
I very much appreciate the replies I get on post here at Indy Watchman. Lately I have received replies that have confirmed that the Lord is indeed using this web site to minister to and encourage His children in this late hour. I too need encouragement, and the reciprocating effect of ministering to others is [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, apostacy, church, cross, deception, discernment, humanism, offense, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, understanding on Sep 4th, 2009
The Offence of the Cross (1932) by T. Austin-Sparks It is a perfectly obvious fact that wherever the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ has been most faithfully preached and presented – while bringing hope and new life to many – it has almost invariably been the cause of trouble. Wherever it has gone it [...]
Posted in baptism, church, conscience, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Mar 14th, 2009
What God Says About Water Baptism A Fresh Look… Download PDF Related items: “Re-baptism” It is unfortunate, yet undeniable, that the subject of water baptism has polarized and divided men for centuries. Unregenerate religious leaders and other “christians” have littered history with ungodly exploits in defense of their doctrines. Not uncommon are accounts of religious [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, apostacy, baptism, church, conscience, cross, deception, discernment, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Mar 2nd, 2009
“The Holy Spirit will lead you into all righteousness” are truthful words that should not be ignored. The subject of “baptism,” of which I have given very little thought over the years, has all of a sudden risen up in my spirit as something that needs attention. I decided to pursue this leading and see [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, apostacy, books, church, cross, discernment, following christ, seeing, understanding on Feb 21st, 2009
~ THE HOPE OF THE CHURCH ~ GEORGE H. WARNOCK INTRODUCTION We believe the hour has come when the saints should know and understand, at least in part, the meaning of Israel’s annual Feasts, for they constitute a very beautiful type and pattern for the Church. There is a time and a season for the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, baptism, church, cross, deception, discernment, false prophets, following christ, offense, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, troubles, understanding on Feb 15th, 2009
There has been a lot of discussion and debate on the blogs I have visited lately, and no little heat generated, on both sides of the issue of baptismal regeneration. But, one thing that is obviously missing is the spiritual perspective and meaning of baptism. Baptism is one of those topics that men love to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, adversity, apostacy, cross, following christ, offense, sacrifice, suffering, troubles, understanding on Jan 5th, 2009
Today I saw a bumper sticker that read “So Many Christians, So Few Lions.” I had pulled into a McDonald’s for lunch and happened to come along side a nice looking Mercedes automobile with this sticker on the bumper, so I pulled in beside it. I decided to wait for a few minutes to see [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, adversity, books, cross, following christ, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, troubles, understanding on Jan 4th, 2009
Anyone who knows of J. Hudson Taylor (1832-1905), founder of the China Inland Mission, knows that he is a man of deep spiritual awareness and integrity. The wisdom he expounds, although spoken of plainly in Holy Scripture, appears old fashion and out of sync with modern Christianity, but it is no less than the very [...]
Posted in Emergent, Research and Discernment, Uncategorized, apostacy, books, church, deception, discernment, false prophets, new age, seeing, understanding on Dec 21st, 2008
This is an e-mail that I received from a very well respected friend, who in turn received it from a friend, and has given permission for me to post it here, concerning the book “The Shack.” I have never read the book but Have researched it enough to know that it is a successful product [...]
