The second half of the Homily on the Christian’s good works warns of the bad works of false religion. Thomas Cranmer, the author of this fiery sermon, warns the congregations to beware of the bad work of elevating human tradition and man-made rules above God’s word. The sermon must have caused quite a stir as… Continue reading A Christian’s Guide to Cult-Proof Faith
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Better with a Millstone: The Seriousness of Spiritual Influence
Jesus said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. (Luke… Continue reading Better with a Millstone: The Seriousness of Spiritual Influence
7 characteristics of false teachers
South Africa is constantly rocked by scandals. One popular scandal is people being employed because of fake qualifications. In September, a former executive at the Passenger Rail Agency (PRASA) was jailed for 15 years for fraud. He misrepresented his qualifications. PRASA ordered trains that didn’t fit SA rail specifications and billions of rands were wasted. … Continue reading 7 characteristics of false teachers
The return of the super-apostles
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 accept a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it readily enough. Indeed, I consider that I am not in the least inferior… Continue reading The return of the super-apostles
O leaders, this warning is for you!
“And now, O priests, this command (warning) is for you. If you will not listen, if you will not take it to heart to give honour to my name, says the Lord of hosts, then I will send the curse upon you and I will curse your blessings. Malachi 2:1-2 Unfaithful leaders have continually harassed… Continue reading O leaders, this warning is for you!