See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. (Colossians 2:8, ESV) The Roman Catholic Church Speaks We will begin this Apprising Ministries short piece concerning apostate Roman Catholicism by looking at what the Church of […]

The “new birth” according to the Church of Rome is their so-called “sacrament” of baptism. Here is what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says regarding baptism: 1213 Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),4 and the door which gives access to […]

by Mary Ann Collins (A Former Catholic Nun) www.CatholicConcerns.com December 2001 Revised November 2002 There is a hidden agenda behind the ecumenical movement. Official Catholic documents from the Second Vatican Council show that the purpose behind ecumenism is to bring Protestants back into the Catholic Church. The Council of Trent anathematized every Christian who disagrees […]

They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. (1 John 4:5) Withholding The Truth And Leaving People In Their Sin “Joel Osteen’s Still the Name Leaders Know“, a September 5, 2008 puff piece on Joel Osteen from The Washington Times (TWT) we are reminded that he’s: pastor of […]

Unquestionably America’s “smiling pastor” Joel Osteen appears to be a very nice and sincere man. In the introduction to his latest book Become A Better You Osteen writes, “while I can’t guarantee that you will become rich and famous, I can assure you that if you follow [the seven keys within this book], you will […]

For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. (2 Timothy 4:3-4, NASB) Be Careful What You Go […]

The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed; he has put on strength as his belt. Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Your throne is established from of old; you are from everlasting. (Psalm 93:1-2) Deceiving Spirits Asking: “Did God Actually Say?” Apprising Ministries now brings to your […]

For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth […]

“When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it turns out. And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, ‘It will be a hot day,’ and it turns out that way. You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth […]

The following excerpts from Kenneth Copeland’s Believer’s Voice of Victory televsion broadcast come from my personal transcription of the 7/16/06 program. This message, “The Life is in Jesus,” was originally delivered at the “Branson Victory Campaign” in Branson, Missouri. In this piece you will see a sorry example of how a Christian should conduct himself, […]