By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 5, 2011 in AM Missives, Current Issues, Features
See also: STILL CURIOUS, BUT BETTER, DECISIONS AND MATT CHANDLER GOSPEL COALITION COUNCIL MEMBER MARK DRISCOLL TELLS US ABOUT HIS CONVERSATIONS WITH DEMONS MARK DRISCOLL AND PORNOGRAPHIC DIVINATION
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 5, 2011 in Current Issues, Devotions, Features
Ask, and it shall be given you. (Matthew 7:7) We know of a place in England still existing, where a dole of bread is served to every passerby who chooses to ask for it. Whoever the traveller may be, he has but to knock at the door of St. Cross Hospital, and there is the […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 5, 2011 in Current Issues, Features
By Apprising Ministries special correspondent Mike Ratilff of Possessing the Treasure 34 Ἐντολὴν καινὴν δίδωμι ὑμῖν, ἵνα ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους, καθὼς ἠγάπησα ὑμᾶς ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀγαπᾶτε ἀλλήλους. 35 ἐν τούτῳ γνώσονται πάντες ὅτι ἐμοὶ μαθηταί ἐστε, ἐὰν ἀγάπην ἔχητε ἐν ἀλλήλοις. (John 13:34-35 NA27) 34 “A new command I give to you that you love […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 4, 2011 in Current Issues, Features
For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Dec 4, 2011 in Current Issues, Devotions, Features
God expects His servants to call His people ever onwards and upwards toward full-orbed spiritual maturity. Do you believe and accept this fact? Are you persuaded that your pastor’s concern for your spiritual maturity is a biblically legitimate one? It is vital that the whole church of Jesus Christ be united in this aim. The […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 29, 2011 in Current Issues, Features
By Apprising Ministries special correspondent Jon Cardwell, pastor of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church As Many As… God’s Quota System This message, preached yesterday afternoon at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church, is the most precious message I have ever heard in my life on God’s sovereign election. Embedded firmly in this sermon is the saint’s assurance of […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 28, 2011 in Current Issues, Features
In many respects, the contemporary church in America looks more like a large corporation than like anything described in the New Testament. Even church leaders sometimes bear a closer resemblance to CEOs and corporate executives than to humble, tender shepherds. Sadly, the good news — that a sinner can find forgiveness for sins before a […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 23, 2011 in Current Issues, Emergence Christianity, Emergent Church, Features
The non-denominational outreach Apprising Ministries was blessed to have been a leader among soldiers against error who have pioneered the mission field of online apologetics and discernment ministry. It’s been a great run and I remain thankful to have had this time thus far despite the often harsh criticism. Sadly, the downgrade of the Christian community has now caused […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 21, 2011 in Current Issues, Features, New Apostolic Reformation
The following by Dr. Gary Gilley, pastor of Southern View Chapel, is republished at Apprising Ministries with permission: There is a movement about that is casting a long shadow for its size. It is known by different handles such as reconstructionism, kingdom theology, theonomy, and dominion theology, and it is a curious blend of Reformed/Calvinist […]
By Ken Silva pastor-teacher on Nov 21, 2011 in Current Issues, Features
Apprising Ministries points you to New Reformation Press where Steve B, informs us this series is taught by Rod Rosenbladt: Martin Luther really ‘got’ St. Paul and this is premium, 200 proof St. Paul! Luther called the letter to the Galatians, ‘the Magna Carta of Christian Liberty’. I happen to know that Dr. Rosenbladt did a […]