Passion 4 Him

By Brannon Howse Social justice promotes the redistribution of income in the name of "the common good." Among world influencers, it is important to note that "common good" is used by the Vatican and the pope over and over. That should not come as a surprise when we realize the term "social justice" was coined by a Catholic Jesuit. [1] Luigi Taparelli D'Azeglio, who lived from 1793 to 1862, was an Italian Catholic scholar of the Society of Jesus who coined the term social justice . [2] My friend and frequent Worldview Weekend radio guest Carl Teichrib, explains that many denominations now actively promote "social justice": In today's Christian world-and Western culture in general-there's a myriad of changes taking place, and with it comes new language. "Social Justice" is certainly in the spotlight. Jim Wallis of Sojourners uses this term repeatedly. Brain McLaren's book Everything Must Change ...

"in everything give thanks ; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."  (I Thessalonians 5:18) God says that giving thanks is His will! I wanted to briefly highlight some scriptures about the importance of giving thanks! With a thankful heart, our perspective becomes healthier and we become less self-focused and more God-focused! 1. "That I may proclaim with the voice of thanks giving, And tell of all Your wondrous works." (Psalm 26:7) 2. "Then out of them shall proceed thanks giving And the voice of those who make merry; I will multiply them, and they shall not diminish; I will also glorify them, and they shall not be small." (Jeremiah 30:19) 3. "But I will sacrifice to You With the voice of thanks giving; I will pay what I have vowed. Salvation is of the LORD.” (Jonah 2:9) 4. "And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in rem...

  When Dave Hunt and I wrote The Seduction of Christianity more than 25 years ago, the conservative evangelical church was more than pleased that we were addressing some of the erroneous teachings and practices of the Charismatic and Pentecostal churches, particularly those that promoted the unbiblical prosperity and healing doctrines. Yet that enthusiasm was short-lived when many such readers got to chapters 12 and 13. Why? Those chapters addressed the biblical problems with psychological counseling in the church, a phenomenon that had installed itself within evangelical Christianity in a major way. That was more than a quarter of a century ago, and one might guess (or hope) that the body of Christ would have become aware of the preponderance of studies from some research psychologists who demonstrate that psychotherapy is not only practically worthless but is even quite harmful in many situations. Few, however, have taken notice. As a consequence, p...

By Jesse Johnson   One would think that demons (who hate God) and people (most of whom hate God) would have at least an amicable relationship. After all, they are both opposed to God, and are both living in open rebellion against him. Shouldn't a shared enemy unite them? Yet going all the way back to the first satanically possessed serpent, fallen angles have a track record of hatred and violence against people. Satan propelled the world into sin, while demons afflict the weak and cripple the strong. Why? Why do demons hate people so much? Part of the reason has to do with the fall-not Adam's fall, but Lucifer's. Obviously Satan fell because of pride, and because of his desire to be like God. But Scripture also hints at why, and it goes back to creation. When God created the earth, it was good, beautiful, and perfect. Angels were part of creation. They did not exist before the first day, and one of their first acts of existence was applauding at Go...

No doubt there are many religious paths to take in this world, as seen in this chart below: I'm often asked, if Christianity claims to be the ONLY way to heaven, what about all these other religions in the world? This is a great question, and one I had for many years as well. But let me try and explain why Jesus' claim to be the only way to God is indeed true. Let's start with Jesus saying that he came from heaven: "For I have come down from heaven not to do my will but to do the will of him who sent me. (John 6:38) Jesus mission came from heaven itself because Jesus was the Son of God. No other religious figure claimed to be God or did things to prove that they were God. Jesus on the other hand, did things on this earth that only God could do: rise from dead, heal the blind, walk on water, feed 5,000 people, etc. He also fulfilled hundreds of prophecies about himself. No other religion comes close to these authenticating proofs. Since Jesus was Go...

By John MacArthur Anxiety , fear , worry , and stress are familiar words in our day, and familiar experiences to many. More and more we’re hearing of an extreme form of anxiety referred to as a “panic attack.” What was once a rare and extreme example of anxiety has become frighteningly common in our society. Panic attacks are usually related to an unfounded fear—one so overwhelming and so overpowering that it clutches a person’s heart, makes it beat faster, produces chills or perspiration, and the person feels completely unable to cope with the moment. Anxiety is, at its core, an inappropriate response in light of the circumstances. It’s very different from the cares and concerns in life that cause people to attend to business in a responsible way. Stress and pressure are not the enemies. In fact, often they’re good things, strengthening us to accomplish the challenges God sets before us in life. The apostle Paul wrote that apart from the unrelenting external ...

By Brannon Howse Even the secular media is noticing the emergence of a New Religious Right and a group known as the New Apostolic Reformation. This is a group of people that believe they are modern-day Prophets and Apostles. On July 21, 2011, Business Insider reported: As mainstream evangelical influence wanes, however, the New Apostolic Reformation is gaining broader acceptance among conservative Christians. The Response [Texas Governor Rick Perry's prayer rally], whose endorsers also include more mainstream fundamentalists, is evidence of the New Apostles' emerging influence - and of its leaders' growing appetite for political power. Here's what you need to know about the fastest-growing religious movement you've never heard of. Given that the New Apostolic Reformation is growing so rapidly, even within mainstream evangelicalism, it is critical to understand the biblical basis on which I and others who recognize the problem take is...