Posts by Proclaim and Defend
Around the Web–8/3/12
Tragedy in Indiana: The USA Today account of the fall of Jack Schaap. Jack Schaap has long been a controversial figure in our circles, publishing troubling material in his books and promoting a troubling philosophy of ministry. Still, there is no joy in our hearts in reporting this sad story. Pride goeth before destruction, and…
Read MoreAround the Web – July 20, 2012
How Faith Works: The volcanic issue of “Lordship Salvation” is still emitting the smoke and fumes of controversy.This article is republished from 1989. We link to it here because the topic is a burning issue to some of our friends and a bane to others. The article attempts to strike a balance between two opposing…
Read MoreAround the Web–July 13, 2012
Is Mormonism an experience? Speaking of how the average Mormon views his religion: It is not the doctrines that have won him. He is sometimes isn’t even sure what all of them are. It’s the supernatural empowering of a holy community that is most important to him. and from the conclusion: Despite Joseph Smith’s many…
Read MoreAround the Web – Sandusky pastor and more – 6/6/2012
Jerry Sandusky’s Pastor Comments on Case in Sunday Sermon (FULL TRANSCRIPT) The church and pastor are part of the United Methodist Church. You may agree or disagree with the pastor’s words, but here they are in their entirety. For our part, we’ll refrain from any editorial comment.
Read MoreNYC Regional Fellowship
Guest Speakers: Dr. Stephen Hankins, Dean, Bob Jones Seminary Chaplain Wayne Bley, USN (ret.) Monday, September 17: 7:00 PM – Wayne Bley 8:00 PM – Stephen Hankins Tuesday, September 18: 10:00 AM – Wayne Bley 11:00 AM – Stephen Hankins Noon-5 PM – Lunch and NYC sightseeing 7:00 PM – Stephen Hankins We invite Pastors, Christians, and Churches…
Read MoreP&D News: Facebook and National Meeting workshops
For better or worse, we now have a Facebook page for our blog. The main reason for this is to help us spread the word about Proclaim & Defend. If you “like” our page, you will start receiving updates in your Facebook news feed every time a new post comes out. We are working on…
Read MoreAround the Web – 6/29/12
A few articles that came to our attention in recent weeks suggest topics Christians should think about. What should we think about Christians and sport? What would Tertullian think? What would Paul and Peter think? Webb Simpson, Golf’s U.S. Open Champion on Faith: ‘*sinner* loved by a Savior.’ Quote: “I’d be stupid not to thank…
Read MoreFrontLine Magazine–Growing in Grace
The subject of our current issue is Sanctification or Growing in Grace. This was the theme of our recent annual meeting held in Phoenix, AZ (Click here for audio). Two articles by local church pastors, John Stima and John Monroe, kick us off by defining the concept of progressive sanctification and the instruments by which…
Read MoreAround the Web–6/15/12
Is Rap Really a Canvas? David de Bruyn begins what looks to be an excellent series of posts arguing against the neutrality of musical forms like rap. We published an article by our friend Brian Collins on Tuesday – “A New Song? What the early church might have thought of CCM”. He adds three additional…
Read MoreGrowing In Grace–FBFI Annual Fellowship in progress
Our theme for the 92nd Annual Fellowship is in progress with one more day remaining. We thought it appropriate to highlight the main session messages preached thus far and available here on Proclaim & Defend. The theme of our conference this year has been Growing in Grace. Our speakers have contributed mightily to our understanding…
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