By Michael G. Mickey It isn’t the first of its kind to be seen by me in the aftermath of destructive earthquakes that have struck Haiti, Chile and Turkey to name a few recently, but an Associated Press article on the topic of global earthquake activity indicates that what’s going on of late is “probably […]
March 9, 2010
Comments Off on What is Contemplative Prayer?
By Justin Edwards Because contemplative prayer is central to “experiencing” God in Emergence Christianity, we will begin by defining this practice: Question: “What is contemplative prayer?” Answer: It is important to first define “contemplative prayer.” Contemplative prayer is not just “contemplating while you pray.” The Bible instructs us to pray with our minds (1 Corinthians […]
March 8, 2010
Comments Off on Rick Warren to Stage Jonas Brothers at Easter Service
By Ingrid Schlueter The news reports today that Rick Warren is bringing the hot boy band, the Jonas Brothers, to perform for his “Easter Service” that is expected to draw an audience of 50,000. Reportedly, the Jonas Brothers are coming to entertain at the “Easter Service” because they are good role models. So what might […]
March 8, 2010
Comments Off on Emergence Christianity – Naming Names and Providing Terms
Justin Edwards We’ve covered a lot of ground so far with postmodernism, contemplative spirituality/mysticism, and the New Age and how they fit nicely within the framework of the Emerging Church. We will now begin getting into the meat of this movement with regards to the practices and other topics. A good place to start is […]
March 7, 2010
Comments Off on Midnight Cry (VIDEO)
By Justin Edwards Come quickly, Lord Jesus! MIDNIGHT CRY I HEAR THE SOUND OF A MIGHTY RUSHING WIND AND IT’S CLOSER NOW THAN IT’S EVER BEEN I CAN ALMOST HEAR THE TRUMPET AND GABRIEL SOUND THE CHORD AT THE MIDNIGHT CRY WE’LL BE GOING HOME. CHORUS: WHEN JESUS STEPS OUT ON A CLOUD TO CALL […]
March 5, 2010
By Justin Edwards This week we’ve discussed the New Age, contemplative spirituality and mysticism (CSM), and the vessels that each uses to become “one with god” – meditation. It was mentioned that CSM is the bridge to all religions as each has a mystical element that unites them as one – each seeks to tap […]
March 5, 2010
Comments Off on The One True Gospel
By Mike Ratliff Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. (Matthew 24:23-24 ESV) I will be 59 years old […]
March 4, 2010
Comments Off on Opening Our Eyes – How We Can Make A Difference
By Justin Edwards Please read the following in regards to With Open Eyes ministry in Sudan. Josh is a dear brother in Christ and a leader at my church home, Central Church of God. If you are not able to donate financially or physically help, your prayers are greatly needed. In fact, prayer is the […]
March 4, 2010
Comments Off on What is Meditation?
By Justin Edwards We previously discussed the New Age and contemplative spirituality. Because different types of meditation play such a significant role in these movements, it is important to lay out the basis of what is known as “mantra meditation”. Got Questions says the following about meditation: Christian meditation has nothing to do with practices […]
March 3, 2010
By Justin Edwards The following list from CANA (Christian Answers for the New Age) gives definitions to the “isms” of the New Age, which will be important to understand as we discuss the reality of this movement within the church. Other important terms to understand are pantheism and panentheism and I have included these below. […]
March 9, 2010
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