Pastor Andy Stanley is in the headlines once again for a sermon he recently preached at his church. He began a new series with the question, “Do you have to believe in miracles to be a Christian?” His answer? Yes, but only two foundational miracles—“the miracle of the universe” and “the miracle of the resurrection.”
Spiritual Deception
Jesus said on the Mount of Olives (Matt. 24) that deception would be the primary cultural sign of the last days. Even some of God’s “elect” might be deceived by false theologies. “Good would be called evil and evil good” (Isaiah 5:20). Men would substitute light for darkness and darkness for light. Apostasy would consume churches and denominations that were once solid.
Modern-day witches and the Harris campaign
A “Witches for Kamala Harris” 2024 T-Shirt is selling on Amazon. “Witches for Kamala” yard signs featuring brooms are being sold as well. But this is not just a Halloween trick or treat
“Being a witch is political,” says their campaign button.
New Apostolic Reformation: A Mountain of Misleading
The movement is traced back to C. Peter Wagner, who claims Apostles and Prophets will rule the Church of the 21st Century. This movement began as Wagner became known for teaching and promoting church growth and spiritual warfare. He gradually claimed to be the visionary Apostolic leader he espoused and anointed himself NAR’s “Presiding Apostle.”
The Implosion of IHOPKC: Eight Overlooked Lessons
On October 28, 2023, a group of former leaders from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri (IHOPKC), released a statement announcing they had made the current IHOPKC leaders aware of credible allegations of clergy sexual abuse against IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle.
Be On Guard: The End Times Church Is One Inundated With Apostasy
The picture of the Church in the end times that is portrayed in the Bible is not a very pretty one. For one thing, the Bible prophecies that the Church will be racked by apostasy. Jesus prophesied that “many will fall away” (Matt. 24:10).