This is a sermon delivered by Jeff Crippen at Christ Reformation Church. It presents a realistic view of the abuser who has persisted in abuse without repentance for many years all the while claiming to be a Christian. ...
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The Faith of Devils
James 2:15-19, “If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, (16) and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what...
Continue ReadingThe Faith of DevilsThe Law Wrongly Used Only Promotes Sin
The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. (1 Corinthians 15:56) For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear...
Continue ReadingThe Law Wrongly Used Only Promotes SinThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 4)
The following is a summary of the conclusions of Sam Storms, who writes at Enjoying God Ministries. His take on 1 Cor 3:1-3 is a bit different than we have presented in parts 2 & 3 of this series of posts,...
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In his article “Rethinking a Much Abused Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15” Brian Borgman provides a great summary of the background and elements of the “carnal Christian” teaching. I will provide you with just enough material from his article to whet your...
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser: Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 3)The “Christian” Abuser — Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 2)
ESV 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 But I, brothers, could not address you as spiritual people, but as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. (2) I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for it....
Continue ReadingThe “Christian” Abuser — Couldn’t He be a “Carnal” Christian? (Part 2)The Devil Can Preach a Great “Biblical” Sermon
Jas 2:19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder! 2Co 11:14-15 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. (15) So it is no surprise if his servants,...
Continue ReadingThe Devil Can Preach a Great “Biblical” SermonEvil Regards Others as its Personal Property
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. Recently I was reminded, as I often am, of some of the wicked people I have had to deal with...
Continue ReadingEvil Regards Others as its Personal Property“The Lord Says” – A Common Line Used by the Wicked to Deceive and Control Us
It is soooo common today for people who claim to be Christians to also claim to speak God's Word to us. They have their little phrases - "Well, the Lord says...." or "The Lord showed me that..." - you've heard...
Continue Reading“The Lord Says” – A Common Line Used by the Wicked to Deceive and Control UsThe Essence of Sin is Lawlessness and the Lawless Love the Rush it Gives Them
Isa 14:13-14 You said in your heart, ‘I will ascend to heaven; above the stars of God I will set my throne on high; I will sit on the mount of assembly in the far reaches of the north; (14) ...
Continue ReadingThe Essence of Sin is Lawlessness and the Lawless Love the Rush it Gives Them