Category: GNN News

Why Are Ex-Gays Such a Threat? by Michael L. Brown for Ask Dr Brown What is it that makes the very existence of ex-gays so dangerous? And why is there a concerted, worldwide effort to block professional counseling for those with unwanted same-sex attractions? Before you think I’m exaggerating, consider these following examples. In England, Barclays Bank announced it was closing the account of a Christian charity after protest from LGBTQ activists. The charity, Core Issues Trust (CIT), was accused of practicing “conversion therapy.” CIT said that “Barclays informed them that their bank…

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Is Chrislam a Real Thing? Do Christians and Muslims Worship the Same God? by MATTHEW BENNETT for The Gospel Coalition On December 10, 2015, a Facebook post reignited debate over a 1,400-year-old question. At the center of the debate was Dr. Larycia Hawkins, a professor at Wheaton College who posted a message to her personal Facebook page: I stand in religious solidarity with Muslims because they, like me, a Christian, are people of the book. And as Pope Francis stated last week, we worship the same God. This post initiated a chain…

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‘The Government Can’t Intrude in Worship’: John MacArthur Defends Church Reopening to Tucker Carlson By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire GNN Note – Pastor John MacArthur announced on Saturday July 25 that he would not be complying with Gov. Newsom’s shutdown order. We applaud Pastor MacArthur and would encourage 100% of ministers, pastors and all faith leaders to follow suit. We do not follow the dictates of government, we follow Jesus Christ. Our right to worship is granted by God, not government. You, faith leader, need to start acting like this…

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THE BLESSING OF PEACEMAKING by William Boekestein for Core Christianity The world needs peacemakers. Sometimes our cities look like war zones. Even when we aren’t literally on fire, digital media invites the spreading of incendiary words.  We have been burned by people assuming the worst about us, escalating conflict, digging in their heels, and trying to win at any cost. We have done the same to others. God’s remedy to the wars of this world is to create a new, peace-loving humanity. Jesus began his peacemaking ministry by “proclaiming the…

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8 Things Your Bible Says About Itself by MATT SMETHURST for The Gospel Coalition There are only two options when it comes to knowledge of a divine Creator: revelation or speculation. Either he speaks, or we guess. And he has spoken. The God of heaven and earth has “forfeited his own personal privacy” to reveal himself to us—to befriend us—through a book. Scripture is like an all-access pass into the revealed mind and will of God. By virtually any account the Bible is the most influential book of all time. No shortage of ink…

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Why Most American Christians Resemble Jesus’ ‘Barren Fig Tree’ by DON BRITTON for Charisma News “When He saw a fig tree by the road, He went to it but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, ‘Let no fruit ever grow on you again.’ Immediately the fig tree withered away” (Matt. 21:19). Today most American Christians are barren of godly fruit but only have attractive leaves on their trees. There is a great misunderstanding concerning the difference in bearing the fruit of God versus going to church…

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Is Todd White A Fraud? You Decide… GNN Note – We published a couple of Mr. White’s sermons, but always felt like something was out of balance, so we only published maybe 5(?) of his sermons. ****** By Tré Goins-Phillips for Faith Wire Todd White’s faith has changed quite radically in just a matter of months. In May, the Christian evangelist was speaking out against a documentary series that condemned the prosperity Gospel and his preaching of it. At the time, he rebuked the show, “American Gospel: Christ Alone,” as “demonically inspired.”…

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Spiritual ‘Pandemic of Hope’ Grips Iran as Thousands Accept Jesus Christ Amidst COVID-19 by George Thomas  for CBN News Iran is facing a wave of internal turmoil and covert attacks that are undermining the radical regime’s nefarious plans. Even as the violence escalates, hope is rising among Iranian citizens who are finding salvation in Jesus Christ. Whether it’s the exploding coronavirus, mysterious fires at nuclear and military facilities or protests, Iran’s ruling Islamic clerics are facing unprecedented challenges as the regime tries to maintain an iron grip on the nation.…

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Understand These 2 Essentials and Receive True Supernatural Empowerment by MICHAEL LOMBARDO for Charisma News The Bible declares that when the world is steeped in darkness, the glory of the Lord will rise brilliantly on God’s people (Isa. 60:1-2). In uncertain and trying times like these, we need the manifestation of the fullness of God’s Spirit like never before. As believers, we’ve been grafted into the Spirit’s fullness by no merit of our own. Jesus paid the price and filled us with His precious Spirit. Now that we have received…

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