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When are we saved?

What is THE critical moment in ‘becoming a Christian’? Is it when we believe, when we trust, when we repent? NO. The only answer is that it is when the LORD God almighty touches our hearts in sheer grace and mercy to awaken us to the need of salvation. A. W. Tozer called this, “PrevenientContinue reading “When are we saved?”

The Charismatic_Cessationist Trap

This evening, in part 5/6, I read through chapter five of God Closed Church, the book that explores the reality of the judgment of God amongst an unfaithful Church. This week I emphasise the cessationist and charismatic debate.

It takes great strength to sit appalled and a covenant people who refuse to ‘hear’ deserve to be closed.

Understanding Quasi-Christianity in Modern Britain

The debate over the authenticity of recent spiritual events in Britain reveals a chilling truth: what masquerades as Christianity today is little more than a veneer. The rise of quasi-Christianity, exemplified by events like Unite the Kingdom, signifies a troubling spiritual decline, marked by a lack of true repentance and heart transformation among leaders. Instead of embodying Christ’s teachings, these figures indulge in cultural nationalism, overshadowing the core message of the Gospel. As society crumbles morally, this counterfeit faith draws crowds but avoids genuine discipleship, presenting a dangerous façade that ultimately undermines the true essence of Christianity. It’s time to confront this deception head-on.

The True Meaning of English Liberty

This Sunday, as the “Tommy Robinson” event champions free speech and British values, remember: freedom isn’t merely a surface-level state. The true battle lies within, against unseen tyrants and spiritual chains. Value English liberty, but don’t let it blind you to deeper enslavements. Seek freedom of the soul above the illusion of mere freedom.

What’s Happening in London on September 13th?

Two weeks this morning, the massive #TommyRobinson event in London will have come and gone. #FreeSpeech is the agenda and the defence of British values and culture. Rightly so. But let me remind you of the words of a fine Englishman from the end of the last Century, and who put his finger perfectly on what any cultural revolution must be based upon for it not to descend into merely alternative forms of despotism and sin…