Dr. Nathan Busenitz of The Master's Seminary provides a succinct, historic explanation of Seventh Day Adventism, as well as a biblical review of the cult's theology. … [Read more...]
Pastor Chuck O’Neal’s Roman Catholicism Notes
Pastor Chuck O'Neal of Beaverton Grace Bible Church is one of my best friends. We are a lot alike, but I like him anyways. :-) Pastor Chuck is an exceptional preacher, both in the pulpit and on the streets. He is a diligent student of the Word of God, has an amazing recall of Scripture, and is utterly fearless when it comes to confronting anything or anyone who would try to … [Read more...]
Discipleship at 30,000 Feet (A Short Story)
We climbed out of the car. There were five of us--five grown men exiting a compact car like coiled snakes leaping from a trick can. A second car contained other members of the team. Once we were out of the cars, we said our goodbyes. The JeremiahCry Ministries "No Hope in the Pope" outreach was finished. Brian Ingalls said he hoped the Lord would provide us with ministry … [Read more...]
Engaging a Black Hebrew Israelite
A Black Hebrew Israelite: always angry, always disrespectful, always self-righteous, always racist, always hateful. You can't shut them up, but you can shut them down. See Ryan Turner's excellent article, which gives a good overview of this demonic, cultic group: Black Hebrew Israelites. While Jeff Rose and Dave Griffin (JeremiahCry Ministries) Two verses these men of … [Read more...]
Beni Johnson: Wakey, Wakey; Wacky Wacky
Beni Johnson, who allegedly changed her first name to "Beni" to honor heretic Benny Hinn, is the wife of Bill Johnson--the leader of the Bethel Redding cult. One of Beni's popular skits is "Wakey, Wakey." It appears Beni first made known her unbiblical, extra-revelatory, communication with angels in a blog article titled: Wakey Wakey. Beni has since taken her story on the … [Read more...]
Kris Vallotton: A Theological Pretzel Maker
Cult leaders like Kris Vallotton are master theological pretzel makers--eisegetes who twist Scripture to accommodate their twisted, sordid agendas. Like other false teachers at Bethel Redding, Vallotton preys upon the non-Bereans who follow his "teaching"--people who will not turn to the scriptures to see if what what Vallotton is feeding them is poisonous, let alone … [Read more...]
Welcome to ‘Repent Bethel Redding’
This is an artist's rendition of the sons of Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, offering strange or unauthorized fire before the Lord. My name is Tony Miano. I am a member of Grace Community Church. I am an evangelist who leads a ministry called Cross Encounters Ministries. With more than a little reluctance and trepidation, I am entering the world of "Discernment Blogging." While it … [Read more...]