tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38349856482336917862012-01-15T16:32:24.836-08:00To preserve Biblical Christianity in the home, church, and civil government.Devin Maddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02655231044331899838noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3834985648233691786.post-86946878099284088772011-12-24T06:57:00.000-08:002011-12-24T06:57:00.118-08:00

"But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee... Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body,"-Deuteronomy 28:15, 18 In part 2 of Death of a Nation, our focus is on the curse pertaining to "the fruit of the body".

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"But it shall come to pass, if thou wilt not hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe to do all his commandments and his statutes which I command thee this day; that all these curses shall come upon thee, and overtake thee: Cursed shalt thou be in the city, and cursed shalt thou be in the field. Cursed shall be thy basket and thy store. Cursed shall be the fruit of thy body, and

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Introduction: The Writing on the Wall "The phrase the writing on the wall has come to signify a portent of doom—or the end of an organization or activity. To attribute to someone the ability to "read the writing on the wall" has come to signify the ability to foresee (not necessarily supernaturally) an inevitable decline and end." -Wikipedia, The Writing on the Wall Here is the Biblical

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Tony Konvalin has written a good post on the foundational issue in the debate about age segregated youth programs.  I thought this article would be a good follow up to the last post I published, as well as the latest radio program from Covenant Commission: Divided-Its not just a movie! The Sufficiency of Scripture and Age Segregation from For His Glory. If anyone reading is not sure what a "

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If the average Christian in America was asked if they believe the Bible, I would suppose a great many would say, "yes".  If the average Christian was asked if they believed the Bible spoke to every area of life in an authoritative way, I would suppose the numbers would drop off quite a bit.  Many Christians in America have no problem with the authority of the Bible when it comes to things like

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This is a Salt Room recommendation.  It's rated 4 on the Savormeter! Divided The Movie: "As you look on the church landscape, youth are leaving the faith in droves. The modern church, overall, is struggling to reach the next generation with the gospel. What has happened? Whether for good or bad, men, for many years, have been inventing solutions or brainstorming ideas without fully relying upon

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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? This was a question Patrick Henry asked the Virginia convention in 1775. There is something we can learn from the question before we look at what his answer was. "Is life so dear, or peace so sweet...?" In a day in which tyrannical government is on the rise, we can ask ourselves this same question.

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Some claim that the first rule of economics is supply and demand, other insist that it is scarcity. Neither of these answers is correct. Want to find out if you know the correct answer? Watch Vantage Point now to find out!  American Vision: Do You Know the First Principle of Economics?

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"Our father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.  Thy kingdom come.  Thy will be done even in earth as it is in heaven."-Matthew 6:9-10 "By father, our Lord means the first person in the Trinity, who is the father of all men by creation, and of the saints by adoption; who are to address him in prayer under the character of our father, partly to command a reverential fear of him, and partly

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   "I have been warned by many," said General MacArthur in his speech to the Massachusettes Legislature in Boston (July 25, 1951), "that an outspoken course, even if it be solely of truth, will bring down upon my head ruthless retaliation-that efforts will be made to destroy public faith in the integrity of my views-not by force of just argument but by the application of the false methods of

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Over the past couple of days the news has been flooded with the reports of Osama Bin Laden's death.  In contrast, Barack Hussien Obama is not dead, politically speaking, as his poll numbers have shot up since the event that ended Osama's life. There are some peculiar things that might not ever get answered, like how did we have Osama's DNA that could be verified within hours, or how was he

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There are many aspects to think of when remembering the work of Christ in his death, burial, and resurrection. Today, I am reminded of the victory the saints have in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Not only does the resurrection prove the sacrificial atonement for the elect was accepted in Christ, but it also proves that all of the effects of sin will be conquered, including death. Spurgeon

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Pastor James Brown Jr. recently preached a sermon entitled, "The Nature of a Beast" that was part of a series that deals with eschatology as evangelism.  This is very important information for the modern day American Christian.  Instead of getting caught up in endless disappointing predictions, listen to the real problems we face as we become aware of the nature of a beast.  Think the "Beast"

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I found a blog article that I wanted to share about Christian self-defense.  I do mostly agree with what is laid out in this position.  I do not believe it is sinful to defend one's self, family, or neighbors with arms.  In fact, it is negligence to forsake provision of safety to one's family. Here is an excerpt: "...When Christians talk of self-defense and their reaction to violence in general

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This first month of the year has been exciting for the Maddox home. We experienced the birth of Caroline, our third girl, and fourth addition to the family. The birth was blessed by God, who answered our prayers yet again with a healthy delivery for mother and child! Praise the Lord! We have been very busy in planning for more involvement in the reformation of the church, home, and civil

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At this time of year, our family usually sits down to watch some traditional movies that are seasonal for Christmas. As I thought about the life of George Bailey from the movie "It's a Wonderful Life", I was also thinking about Proverbs 27:1, "Boast not thyself of tomorrow, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth."George Bailey, played by Jimmy Stewart was planning to travel the world

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"The National Park Service is suggesting apparent mistakes about the historical record of the Founding Fathers presented by a tour guide to visitors to the Independence Hall National Historical Park in Philadelphia are just part of the 'multiple points of view' that are designed to let visitors 'draw their own conclusions.'"Read More:Park Service: Dissing Christians Just DandyFrom WND"Remove not

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Read the latest "Christian Expectations" article by James Brown Jr. In this latest article, "Dominion of Christ" James lays out the massive cause, the miraculous conquest, mission completed, mustard seed cultivation, and might consummated as topics to the recent part 2 post in the Christian Expectations article series. "The doctrine of defeat is not just isolated to soteriology issues. It has

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While the FED is busy printing off another $600 billion...Get the real story of financial collapse by watching "MELTUP" at:http://www.covenantcommission.org/ Click on "Covenant TV" under the "Media Center" menu, or click here: http://www.baptistvisiononline.org/covenant_tv_meltup.html"This film deals with the beginning of a U.S. currency crisis and hyperinflation. America is on a path to

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A look back in 1517:"The feast of All Saints was an important day for Wittemberg, and especially for the church which the elector had there erected and filled with relics. On that day these relics, adorned with silver and gold, and precious stones, were brought out and exhibited to the eyes of the people, who were astonished and dazzled by their magnificence. Whoever on that day visited the

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The 20 disc seminary course titled, "A Course in Political Ethics" by Greg Bahnsen is a great resource for those wanting a scriptural, logical, and practical understanding of Christian ethics in politics.Greg Bahnsen also covers relevent problems we face when trying to implement Christian ethics into political arenas. This series is more than a history lesson or overview of modern day

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On This Day in Reformation History: A young man is travelling back to a University to renew his teaching lessons after a much needed reunion with his parents. He had recently graduated surpassing his peers in knowledge and zeal. Though having a life of a miserable and humble upbringing, the young man is now set for a bright future in scholarly endeavors as a Doctor of Philosophy.Though he has

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Ten planks of communism:1. Abolition of private property and the application of all rents of land to public purposes.2. A heavy progressive or graduated income tax.3. Abolition of all rights of inheritance.4. Confiscation of the property of all emigrants and rebels.5. Centralization of credit in the hands of the state, by means of a national bank with State capital and an exclusive monopoly.6.

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"The following extract from the journal of a chaplain in theAmerican army presents an interesting and instructive view ofWashington’s appearance and religious character at the opening ofthe Revolutionary War, when, in obedience to Congress, he took command of the armies"—“July 4th, 1775.—I have seen the new general appointed by Congress to command the armies of the colonies. On seeing him I am

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101 THOUGHTS ON AMERICA'S ECONOMYDate 6/24/2010 • Volume 6 • Issue 8via Gary North's "Economic Edge" Newsletter1. The crucial objective factor promoting economic growth in a private property social order is per capita investment.2. Americans save less than 5% of household income.3. The Federal Reserve System runs the show economically; Congress doesn't.4. Here is the supreme symbol of the chain

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Part one of the Christian Expectations series has been posted on http://covenantcommission.org/. Excerpt from, "Resurrection-The True Hope of the Saints":"These schizophrenic circles in American evangelicalism keep the institutional transformation of society for the glory of God to a minimized level, and leave the door open for the enemy wolves to take dominion. There will not be a

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"The truth is that there is nothing in our postmodern world that is a serious threat, or an insurmountable obstacle, to the will of God. This is true of his saving will as well. He is sovereign in the way he begets faith today as he is over the sparrow that flies or falls. He will grow the church. Today, we no longer seem to believe this, and want to aid his cause by our weak and foolish

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Molotov Mitchell:Describes in his own way the problem of dispensational eschatology. View it here, http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=146721 SavorMeter rating: 3

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Dead men speaking from the grave on modern heresiesBy Horatius Bonar, 1809-1889 "Do we make void the Law by faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the Law' (Rom. 3:31), that is, we set it on a firmer basis than ever. That Law, 'holy, and just, and good,' thus doubly established, is now for us, not against us. Its aspect towards us is that of friendship and love, and so we have become 'the servants

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In this series, Covenant Commission explains the true hope of the saints and the ultimate victory in a reconciled world. While the Dispensationalists only promise defeat and retreat in an incorrectly constructed rapture, Christ has promised victory in redemption and reconciliation as Lord and Christ! http://www.covenantcommission.org/

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"But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ (by grace ye are saved)."-Ephesians 2:4,5"We are quickened together with Christ in three senses: First, representatively. Christ represents us before the eternal throne; He is the second Adam to His people. So long as the first Adam lived the race lived,

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Check out the latest news on The American Covenanter Review: http://covenantcommissionblog.blogspot.com/In reference to the civil magistrate, now more than ever we need Christian ministers to stand up to unqualified and non-Biblical politicians. Whether they are running for office or are already in a civil service capacity. John the Baptist lost his head for this kind of a stance, but he stood

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Try this link to Covenant Commission's You Tube channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/CovenantCommission?feature=mhw4James Brown Jr. speaks at Plains, Ga Tea Party."And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hear the voice of the people in all that they shall say unto thee: for they have not cast thee away, but they have cast me away, that I should not reign over them." -1st Samuel 8:7"If my people, among whom

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"God's law defines my sin and thereby my need for the Savior. Christ has saved me from the guilt and power of sin just because the law of God is so important; it displays the kind of life required by God, and the consequences of disobedience to it must not be ignored. In being saved from the wrath of God upon law-breakers, I will naturally (supernaturally) desire now to keep the formerly

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"But in regard to almost all that relates to the formation of character, principles of action, the sentiments, and the feelings, the work is done by the thousand nameless influences which surround every child and which constitute the moral atmosphere in which he spends his youthful years." -Jacob AbbottMy family and I went to the park this beautiful, sixtyfour degree day in Mid-West Georgia. We

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This posting will consist of a portion of the book, "The Courage to be Protestant". Though this may sound like a historical context, it is actually a wonderful book that deals with our current climate of Christian apathy. Author,David F. Wells does a great job at pinning down the history leading up to our modern day problems in America's churches, as well as pointing to the sound doctrines of

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With error comes corruption and corruption brings forth death. An incorrect understanding of salvation will bring more corruption to man, who is already depraved. However, a proper view of God's redemption will bring life, joy, and peace. Below is a quote from J.H. Merle D'Aubigne in his life's work, "The History of the Reformation" (1872). This selection is rated 4, extra salty! "The grand

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Due to limited time for posting frequent articles written by me, I will post occasional articles or links to articles from outside sources. At times, these will be articles I am in complete agreement with, but some articles or sources will only be partly agreeable. I have created a Savor Meter (on the right) for measuring this. The number one(yellow) being the lowest rating and the number 4(

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In the temple of Old Testament Israel, there was a place to store the salt that was used for oblation offerings to God. This room was called the salt room and was provided by the congregation.The first place that we find commandments for the use of salt is in the book of Leviticus. God commanded the use of salt for a savor of the meat-offering. "And every oblation of thy meat-offering shalt

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