Posts with the tag “sin”

There are a lot of churchy phrases floating around today that sound spiritual but really aren’t— and one of the more troubling in recent years is the phrase “the spirit of Jezebel.” Entire pockets of the hyper-charismatic world have embraced this phrase—especially self-appointed ‘deliverance ministries’ that host conferences promising freedom from hidden demons and generational curses. Add to that the YouTube ‘spirit healers,’ the sensational ‘spiritual warfare’ paperback books sold in stores that are built more on imagination than Scripture, and various other activities—and you’ll find an entire ecosystem built around this idea of spirits attaching themselves to people—even believers.   Read More

Known for directness, Puritan pastor Thomas Watson seeks to win men’s understanding. Warning against the seriousness of sin and the dangers of superficial repentance and complacency in the Christian life, Watson reminds us of Scripture's clarion call that believers should live a Holy Life with a timeless message: "Repentance is never out of season," even if the world claims otherwise.   Read More