APRIL 5TH, 2009
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Since Noah knew about clean and unclean animals (Gen. 7:1-10), this distinction was part of an ancient tradition that antedated the Mosaic Law. Whether a creature was “clean” or “unclean had nothing to do with the animal being “good” or “bad”, “strong” or “weak”; it all depended on what God said about the animal that mattered. When He gave us these laws, He probably had the health of His people in mind (Ex. 15:26; Deut. 7:15), yet the main purpose of Kashrut (or the dietary laws) was to instruct the Israelites that they belonged to God and were obligated to keep themselves separated from everything that would defile them. “Be holy, for I am holy” He tells them 8 times in Leviticus.
Nevertheless, the spiritual principle of separation from defilement is applicable for God’s people today. We know God must make a difference in every area of our lives. Continue reading »
JANUARY 13TH, 2008
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by David E. Lister
Pat Robertson of The 700 Club fame has once again prophesied wrongly! This time in an interview on CNN, Mr. Robertson reversed himself on a prophecy given in January of 2004. In that prophecy Mr. Robertson declared the Mr. Bush would win re-election “in a walk” and added, ” I really believe I’m hearing from the Lord its going to be a blowout.” But yesterday he admitted that this prophecy was not the Lord speaking but his own thoughts. Mr. Robertson stated in the interview, “I thought it was gong to be a blowout, but I think its razor thin.” Continue reading »
JANUARY 6TH, 2008
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by David E Lister
Editors Note: The words of Daniel 11 ring in my ears concerning those that join the covenant people in hypocrisy and then turn on them. It makes me wonder if this in not a preview of the future of the Church.
Below is a compilation of several items that have appeared recently throughout the Internet due to Hank Hanegraaff filing a legal brief on behalf of The Local Church and in opposition to John Weldon and John Ankerberg. The Local Church has long been regarded as a cult by the Christian Research Institute (see our posting of their position paper on The Local Church http://www.moriel.org/articles/discernment/
church_issues/teachings_of_witness_lee.htm ) along with most every apologist that this ministry knows. But now Hank Hanegraaff has actually turned to financially (by paying fees for filing the brief) supporting and legally (filing a friend of the court brief) supporting what most in the Christian apologetic field believe to be a cult (The Local Church) through the American court system. This is indeed a sad day as the legacy of Dr. Walter Martin continues to be dismantled. Continue reading »
JANUARY 1ST, 2008
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by David E. Lister
A Doctrinal Study of Mormon Theology Concerning The Ability to Spend Eternity Living In Heavenly Father’s Presence For The Truth Seeking Mormon or Christian Witness To The Mormon
Having just returned from 10 days in the heart of Mormon culture, the Great Basin nestled within the confines of the Wasatch Mountain range in the state of Utah, United States of America, my heart is broken for the Mormon people. My heart is broken over their being trapped in a religion that heaps on them the penalty of God’s Law, death, and eternal separation from God. Mormonism teaches as their gospel that in order to inherit eternal life (spending eternity in the Heavenly Father’s presence) one must keep all of God’s commandments. [1]
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Linknotes:
- – Doctrines and Covenants 25:15 ‡
JANUARY 1ST, 2008
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To Whom It May Concern
A series of vicious and unfounded attacks against Pastor John Higgins, Mike Gendron, and others (including members of the Moriel team) are being circulated concerning events that transpired at a Conference held at a Calvary Chapel in Tempe , Arizona three years ago in June of 2005 which for some inexplicable reason has been resurrected as an issue. The Conference theme and aim was Roman Catholicism, the Evangelization of Roman Catholics, and the dangers of the ecumenical movement. Continue reading »
JANUARY 1ST, 2008
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by David E. Lister
Une étude doctrinale sur la théologie Mormon concernant la capacité de vivre pour l’éternité dans la présence du Père Céleste.
Adressée au Mormon qui cherche la Vérité ou au Chrétien désirant témoigner aux Mormons.
J’ai le cour brisé pour le peuple Mormon suite à mon séjour au cour de leur culture – le Grand Bassin – niché dans les limites de l’étendue de la montagne Wasatch dans l’état du Utah aux Etats-Unis. Mon cour est brisé par le fait qu’ils sont piégés par une religion qui les accablent, au moyen de la pénalité de la Loi de Dieu, la mort et la séparation éternelle d’avec Dieu. L’évangile Mormon enseigne que l’homme doit garder tous les commandements de Dieu afin d’hériter la vie éternelle (de vivre éternellement dans la présence du Père Céleste). La Chrétienté historique enseigne le contraire, c’est-à-dire que de vivre éternellement avec Dieu est Son don gratuit et que si nous essayons de vivre sous la Loi et que nous transgressons un seul point de la Loi, nous sommes alors coupables de briser toute la Loi. Toujours dans la Chrétienté historique, la mort ou la séparation d’avec Dieu pour l’éternité est la conséquence de la transgression de la Loi. La doctrine déclare que les Mormons doivent garder toute la Loi : « Mais, malgré tout ceci, Il (Jésus) a observé toute la Loi de Dieu et est demeuré sans péché, démontrant ainsi la capacité de l’homme à garder la Loi et à demeurer également sans péché. » Le Mormonisme accable aussi son peuple du fardeau que l’homme doit atteindre un point dans sa vie où il cesse de pécher, et même d’avoir le désir ou une forte envie de pécher. En d’autres mots, il doit parvenir à la perfection dans sa vie ici-bas. La perfection dont il parle n’est pas celle de Jésus, puisqu’Il n’a jamais péché, mais plutôt un point de non-retour au péché, « car la perfection est un but accessible » au sein de cette religion. Continue reading »
JANUARY 17TH, 2006
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By David E Lister
Simple and plain meanings of Grace: Hebrew the word is Chesed meaning covenant mercy, in Greek Charism – gift and in English, underserved favor.
In his article from his website Mr. Timothy Williams perverts God’s Word and His grace. Mr. Williams also attacks the church and every Christian indiscriminately with a broad sword and lots of smoke and mirrors. He tells his readers that one can tell who has the “grace of God” by their obedience to the commandments. Continue reading »
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2005
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by David E Lister
Recently Dan Corner has attacked Jacob Prasch on his position on eternal security. I believe Mr. Corner has misrepresented Jacob with bad scholarship and bad exegesis of Jacob’s position on eternal security. Mr. Corner has also attacked Dave Hunt, John MacArthur, Charles Spurgeon, and others unjustly. I believe he has misrepresented their positions on various subjects. The following are open questions for Mr. Corner to answer. I believe also they will give our readers insight into the way that Mr. Corner works from his own words. While we are not wanting to give Mr. Corner any publicity, we have found it necessary to state that we do not endorse him and Moriel finds his work untrustworthy and style of attacking godly men such as Charles Spurgeon and Dave Hunt unjustified, unproven and ungodly. Continue reading »
DECEMBER 9TH, 2004
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By David E Lister and Jason Catizone
One of the most difficult mysteries and doctrines to explain within Christianity is the doctrine of the Trinity. But we do want to state that while difficult, it is not impossible to teach or defend. Continue reading »
DECEMBER 7TH, 2004
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by David E Lister
One of the best tools for witnessing to Mormons is the Book of Mormon. While it is the foundational book of scripture on which the Church of Latter Day Saints stands it is a book that the discerning Christian can use to tear down strongholds in the lives of people who are trapped in this cult. Continue reading »
DECEMBER 7TH, 2004
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by David E Lister
The act of pronouncing “righteous” signifying the establishment of a person as just by acquittal from guilt. A concrete expression of righteousness. It is a declaration that a person or thing is righteous. Continue reading »
DECEMBER 1ST, 2003
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By David E. Lister
With the Grand jurors taking their seats to hear testimony against the Archdiocese of Cincinnati relating to their failure to report the misdeeds of priests, the archdiocese quickly sought an to end their legal problems. On November 20, 2003 the Archbishop Daniel E. Pilaczyk appeared before Common Plea Judge Richard Niehaus. Judge Niehaus asked the Archbishop if he understood what he was pleading no contest to. Looking pale, the archbishop stood before the judge and answered, “Right.” With that one word answer the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and its Archbishop have brought the Roman Catholic Church to a status of guilty of breaking the law of Ohio and the United States. Continue reading »
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2003
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The Watach Mountains were fast disappearing out of the corner of my eye as the plane climbed out of the Salt Lake Valley. The sun was brilliant, blazing and in front of us as we headed east and home. The end of another Moriel Mission Trip to Mormons in Utah was quickly approaching. But the memories are still fresh, wonderful, exciting and at the same time, sad. Continue reading »
DECEMBER 9TH, 2002
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In the years preceding the World War II there was a worldwide underlying and growing anti-Semitism. As the World War spread so did the fever to do away with the Jews. While the epicenter was Berlin, the Jews everywhere experienced this fermenting hatred. We may not remember the ship Saint Louis and its ill-fated voyage; nonetheless many ports in North, South, and Central America turned its 1100 Jewish passengers who had valid entry visas to America, away. Their fate was to be returned to the work camps of Germany and death at the hands of the Nazis. Continue reading »
NOVEMBER 1ST, 2002
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Dear Friends of Moriel:
Grace and Peace from our Lord Jesus Christ.
I can’t believe I have just returned from Utah and the yearly Moriel mission trip to the Mormons. Everything just went so quick and is over way to soon. I want to thank everyone who prayed for us while we were on this trip your prayers were answered in that some Mormons came to a relationship with the True and Living God. The God who sent His Son to die upon the cross and who laid out the heavens all by Himself, the God who knows no other God and is not man and does not change. Continue reading »
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