[ When I hear professing Christians tell me Jesus is not King yet, it truly hurts me. I have literally shed tears over this issue for many years. How can true believers say such blasphemy about our Lord? – JT ] In Luke 1:31-33, an angel promised Mary three things regarding her son, Jesus; specifically, […]
Tag Archives: John MacArthur
How to Completely Destroy the Doctrine of Grace
posted by Joel Taylor
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an […]
April
05
Check Mate to Dan Phillips, Frank Turk, Phil Johnson & John MacArthur
posted by Joel Taylor
It’s been almost a year since I asked this question to these Christian “leaders” and the response has been nada. Zilch. Nothing. In fact, these sages of wisdom have blocked me on twitter and facebook. That’s ok, I don’t mind that. The fact is, I have asked an honest, valid, question to a teaching that […]
John MacArthur Repents for Dispensational Heresy, Pleads for Forgiveness
posted by Joel Taylor
Yeah, April fools….
The Compromise of Lecrae and Those Who Promote Him
posted by Joel Taylor
‘Holy’ hip-hop artist Lecrae has won a Grammy award. But he wouldn’t want to be called a holy hip-hop artist, or even a Gospel artist. Tell that to those who promote him, like the Gospel Coalition, John MacArthur and Grace-to-You, or John Piper and his Desiring God ministries. Why wouldn’t he want to identify with […]
All the Promises of God
posted by Joel Taylor
For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. – 2 Corinthians 1:20 All of God’s promises, without exception, were and are made to and fulfilled in Christ Jesus. It is the most fundamental ignorance of […]
January
07
2012 Eisogesis of the Year Award
posted by Joel Taylor
Ok, so it’s January 7, 2013. This being an eisogesis award, and since 2012 is no longer here, I’ll just have to read into it. Seems only appropriate…. In fact, this particular award goes to a man who actually made this eisogetical gem back in November of 2011. Let’s read into that as well, again, […]
John MacArthur: Jesus Is Not King
posted by Joel Taylor
When the most influential preacher of our day says Jesus is not King, how can any true Christian remain silent in opposition to such heresy? Easy, they put self above the Truth of God. For some online discernment ministries (ODM’s) there are more important things than the truth of God’s Word. Reputation. Career. Invitations to […]
Top 10 Posts of 2012
posted by Joel Taylor
As the year draws to a close and with 2013 just a few days ahead, here’s a quick look back at some of 5ptsalt’s most viewed posts of 2012. A warm thanks to all who took time to visit. I am especially honored that you would do so, and I am truly humbled by the […]
John MacArthur, Heretic.
posted by Joel Taylor
It does not bring me joy to label anyone a heretic, but as Christians, we must submit to the authority of Scripture as the final say in all things regarding doctrine, life and practice. In light of Scriptural teaching, I have no problem calling John MacArthur a heretic. His dispensational teaching promises the possibility of […]
The ESV & The Doctrine of the Virgin Birth
posted by Joel Taylor
In the Greek text, Luke 2:33 reads: καὶ ἦν ᾿Ιωσὴφ καὶ ἡ μήτηρ αὐτοῦ θαυμάζοντες ἐπὶ τοῖς λαλουμένοις περὶ αὐτοῦ· The transliteration literally reads thusly: And Joseph was marveling, also His mother, at the things being said concerning Him. Yet, in the ESV – and I’m quoting the Reformation Study Bible from Ligonier – it […]
Mitt Romney on Mormonism
posted by Joel Taylor
Wow. Turns out that Mormonism, at least according to Mitt, believes some of the same things as John MacArthur: Christ will appear on, and split, the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem. A thousand year millennium. I have to admit, I hadn’t realized that dispensational beliefs had any connection to the Mormon cult, yet, there it […]
Solid Ground, Not Thin Ice
posted by Joel Taylor
And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. – Hebrews 9:27,28 (ESV) I have attempted […]
An Open Challenge to Dan Phillips
posted by Joel Taylor
Update: 10/23/2012 I’m still hoping that Dan will offer an edifying response. Update: 6/14/2012 My attempt to open up a dialogue with Dan Phillips of ‘Teampyro’ on a salvific issue has been unsuccessful. Dan thinks my sincere question a ‘waste of time’. He’s wrong. It should be discussed. – JT Dan, you are dispensationalist. I […]
Q&A: How Zechariah 12 Relates to the Crucifixion of Jesus
posted by Joel Taylor
I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the […]
The Greater Cause
posted by Joel Taylor
Silence regarding these things that are harming the Church does not bring glory to God, and your inaction helps no one. – Joel Taylor In 2011, according to one abortion statistic, there were approximately 1.2 million abortions. It’s an important issue, and one which is discussed and hotly debated in the blogosphere often. So is […]
August
20
James White: Just Being Silly
posted by Joel Taylor
Given the heresies of dispensationalism led, at least these days, by John MacArthur, you tell me dear reader: who’s being silly? Or should I say, turning a blind eye? Certainly not I. Heresy is God’s Word plus something else. And heresy is never more subtle, or dangerous, than when mixed with God’s truth. The sad […]
The Health, Wealth & Prosperity Gospel of Evangelicals
posted by Joel Taylor
I mentioned recently in this post, that, according to an NAE poll, over 65% of evangelicals hold to premillennial theology. One aspect of that which many have not considered is the plethora of promises being given to geo-political Israel which include the much despised teachings of Joel Osteen and the entire WOF movement: physical health […]
How John MacArthur Denies the Grounds of Salvation
posted by Joel Taylor
In Luke 1:31-33, an angel promised Mary three things regarding her son, Jesus; specifically, that Jesus: would be great and would be given the throne of His earthly ancestor, King David would reign over the house of Jacob forever and His kingdom, once established, would have no end. Scripture makes it indisputably clear that […]
