Asking Lyman H. Johnson: What about a group claiming to be the One True Church who shuns dissenters

Any group that claims exclusivity and shuns those who disagree with them is a prime example of the man-made organizations, damnable sects, and apostasy that he spent his life battling.

Lyman H. Johnson would vehemently oppose and strongly condemn a group who claim to be “The One True Church” and shuns everyone who does not agree with them. He would Continue ReadingAsking Lyman H. Johnson: What about a group claiming to be the One True Church who shuns dissenters

An Introduction to Lyman H. Johnson’s “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”

“A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy” by Lyman H. Johnson

Reading Lyman H. Johnson’s lectures on “the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy” from the early 1900s might, at first glance, seem a world away from the sun-drenched beaches Continue ReadingAn Introduction to Lyman H. Johnson’s “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”

Antinomianism falsely abuses lawless grace

Antinomianism falsely teaches that grace removes the need for obedience. But true grace leads believers to holy living, not lawlessness.

In the life of the church, there has always been a subtle and dangerous teaching that twists the glorious grace of God into a license for sin. This ancient error Continue ReadingAntinomianism falsely abuses lawless grace

The Danger of Hero Worship in the Church

The Danger of Hero Worship in the Church — Admiration becomes idolatry when we need the person more than we seek the Savior

Is Hero Worship Driving Our Expectations? Recently, a woman visited our church with one goal in mind: to hear the founding pastor speak live. She confirmed ahead of time, double-checked Continue ReadingThe Danger of Hero Worship in the Church

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere Continue ReadingThe Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16