I read your blog as often as I get a chance, and it’s a great blog, but don’t let the fact that TBN airs cooks like Benny Hinn decide for you what a person is like. I love listening to Ergun Caner. He is not a cook and certainly not a Charismatic. I think he might be a baptist. Anyway, I got to listen to him guest speak once and learned a lot from it. He’s a great speaker. He’s a funny speaker. He’s a serious speaker. He’s a humble speaker. He loves the Lord. I’m not sure if you already know this, but he is also a former Muslim. He uses his testimony, but does not concentrate on it or himself. He’s humble. He does not care about himself as he does others. He also is a professor at Liberty University, a college well known for how much they love the Lord. I don’t know how much you knew about Caner, and I don’t want to come off offensive, but I just wanted to let you know that he may not be what you think he is. I wanted to tell you my impression of him so you would have a better idea of what he does and who he is.

Also on a quick note, I am sure that Caner is aware that coming to Christ is not an easy thing, seeing as how he came from an extreme Muslim background where he would be shunned and hated for converting.

@Harmony: Thanks for clarifying Caner’s background. I’ve never liked TBN, so I tend to view anyone associated with them with suspicion, but from what you say of Caner he seems to at least be sincere. Calvinists don’t seem to like him though, but then again that’s actually a plus in my book.

No problem. I too dislike and disagree with much of what is broadcasted on TBN, but every once in a while they have something good on.

I’m sad that I did not get through all the books I wanted to read this summer (mostly Christian books) and sad that I won’t be able to sleep in any longer once college starts up again, but I’m ready for something to happen. I am so sick of being copped up in this house all day! LOL. I’m anxious to move into the college life as well. So I suppose you could say I am ready for summer to end.

Here is my obligatory defense post of Benny Hinn, Paul and Jan Crouch, and perhaps several other TBN’ers that I have had to opportunity to meet and have much respect for. You don’t have to wholeheatedly embrace every aspect of their teaching to at least give them the respect that the Bible tells they deserve simply because of their position. Their hearts are in the right place, some of them anyway…don’t throw the baby out with the bath water…
Do I need to go on?

I do not know specifics of people aired on TBN, but I do know it is not my place to judge or condemn anyone in this world. That’s God’s job. My job is to be a witness for God. However, I do not see it fit to defend those who go around waving their hands and saying “be healed” because that is a very fake experience. I do believe in mircales brought on by God, but not in those brought on by man. I tend to believe that a lot of them, although not all, are only after the money or even after the fake experiences. I find that many of them focus too much on the emotions and not enough on doctrine or relationship. I think it healthy for a person to go in between the two. For an interesting article on this go to: http://poorhousedad.blogspot.c.....us-of.html
Poorhouse dad has also posted several articles and conversations on the speaking of tongues and spiritual gifts.

@Casey: You’re kidding right? Yeaaaah, I know you’re just yanking my chain here, you old kidder you!

@Harmony: Interesting link, thanks for sharing!

One of the funniest things I have ever seen, really it is.

@Stan: You like?

I think the Cavemen even have a TV show now, or at least they will.

Yeah I saw that they will be getting one, what a pop phenomenon.

I have to admit the Cavemen was the only funny thing Geico did after the “I just saved a bunch of money by switching over to Geico” streak. Those were some of the best commercials ever. Then they started doing all these gay Old Navy type commercials.

However, I do not see it fit to defend those who go around waving their hands and saying “be healed” because that is a very fake experience. I do believe in mircales brought on by God, but not in those brought on by man.

The disciples healed people. So did Paul. Jesus directly commands us to lay hands on the sick. James wrote a letter telling sick people to call for the elders to pray for them and the prayer of faith would heal the sick.

Watch out for defending your offenses. You SHOULD be defending the scriptures. Healing and the ministry of healing is–plain and simple– scriptural.

I am not writing this to change anyone’s minds about Reformed Theology (i.e. the Doctrines of Grace, Calvinism); however, I do heed a warning about posting defaming pictures of Saints on the internet (or anywhere). Furthermore, for the longest time I denied the teachings of Reformed Theology, but through reading books, and especially studying scripture more, I cannot deny that it is the way God created the world. And it is the way in which he is most glorified.

Nathan,

You are a first class moron.

Love,
Lincoln

By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. (John 13:35)

Nathan,

That only refers to fellow “brethen.” You however are nothing but a troll to me.

What do you believe sin is?

Sin is the act of annoying the piss out of me by trying to shove irritating heresies up my blog’s ass.

Any other questions? No? That’s a good boy.

Calvin’s theology centered on the sovereignty of God in every area of life, no matter how insignificant it may appear. He taught, more than others, that our salvation is solely and wholly through the grace of God ministered to us by the Holy Spirit. Such knowledge must surely humble us to the dust, and cause us to want to serve the Lord with all our heart and soul.

Calvin’s perception of God would also make God a monster who cherry picks from humanity those He wants to be a member of His exclusive country club, while consigning the rest to hell. If that’s the type of God you want to serve, then have at it. I choose to believe in a God who’s not quite the megamaniacal crackhead you calvinists make him out to be.