The Roe v. Wade Opinion actually spoke to this Donald Trump caused a firestorm recently when being grilled by Chris Matthews of MSNBC as to whether there should be punishment for women if abortion is made illegal. Trump, who clearly never thought about this before, said what any rational person would say – “Yeah.” This...Continue reading
Tag: Pietism
The False Love Gospel
The FalseLove Gospel Continues to Deceive Millions and Further Corrupt American Christianity By Pastor Matt Trewhella American Christianity has lost its way. If you think otherwise, it is only because you are carried away with the delusion that pawns itself off as “Christian” here in America. A short reading of Scripture and church history reveal...Continue reading
Pietism
Pastor Matt Trewhella speaks about the history and effects of Pietism at the Project Nineveh Abolitionist Conference in Aurora, IL, on August 21, 2015.Continue reading
The Destructive Influence of Pietism in American Society
Christian men of old saw things far differently. They Believed the civil authorities should "kiss the Son, lest He be angry" (Psalm 2:10-12). They sought to win the magistrates of their day to Christ or to at least respect His rule. They understood that the law of God in society was needed, and that civil government was suppose to be a picture of God's justice and glory in the earth, causing men to consider matters of eternal salvation.Continue reading
A Brief History on Pietism and Statist Rulers
Why Rulers Promote a Pietistic Form of Christianity by Pastor Matt Trewhella Pietism was a movement which originated in the late 17th century. Pietists believe Christianity or God’s Law has no place for the governance of society. They view involvement in pubic policy matters to be “unspiritual.” They believe Christianity should be only a private...Continue reading
The Bane of Pietism and the Murder of the Preborn
by Pastor Matt Trewhella Many Christians have attacked our efforts on behalf of the preborn over the years. This happens because much of American Christianity is rooted in Pietism. Pietism thinks that Christianity only affects the inward or the personal. The Pietist believes Christianity should be a private matter and should withdraw from the public...Continue reading
The Lesser Magistrate Doctrine: A Sword Against Unjust Edicts and Tyranny
We must remember that all authority is delegated. No man who holds State office rules autonomously. The authority he has is delegated to him by God. Hence, all those in positions of authority stand accountable to God. This is why the practice of the church historically has been – when the State commands that which God forbids or forbids that which God commands, we have a duty to obey God rather than man. The Bible clearly teaches this principle.Continue reading