It is the time of year for countdowns, and I wanted to participate, so these are the top 10 articles posted on the Fight of Faith in 2023 based on web traffic. Before I jump in, I must thank many who regularly share articles from this blog. The partial list below shows why this site … Continue reading Top 10 Fight of Faith Articles of 2023
This article will seek to clarify the current Pope’s recent endorsement of blessing to those who are in same-sex marriages. For many protestants, this move is difficult to understand since the Vatican has simultaneously claimed that the “Declaration remains firm on the traditional doctrine of the Church about marriage” (see under “Declaration, Presentation”). How could … Continue reading Pope Francis, LGBTQ, and Semi-Pelagianism
Our thoughts are turning with gladness to the first coming of Jesus. The light that shone over the plains is shining around us; the songs which the shepherds heard, we also hear; and the New Hope that filled the hearts of the shepherds and wise men in the eastern land at the advent of Jesus is in our hearts at this time. Yet we are all conscious that nothing is perfect, that much of which he came to do is not yet done, and that the works of the devil are not finally destroyed, that sins are not yet experimentally taken away, that in the spiritual consciousness of the race, God is not yet perfectly known. CLICK TO READ MORE...
So completely are we carried away by the excitement of this midwinter festival that we are apt to forget that its romantic appeal is the least significant thing about it. We must not forget that the Church is the custodian of a truth so grave and urgent that its importance cannot be overemphasized, and so … Continue reading Lost in the Glow of Christmas
Many preachers today seem to know our anxieties, worries, and depression. When they speak, it is as if they know what we’re going through. We hang on their every word with bated breath, for it seems that the “secrets of our hearts are disclosed” (1 Cor 14:24-25). However, many of these preachers describe our hearts … Continue reading Warning: False Prophets in Pulpits this Christmas
I understand how little concern the followers of the world have about the moral risks associated with earthly success. "Sure," says the enthusiastic seeker of wealth or fame, "I acknowledge there might be some dangers, but who would not be willing to take the chance if they could just be among fortune's favorites? Grant me … Continue reading The Deceitfulness of Riches
We can often find ourselves in spiritually desolate places. What makes a time or place desolate? Sometimes, it is the sin of those around us. People can sin against us, and the pain they cause can be deep and personal. Other times, rulers and authorities grieve our hearts by calling evil good and good evil. … Continue reading God’s Provision in Desolate Places
Christ is always with His people, acting as a shield and deliverer. Our understanding of this truth depends on our ability to recognize the extent and strength of our adversaries, as well as the value of the treasure divinely safeguarded. We face various assaults that only Christ can shield us from. These adversaries, both countless … Continue reading The Watchful Care of Christ
Many people have difficulty celebrating Christmas because of their pain and heartache. But for the Christian, the Lord often uses pain and sorrow to move us into a more profound celebration because we realize that the Child we are celebrating is our ultimate redemption from all pain and heartache. The following profound thought by G. … Continue reading He Shall Save His People From Their Sins
The silence of God is something we all must endure, but we must never misinterpret it. Sometimes, God seems distant, and prayers appear unanswered, but that does not mean he is absent or abandoned his people. It is where our faith is to be exercised, as he always has more magnificent plans in motion than … Continue reading The Silence of God
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