The New Missiology

Wycliffe Bible Translators to “Re-evaluate” Methodology to Removing “Son of God” and “Father” from Bible Translations

In a growing controversy where Wycliffe Bible Translators is removing “familial terms” such as Son of God and Father in their Bible translations in order to accommodate Muslim readers, the organization posted a statement on February 7th, saying: While we have never intentionally sponsored a translation that neglects to properly communicate the divine familial terms, … [Read more…]

‘Father’ and ‘Son’ Ousted from the Trinity in New Bible Translations by Wycliffe and 2 Other Groups

By Hussein Hajji Wario Yahoo! Contributor Network (courtesy True Discernment blog) A controversy is brewing over three reputable Christian organizations, which are based in North America, whose efforts have ousted the words “Father” and “Son” from new Bibles. Wycliffe Bible Translators, Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL) and Frontiers are under fire for “producing Bibles that … [Read more…]

John MacArthur Says Emerging Church in “Disarray and Decline” – Evidence Shows Differently

In a July 2011 article titled “Grow Up. Settle Down. Keep Reforming. Advice for the Young, Restless, Reformed” written by John MacArthur, he stated the following: Five years later, the so-called Emergent Church is now in a state of serious disarray and decline. Some have suggested it’s totally dead. Virtually every offshoot of evangelicalism that consciously embraced … [Read more…]

The New Look of Christian Missions

by Roger Oakland “I must add, though, that I don’t believe making disciples must equal making adherents to the Christian religion. It may be advisable in many (not all!) circumstances to help people become followers of Jesus and remain within their Buddhist, Hindu, or Jewish contexts.1 – Brian McLaren Emerging spirituality is changing the way … [Read more…]

Faith Undone – Back From 8th Printing – Continues Powerful Warning!

Faith Undone by Roger Oakland is back from press in its 8th printing.   The book was released in 2007, and we believe it is still the most powerful and truthful book about the emerging church and the “new” spirituality that has overtaken much of the Christian church. Below is a chapter by chapter synopsis of this book. If you … [Read more…]

Courageous Missionary Woman in Africa Warns Pastors About Spiritual Deception Coming From America

LTRP Note: This week, we received the following note from an American missionary woman who is serving in Africa. This woman works with an African pastor and his wife and children. Together, they travel to various villages to train pastors and to warn them about the spiritual deception that is coming out of America, specifically the emerging … [Read more…]