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A Reminder: Watching and Warning

September 26, 2021 by Letters to the Editor 1 Comment

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I was very much encouraged by a Roger Oakland article originally posted 3/28/19 titled: “The Jeremiah Calling: Watching and Warning.” As believers, we are called to watch and warn. The section in the article that really stood out (as having ongoing relevance today and exhorted me to keep steadfastly fighting the good … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: discernment, jeremiah, letter to the editor, pastors, Roger Oakland, shepherds, spiritual deception, warnings, watchmen

Guest Commentary: On Behalf of Sheepdogs Everywhere

March 27, 2018 by Guest Writers 10 Comments

LTRP Note: The following article is written by a long-time Lighthouse Trails reader who is a lay preacher and evangelist from Canada. He encouraged us to post this specifically on behalf of the many dedicated commentators, authors, readers, and contenders of the faith who stand for truth and are devoted to warning others. By Dick … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Marxism/Socialism, Spiritual Deception Tagged: deception, discernment, exhortation, marxism, sheepdog, shepherds, watchmen

Identifying Wolves—Past and Present

October 3, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand The Times International & The Good Shepherd Calls Ministry Both Old Testament and New Testament writers warned ravenous wolves sneaking into flocks led by false shepherds and cleverly harming the unprotected sheep. This is a fact of life throughout history. Perhaps Jude, the half-brother of Jesus said it best: For there … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, Calvary Chapel, ezekiel, false teachers, jermiah, old testament prophets, prophets, Roger Oakland, sheep, shepherds, the church, watchmen

Ichabod Fulfilled in the Body of Christ

May 23, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRJ Note: Some who read this article and other similar articles by Roger Oakland and LT accuse us of “lumping” all Calvary Chapels together saying they are all bad. We find this line of reasoning troubling. Lighthouse Trails historically has challenged many denominations (and the leaders within those groups), Calvary Chapel being one of them. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Bethel Church (Redding), Calvinist/Reformed, Charismatic, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Creation/Evolution, Defending the Faith, Ecumenism, Mennonites, Saddleback, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, The New (False) Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross, Wesleyan Church, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: America, apostasy, Calvary Chapel, christian churches, discernment, let there be light, Roger Oakland, shepherds, spiritual deception, Understand the Times, watchmen

Letter to the Editor: In Looking for a Good Church, “What’s a Sheep to do?”

July 10, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: Hello there, I am hoping you can provide some assistance with this question I have. With the influx of the heresies that are being introduced into the church, how am I supposed to go about finding a church that’s not being infiltrated. I keep looking for churches where I have recently moved … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, churches, good churches, heresy, letter to the editor, sheep, shepherds, spiritual deception

SHEPHERDS OR WOLVES?

May 7, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland The Bible provides a model for leadership. The model is quite simple. Jesus Christ is the good shepherd. The good shepherd is in charge of the sheep. Christians are sheep who belong to the flock. Unlike what some religious groups teach, the sheep should have personal access to the good shepherd. There … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Defending the Faith Tagged: Calvary Chapel, Christian leaders, end-times, leaders, pastors, Roger Oakland, shepherds, spiritual deception, Understand the Times, wolves

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  • “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” December 4, 2023
  • “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” December 4, 2023
  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” December 3, 2023
  • Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” December 1, 2023

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  • Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology
    by Lighthouse Trails author on December 4, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology By Roger OaklandFrom the book, Witness to This Generation What is the Gospel? To every Christian believer, the word Gospel means “the Good News.” And this Good News has no denominational, racial, ethnic, or national boundaries. It is a free gift anyone can receive. Unfortunately, as simple as the Gospel is, too many people try ... [Read more...] The post Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on December 4, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Jonathan S. TobinJerusalem News Syndicate On the main stage of American politics, the lines of debate about Israel and the Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7 have been clear. Almost all Republicans and most Democratic officeholders support the Jewish state in its ... [Read more...] The post “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on December 4, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Darlene McCormick SanchezThe Epoch Times A new “cutting-edge” textbook on transgenderism written with the help of activists will be used to train psychiatrists and could harm millions of children in the future, some experts have warned. “Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care,” just released on ... [Read more...] The post “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.”
    by Lighthouse Trails author on December 3, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” LTRP Note: The following is from Harry Ironside’s book Full Assurance. By Harry Ironside A comment put to me: “If I could only be sure I was in the right church, I would feel secure; but there are so many different churches that I get all confused and upset.” My response: The church is not the ark of ... [Read more...] The post Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” LTRP Note: Don and Joy Veinot are the co-authors of the recently released expanded edition of A Matter of Basic Principles: The Cultish Teachings of Bill Gothard (released by Midwest Christian Outreach this past fall.) By Don and Joy VeinotMidwest Christian Outreach MCOI Note: Bill Gothard’s unique and at times, unbiblical teachings have impacted churches, ... [Read more...] The post Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution” By Tony PearceTony Pearce (from the UK and director of Light for the Last Days) is the author of The Messiah Factor (published by LT), countless articles and reports, and several Lighthouse Trails booklets. His insights into Israel and other global issues have played a vital role in warning and equipping the saints. “The US, ... [Read more...] The post Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 27, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel) In light of the October 7th attack against Israel and the subsequent anti-Israel, antisemitic demonstrations around the world (including within “Christian” circles), it’s important for Bible-believing Christians to understand the role that many popular evangelical figures have played over the last couple of decades in bringing about a disastrous paradigm shift within the church, part ... [Read more...] The post A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus”
    by Letters to the Editor on November 14, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus” Dear Lighthouse Trails: Here in Ontario, Canada, my wife and I personally witnessed the Covid insanity. Our Prime Minister Trudeau is now pushing a double vaxx for Covid and the flu. My wife is a Registered Nurse, and she still cannot obtain employment going on three years now because she is not vaxxed and cannot ... [Read more...] The post Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 13, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. From Jewish News Syndicate The parliament called the protest in response to a three-fold increase in antisemitic acts. Thousands marched in Paris on Sunday, including prominent lawmakers, to condemn a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in France over the war in the ... [Read more...] The post “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 10, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre” LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational purposes. This is a deeply emotional testimonial by a young Israeli father and husband who survived the Hamas attack against Israel. Jewish evangelical Joel Rosenberg is interviewing him. Related Information: News Sources for Information on Israel Israel—A Burdensome Stone to the Nations and the Apple of God’s ... [Read more...] The post Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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