Hillsong’s Brian Houston hits back at Israel Folau after the rugby star criticises the prosperity gospel
Last year Brian Houston, the founder of Hillsong Church, commended Israel Folau’s bravery for his stance on Same-Sex Marriage. Well, it seems now the rugby star may have fallen out of favour with the mega-church pastor after a series of Instagram posts criticising prosperity preachers. Houston, author of ‘You Need More Money,’ took offense to at least four of Folau’s recent posts. The first stated, “The mega church preaches happiness not holiness. Without holiness no one shall see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14).” In the comments section, Houston replied, “The message [is] not holiness or happiness. The message is JESUS. And its our focus…
Karl Stefanovic accuses Israel Folau of provocation and persecution: ‘Show a little more compassion and love, as the Bible teaches’
On Monday, rugby player, Israel Folau shared a video on Twitter featuring a 10-minute excerpt of a sermon preached by the late David Wilkerson. The message was based on Hebrews 3:15 which reads, “As it is said, ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.’” With great love i wanted to share this video in the hope that people watch it and think about it. Jesus is coming back soon and he wants us to turn to him through repentance and baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:38) please don't harden…
Israel and You at the (New) Aeropagus
Reflecting on the reality that God was sovereign over his life, Israel Folau sought to reason this point to others on Instagram and Twitter. Speaking to others in this new marketplace of ideas where pithy soundbites win, he was queried, “May we know how homosexuals fit within this teaching that you are presenting?” He responded: “HELL… Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God.” Eleven words was all it took. Many scorned, and the nation was inflamed against Folau. Well, not the nation, but certainly that which touts itself as the proverbial mouthpiece of the nation – the…
Israel Folau ‘in hot water’ for believing the Bible
Israel Folau, has caused controversy this week after posting an “offensive” and “homophobic” comment on his Instagram account. The rugby star’s initial Instagram post included a citation of James 1:2-4, which states: Consider it all joy when you encounter various trials, because the testing of your faith produces endurance… so that you may be lacking in nothing. In the comments section, a follower asked Folau, “what was gods [sic] plan for gay people?” Folau replied, consistent with the Bible and 2,000 years of Christian teaching, by saying, “HELL.. Unless they repent of their sins and turn to God.” Doesn't quite…
Israeli archaeologists find 2,700-year-old artifact that backs the Bible
Israeli archaeologists have discovered a 2,700-year-old seal, validating accounts in the Bible which describe the existence of a governor in the city. The seal, unearthed near the plaza of the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem, bears an inscription in ancient Hebrew that reads, “belonging to the governor of the city.” According to the excavator, Dr Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah, the seal “supports the Biblical rendering of the existence of a governor of the city of Jerusalem 2,700 years ago.” The governor of Jerusalem is mentioned twice in the Bible, but until now no archaeological artifacts had been discovered. According…
Australia betrays the United States and Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a United Nations vote to reject US President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. The resolution condemning the Trump administration’s move was passed with overwhelming support on Thursday. A total of 128 countries voted in favour of the resolution, while only nine voted against it. There were 35 absentions, including Australia. Rowan Dean took to Twitter to express his disappointment in Australia’s betrayal, stating: Every Australian should hang their head in shame today. By abstaining at the U.N. our govt has betrayed an ally we promised to support only months ago (Israel)…
Sectarian Voting Blocs Are Proof Multiculturalism Has Failed
“Ironically, the multicultural destruction of the West ends in the desecration of the last refuge for life, light, and liberty.”
Is Modern Worship Helping Deceive People?
“Just read through the Psalms and you will see many topics that you would never hear in the average church worship set.”
State Absolutism and Christian Resistance: Steve Forkin’s ‘Slaying the Dragon’
“…it would be cultish to consider obedience to a Christian leader absolute… Paul never calls for absolute submission to any form of human authority.”
The Sky is Beckoning
“This is what our man-made religions are like. They are wings of wax and feathers that melt when we encounter the bright beauty of the holiness of God. They can give us the feeling of flying for a time, but in the end, they send us crashing to our death.”
Bishop Emmanuel, Retaliation, and Self-Defence
“…we have allowed ordinary Australians to basically be left without any defence when it comes to crime and criminals.”
Thoughts on the Attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel
“…when congregants subdued the attacker and rescued the Bishop, the Bishop got up, and despite his many stab wounds, laid his hands on the attacker, and prayed for him.”
Even Dawkins Can See the Cultural Value of Christianity
“The Christian worldview is what made Western civilization, and without it, the West would never have come into being.”
The Incarnate Son of God is Lord and King of the Universe
“God gave His Son as a blood sacrifice for our sin. Only a perfect man could make that sacrifice and there were none on Earth so God provided His own.”
Easter Sunday: The Power of the Resurrection
“Believing God can raise the dead is vital to being a Christian… but this belief did not begin with the resurrection of Jesus, it is even more ancient than that.”
Christ is King and Hate Speech: Have Conservatives Betrayed Their Christian Base?
“Christus Rex is a foundational belief that has underpinned Western Civilisation for the length of its lifespan so far.”
Why Can’t Many Christians See Obvious Evil?
“Yes, Hamas did evil, but two wrongs do not make a right.”
Aliens Have Invaded Earth!
“Under modern paganism, all beliefs are equally valid except the views of the Creator as described in the Bible.”
New Old Evils
“For some time now, westerners have been seeking to shake off what they see as “the shackles of a biblical worldview,” but now we are starting to see just how far-reaching these ramifications can be.”
We Must Be Aware of Yuval Noah Harari’s Brave New World
“His views of the future and how we can survive are not based on a belief in a good God working out his purposes but on the worldview of transhumanism.”
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