The implication is that the way to achieve the greatest social and cultural transformation is not to focus on social and cultural transformation, but on the “conversion” of individuals from false religions to faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. Or to put it another way, missionaries... Continue Reading

Religious Left groups will target denominations that ordain only male pastors. Not content with women’s ordination in some churches, the Religious Left will target the Southern Baptist Convention, Presbyterian Church in America and others — presumably including Roman Catholicism — for a perceived injustice.   Below are Institute on Religion and Democracy’s predictions for what religious news... Continue Reading

The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to the readers... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

But that was then, when America was so Christian that it only took a few more tweaks to finish up the job, like abolishing slavery or prohibiting alcohol.  But somehow when that got done the results were deeper racism and the triumph of the Mafia.  It’s discouraging, isn’t it?  So it’s not surprising that by... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

“Ten years ago, everyone was talking about the ‘emergent church,’ ” Mr. Vermurlen said. “And five years ago, people were talking about the ‘missional church.’ And now ‘new Calvinism.’ I don’t want to say the new Calvinism is a fad, but I’m wondering if this is one of those things American evangelicals want to talk... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

In 2013 The Aquila Report posted over 2,900 stories. At the end of each year we feature the top 50 stories that were read. The top story this year had over 20,890 hits. We average 8 new stories each day, with a variety of subjects – all of which we trust are of interest to... Continue Reading

Assurance of faith is the conviction that one belongs to Christ through faith, possesses saving grace, and will ultimately enjoy everlasting salvation. Roman Catholicism taught that assurance was arrogant and would promote carnal living. The Reformers and Puritans came to see that assurance was critical to experience fullness of peace; to avoid the ditch of... Continue Reading