Apprising Ministries has been blessed to have been among the leading online apologetics and discernment ministries (OADM) who’re covering the very clear and present danger posed by the ongoing evangelical fascination with corrupt Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism (CSM). It’s important for you to remember here that CSM, which has been perpetrated throughout evangelicalism as so-called Spiritual Formation by Living Spiritual Teacher and Quaker mystic Richard Foster along with […]

In J.I. Packer And Tim Keller Endorsing The Alpha Course here at Apprising Ministries, as far back as two years ago, I attempted to show you that the hyper-charismatic The Alpha Course (TAC)—marred by Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism (CSM)—is making another comeback within the mainstream of the visible church. Another example might be found in John Piper Approves Of The Alpha Course? There I […]

Following is the position of Piper’s friend John MacArthur on speaking in tongues: Further reading JOHN PIPER TO PREACH WITH HILLSONG PASTRIX CHRISTINE CAINE AT PASSION 2014 BETH MOORE AND JOHN PIPER LEAD LECTIO DIVINA-LITE AT PASSION 2012 JOHN PIPER ON RICK WARREN: INVITATION TO “HANG OUT” OR AN ENDORSEMENT?

\ Toward the end of the twentieth century, Roman Catholic and Protestant leaders met frequently to discuss the similarities and the differences between the two groups. In 1994, a significant document, “Evangelicals and Catholics Together: The Christian Commission in the Third Millennium,” was released. In 1997 a document was released by some of the same […]

It’s likely you’re under the impression that New Apostolic Reformation dominionist groups like the International House of Prayer (IHOP) of Mike Bickle are still relegated to the very outskirts of the lunatic fringe of the evangelical community. If so, you’re not alone. However, in recent posts like John Piper And Stephen Venable Of IHOP Together At Linger Conference and Francis Chan Declares “I […]

And if thou beest a Christian (to whom this may come) that hast not only had a prize in thy hands, but wisdom given thee from above to make use of it, and art one who (whilst others are seeking to make this world and hell together sure to themselves) spendest thy time, and makest […]

28  And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your […]

The following by Dr. Gary Gilley, pastor of Southern View Chapel, is republished at Apprising Ministries with permission: When we speak of discipleship or Christian maturity, it must be understood from the beginning that all spiritual transformation is a supernatural work of God. Just as the natural man cannot will himself to be born again, […]

As rapidly apostatizing mainstream evangelicalism continues pursuing its lurid lust for acceptance by unregenerate mankind, pitifully begging for his approval, this online apologetics and discernment ministry (OADM) of Apprising Ministries certainly has no shortage of curious events to cover. The following concerns the multi-site megachurch Elevation Church of prophet-pastor Steven Furtick. The I-Team of NBC affiliate WCNC.com, Charlotte has reported that: […]

Among the issues Apprising Ministries has been tracking for you the past couple of years, during what may one day be known as the New Downgrade No-Controversy, is how even the heretical Word Faith movement continues to head toward acceptance within the mainstream of evangelicalism. Take for example, Word Faith Heretic Cindy Trimm Receives Award From Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Recently in T.D. […]