San Clemente
Continued from Part 1… 7. The Baptism of Jesus Shows the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost At the baptism of Jesus, all three Persons are manifested distinctly: “And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water:…
The New King James Version is usually presented as a harmless update of the King James Bible. Just easier English, people say. Same Bible, modern words. It is not that simple. The NKJV changes thousands of words, introduces footnotes pointing…
Over this past weekend, I noticed signs appearing around San Clemente advertising the “OC Smoke Show”—an upcoming event just north of us in San Juan Capistrano, featuring rappers like Lil Jon, Bow Wow, and Soulja Boy. We need to be…
A persistent lie, propagated by Catholic superstition and echoed by many Protestants, is the claim that “true” Christianity was lost for a millennium, only to be “rediscovered” during the Reformation. They point to the 1500s as the birth of a…
San Clemente is ripe for the harvest, but the field is currently occupied by religious social clubs and entertainment-driven venues. The spiritual void in this city is immense. We lack a single, unashamedly biblical, Independent Fundamental Baptist church with bold…
San Clemente is known for its beautiful coastlines, conservative politics, friendly people, surfing, and laid-back lifestyle. But if you look deeper, you will find that it is a spiritual desert. While it may seem like there is a “church” on…
Some folks treat the doctrine of eternal security like a bonus—a nice extra you can take or leave. But listen: it is not an add-on to the gospel. It is the gospel. If you can lose your salvation, then Christ…
If you are looking for a reliable source of solid, fundamental preaching and practical Christian help, look no further than The Sword of the Lord newspaper. For decades, this publication has stood as a bulwark for the faith, delivering uncompromising…
Refuting the “Repent of Your Sins” Heresy Please read Part 1 if you haven’t yet: Repentance for Salvation Part 1 The requirement to “repent of your sins” or “turn from your sins” to be saved is a false gospel. It…
Introduction: Why This Doctrine Matters The Bible teaches that there is one God, and that this one God exists eternally as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. These three are not three gods. They are not three “roles”…
