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The Clash of New Age and Christian Beliefs

The New Age movement promotes individual spiritual exploration and holistic well-being, integrating practices from various traditions, including Hinduism. However, it conflicts fundamentally with Christianity, particularly regarding concepts of God, salvation, authority, and morality. Each worldview presents divergent paths, challenging efforts to reconcile their core beliefs.

Alan Vincent May 23, 2025Biblical Authority, Jesus Christ, Karma, Monotheism, Pantheism, Polytheism, Reincarnation, Religious Syncretism, Salvation, Self-Divinity, Spiritual Conflict, Theological DifferencesNo Comments

Power Under Control: The Call to Be Humble and Bold in Christ

In our Christian walk, we are called to embody two traits that seem to contradict one another: humility and boldness. One is lowly, the other courageous—yet both are commanded in Scripture. True discipleship requires the quiet surrender of humility and the Spirit-empowered courage of boldness. Jesus Christ, the Lion and the Lamb, embodies both perfectly. As we follow Him, we are invited into a life that is both low before God and fearless before man.

David Vincent May 22, 20252 Corinthians 10, Boldness, Christian Discipleship, Christian Leadership, Fear of God, Great Commission, Jesus the Lion and the Lamb, Servant Leadership, Spiritual FormationNo Comments

Can a Christian Be a Freemason? Examining the Core Conflicts

Freemasonry promotes brotherhood and moral growth, but can its universalist approach and secret rituals align with core Christian beliefs? This post explores the fundamental differences concerning God, salvation, and ultimate truth that lead many Christians to see an incompatibility.

Alan Vincent May 20, 2025Beliefs, Bible, Christian Doctrine, Christianity, Faith, Great Architect of the Universe, Incompatibility, Jesus Christ, Masons, Religious Pluralism, Secret Societies, Spiritual DiscernmentNo Comments

The Age of Aquarius: Understanding Its Clash with Christian Beliefs

The "Age of Aquarius" – you've likely heard the term, often associated with hopes for a new era of enlightenment, harmony, and collective spiritual awakening. Born from astrological theories and…

Alan Vincent May 19, 2025Age of Aquarius, Astrology, Biblical Authority, Christian Theology, Christianity, Collective Consciousness, Faith, Jesus Christ, New Age Beliefs, Religious Comparison, Salvation, Spiritual Evolution, TruthNo Comments

Luciferian Doctrine vs. Christianity: A Clash of Worldviews

Luciferianism is often portrayed as a path to enlightenment and self-empowerment—but beneath its alluring surface lies a direct contradiction to the foundational truths of Christianity. This article explores the core beliefs of Luciferian doctrine and exposes why it is fundamentally incompatible with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Alan Vincent May 16, 2025Biblical Truth, Christian Theology, Christian Worldview, Christine Doctrine, Doctrinal Error, End Times Deception, False Teachings, Light vs Darkness, Luciferianism, New Age Beliefs, Religious Syncretism, Satanic Symbolism, Spiritual DeceptionNo Comments

Exposing Side B Christianity: A Truncated Gospel That Must Be Rejected

While claiming to uphold biblical morality, Side B Christianity redefines identity and offers a diluted gospel that affirms same-sex attraction as morally neutral. But Scripture calls believers not only to resist sin in action—but to reject sinful identities altogether. This post exposes the theological compromise of Side B, its denial of the transforming power of the cross, and why the true gospel sets us free to walk in holiness—not just celibacy.

Alan Vincent May 15, 2025Authority of Scripture, Biblical Identity, Christian Discipleship, Church Compromise, Daren Mehl, False Gospel, Gospel Clarity, Holiness, Ken Ham, LGBTQ and the Church, Rosaria Butterfield, Same-Sex Attraction, Sexual Immorality, Side B Christianity, Temptation and SinNo Comments

A False Christ: Teilhard de Chardin and the Omega Point

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a Jesuit priest and philosopher, reimagined Christ as the end goal of human evolution—a mystical force drawing humanity toward a cosmic unity he called the Omega Point. But is this “Christ” the same Jesus revealed in Scripture? This post exposes the theological dangers of Teilhard’s teachings and how they align more with spiritual deception than biblical truth.

Alan Vincent May 15, 2025Biblical Truth, Christogenesis, End Time Deception, Jesuit Theology, Mystical Evolution, Noosphere, Omega Point Theory, Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Spiritual Discernment, Universal ChristNo Comments

The Danger of Spiritual Deception

Spiritual deception is one of the greatest threats to the church today—and Jesus warned it would intensify in the last days. From false teachers to counterfeit gospels, deception can look and sound spiritual while leading people away from the truth of Christ. This post examines what the Bible says about deception, how it operates, and how believers can stay grounded in God’s Word.

Alan Vincent May 14, 20252 Corinthians 11, 2 Timothy 4, Apostasy, Biblical Truth, Counterfeit Gospel, Deception in the Church, Discernment, Doctrines of Demons, End Times, False Prophets, False Teachers, Matthew 24, Satan's Strategies, Spiritual Deception, Testing the SpiritsNo Comments

Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of a False Christ

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping our world—but could it also be preparing the way for a false Christ? As AI becomes more advanced, it holds the power to deceive through deepfakes, algorithmic manipulation, and virtual spiritual encounters. This post explores the growing risks of AI-driven deception in the spiritual realm, the biblical warnings about false Christs, and what believers must do to stay rooted in truth.

Alan Vincent May 14, 2025AI Ethics, Artificial Intelligence, Bible Prophecy, Christian Worldview, Deepfakes, Digital Deception, End Times, Last Days Warnings, Technology and Faith, Virtual Reality and ReligionNo Comments