Michael Brown

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  Dec 19, 2013

  Duck Dynasty, Gay Activism and the Clash of Two Cultures

  You knew it would happen sooner or later. An outspoken, wildly popular, conservative Christian who doesn't give a hoot – or in this case, a quack – about political correctness would air his views about homosexuality, and overnight, Hollywood hell would break loose.

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  Dec 16, 2013

  Authentic Fire Vs. Strange Fire: Have Charismatics Contributed to Biblical Theology?

  On October 24th, I began to write a new book entitled Authentic Fire: A Response to John MacArthur's Strange Fire. By God's grace, three weeks (and more than 400 pages) later, with contributions from Craig Keener and Sam Storms and others, the book was completed and is now available as an e-book.

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  Dec 13, 2013

  Missing at Nelson Mandela's Funeral: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu

  I was shocked when I read that Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would not be attending the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa because it was too expensive to travel there. Seriously?

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  Dec 9, 2013

  Nelson Mandela: Sinner or Saint?

  Without a doubt, Nelson Mandela was one of the towering figures of our times, a man who became a legend and cultural icon while still alive. Now that he is dead, his detractors are demonizing him while his followers are canonizing him.

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  Nov 25, 2013

  Christian Leaders Recite Ancient Hebrew Blessing in Chinese Religious Affairs Office

  Most of us have heard the stories about the incredible growth of the unregistered house churches in China over the last 60 years. But on my recent trip to China, it was wonderful to see how the gospel is spreading in the registered, government recognized churches as well. The gospel simply cannot be chained (see 2 Timothy 2:9).

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  Nov 20, 2013

  Authentic Fire Vs. Strange Fire: It's Not About Winning An Argument

  For the last three weeks I have been working day and night on a book entitled Authentic Fire: A Response to John MacArthur's Strange Fire. But Authentic Fire is not just a rebuttal to what I believe are some of the major errors and misperceptions in the Strange Fire camp. The book is also an invitation to believers on all sides of the current debate to understand each other better, to learn from each other more, and to help each other fulfill the great commission in the fullness of the Spirit.

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  Nov 12, 2013

  Cross Dressing Hoax a Little Too Close For Comfort

  The article's headline was absolutely shocking: "Maryland Middle School Requires Children To Cross Dress For 'LGBTQ Appreciation Day'," and not surprisingly, the article quickly went viral.

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  Oct 28, 2013

  It's Time to Replace Theological Bombast with Unity in The Spirit

  It has been said that heaven, at one and the same time, will be a great eye-opener and a great mouth-closer. You will be surprised to see many people there, and many people will be surprised to see you there. How true this is!

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  Oct 24, 2013

  Strange Fire Conference Fallout: Let's Not Devour One Another

  How do we expose error without dividing the Body? How do we hold to our convictions while honoring those who differ with us? In the aftermath of the Strange Fire conference, these are questions we cannot ignore.

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  Oct 15, 2013

  A Final Appeal to John MacArthur on the Eve of the 'Strange Fire' Conference

  As I write these words, the Holy Spirit is moving mightily around the earth, saving lost sinners, bringing rebels to repentance, healing sick bodies, setting captives free, and above all, glorifying the name of Jesus. According to Pastor John MacArthur, however, this is actually "a farce and a scam."