Michael Brown

Op-ed Contributor

Dr. Michael Brown (www.askdrbrown.org) is the host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio program. His latest book is Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test? Connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube.

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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).
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.
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.
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!
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.
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."
Oct 14, 2013
The Devil and Justice Scalia Spook the Liberal Media
According to Cenk Uygur, co-host of the Young Turks and a self-described fervent agnostic, "We have a lunatic on the court." He is speaking of Justice Antonin Scalia who stated in an interview with New York magazine that he believes in the existence of the devil. In the words of Uygur, that is "cuckoo for cocoa puffs."
Oct 8, 2013
Sex Change Industry: What They Don't Tell You
The story from Belgium was absolutely tragic. A 44-year-old woman disappointed by her female-to male surgery decided to die by euthanasia, feeling that the surgery had left her a monster. But the story behind the story is even more tragic
Oct 7, 2013
Facebook Approved Religious Harassment Needs to Stop Now
Christian ministry pages on Facebook are being targeted for profane harassment, and Facebook is turning a blind eye. I believe it is time for those of us who use social media, especially Facebook, to send them a message.
Oct 3, 2013
The Contemporary Gospel Of Sin and Me
The biblical gospel starts with God and tells me what I can do to please him. The contemporary gospel – which is really no gospel at all – starts with me and tells me what God can do to please me.