False Teachers

Posted on October 25, 2006 by Melissa J

This world is full of false teachers that deceive the minds of many. Some say they come in the name of God for a divine purpose gaining followers, some boldly speak of things contrary to Christian beliefs, and some even claim to serve the same Christ yet twisting scripture to justify their motives. The book of 2 John gives us warning regarding those who reject Christ and those who stray from doctrine. Romans 16:17-18 starts out telling us to be aware of people who are divisive and go against doctrine and to avoid them because they are not serving Christ … Continue reading →

Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Libby Pelham

I was a teenager during the 70s. I was 15 when Jim Jones decided to mix up his kool-aid concoction for over 900 members of his Peoples Temple Church and it had a great impact on me. I could not understand how someone could be so devoted to an earthly figure, that he or she would follow him into death like that. From what I’ve read, Jim Jones started out as a charismatic and dynamic minister. He began preaching in the 50s and by 1964, was ordained by the Disciples of Christ. His main reason for wanting to be a … Continue reading →