tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:06:53 +0000http://flanderson.blogspot.com/flanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)Blogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-3429164773008613315Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:53:00 +00002009-12-04T14:24:08.862-06:00FLAnderson.comThe Growing House Church Movement. House ChurchF. L. AndersonDid you know that every year, one million Christians leave the institutional church in the United States. Presently, the number of adult Christians meeting in house churches in the USA is five million and growing. A largely hidden, yet growing phenomenon is changing the face of Christianity in the West and profoundly affecting the way in which Christians are choosing to practice their faith. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/sLf04h03C9I/growing-house-church-movement.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/sLf04h03C9I" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/12/growing-house-church-movement.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-6577986066686046938Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:53:00 +00002009-12-07T15:56:58.216-06:00FLAnderson.comTithingF. L. Anderson1873: Tithing First Suggested in AmericaThe following 2007 book by the dean of Vanderbilt Unvierssity traces the methods used to finance churches in the United States. It is extremely reveaing and proves that tithing was neither taught nor practiced in the United States until the very earliest year of 1873 when it was first suggested.In Pursuit of the Almighty’s Dollar, James Hudnut-Beumler, 2007, Vanderbilt UnivrsityKey statements http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/qLPrAQuoV4A/1873-tithing-first-suggested-in-america.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/qLPrAQuoV4A" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/12/1873-tithing-first-suggested-in-america.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-6940389487960906193Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +00002009-11-30T20:32:03.250-06:00Featured ArticleBreaking Free From the Spirit of ControlJ. Lee Grady by J. Lee GradyAfter reading my new book Clever Lies and Assumptions, Charisma Magazines J. Lee Grady talks about his personal experiences involving spiritual abuse.My world was shaken 20 years ago this week. On Nov. 10, 1989, one day after German protesters tore down the Berlin Wall, a Christian ministry I had been a part of for 11 years also fell apart.Maranatha Campus Ministries was a vibranthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/yUrtw4mY1XI/breaking-free-from-spirit-of-control.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/yUrtw4mY1XI" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/11/breaking-free-from-spirit-of-control.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-1739309740164484770Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:00:00 +00002009-11-25T08:38:59.762-06:00Tithing - Assumptions and Myths CorrectedChurch IssuesTithingF. L. AndersonA Deadly PlagueThe American Church has a deadly plague. The plague is that, when we read a passage of scripture in the Bible, we so often interpret it based on our prior experience or what we've already been taught.In the process of writing Clever Lies and Assumptions , I pointed out that tithing guarantees a certain amount of revenue and security. New Testament giving, does not. This is why the American Churchhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/5QqCvKuKWd4/assumptions-myths-truths-about-tithing.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/5QqCvKuKWd4" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/assumptions-myths-truths-about-tithing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-886636662545914880Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:56:00 +00002009-11-18T15:43:47.317-06:00Joel OsteenShouldn't This Bother You?Church IssuesF. L. Anderson Ponder this thought.There is nothing righteous about a building. Most people agree that the building where people meet is not the church. Yet, when you point to a religious building with a steeple on top, and ask, "What is that?" They all say, "It's a church."Last month, there was a news report about the sale of Lakewood Church, which is pastored by Joel Osteen and his wife. Like many of you, I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/8B3JL-NJ7zI/last-month-there-was-news-report-about.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/8B3JL-NJ7zI" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/11/last-month-there-was-news-report-about.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-8515474308264252530Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:45:00 +00002009-11-09T12:50:24.681-06:00Featured ArticleG. Craige Lewisby G. Craige LewisWhen we first heard that a black man may become president of the United States for the first time, many were sold at that moment. His voting record didn't matter. His agenda wasn't even considered. "Does he go to church?" That would answer the only question that most black Americans would pose. If he goes to church and is black, then he should win because it's about time we had http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/eSlPJO_lEnk/barack-obama-2010-antichrist-agenda.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/eSlPJO_lEnk" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/barack-obama-2010-antichrist-agenda.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-3850671167941440942Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:40:00 +00002009-11-09T12:51:17.440-06:00FYIF. L. AndersonI wonder how many people knew that Michael Jackson summoned the spirit of Aleister Crowley (satanist/bisexual) and liberachi or liberace (said to be homosexual). Here is an interesting article a came across by Chris Lee. It appears that a great many of the rich and famous are known to do this. Keep in mind, the so-called gods in which they channel.It’s no secret that Michael Jackson went to his http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/4TDnVjVbPhk/was-michael-jackson-channeling-god.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/4TDnVjVbPhk" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/was-michael-jackson-channeling-god.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-2323669727236825283Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:16:00 +00002009-11-09T12:51:59.065-06:00FYITithingF. L. AndersonMartin Luther: August 27, 1527John CalvinBeliever's Bible Commentary,William V MacDonaldBilly Graham Evangelistic AssociationDavid Black, PHD; SEBTS Professor; 12-12-2004Catholic Encyclopedia, 1912, New and New AdventCraig Blomberg, Denver SeminaryGeoffrey Bromiley; Baptist editorF F Bruce, theologian and authorLewis Sperry Chafer, Founder, Dallas Theological Seminary;H E Dana; SBC historianJameshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/vb5K-OSLM3Y/christian-clergyorganizations-who.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/vb5K-OSLM3Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/christian-clergyorganizations-who.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-8452288061676820759Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:36:00 +00002009-11-09T12:52:33.379-06:00Church IssuesBook ExcerptsTithingF. L. AndersonTo believe that man can or could be one’s spiritual covering is to say that man can or could be one’s “spiritual mediator" between God and their followers, who assumes the role of hearing from God on behalf of their followers.This statement says that Christ died in vain and that the new covenant of Grace is void. It also suggests that the followers are spiritually deficient and inferior to the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/LJu3ZYkARIo/there-is-one-mediator-and-its-not-your.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/LJu3ZYkARIo" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/there-is-one-mediator-and-its-not-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-3927688096490235275Mon, 12 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-11-09T12:53:13.779-06:00Church IssuesBook ExcerptsTithingF. L. AndersonPreachers and teachers love to use Malachi to support their deception, and/or reason for pushing tithing. In the years that I have been teaching the gospel, never have I heard any preacher teach tithing based on historical and biblical facts. Their frame of reference, when it comes to tithing, is based on denominational talking points, and traditional teaching rather than its historical and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/42P3oL5CBYM/facts-about-tithing-pastors-dont-want.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/42P3oL5CBYM" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/facts-about-tithing-pastors-dont-want.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-2986011036337200800Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:03:00 +00002009-11-09T12:53:38.987-06:00Featured Articlegreg StierBy Greg StierDid you know that the term “The Great Commission” is never found in the Bible? It was a moniker developed by missionaries in the late 18th Century. I’m sure it sounded very hip then but, heck, so did The King James Version.Thou knowest tis true.The missionaries who coined the term “The Great Commission” developed it to infuse interest in it in the hearts of their audiences. They http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/U5Wywc9eho8/rebranding-great-commission.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/U5Wywc9eho8" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/rebranding-great-commission.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-3907112479584752469Thu, 01 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +00002009-11-18T10:20:51.914-06:00A RevelationChurch IssuesF. L. AndersonMost "Christians" never consider why they believe what they believe or, why they do what they do. They follow along as they have been taught, assuming that what they hear, believe and do is right.The Church is filled with popular customs and traditions. Few try to determine the real origin of things, or even seek proof of what they have been told or believe. For example, Bishop Charles E. Blake, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/vENFiz5K7d0/deathbed-of-church.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/vENFiz5K7d0" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/10/deathbed-of-church.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-2511386535222539657Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:17:00 +00002009-11-09T15:35:44.257-06:00Featured ArticleSteven AllenBy Elder Steven Allen, M.A.“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not? And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast. No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/FdQmJReg5gA/intoxicated-with-transitory.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/FdQmJReg5gA" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/intoxicated-with-transitory.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-7993521922024339759Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:27:00 +00002009-11-09T15:36:31.374-06:00Spiritual AbuseFYIRemnantGirlChurch Issues Just in case some of you dismissed my article, "Six signs and symptoms of a controlling ministry and spiritual abuse," for whatever reason. The following article was written by one of my blog followers, 'RemnantGirl", who has a blog dedicated to Spiritual Abuse Survivors as well as domestic violence. Sisters of the gospel, I beseech you to read this article and check out her blog.Unquestioned http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/kJ-wZOrV19Y/spiritual-abuse-unquestioned-authority.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/kJ-wZOrV19Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/spiritual-abuse-unquestioned-authority.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-4049221049192889929Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:58:00 +00002009-11-09T15:36:55.392-06:00Spiritual AbuseChurch IssuesBook ExcerptsF. L. Anderson "DO NOT BECOME SLAVES OF MEN!"(1 Cor. 7:23)In chapter 4 of my book, I deal with an issue that some believers tend to sweep under the rug, turn a blind eye to, or are just too afraid to do anything about it. At the same time, we all at some point in our walk with Christ have seen and (many) have experienced this issue first hand.Here are six signs and symptoms of a controlling ministry and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/sdsT9QhAteQ/six-signs-and-symptoms-of-controlling.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/sdsT9QhAteQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/six-signs-and-symptoms-of-controlling.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-2290431650375447258Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:05:00 +00002009-11-09T15:37:49.076-06:00A RevelationChurch IssuesF. L. AndersonWhat has been the excepted norm of the contemporary or modern Church structure and operation, is changing. Across the country and in various denominations, we are seeing an evolutions taking place among young Churches and their leaders. These Churches are changing the way people see and view the Church. From its over indulgence, greed and the out of control appetite to "out do the other", http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/jrtPZcVpVDU/has-your-church-become-8-hour-job.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/jrtPZcVpVDU" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/has-your-church-become-8-hour-job.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-6217411490362190591Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-11-09T15:38:10.592-06:00A RevelationF. L. Anderson Here is something to think about.In the book of Luke, chapter 15:1-10 Jesus address the question presented to Him by the Pharesess and teachers of religious law with a parable. To make His powerful point Jesus uses two examples that were staples for survival during this time in history.Here are the two questions Jesus posed:Question 1: “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them gets lost, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/vl7CbSjd7oc/how-valuable-are-you.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/vl7CbSjd7oc" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-valuable-are-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-5975127638507820334Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:37:00 +00002009-11-09T15:38:31.368-06:00TithingF. L. Anderson Based on a previous blog post, two individuals mentioned the relationship between Melchizedek and Abraham as proof that Christians under Grace should continue to tithe. Not so.Many Church leader like to use Genesis 14 to support why they belief Christians under Grace should still tithe. The unfortunate thing is that they do it without knowing the biblical, historical facts of tithing and the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/ymbyw_3yw1E/five-reasons-why-melchizedek-does-not.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/ymbyw_3yw1E" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/five-reasons-why-melchizedek-does-not.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-7815031257981037702Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-11-09T15:38:54.938-06:00Church IssuesTithingSuggestionsF. L. Anderson In response to our previous blog post, someone asked me the following question, “What are some things you do in your church to encourage giving as opposed to tithing on a regular basis?”This is a great question and I am all too happy to give an answer.Fact: Tithing may be preached from the pulpit, but according to the latest Barna research it is practiced only sporadically in the pews. The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/r-ddInc8uxw/what-are-some-things-you-do-in-your.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/r-ddInc8uxw" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/09/what-are-some-things-you-do-in-your.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-6724463732604180945Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:10:00 +00002009-11-09T15:39:20.185-06:00Church IssuesTithingF. L. Anderson This blog post is an excerpt from my new book, "Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews". By the way, do you have your copy?Fact: Congregants give an average of 2.58 percent of their income to their churches—down from 3.11 percent of their income in 1968, according to studies published by Empty Tomb, a ministry that studies church finances. “Tithing is in decline,” said the Rev. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/duZD70bhq5A/tithing-who-was-malachi-really-talking.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)9<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/duZD70bhq5A" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/08/tithing-who-was-malachi-really-talking.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-3082378580590918221Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:24:00 +00002009-11-09T15:40:12.005-06:00A RevelationChurch IssuesSuggestionsF. L. Anderson Church folks love the song, "It's a new season, it's a new day..." we sing the song, yet the Church refuses to step outside the box and discover all the possibilities in Christ Jesus, rather then the limitations of man made traditions. Even when it's no longer edifing, no longer works or never worked, Church folk like to hold on to stuff, things, and traditions for tradition sake.Through out thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/kERPOs2Hco8/dont-be-afraid-to-try-something.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/kERPOs2Hco8" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/08/dont-be-afraid-to-try-something.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-9149252011237143863Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:36:00 +00002009-11-09T15:40:37.519-06:00NT GivingChurch IssuesTithingF. L. Anderson The increase in the cost of living and the slow down in the economy is affecting the bottom line of Churches all over the country. Church employees are being let go in record numbers. I'm also getting phone calls and e-mails from people who are being pressured more than ever by Church leaders to give! give! give! Not so that they can keep the Church doors open, or the lights on, but so that the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/2mXNU6Bc72Y/giving-what-your-pastor-wont-to-tell.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)5<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/2mXNU6Bc72Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/08/giving-what-your-pastor-wont-to-tell.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-4314287310709686452Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +00002009-07-13T16:18:39.311-05:00As a pastor of a small assembly, I know how hard it is to both start a church from nothing and at the same time maintain and be a good steward of the small things, as well as the small gains that come with what can sometimes be a daunting task. The following is an outline for pastors of small assemblies as well as those who have no interest in leading or being a part of a "Mega Church". My http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/xYEiNQEoPag/benefits-of-small-church.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/xYEiNQEoPag" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/07/benefits-of-small-church.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-4736502499627824372Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:21:00 +00002009-06-24T04:42:46.388-05:00 Anti-gay, Anti-abortion Movements More Cult-like than Christ-likeI thought this interview with Dr. Davidson was interesting. Read it and give your comments.A bomb explodes at a clinic. An abortion doctor is slain in a church. A former official of the nation's largest denomination alludes to the death of the President of the United States, citing the precatory prayers of the Bible. According to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/aX381yUMsnM/christ-based-leader-calls-christian.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/aX381yUMsnM" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/06/christ-based-leader-calls-christian.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8165348694673404301.post-6140072913769524931Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +00002009-06-16T08:32:46.833-05:00Once again, another prominent pastor confirms and supports what F. L. Anderson, author of "Clever Lies and Assumptions from the Pulpit to the Pews," states in his new book. In a report published by Black Christian News Network, membership in African American congregations are up. However, while numbers are rising in the pews, numbers are decreasing in the offering plate. The article goes on to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FLAnderson/~3/CZPeAoe4IGw/bishop-noel-jones-exposes-weaknesses-of.htmlflanderson1@aol.com (About F. L. Anderson)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FLAnderson/~4/CZPeAoe4IGw" height="1" width="1"/>http://flanderson.blogspot.com/2009/06/bishop-noel-jones-exposes-weaknesses-of.html