News of Note: Tabletalk Interview With Rev. Abdul Saleeb About Islam and Reaching Muslims for Christ

1. “Reaching Muslims with the Gospel of God: An Interview with Abdul Saleeb” – Table Talk interviews Rev. Abdul Saleeb about Islam, the complexities of Islam, and reaching Muslims for Christ. (Ligonier Ministries)

2. “Barack Obama: The Ghost of Columbia University” – Former classmate of Barack Obama at Columbia University claims that he and other classmates of the same graduating class never saw Obama attend classes at the university. (The Blaze)

3. “My Apology to Mormon Readers” – Mormon reader wants Mike Adams to apologize for calling Mormons non-Christian. (Townhall.com)

“I am sorry that so many of my Mormon readers have brazenly accused me of ignorance of their religion and suggested that I read the Book of Mormon. I am sorry that they were unaware that I read the Book of Mormon back in 2006. I am sorry that the science of genetics has refuted claims made in the Book of Mormon concerning the relationship between Native Americans and Semitic people. These refutations undermine the entire historical premise of the Book of Mormon. I am also sorry that while archeological discovery supports the claims of the Bible it clearly does not support the claims of the Book of Mormon. Battles that were supposed to have occurred in specific locations in North America simply never took place. The archeological evidence just isn’t there. I am sorry about the plagiarism of the Holy Bible that runs through the Book of Mormon. I am sorry that Mormons cannot see that Joseph Smith’s refusal to reveal the golden tablets is strong evidence of their nonexistence. The heavy plagiarism in the Book of Mormon puts the lie to the rest of the story of Smith, the former seeker of the lost treasures of Captain Kidd.” – Mike Adams, “My Apology to Mormon Readers”

4. “The Toughest Conversation I’m Glad I Had” – Garrett Kell recalls the difficulty sharing the Gospel with a family member. (The Gospel Coalition)

5. “What is A Sermon” – Southern Seminary answers “What is a sermon?” on this video presentation promoting this years The Expositor’s Summmit featuring Al Mohler, H.B. Charles, and Alistair Begg. (Southern Baptist Theological Seminary)

What Is a Sermon?

2013 The Expositors Summit Promo

News of Note: “Jesus Died Because of Taxes? Martin Bashir Sets Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly Straight”

1. “Martin Bashir Explains the Gospel to Bill O’Reilly” – Bill O’Reilly claims that Jesus died over taxes? Martin Bashir sets him straight. (The Gospel Coalition); Here is the Martin Bashir YouTube segment from Wretched:

2. “Our President Blesses Sin; God Help Us” – Dr. Ken Hutcherson on President Obama blessing Planned Parenthood and supporting basketball player Jason Collins. (Christian Post)

3. “Religious battle lines” – Edward Lee Pitts on the military punishing and possibly court martialing Christian soldiers who prosthelytize. (World Magazine)

4. “The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society” – The Pew Forum’s study on Muslims and their attitudes on jihad and sharia law. It’s not good. (The Pew Forum)

5. “Calls for group marriage after gay marriage legalised in NZ” – Advocates now want polygamy legalized after gay marriage legalized in New Zealand. (The Christian Institute)

News of Note

1. “Pre-Inauguration sermon tells Obama he’s ‘pastor-in-chief’” – Evangelical pastor, Andy Stanley, states during pre-inaugural sermon that President Obama should be called “Pastor in Chief”. (The Washington Examiner); The Christian Post also has a story on the Andy Stanley incident: “Pastor Andy Stanley Calls Obama ‘Pastor-in-Chief’ During Pre-Inauguration Sermon”.

2. “A Roomful of Yearning and Regret” – New York Times article on the awful cost and consequences of a marital affair. (New York Times)

3. “Women in Combat and the Undoing of Civilization” – Denny Burk comments on Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta’s removing a restriction banning women serving in the front lines of combat. (DennyBurk.com)

4. “Creepy’ Pro-Abortion Commercial Celebrating 40th ‘Anniversary’ of Roe v. Wade Disgusts Viewers” – Christian News article on the creepy and highly criticized pro-abortion video made by the Center for Reproductive Rights celebrating the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. (Christian News); Douglas Wilson also weighs in on this video: “On the Altar of Eight Thrusts” (Blog & Mablog)

5. “After 40 Years…Babies Are (Still) Murdered Here. .” – The following is the second trailer of Crown Rights Media’s upcoming documentary on abortion called “Babies Are Murdered Here” (Viewer Discretion Advised):

News of Note: Evangelical Pastor, Louie Giglio, Dropped from Inaugural Program”

1. Coverage on Evangelical Pastor Louie Giglio Dropping Out of Obama Inaugural Over Sermon Stating that Homosexuality Is A Sin

“Louie Giglio dropped from the inaugural program” – Evangelical pastor Louie Giglio is dropped from presidential inaugural after Barack Obama receives criticism from pro homosexual activists (DennyBurk.com).

“Giglio bows out of inauguration over sermon on gays” – CNN’s report on Louie Giglio incident (CNN).

“Louie Giglio and the New State Church” – Russell Moore on why the Giglio incident has fostered a new state church (Moore To The Point).

“The Giglio Imbroglio — The Public Inauguration of a New Moral McCarthyism” – Al Mohler discusses Louie Giglio, homosexuality, and the new moral McCarthyism (AlbertMohler.com).

“Pastor Disinvited from Giving Inaugural Prayer Because of Sermon on Homosexuality” – More from Joe Carter on the Louie Giglio presidential inaugural issue (The Gospel Coalition).

2. “Why Passion 2013 Is Such A Big Deal” – Christine Pack of Sola Sisters on why Passion 2013 is such a big deal. And it isn’t good. (Sola Sisters)

3. “African Anglicans Say Gay Bishops Affirmation ‘Shatters Hopes of Reconciliation'” – African Anglicans say no hope for reconciliation with the Church of England after its decision to approve gay bishops.