Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org Pastor Rick Warren has a plan to establish the Kingdom of God here on earth. It is an ambitious plan called the P. E. A. C. E. Plan. This acronym stands for Planting churches, Equipping leaders, Assisting the poor, Caring for the sick, Educating the next generation. While political leaders…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org Have you noticed that Christianity is undergoing a major transition? “Purpose Driven” pastors are producing “Purpose Driven” churches that are filled with “Purpose Driven” believers. Further, the gospel message that reminds man their need for a Savior has been replaced by the idea that the kingdom of God can be…
by Roger Oakland Since Rick Warren’s best selling Purpose Driven book and other related products were pulled from Calvary Distribution, [1] a number of people have contacted me asking for an explanation. My answer has been quite simple – contact someone at Calvary Distribution and ask them for the answer. While I do speak at many different Calvary…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org The Bible states that someday in the future a man will stand up in a temple in Jerusalem and claim he is king of the world. [1] Before this happens this man will have implemented a world peace plan. Did you know that current events indicate this scenario may be just ahead?…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org Jude was called by God to send a message to the church. It seems the simple gospel of Jesus Christ was being compromised. Apparently “certain men had crept in” and were the cause of great concern. Jude’s wake up call to the church began by him making an emphatic…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org The Bible warns about false teachers that promote doctrines of demons in the last days before Jesus returns. [1] It would seem reasonable then, for Christians to be aware of the possibility of being seduced and deceived. It is also a fact we are living at a time when many Christians seem…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org Nearly every day we read headlines that indicate the ecumenical movement is sweeping the world. It seems churches and denominations that once took strong biblical positions no longer believe what they once believed. It is common to hear about unity at any cost, however, not at the foot of the…
From Roger Oakland Understand The Times www.understandthetimes.org We are living in a critical time of church history. The Bible, God’s Word, is undergoing a revision that is bringing about division. The truth of God’s Word is being compromised and watered-down. Ecumenical and heretical teachings are being endorsed for the cause of unity and church…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org History reveals that Christian fads and trends come and go. It seems that it is common for many pastors and church leaders to constantly look for some new methodology, “new wave” or “new thing” God is doing, “right now.” We live at a period in church history that is characterized…
Commentary by Roger Oaklandwww.understandthetimes.org Not long ago, I was asked to speak at a “seeker friendly” church. A couple of weeks before the date I was to speak, a pastor from this church called me and wanted to know exactly the content of my message. When I told him that my topic would be…