Chris Pinto, March 11, 2014

MEGA-CHURCH PASTOR CONVERTS TO ROME Chris discusses the story of Pastor Ulf Ekman who recently announced to his non-denominational congregation that he and his wife had received a special revelation, and now claim that they have been compelled by God Himself to join the Roman Catholic Church. Ekman gave an extended explanation for his conversion, including how he came to change his mind about Rome, recognizing that his negative views against her were based mostly on "prejudice." He went on to say that "it was actually Jesus Christ who led us to unite with the Catholic Church." Also discussed is an email from a listener whose Christian friends think she is focusing on "negative" information by being aware of deception in the church. Does the Bible really admonish us to just focus on positive things? Or are we commanded to avoid deception, and consider both the goodness and severity of God?