Rob Bell believes in a sort of purgatory...

Brian Broderson has done a great job reviewing Rob Bell’s book: “Love Wins”, and in his recent post says:

Does Rob Bell believe in hell or doesn’t he? It seems from his interpretation of the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus story that he believes in a literal hell, but not in hell as a place of eternal punishment. In other words, Rob Bell believes hell is a temporal place where one has the opportunity to reform and ultimately ascend to heaven. According to Bell, hell is really a sort of purgatory. (http://backtobasicsradio.com/blog/44-blog/243-a-look-at-rob-bells-book-love-wins-part-3)

The Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19–31

19 “There was a certain rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and fared sumptuously every day. 20 But there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, full of sores, who was laid at his gate, 21 desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell [fn4] from the rich man’s table. Moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 So it was that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom. The rich man also died and was buried. 23 And being in torments in Hades, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.

24 “Then he cried and said, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; but now he is comforted and you are tormented. 26 And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed, so that those who want to pass from here to you cannot, nor can those from there pass to us.’

27 “Then he said, ‘I beg you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father’s house, 28 for I have five brothers, that he may testify to them, lest they also come to this place of torment.’ 29 Abraham said to him, ‘They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham; but if one goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 But he said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded though one rise from the dead.’ ”

Pastor Sam Allen - Prepared For Eternity - Part 1 of 2


Pastor Sam Allen - Prepared For Eternity - Part 2 of 2

Harold Camping says Rapture actually coming Friday October 21 2011

"Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools." Proverbs 19:29

Harold Camping says May 21, 2011 was "an invisible judgment day" in which a spiritual judgment took place.

Tim LaHaye, co-author of the best-selling "Left Behind" novels about the end times, recently called Camping's prediction "not only bizarre but 100 percent wrong!" He cited the Bible verse Matthew 24:36, "but about that day or hour no one knows" except God.

Harold Camping says the Rapture is actually coming in October, and says that some 200 million people would be saved, and that those left behind would die in a series of scourges visiting Earth until the globe is consumed by a fireball on Oct. 21.

Read more here or here

You can be sure the rapture will not occur when anyone sets a date because God wants us all to live every day as though Christ could come today.

"Knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation.'" 2 Peter 3:3-4

Family Radio Judgement Day Campaign

Since I don't watch the news I was made aware that last night Pastor Sam was featured for a few seconds on NBC 24 Action News, talking about the false claim about Judgement Day being on May 21.

If you haven't check out the post titled "Judgement Day May 21, 2011?" click here here to read it...

(NBC 24 Action News - Family Radio Judgement Day Campaign)

Only One Person knows when the end is coming and when anyone comes saying this is the time or this is the day or this is the hour, don't believe them.

Calvary Chapel Chico is located behind the Chico Mall.

1888 Springfield Dr.
Chico, CA 95928 (Map it!)
(530) 894-1441

Judgement Day May 21, 2011?

If you haven't see this video watch this first:


Then watch Pastor Bob's response which should be ours also:


Jesus said "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only." Matthew 24:34-36

And again Jesus said "Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all these things take place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away. But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time is." Mark 13:30-33

When it's comes down to what someone else says and what Jesus says, I'm gonna go with Jesus, He's God.

Is Harold Camping and Family Radio a cult? by Got Questions Ministries YES!
"We strongly urge people to have nothing to do with Harold Camping and Family Radio. Do not to listen to him—he has forsaken sound doctrine on many issues."

What does Harold Camping Teach? by Alpha & Omega Ministries
Since his original declaration of Judgement Day in 1994, Camping's views have drifted further and further from orthodox Christianity. Despite the fact that he was wrong in his previous prediction of the end of the world (In his book 1994?).

Camping's latest heretical teachings include:

• A denial of total depravity (we are prone to sin) and original sin (we are sinners by nature). (Harold Camping, "Please explain what Romans 2:14...")
• Annihilationism (rejection of hell); the view that life will end and existence will cease for the unsaved soul. - (Harold Camping, "To God be the Glory!")
• Modalism/Oneness; a denial of the Trinity stating that Christ is a mere mode of God, not a different person within the Godhead - (Iron Sharpens Iron, Radio Broadcast, Debate with James White, http://mp3.sharpens.org/ISI/20090729ISI.mp3)

On May 22, 2011, after Harold Camping's predicted rapture of believers, Bible-believing churches around the world will open the doors and the Gospel will be proclaimed and Christ will still commune with His people on Earth. Churches like ours at Calvary Chapel Chico will welcome those who, deceived by Camping's lies, find themselves still here. We hope that those misled by the false prophecies of Harold Camping find a Bible-teaching church and abandon the Family Radio cult.

04-23-2011, Easter Outreach‏ in Red Bluf - outreach video - the Resurrection Celebration!

About 4 weeks ago I posted about the wonderful opportunity on
04-23-2011, for an Easter Outreach‏ in Red Bluff with Calvary Chapel Red Bluff

You can now watch the outreach video - the Resurrection Celebration!
http://animoto.com/play/hEIbC2Z13ZIkrBGn3mikKg

It was such a privilege to work along side Pastor William Del Casale at Calvary Chapel Red Bluff and his wonderful team of servants. The Resurrection Celebration in Red Bluff a big hit.

The Royal Wedding?

Royal Wedding of Prince William Kate Middleton just happened and even though I didn't watch it I bet you would agree with me that there are some people who would give anything to be invited to the Royal Wedding. Were you one of them? Did you receive an invitation to the Royal Wedding?

Maybe you did, and you don't even realize it. The one invitation we have all been given it the ultimate invitation which  is to be invited to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb! "Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb" (Revelation 19:9). Your invited but you must RSVP.

Make sure that your at Marriage Supper of the Lamb.
If you're not sure that you are invited, read below to find out.    

-Hat tip to Fish with Trish