Session 8 and 9: Cults & The Occult

Rev. Christian McShaffrey

Friday May 7, 2010 (Cults)
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday May 8, 2010 (Occult)
9:00am – 12:00pm

For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the Book of Life, from the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Revelation 22:18-19

Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8

We conclude the Defending the Truth series with two important topics facing Christians today, Cults and the Occult. Whether it is the deceptive twisting of scripture employed by the various cult organizations or the outright blasphemes and anti-Christ hatred characterized by occult practitioners. Both groups represent another enemy of the church of Christ and another opportunity to witness to and pray for people in need of deliverance. Thank God that the enemy has already been defeated and that The Lord will continue to redeem His people, bringing them to repentance and forgiveness through the blood of His Son.

Plan on attending and learn, through the power of the Holy Spirit, how to be an effective witness for Christ to people living in error and darkness.
Rev. Christian McShaffrey will be our guest speaker for the final two installments of Defending the Truth.

Thank you to all who have attended this apologetics series. It is our hope and prayer that the Lord has blessed you through them, and that you continue to go from strength to strength and that the name of Jesus be lifted high in this world.

Session 8 & 9 Speaker: Rev. Christian McShaffrey

Pastor Christian McShaffrey was raised in a conservative Roman Catholic home in the Midwest, fell away from that faith as a teenager, spent several years in spiritual darkness, and was born again by the sovereign grace of God at the age of 21.
With a strong desire to help others find new life in Christ, Christian devoted himself to personal study and service in the local church.
When Christian’s inward call was confirmed through the outward call of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, he was taken under care by the Presbytery of the Midwest and began graduate studies at Mid America Reformed Seminary. Christian graduated in May of 2003 and was ordained as an Evangelist to Reedsburg in April of 2004.
In October of 2007, Grace Reformed Church was organized as a new and separate congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and three Ruling Elders were ordained to join Christian in his ministerial labors. Christian resides in Reedsburg with his wife Kelly and his children Zechariah, Isabella, Micaiah, and Anastasia.

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If you are unfamiliar with Defending the Truth, please read the following:

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defence to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. 1 Peter 3:15.

Guided by the words of First Peter, Zion United Reformed Church of Sheffield has organized a teaching series entitled Defending the Truth. Through this series, we seek to equip Christians in the defence of the truth of our faith. This series will cover a number of religious systems or worldviews that we may encounter in our daily lives. We will learn to understand the people who live within these systems and how to share the gospel with them. We will also learn how to defend against some of the objections they may have to the truth of God’s word. Each session will feature a speaker, and will be accompanied by a growing resource manual for you to continuously refer to as you share the good news.Lord willing, we will hold ten sessions in all, dealing with the following topics:

Foundations

Session 1: Biblical Apologetics – April 12, 2008
Session 2: Relational Evangelism – April 18, 2008

Naturalism

Session 3: Evolution & Darwinism – September 26, 2008
Session 4: Atheism & Secularism – October 10, 2008

Monotheistic Faiths – Autumn / Winter 2008

Session 5: Judaism – November 15, 2008
Session 6: Islam – April 4, 2009

Eastern Religions – Winter 2009

Session 7: Hinduism (Sikhism / New Age)

Cults / Occult

Session 8: Cults – May 7, 2010
Session 10: Occult – May 8, 2010

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There will be a free will offering to help offset expenses. Babysitting and refreshments will be provided on Saturday Morning events. If you have further questions please call Rebecca at 519.658.6470.