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10Oct 2025 by Alan Jones

The Fallen Hosts: How Thousands of Cast-Down Angels Still Shape the World Today

1. The Great Rebellion in Heaven Before there was sin on earth, there was pride in Heaven.Lucifer—once radiant, wise, and adorned with light—turned from worship to ambition. He coveted the throne of God.Isaiah 14:13–14 records his delusion: “For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God… I will be like the Most High.” But Heaven has no rivals.Lucifer and all who followed him—a third of the angelic host, according to Revelation 12:4—were cast out.That means thousands upon thousands of powerful spiritual beings, once ministers of light, became agents of corruption. They did not vanish.They were cast down to the earth, and they have been working here ever since—through nations, ideologies, religions, music, entertainment, governments, and culture.…

14Sep 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

In Memory of Charlie Kirk: A Brother in Christ in a Polarized America

News & Discernment

The Ants in the Jar Analogy Imagine a jar filled with ants. Left alone, the ants crawl around, occasionally bumping into each other, but they coexist. Now imagine someone comes and shakes the jar. Suddenly, the ants go wild, attacking each other as if they are the problem. But here’s the truth: the real problem is not the ants — it’s the one shaking the jar. The question is who is doing the shaking? This analogy is from the author Kurt Vonnegut. This is exactly what has been happening in the United States for a while now. Americans are fighting each other, convinced that their neighbor is the enemy, while ignoring the bigger reality: the jar has been shaken. Media, political leaders, cultural influencers — all have fueled anger and division.…

31Jul 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Why Socialism and Communism Are Spiritually and Socially Harmful: A Biblical Reflection from Latin America

Daily Life, News & Discernment

Growing up as an immigrant in the United States, I was deeply influenced by ideals of fairness, compassion, and respect, values I believed were synonymous with leftist politics. Watching CNN, I often associated justice with socialism and viewed left leaning parties as the “good guys” fighting for the little guy. But with time and especially as I matured, left the U.S., and came back to Latin America.. my eyes opened. What I once saw as “social justice” was often just political rhetoric, and more importantly, a worldview that contradicts the Word of God. Today, at 42 years old, I live fully committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ, and from that lens, it’s painfully clear: socialism and communism are spiritually deceptive systems that destroy societies from the inside out. They…

28Jul 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Why We Should Not Venerate Mary: A Biblical Evangelical Stand Against Idolatry

News & Discernment

In many parts of the world, especially a lot here in Latin America, there is a deeply rooted tradition of exalting Mary, the earthly mother of Jesus. This veneration, often involving statues, rosaries, processions, and repeated prayers, is a central part of Roman Catholic practice. But as Bible believing Christians Evangelical Protestants who stand firmly on the Word of God, we must ask: Is this biblical? The answer is clear: No.Let’s say it plainly... Mary was a godly woman, chosen to give birth to the Messiah, and we respect her role. But that's where it ends. Anything beyond that, calling her a mediator, Queen of Heaven, Immaculately Conceived, or co-redeemer is false doctrine and a form of idolatry that directly contradicts Scripture.1. Jesus Himself Refused to Elevate Mary Above OthersMark 3:33–35…

20Jul 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Why Calvinism Doesn’t Make Sense to Me as an Evangelical, Christ-Following Christian

Apologetics, News & Discernment

As a born again Christian who has surrendered his life to Jesus Christ, I don’t say this lightly: Calvinism doesn’t make sense to me. I didn’t come to this conclusion out of ignorance, rebellion, or preference for “easy theology.” I came to it after wrestling directly with each point of the Calvinist TULIP framework, point by point, Bible in hand, heart open before the Lord, taking the time to study it. This is not about attacking anyone personally. It’s about being honest with where I stand as a Christian who believes the Gospel is real, available, and transforming for everyone who believes. How I Tested Calvinism: The TULIP Framework I took time to go through each of the 5 Calvinist doctrines summarized in “TULIP.” Here's how it broke down for me:…

27Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

The Rise of Woke Culture: A Spiritual Invasion Masquerading as Progress

Daily Life, News & Discernment

In the past few years, we’ve watched as something more than just cultural change has swept across the globe. What we are witnessing is not just social evolution or diversity — it is a systemic spiritual deception being injected into every layer of public life under the label of “inclusion,” “progress,” and “justice.” But make no mistake: woke culture is not neutral. It is an anti-biblical ideology rooted in rebellion against God. It’s Everywhere: From Government to Workplaces From Australia to Germany, from the U.S. to Canada, and now increasingly in Latin America, we are seeing: Progress Pride flags flying outside embassies, churches, and schools. Mandatory gender ideology in corporate training sessions. Pride Month celebrated globally, with government institutions and companies actively promoting gender fluidity, same-sex marriage, and lifestyles that…

13Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Cultural Christianity vs. True Discipleship: A Call to Holiness

News & Discernment, Spiritual Growth

The Illusion of Cultural ChristianityIn today’s world, it’s easy to carry the label “Christian” while still living in alignment with the world. Many profess faith in Christ, attend occasional church gatherings, or mention God in conversation, yet their hearts remain tethered to worldly values—status, comfort, appearance, material success, and family traditions over obedience. This is what Scripture would identify as having a form of godliness but denying its power (see 2 Timothy 3:5).This kind of cultural Christianity is widespread but dangerous. It offers a false sense of security while failing to produce true repentance, transformation, and spiritual fruit. Jesus warned of this clearly:“These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” (Matthew 15:8, NIV)True Christianity is not cultural—it’s costly.True Discipleship Requires TransformationBeing a disciple of…

11Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Walking in Conviction as a Christian When the World Calls

Daily Life, News & Discernment, Spiritual Growth

When Convictions Clash with RelationshipsOne of the most difficult aspects of the Christian life is navigating relationships—especially with those closest to us—when our convictions in Christ no longer align with the values of those environments. We are not only called to believe the Gospel but to live it out with clarity, courage, and consistency. This often leads to moments of tension where loyalty to Jesus puts us at odds with friends or family.A New Heart and a New DirectionAs followers of Christ, we’ve been made new—transformed from the inside out. That change affects how we view the world and what we choose to embrace or reject.“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give…

09Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

Defending the Innocent: Why Christians Must Speak Out Against Pride Propaganda Targeting Our Children

Blog, Daily Life, News & Discernment

In recent years, there has been a rapid and disturbing shift in how culture engages with our children, particularly in the month of June. What was once a quiet month of summer break has now become a full-blown celebration of "Pride Month"—a cultural movement that does more than promote so-called equal rights. It now aggressively seeks to indoctrinate children with ideas that oppose God's truth, often without parental consent and under the deceptive banner of love, inclusion, and diversity. Pride: A Sin Repackaged as a Virtue The very foundation of this celebration is built on a word the Bible consistently warns us about: pride. "God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble." — James 4:6 (NIV) Pride was the original sin of Satan. Isaiah 14 describes how Lucifer…

04Jun 2025 by Alan Jones No Comments

How AI Can Be a Tool for the Gospel (With Caution and Discernment)

Daily Life, News & Discernment, Technology

Once upon a time, Christian creators had to fight to get access to platforms — printing presses, radio stations, TV shows. Today, the battlefield has changed, and so have the tools. We’re not just dealing with microphones and guitars anymore. We’re now working with AI — and it’s everywhere. For some, that sounds scary and it has it's share of positives and negatives. As a Christian and also tech person in the industry in my secular job (Software Engineer)..For me AI, it sounds like a God-given opportunity. Let me explain. AI Isn’t the Message — It’s Just the Tool There’s a growing fear that AI is replacing human creativity. And yes, when people let AI generate full sermons, devotionals, or music without any conviction behind or worse fake content preaching…

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