Bible believing Christians know that the Bible supports church discipline. Id hardly call what MacArthur did to Eileen Grays to be an act of kindness and service. It is not to be handled by elders in private and a decision abruptly announced by the lone pastor/teacher. John MacArthur doesnt owe anyone an explanation of what or why he decides what is best for him and his family as well as what is best for his church family. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. This article has been updated to include information that MacArthur cancelled the event at Calvary Baptist Church due to family health issues. To shame and reject an abused wife and her abused children is reprehensible behavior and it is especially so when the one doing the shaming is an influential church leader. We all Need to Know this Truth - John MacArthur (March-20-2021) John MacArthur, however, is a constant at the top of both groups. Togeth. The problem with this particular sin, is its a crime so it is not about digging. Danny de Armas, the senior associate pastor, infamously offered a full-blown ecumenical statement devoid of any Gospel truth and antithetical to the teachings of Scripture by highlighting how many illegal immigrants, pro-choice demoncrats, and LGBTQ folkwere serving in his church. Part of the problem is he is perhaps self-perceived, and certainly perceived by others as a leader. When the Bible was written all people had was the church. Thats totally anti-Biblical. Matthew 18:15-17 The GCC website, under the About tab, has one webpage listing for Leadership and a different webpage listing (current) Elders with very little overlap. Ligonier Pittsburgh Conference 2021 - Highlights - YouTube 0:00 / 3:19 Ligonier Pittsburgh Conference 2021 - Highlights 3,341 views Oct 4, 2021 230 Dislike Share Save Kuiper Belt. People, specially older people do get sick. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Even when Jesus rebuked the Jews and flipped the table over in the temple it was done in front of believers. Questions & Answers with Godfrey, Lawson, Nichols, Parsons, and Thomas. Another factor may be that she doesnt have the pressure to meet deadlines (doesnt have to churn out news product) so she can take the time needed for good reporting. Ligonier Ministries - YouTube Julie, I know you believe it is right, but all the scriptures you use to justify your type of reporting is not in context with the scriptures. In the 1 minute video below, you will get a sense of the Ligonier conference and of the speakers who answered the following questions: I linked the Q&A video of this post below, while you watch it, you should see other videos of the conference nearby. Ligonier Tours - Explore the History of Our Faith Must a person forsake his sins to come to Christ? The traditionally conservative and Gospel-centered organization is called Ligonier because it was founded in Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania in 1971 and it publishes the popular Table Talk Magazine, which is edited by Burk Parsons. Over the course of the conference, Steve and Russ were able to talk to many people about the Cadets ministry. John macarthur does not understand the difference between a believer and a disciple , nor the difference between justification and sanctification. Its the 21st century. John MacArthur has pulled out of the Ligonier 2022 Conference. God bless you Julie, for exposing John Maccarthurs hippocrisy. I am praying for draining the swamp of hypocrisy and lies of MacArthur and others. "Since I did not have a local church during the lockdown, it was tough to grow spiritually, but I continued to grow in my faith because of Ligonier's articles, videos, and podcasts. Sad to see so much opinionation. These men took 9 questions which are noted below. He revered medical professionals who helped he and his family during their life -threatening emergencies. Click Bait on the headline! August 2021 View Issue The History of Ligonier Ministries by Stephen J. Nichols Last Things Etched on a granite memorial in Point State Park in Pittsburgh are the words "A Place of International Consequence." This place, Three Rivers, played a pivotal role in the Colonial era. **Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge anothers servant? Instead, it reads as gotcha journalism and bias on the site. You are blessed to expose the charlatans of the church like MacArthur. If Julie Roys found out about them, yikes. View our current career opportunities. Our 2023 National Conference will encourage us to stand firm on the everlasting doctrines of the Christian faith (1 Cor. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. They continually chose to support an abuser over the victims of that abuse, even after the abuser admitted to his own abuse AND was found guilty in a court of law. I have faith in the teaching of Pastor John and can see there are constant attacks on his ministry to compromise the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Since the Lord does not change in turbulent times, we must live courageously and without compromise for His eternal truth.} With our glorious future in view, Christians do not have less of a stake in the present, but infinitely more. This story will not go away. However, a church where MacArthur also was slated to speak in March has stated MacArthur is cancelling its engagement due to family health issues.. Only ones who report the facts without judgment or distortion. 2021 National Conference: Day Three - YouTube He is a LEADER who behaved disgraceful and led others to do the same. These allegations dont detract from his work in the slightest. Those include: The Providence of God; Serving God in the Digital Age; The Church in Africa; Discipling the Next Generation; Teaching the Truth. 1) I was shocked the wife tried to formally withdraw from Grace To You church in writing they said they literally would not let her withdraw. Pastor Heiland, there doesnt seem to be any reason to expect that being a great expositor or preacher or public speaker would overlap with being a good pastor. I will point out that there is a higher standard for those who are in ministry. Be sure your sin will find you out. (Numbers 32:23) Every leader needs a Nathan. I pray that the only intention of The Roys Report is to call for accountability among Christian leaders. The cancellation comes after revelations that MacArthur had apparently promoted a convicted child abuser and shamed the abusers wife. You realize that he and the whole of GCC have been supporting him since 2001, right? I thank God people like Julie are exposing the grifters and frauds and the sheep that continue following these godless things that use scripture to cover there evil. All these gotcha websites, some of it is good and healthy, but some of it is just digging and digging. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! MacArthur, whos been a mainstay at the conference for decades, was slated to speak at Ligonier 2022, March 2426 in Orlando, Florida. Its at the expense of John Mac Arthurs life long work as well. So many times people want to believe they know the,situation. This article was shared on Facebook 1.1K times, so clearly many agree with its newsworthiness. A ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh since 1914. Perhaps your assumption that he canceled because of your article, is just a way for you to puff up your ego and draw attention to yourself. The world around us is constantly changing, yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. He lumps everything together into one gospel called lordship salvation and tells you, if you havent laid down your life to christ and you still have sin in your life, then you should question your salvation. So Jesus is not allowed to call anyone a white-washed tomb which in todays lingo could be translated as a white-washed septic tank? As R.C. (Ive read other reports where photos of unrelated people (as students in school and now pastors) lambasted for offering to babysit. Records and eyewitnesses revealed that GCC told congregants that Gray was innocent and blamed his convictions on his ex-wife. Saturday, 20 March 2021 00:41. He may start with faith alone, but he brings works into maintaining salvation and if you believe your works maintain your salvation, you are not saved, because no works can justify or maintain salvation before God. How strange in this case the government got it right, and the Elders leading the local church got it wrong. If the NT was written today Im sure it would include that pedophiles and wife/child abusers and thieves should be handed over to law enforcement. Ralph Thank you thank you thank you. All meals and housing are provided in . But dont say that we dont know the story. But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or three witnesses. beginning with Ravi Zacharias that there seems to be a pattern emerging that shows effective, full counsel of God ministries seem to be under petty attacks by those who hate God. We know enough of the story to call a man to repentance. The work being done by Julie, along with that of Warren Cole Smith and others, is aimed at an appropriate level of accountability, as well as showing the world that we Christians do expect better from our leaders. Grace is the higher law here, especially amongst believers. Point blank, period, end of discussion. 1Co 7:11 KJV But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. Certainly, we have all done awful things we wouldnt want being brought out into the public eye. Meanwhile, the wife of the predator had been for years trying to keep her family safe and protected and had been manipulated into supporting her husband the predator, thus she had gotten compromised along the way. However, I hoped he was trying to protect the credibility of Gods holy word, and the testimony of His church. We will also host a pre-conference event titled Global Missions. You may as well say to a Christian policeman that he cant arrest anyone, in case the suspect turns out that they are Christian or claims to be. Ironically, the John MacArthur I admired for so long, is now the one continuously worthy of being publicly criticized. And that it doesnt cost us anything, its a GIFT FREELY received by those who BELIEVE. Stream all of the messages from last weeks 2021 National Conference for free on Ligonier.org, the Ligonier app, and YouTube. NO VIDEOS! If you are a new Christian, you do not yet know that only a small percentage of pastors are of this quality today. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Jesus made the pattern very clear. Hey, Ive sinned too! Is the doctrine of election a primary doctrine? I think Roys report did a pretty precise job of explaining the situationyou could always talk to David Gray, who is STILL LOCKED UP AND PAROLE DENIED!!!! Tom, you could say the same defending pedophiles or rapists. And they will also seek to obey the Lords commands and seek to flee from sin. CITs: $50 for training + $80 / Week Base Rate. During this eight-day study cruise, Ligonier Teaching Fellows Drs. Nearly everyone who stopped by the Cadet exhibit was excited to learn that Cadets is at work in the lives of boys and men around the world. Christs apostle Paul did not instruct, let her remain shamed away from the church.. The Ligonier Ministries site requires Javascript, but youve got Javascript disabled. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. An elder must be above reproach. His attitude is not one of an elder and Macarthurs so called spokesperson. 2021 Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian 13 But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Audio was taken from the following sermons:Derek Thomas: The Worship of Godhttps://bit.ly/3isftb8Steven Lawson: The Glory of Godhttps://bit.ly/3ort0U7W. Panel Discussion: R.C. Unity does not come at the expense of truth and holiness as you are advocating. He admitted to often being nude with his daughter. Have you read the hand written confession David Gray gave to GCC? No one really knows FACTS. I hope and pray that the horrific treatment by JM and his henchman to this lady and her children did not break their faith. Spanning the scope of salvation from election to future glory, the first chapter of Ephesians rests our identity as Christians in the sovereign grace of God. I know I am saved by Grace alone. Sproul and Ligonier in their lives. And bigger picture, how many in authority operate. Our 2023 National Conference will encourage us to stand firm on the everlasting doctrines of the Christian faith (1 Cor. 4) I am so disappointed that John has not responded to this very important happening. It has NO PLACE in the church or anywhere else. Thank you Cherul Unruh for being brave enough to say so. Spot on Tim Sykes. Yes, I understand the point. These men are wonderful brothers in the faith, many having decades long faithful ministries that have benefited an untold amount of believers.. COUNSELOR LOGIN | U.S. STORE | CANADA STORE. "Last Friday, the board of directors of Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Bible College received and affirmed the resignation of Dr. R.C. You are a follower of a cult leader. Total Codes. Leadership Positions: Summer salary based on position & experience. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. John has always followed scripture with law & gospel. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. I never knew who he voted for, but now Im told Im not even a Christian if I didnt vote the way he wanted me to. This is the lowest registration rate we will offer. Eileen Taylors 20-year-old self could never have imagined her life today. Well how can MacArthur justices crazy remarks after Charlottesville ?? On Monday, January 18, we hosted our 2021 Winter Conference, Everyone's a Theologian, at Saint Andrew's Chapel and on the RBC campus in Central Florida. He confessed to punishing too harshly with a belt and rod, striking his kids on the head and feet and not being appropriately dressed when he was with his daughter. Although God saves His people through faith alone in Christ alone, that faith never remains alone. If you do not have time to hear the entire 48 minute video, then I highly recommend hearing Q6 How would you counsel someone who struggles with unbelief / doubt [who lacks assurance]? You know, it is certainly possible that he is indeed sick. Real simple. Unfortunately w Steve Lawson so entrenched in both MacArthur and Ligonier ministries I have to break from both. Julie Roys alluding that it may be otherwise doesnt make it fact. **1 Cor 6:6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! That church is absolutely egregious on covering up a sexual predator, but the Lord will tell you that you should never help that wicked. Be among the first to get R.C. It is despicable. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? It didnt convict me John MacArthur did that all in his own so very sad. In the Greek-speaking world in which this was communicated, elder was universally understood as being a man at least 60 years old. I was thinking the same thing. Ligonier Tours takes you to the places where significant events occurred, events that have shaped history. A Continuing Reformation Pittsburgh 2021 Conference - Ligonier Ministries The predator has groomed the elders elders and the congregation even before selecting the victims. JM, even though hes got poor taste in watches (understated is best: Patek Phillippe Calatrava, for instance, can be had quite cheaply), he is not a leader and should tell his congregation so: he is a servant of the church, as are we all. Ligonier Conference Series with J. Ligon Duncan The Invisible Church Discovering Deuteronomy Learn More Renewing Your Mind Minute with R.C. Right Now Counts Forever - 2021 Ligonier National Conference You do know that John MacArthur is in his 80s. David Grey continued from jail to manipulate others in Grace Community Church to his benefit despite his criminal conviction. It is reprehensible. This is one of the problems with Elder-run churches. Are we so deceived by men that we find it impossible for John to need to be in need of correction? The child molester has learned the language and the customs of the church and has figured out the logic and the value system and theology of the elders. Im not a follower of JM, but Im also not one to creat news where there is no news. John MacArthur Pulls Out of Ligonier Conference - The Roys Report Is this man so far above everyone that he must be protected and given such a level of loyalty that he cannot be perceived as even being capable of making a mistake? The real gospel says its not about what we do for christ, its about what he did for us. Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian GHH, John Mac Arthur is a great expositor but he failed at being a good Pastor in this case.. Adjectives must be preserved, even at the expensive of following Christs word to the letter. This story is extremely well documented so I am forced to accept the truth. He needs to be biblically qualified and he isnt. October 21. Sproul" and "exists to proclaim, teach, and defend the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible." Learn more: https://www.ligonier.org/about/ The conference theme was "Right Now Counts Forever." Grace even helped Gray launch and run a ministry in the prison, called Grace Prison Fellowship. Amen. But based on my experience of attending a n umber of churches I have found that GCC and John MacArthur are the real deal and at no time have I ever heard him preach any sermon that wasnt 100% scriptual. Scroll down to WARNING. View our current career opportunities. Sproul's new book. Its scary to think every sin youve committed thirty years ago can be found out by sleuths. Ligonier 2021 Pittsburgh Conference. W. Robert Godfrey and Derek Thomas will lead us through James 1 against the breathtaking landscape of Alaska. But nothing brings a person or an event to life like being there. Our 2021 Winter Conference, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Ligonier Ministries, will celebrate Dr. Sproul's life and legacy, examining the central themes he proclaimed as he strove to help every Christian become a better theologian. As we study the Apostles essential teachings on the character of God, we will be joyfully motivated to act on His Word and to live for His glory. So, generally speaking, this is what Ive come to expect from this site. Lordship salvation is the gospel of John macarthur and it is a false gospel different from the gospel of grace the apostles preached and the gospel that the reformers believed in (faith alone). Since no one else shares the same title of Pastor/ Teacher as John there, it is prudent to conclude that John MacArthur is without equal at GCC and functions as the de facto senior pastor. The scripture tells us to mind our own business . You are missing a key point here. Julie simply reported what John and GCC did to Eileen. You can read it in the previous story here. That is the part that is, as you put it, scary. I wonder how Phil and Justin are gonna spin this? You are just Christian or you are not. While Im great full for GTYs ministry in past years I question what was going on then that none of us knew. NO ADS! If we all used the hey, we all sin! How Phil and Justin Peters and the like can defend this man is amazing, but he does write their checks. There wasnt just one incident of acting horrible and then it was over. (Brad Schoolfield) Recently, news broke that Ligonier Ministries scheduled their 2022 National Conference at First Baptist Orlando, which concludes this weekend. 2021 Ligonier Conference - Cadets Gods got this! https://julieroys.com/pastor-alves-accused-grooming-girls-still-ministry/. Join us on November 12-13, 2021, for - Ligonier Ministries - Facebook It is kind of like a baby with a pacifierJM tickles the ears of these work horses. Dont forgettomorrow is the last day to save 50% on admission to the 2022 National Conference in Orlando. The problem is this: there is no such thing as an adjective Christian: conservative or liberal progressive Christian. Live from Pittsburgh, watch our t. That is totally taking scripture out of context. Phils response is certainly not biblical and nowhere close to being christian. This is one of the problems with Elder-run churches.. These mega churches do not function biblically because its too cumbersome. May God bless all his children as we all seek his face! 2) Why did not the church report the attempted murder, yes that is what he confessed to in writing, to the police. You believe that the charges against Ravi Zacharias were petty and his victims hate God? June 28, 2021 at 6:51 pm. 1 Peter 5:8-11 NKJV Its been readily apparent for many years that MacArthur is sick and should not be speaking anywhere that values truth, integrity, and godly character. He seemed proud of his involvement in civil rights. As you seem so keen for Christians to hold one another accountable, why didnt GCC hold criminal abuser David Grays accountable? But in reality none of us were there and we have to wait for the truth to come out. It was a 3-day conference. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Blessed in Christ Detroit 2021 Conference - Ligonier Ministries Sproul and exists to proclaim, teach, and defend the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible. Learn more: https://www.ligonier.org/about/. I believe this has nothing to do with the above mentioned ministries rather than the Church of Jesus Christ being directly attacked by those who hate God, hate truth, hate the Gospel and know that the ideas of the Judeo Christian world view stands alone preventing the evil one from destroying the The true Church of Jesus Christ and the salvation of many. I hope he will acknowledge his wrong and sin. The Q&A panel discussion of this post is from day 3. Its scary to repent of your past but know that someone could dig it up easily. The conference theme was Right Now Counts Forever. Attendees were often reminded that God is at work in everything, including the current moment, so that what we do in the present matters forever. Upcoming Events - Ligonier Ministries Due to his visibility, I believe his hubris has tarnished both. Lone-pastor/senior-pastors surrounded by subordinates are less likely to receive guidance like what is offered now before the blunder is made and the damage is done. Announcing Our 2021 Conference in Detroit. Don't forgettomorrow is the last Stream all of the messages from last week's 2021 National Conference for free on Ligonier.org, the Ligonier app, and YouTube. Read More. Be among the first to get R.C. Prison. And Phil is not a humble man either. It is wrong. With training in behavioral disorders (especially narcissist behavior disorders), Im not going to jump on the bandwagon here. Any public rebuke was done in front of believers and were written to believers. Do you know of a conference or similar gathering where Cadets should exhibit or promote our ministry? Reply. Now about your sins that may or may not need the police to review!!!! Lets stop the apologist nonsense for this behavior. If you should want to look at the video titles of all the events of the conference, just search Ligonier Conference 2021 and they will be listed. Precisely. Sproul Jr. Lord, I beg for your protection over MacArthur. Ligonier Tours brings the past to life, they serve to encourage us as disciples in our own day, and they offer us reminders that we are not alone, but that we are on our pilgrim journey together. Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Joel Kim, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur . 2023 National Conference | Ligonier Ministries Events It is sad, but this isnt looking good for anyone involved, especially believers. Ligonier Ministries helped me become confessionally Reformed and love our historic Christian faith! I know that kindness and acts of service towards me by Christians, along with clear preaching of the Gospel from the Book of Romans are what compelled me to seek and trust the Lord. Registration Learn More Resource Library All Resources G3 Clips The Heart Is Deceitful above All Things Phil Johnson G3 Clips Passing on the Importance of Historic Church Leaders James White G3 Clips The Inspiration of Scripture 2021 Ministry Report - Ligonier Ministries Q1. Most institutional church men cannot help but earn their salvation. And this is a pattern for him. Didnt he and his wife also have Covid and kept that a secret? Hi. He many have had to cancel because he is not well, just as he said. 2023 Dates and Fees Ligonier Camp & Conference Center Rape your kids, beat your spouse, commit crimes, go to the cops. A person who is saved by faith in Jesus will display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, etc. What is the future church facing? 2021 National Conference: Day Three Ligonier Ministries 550K subscribers Subscribe 1.3K 236K views Streamed 1 year ago With our glorious future in view, Christians do not have less of a stake. So, Im assuming he really isnt well, and it seems cynical to think otherwise. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? 0:00 / 47:27 Introduction Questions & Answers with Kim, Lawson, MacArthur, and Nichols Ligonier Ministries 553K subscribers Subscribe 300K views 1 year ago #ligcon A questions and answers. God bless Pastor John and his church family. Get new articles and breaking news delivered to your inbox. Quit picking on these guys! I understand this is an extreme example, but hopefully you see the problem here. Isnt a pastor a mandatory reporter by law. Sproul, and explains how the teaching of Ligonier Ministries has shaped his thinking and touched his life. Only the blood of Jesus can do this and it is received freely as a gift by his grace to those who believe. The Psalmist David used to pray for God to deal with his enemies, why dont people pray such prayers today? We are to hold one another accountable privately and publicly but within the church. ; Dan Bonville. That said, vindictive comments from any side are beneath the calling of a Christian. I am praying for the new leadership of Grace Community Church to stop fueling hate against women and other brethren. A misogynistic Elder board, thats what kind. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? You use 1 Tim 5:20 as justification to take these matters public, but come on, we both know when it says everyone it is in the context of everyone in the church not the world at large. If you should want to look at the video titles of all the events of the conference, just search Ligonier Conference 2021 and they will be listed. Join us on September 24-25, 2021, for A Continuing Reformation, a two-day conference in Pittsburgh, PA. As we examine essential truths of Scripture championed in the Protestant Reformation, we'll be encouraged to stand with greater conviction on the immovable . Ive done things Im not proud of, but most people dont have the power, celebrity, influence, and even adoration that John MacArthur has. 27. YOU, I have been looking for MacArthurs repentance? Announcing Our 2021 Conference in Detroit - Ligonier Ministries The entire panel responded and every answer was great. John MacArthur is very good at exposing the sins of others, but he doesnt do well when its time to expose his own Sins! The History of Ligonier Ministries | Tabletalk Right Now Counts Forever 2021 National Conference - Ligonier Ministries
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