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 . You have to realize at some point that God is in this grand illumination of corruption in the American Christian big business machine so HE can be truly honored and glorified. When a preacher, who doesnt meet those conditions, preaches from the pulpit even when he is biblically accurate but then fails to walk the walk and seems only able to talk the talk, he then fails to respect the very reason for being allowed to preach in the first place. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! W. Robert Godfrey and Derek Thomas will lead us through James 1 against the breathtaking landscape of Alaska. Sad to see so much opinionation. View our current career opportunities. Guilty by association. National Conference Sep 21-23, 2023 Atlanta, GA General Registration The Sovereignty of God God is sovereign over all. Sounds like we are still unreformed and have adopted Romes conception of the church as power structure. All these gotcha websites, some of it is good and healthy, but some of it is just digging and digging. John MacArthur, however, is a constant at the top of both groups. Q1. Now we have law enforcement to handle the criminal elements. We want to plant seeds everywhere we can. God bless you Julie, for exposing John Maccarthurs hippocrisy. You are missing a key point here. It is sad, but this isnt looking good for anyone involved, especially believers. 2) Why did not the church report the attempted murder, yes that is what he confessed to in writing, to the police. Bible believing Christians know that the Bible supports church discipline. Only the blood of Jesus can do this and it is received freely as a gift by his grace to those who believe. 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. People, specially older people do get sick. He is a LEADER who behaved disgraceful and led others to do the same. This is why the CCC sends representatives to conferences like this one. 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. Spanning the scope of salvation from election to future glory, the first chapter of Ephesians re There is no end to the blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. 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? We urge you to sign upto receive our FREE need to read articles. The local church which consists of the members must be the authority under the Headship Christ to excommunicate a member found guilty and unrepentant. MacArthur does not know the verse, it says: Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord and so bring wrath on yourself from the Lord? (2 Chronicles 19:2). 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. God bless you, Julie, dear sister. [0 7m]. Hence, MacArthur and all his elders are accountable to the judgment in the Lord. You do know that John MacArthur is in his 80s. And it may not. To his own master he stands or falls. Joyce, have you read Julies articles? 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. It may be an excuse. The 3-minute video of John MacArthur himself introducing the subject and pronouncing judgment upon Eileen with all comment closed off by the immediate serving of communion with singing is sufficient knowledge of the story to know that is not the Bible way to handle the situation of a woman separating from her husband. 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 A particular thought pattern now permeates our civic discourse: We dont have to believe what they say, because they are dishonest, unfair. A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but a man of wicked intentions He will condemn. (Proverbs 12:2) I no longer support John MacArthur because his intentions seem to have shifted from revealing Gods will, to using his platform to conform others to his will. Now, he dissuades any such discussions. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. Relay Worship Conference Bowling Green, Kentucky February 18, 2023 Relay Worship Conference Worship Northwest Keizer, Oregon February 23 - 25, 2023 Worship Northwest Angeles Worship Summit Azusa, California February 25, 2023 Angeles Worship Summit Prophetic Worship Summit Austin, Texas March 3 - 5, 2023 Prophetic Worship Summit So, Im assuming he really isnt well, and it seems cynical to think otherwise. COUNSELOR LOGIN | U.S. STORE | CANADA STORE. No. The same message can now be disregarded, played down, ignored, criticised. Am I Right With God Pastor Patrick Hines sheeplywolves, By Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey, By Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey sheeplywolves, Not By Works Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey. That renders all that he has to preach a slight on God because a preacher/pastor is supposed to submit to God and be worthy of preaching Gods word. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? When a mainstay at a conference suddenly pulls out of the conference in the wake of controversy, yes, that is newsworthy, especially when the person is a celebrity. John Mac Arthur is a great expositor but he failed at being a good Pastor in this case. 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? B/c something is reported or judged, doesnt mean its fact. Isnt a pastor a mandatory reporter by law. Julie Roys is truly exposing the true lies from John MacArthur and his associates at the Grace Community Church. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 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. Phils response is certainly not biblical and nowhere close to being christian. Lets stop the apologist nonsense for this behavior. I believe that church pastored by a team of CO-EQUAL teaching elders would prevent this kind of behavior exhibited by the one and only pastor/teacher of Grace Community Church, John MacArthur. Tom, I hope this doesnt seem like piling on, since youve already gotten a number of replies to your comment. Live from Pittsburgh, watch our t. There are always consequences for words and deeds, unfortunately Mr. Gray broke the law. To be like Jesus is to not mince words about snakes. On these tours, youll have time with these trusted teachers over a meal or at the sites along the journey. Your article is very one-sided. Jesus is Lord. Is the fact that MacArthur missing a conference really newsworthy? ; Dan Bonville. The result is that they become Satans buddies, by being in and of the world to the point that they believe whatever they want to believe, distorting Christs character, which might well be known to them rather than being ignorant of it, and they develop a denial based cult like mentality, which becomes pride-filled, disrespectful of the law, macho and deeply conservative above and beyond being Christlike. Are we so deceived by men that we find it impossible for John to need to be in need of correction? Nice try Tom. Im not a follower of JM, but Im also not one to creat news where there is no news. Thats why churches must prayerfully and carefully seek to have and maintain a regenerate membership. If you cannot hold a pastor/teacher accountable here, and call him to repentance, when can you? With our glorious future in view, Christians do not have less of a stake in the present, but infinitely more. 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. Now about your sins that may or may not need the police to review!!!! I will point out that there is a higher standard for those who are in ministry. The Q&A panel discussion of this post is from day 3. If you have comments or questions about this article, please let us know info@calvinistcadets.org. You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before. JRR acts like judge and jury! Not only does she have the heart for doing good journalism. To assume he is simply offering an excuse is jumping to conclusions and is not fair. Sproul's new book. 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!!!! NO POPUPS! Have you read the hand written confession David Gray gave to GCC? I agree we are all sinners and I agree I would not want my past exposed. 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. 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. Ligonier Ministries helped me become confessionally Reformed and love our historic Christian faith! Due to his visibility, I believe his hubris has tarnished both. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. [21m 38:30], Q7. The Psalmist David used to pray for God to deal with his enemies, why dont people pray such prayers today? Why does a true believer, who trusts and believe in what Jesus did on the cross and rose again need to prove anything to themselves? 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. 5) If John or his ministry does not respond then it will wrongly fall to his peers to awkwardly be targeted. 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. Records and eyewitnesses revealed that GCC told congregants that Gray was innocent and blamed his convictions on his ex-wife. 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. Sproul, and considered the calling of every . They have left the safe path, that church leadership that deviates from the instruction and example from the Apostles and elders in the New Testament, the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sproul and Ligonier in their lives. Christian Rocker Posts Stunning Response to Recent Apostasy of Christian Leaders, Chicago Radio Host & a Former Bodyguard Say James MacDonald Asked Them to Arrange Murders, James MacDonald Took Millions from Harvest & Now Demands Broadcast Ministry, Mancow Airs Shocking Comments By James MacDonald: My Response. Then be reinstalled as a member once again. Right Now Counts Forever 2021 National Conference by Various Teachers | Ligonier Ministries If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. Amen. So, generally speaking, this is what Ive come to expect from this site. The Q&A panel discussion of this post is from day 3. May the consequences of his actions draw him closer to the Lord in full repentance and even thank God that he was stopped. Nor is all of the facts presented in the original report. "Last Friday, the board of directors of Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Bible College received and affirmed the resignation of Dr. R.C. All your examples in The case for Christian investigative reporting are always in the context of the church. Former Elder at John MacArthurs Church Confronts Awful Patterns of Endangering Abuse Victims, https://julieroys.com/pastor-alves-accused-grooming-girls-still-ministry/, Eden Village Ministry Aims to End Homelessness Through Tiny Home Communities, Gateway Seminary to Fund Short-Term Mission Trips for All Students, Vineyard Pastor Resigns, Wont Cooperate With Probe Into Sons Alleged Misconduct, Why Businessman Peter Chung Matters for the Future of The Kings College. It is wrong. These mega churches do not function biblically because its too cumbersome. Over the last ten years, listeners of Renewing Your Mind have been greeted each day by the friendly voice of Lee Webb. Nowhere do we see any of the apostles confront each other in front of the secular world. A Conservative Christian Elder Board, to be most precise. Saturday, Dr. Steve Lawson posted a picture to Instagram of MacArthur , Steve Jones, and Lawson golfing. And Phil is not a humble man either. Thank you Debra Howard well said and i too have the same thoughts the Julie Roys ministry is important. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. 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. 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. Its a bit like serving up a five star Gourmet meal from a budget take-out food bento box. He seemed proud of his involvement in civil rights. Together, we commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of Ligonier Ministries, celebrated the ministry of our founder and first president, Dr. R.C. That is not the right way to judge Christian brothers. Over the course of the conference, Steve and Russ were able to talk to many people about the Cadets ministry. **1 Cor 6:6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! These same people attend listen, serve, grow and giveWe have pro-life and pro-choiceAnd in the midst of all of this, we have one of the most beautiful worship experiences you can possibly imagine. Viewarticle, Research: Progressive (Social Justice) Christianity, CRNs homepage contains a list of professing Christians to mark and avoid (Rom 16:17-18). Because I believe there is way more to the story than what is being told. Thank you Cherul Unruh for being brave enough to say so. It was a 3-day conference. Staff members Steve Bootsma (Executive Director) and Russ Roozeboom (Marketing and Promotions Coordinator) traveled to Orlando, Florida to represent the Cadets ministry, plant seeds, and make connections that will help Cadets grow. The problem with this particular sin, is its a crime so it is not about digging. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. And this is a pattern for him. And remember he and his wife were resting during their absence from the pulpit when it came out later that they actually had the Covid virus. Ligoniers Teaching Fellows and other ministry leaders serve as your guides as you explore these important sites. Its scary to think every sin youve committed thirty years ago can be found out by sleuths. I know that John MacArthurs ministry has blessed me for 50 years I have grown in my walk with the Lord I do not worship Man, but I pray for my brothers and sisters in Christ we are all fallible,, and in need of grace. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? His attitude is not one of an elder and Macarthurs so called spokesperson. Total Codes. Julie Roys has proven that GCC knew of this, while at the same time ordering her to go home and submit to this monster. Christianity is a faith that must be put into practice. John by not talking is digging a deeper hole for himself. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Joel Kim, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur . What does that mean in the church? To donate, supported Gray even after his 2005 convictions, Opinion: John MacArthur and We vs. They. I do, however, agree that a 1 Corinthians 5 situation is to be handled by the entire congregation that are led to consensus by their elders. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.James 3:1. It is despicable. (Note, conflict and celebrity are 2 of the 7 elements of newsworthiness.). Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Your gift now at year's end will enable Ligonier to continue this outreach into 2022 and beyond. The Ligonier Conference 2021was titled Right Now Counts Forever. Grace even helped Gray launch and run a ministry in the prison, called Grace Prison Fellowship. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. 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. All his friends will be asked their opinions about this putting them on the spot to address what John should have addressed but was too prideful to do so. Audio was taken from the following sermons:Derek Thomas: The Worship of Godhttps://bit.ly/3isftb8Steven Lawson: The Glory of Godhttps://bit.ly/3ort0U7W. Its been readily apparent for many years that MacArthur is sick and should not be speaking anywhere that values truth, integrity, and godly character. Well how can MacArthur justices crazy remarks after Charlottesville ?? All of this is spinning out of control, w/everyones comments & personal opinions. Think what you want, I choose to keep my eyes on my Lord and get my truth from the living Gods Book about man and information that actually corresponds to reality. Would you consider making a tax-deductible donation to help our journalists continue to report the truth and restore the church? What is the future of reformed theology? 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. Q4. While Im great full for GTYs ministry in past years I question what was going on then that none of us knew. It is kind of like a baby with a pacifierJM tickles the ears of these work horses. He many have had to cancel because he is not well, just as he said. Id hardly call what MacArthur did to Eileen Grays to be an act of kindness and service. That said, vindictive comments from any side are beneath the calling of a Christian. How would you counsel someone who struggles with unbelief / doubt [someone who lacks assurance]? Friday evening, Ligonier Ministries responded to a request for comment, saying: Thank you for your inquiry. The man may legit be Ill! MacArthur, whos been a mainstay at the conference for decades, was slated to speak at Ligonier 2022, March 2426 in Orlando, Florida. It has NO PLACE in the church or anywhere else. June 29, 2021 at 6:46 am . It is not to be handled by elders in private and a decision abruptly announced by the lone pastor/teacher. He is very prideful, if he was truly humble he would apologise to the woman, that he shamed. [16:30 21m], Q6. It is the last week to save with the early-bird rate, so secure your. As R.C. Grace Community Church was given a *written confession* by David Gray before MacArthur publicly shamed her for not submitting to him. Ephesians 5:11-13 says Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. Jesus made the pattern very clear. These Elders need to repent, seek forgiveness and exonerate this dear woman her children. **Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge anothers servant? We need Julie Roys and more journalists like her! [40:30 48m], https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMuLTFOGPx8. The entire panel responded and every answer was great. 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. 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. A careful read of her articles will show that she keeps an open mind and pursues facts. I would be ill too. Join us on November 1213, 2021, for our conference in Detroit. In addition to addressing the global gospel outreach of Ligonier Ministries, this event will consider why and how Christians should share the good news of Christ around the world. John has told us in his past sermons that those who refuse to benefit from his churchs council long can be released as a member, but only until that person repents, & confess.

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