Upcoming Events - Ligonier Ministries Tom, you could say the same defending pedophiles or rapists. Thats why these thing matter in his case. I love him and his great skills as an Expositor, and I respect him for that, but he needs to come clean on these matters. Did you assume you were being told the truth about resting for the conference when he had covid? John MacArthur (March-20-2021) Watch Sermon: We all Need to Know this Truth. Sounds like we are still unreformed and have adopted Romes conception of the church as power structure. **Rom 14:4 Who are you to judge anothers servant? Since part of the abuse of this woman included public humiliation by MacArthur, is it unreasonable to expect him to take to the pulpit and express his remorse, if he has any? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Because I believe there is way more to the story than what is being told. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. A person who is saved by faith in Jesus will display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, etc. Nor is all of the facts presented in the original report. Thank you Cherul Unruh for being brave enough to say so. Sproul Trusting God The Westminster Shorter Catechism with Sinclair Ferguson Question & Answer 95 Valley Of Vision The Personal Touch Ask RC Church and the Culture Show Me Your Glory Learn More Music CITs: $50 for training + $80 / Week Base Rate. Sad to see so much opinionation. Yes, he is too accountable. #ligcon See less Comments If John MacArthur sins or if I do, its nobodys business except for Christ alone. He makes excuses because he is siding with the predator, David Gray. No one really knows FACTS. Due to his visibility, I believe his hubris has tarnished both. You can read it in the previous story here. Is that what your sharing that Julie might find out about you? I was never comfortable with the way he publicly corrected others, including RC Sproul. So many times people want to believe they know the,situation. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. Sproul, and considered the calling of every . Ironically, the John MacArthur I admired for so long, is now the one continuously worthy of being publicly criticized. Be among the first to get R.C. Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Joel Kim, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur . 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!!!! Now, for some reason, hes the expert and the medical community is part of some world order that has misled us on Covid-19 for evil purposes!?! To be like Jesus is to not mince words about snakes. Join us on November 12-13, 2021, for - Ligonier Ministries - Facebook JUST STRAIGHT NEWS. Ligonier Tours - Explore the History of Our Faith He many have had to cancel because he is not well, just as he said. Ligonier Ministries: See What Your Support Has Enabled in 2021 | Milled But nothing, not even a public apology. The local church which consists of the members must be the authority under the Headship Christ to excommunicate a member found guilty and unrepentant. This article has been updated to include information that MacArthur cancelled the event at Calvary Baptist Church due to family health issues. Saturday, Dr. Steve Lawson posted a picture to Instagram of MacArthur , Steve Jones, and Lawson golfing. Ligonier Tours takes you to the places where significant events occurred, events that have shaped history. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before. Christians will not find strength to face the challenges of today by looking to novel ideas Rather than a mere relic of the past, the Reformation is our future. I am convinced that the problem we have is two fold: 1. Now about your sins that may or may not need the police to review!!!! If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. 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. Are we so deceived by men that we find it impossible for John to need to be in need of correction? 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. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. Id hardly call what MacArthur did to Eileen Grays to be an act of kindness and service. Now we have law enforcement to handle the criminal elements. 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). "You are the Ligonier story." As we entered our fiftieth year of ministry in 2021, that's what I shared with some of our ministry friends. 2) Why did not the church report the attempted murder, yes that is what he confessed to in writing, to the police. Why are they so angry when they are being held to account , when asked to walk the talk ? You believe that the charges against Ravi Zacharias were petty and his victims hate God? 16:13). Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian This is an ONGOING issue. What is the future church facing? In MacArthurs case his higher calling needs higher scrutiny. It sounds like you are seeing these allegations as an isolated incident cherry picked from his past, where many of us are seeing this as proof of how he operates. (Ding! A careful read of her articles will show that she keeps an open mind and pursues facts. Records and eyewitnesses revealed that GCC told congregants that Gray was innocent and blamed his convictions on his ex-wife. CRN offers a lifeline to conservative people of faith who are disgusted with Facebook, Twitter and the MSM for failing to report, even blocking, important news stories that dont comport with the far lefts narrative. I agree we are all sinners and I agree I would not want my past exposed. The GCC Elders are arrogant and cant see arrogance in others David Gray. The predator has groomed the elders elders and the congregation even before selecting the victims. With our glorious future in view, Christians do not have less of a stake in the present, but infinitely more. Sproul took a plea deal in that case which allowed him to avoid prison. You realize that he and the whole of GCC have been supporting him since 2001, right? 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. And he also lied and said that he was sick, when clearly he wasnt, because he went golfing. Only the blood of Jesus can do this and it is received freely as a gift by his grace to those who believe. This story is extremely well documented so I am forced to accept the truth. Most institutional church men cannot help but earn their salvation. Our 2023 National Conference will encourage us to stand firm on the everlasting doctrines of the Christian faith (1 Cor. 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. 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. Here we go again. True saving faith makes a difference in our lives as we seek to obey our Savior and Lord. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. However, we then discovered a post on Facebook post indicating MacArthur was cancelling a speaking engagement at Calvary Baptist Church in Dothan, Alabama, due to health issues. Ive committed terrible sins in my past. Ding! You are misunderstanding and misrepresenting what John has preached and written on the topic. I thought there was only one God. He admitted to often being nude with his daughter. why didnt Ligonier take a stand against FBO as well? The Bible is explicit in what qualities and qualifications a preacher must have. 2021 Ligonier Conference - Cadets 9K views, 289 likes, 119 loves, 13 comments, 90 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Ligonier Ministries: The third and final day of our National Conference has come to a close. 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. The Calvinist Cadet Corps was present as an exhibitor at the 2021 Ligonier Ministries National Conference, March 18-20. We are CALLED and COMMANDED to expose those in the church are engaged in dishonorable and sinful activities as John MacArthur routinely does. Those include: The Providence of God; Serving God in the Digital Age; The Church in Africa; Discipling the Next Generation; Teaching the Truth. How in the world would she do that if she is not a member of GCC? His character must be exemplary. Best Discount Code. That is not the right way to judge Christian brothers. [16:30 21m], Q6. Joyce, have you read Julies articles? To his own master he stands or falls. Our Lord Jesus Christ will have the last word concerning this matter. Julie Roys is truly exposing the true lies from John MacArthur and his associates at the Grace Community Church. 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. Even when there is an opportunity to fess up and give a truthful explanation as to why MacArthur will not be able to attend a scheduled event, they/he still gives excuses. YOU, I have been looking for MacArthurs repentance? Back in the 90s during the unjustified beating of Rodney King, MacArthur and GCC coddled and tried to hide the Police Officers that were later tried and convicted of violating Kings Civil Rights , and it caused a lot of People to lose respect and trust in MacArthur. All your examples in The case for Christian investigative reporting are always in the context of the church. By Gods grace, we have the truth that this lost world needs. I perceive that you are have been indoctrinated with a form of very unhealthy tribalism that is contrary to fundamental kingdom values. We are to hold one another accountable privately and publicly but within the church. The History of Ligonier Ministries | Tabletalk Former Masters Seminary VP Accuses John MacArthur of Plagiarism, https://julieroys.com/john-macarthur-accused-plagiarism-former-vp-masters-seminary/. Announcing Our 2021 Conference in Detroit. As R.C. Questions & Answers with Godfrey, Lawson, Nichols, Parsons, and Thomas. 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. The problem is this: there is no such thing as an adjective Christian: conservative or liberal progressive Christian. Since the Lord does not change in turbulent times, we must live courageously and without compromise for His eternal truth.} Although God saves His people through faith alone in Christ alone, that faith never remains alone. Best $ Off Code. I was thinking the same thing. 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. These allegations dont detract from his work in the slightest. 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. Ligonier Ministries - Apps on Google Play She also has the training. It is not to be handled by elders in private and a decision abruptly announced by the lone pastor/teacher. John MacArthur Pulls Out of Ligonier Conference - The Roys Report Audio was taken from the following sermons:Derek Thomas: The Worship of Godhttps://bit.ly/3isftb8Steven Lawson: The Glory of Godhttps://bit.ly/3ort0U7W. 2022 National Conference: Upholding Christian Ethics - YouTube Gray admitted that he beat his kids on the heads and feet with a rod and belt, with his knee on their backs! Grace Community Church was given a *written confession* by David Gray before MacArthur publicly shamed her for not submitting to him. Must a person forsake his sins to come to Christ? Unity does not come at the expense of truth and holiness as you are advocating. October 21. Scroll down to WARNING. 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 He also comes across as extremely hypocritical, like a true Pharisee, when he preaches about biblical qualifications women not being allowed to preach, for example but then doesnt meet the biblical standard to preach himself. If they did they would see how errant their idiotic stance of David Grays innocence really is and see him for what he is: a cold hearted serious criminal who deserves to be where he is right now. I am praying for draining the swamp of hypocrisy and lies of MacArthur and others. This seems really weird. 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. Christianity is a faith that must be put into practice. Over the last ten years, listeners of Renewing Your Mind have been greeted each day by the friendly voice of Lee Webb. Assuming that the same person will have these very different skills would seem to be a foundational error in many cases. Your gift now at year's end will enable Ligonier to continue this outreach into 2022 and beyond. Precisely. 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. And they will also seek to obey the Lords commands and seek to flee from sin. Didnt he and his wife also have Covid and kept that a secret? **Gal 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! MacArthur, whos been a mainstay at the conference for decades, was slated to speak at Ligonier 2022, March 2426 in Orlando, Florida. Have you seen the email that went out to the church asking people to give money to his defense? We have transgender, LGBTQ, straight, single, married, divorced and cohabitating people. Quit picking on these guys! I understand this is an extreme example, but hopefully you see the problem here. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. Live from our National Conference, John MacArthur speaks on the eternal significance of God's holiness and how He has made His people holy in Christ. Churches are to be pastored by the group of co-equal, older men (elders) of a church who meet the qualifications of bishop, 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9. If you cannot hold a pastor/teacher accountable here, and call him to repentance, when can you? The world around us is constantly changing, yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. Sitting at the table of fools seems to be a mainstay at GCC. You know, it is certainly possible that he is indeed sick. 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. There is no way for us to know for sure at this time and we maybe never will.