2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Rather than ignoring these churches and individuals Scotlands born again believers need to stand up and contend for the faith. Yes, some of it is biblical and Furtick is a good communicator, amusing, connected etc.but a great deal appears to pay only passing lip service to the Bible. As for ES Williams book yes I have heard of it and read several reviews -Im afraid I wont be spending the 30 on a book which just seems to want to attack and tar everyone with the same brush. 3. [3] MacArthur has written or edited more than 150 books, most notably the MacArthur Study Bible, which has sold more than one million copies, receiving a Gold Medallion Book Award. I made no comment on how Matt Chandler lives as a Christian. Lets put it this way- if you are buying a $1.8 million home you aint exactly of the take no purse school of ministry! Excellent post David. Thanks for this. Whites equation of Chandler with Furtick being one such example, your comparison of Matt Chandler with Scott McKenna being another. But I find it astonishing that you cite it here in a massive church (and smaller churches) there are bound to be people who are sex abusers and the church will not always handle that well. And they aint all wrong. The Amazon website only has E S Williams book on sale as 30:08.! I would be tempted to add, Because youre worth it! It all depends how you measure success! Very pleased with the approval of an $800,000 settlement and total win for my clients, @johnmacarthur and @GraceComChurch, on behalf of @ThomasMoreSoc. If I were like that I would have to discount the Church at Pentecost! Your reply was typical of the kind of legalistic posts which I regularly get sent. Conclusion: And now I wait. I have no idea if you are particularly legalistic or not but the type of comments you were making, most certainly are. Sadly so. 3) Yes you did engage in gossip writing about a child sex scandal without context.you may not see it as such. Doubtless it was intended as a joke but I dont think taking a salary of millions more than is necessary to live, work and provide for ones family, is a joke especially when there are hungry children, and many hungry for the Word, who do not receive it because of lack of money. March 5, 2021 . How easily the lure of money and outward success can lead a good man astray, and sadly take with him many people. As it happens I was sent this video by someone who was praising it.it is more like a political rally (complete with clapping) than a Christian sermon the misuse of Scripture about borders is bad enough but the approving citation of Donald Trump Is it time to start bombing the you know what out of ISIS (that is a biblical response) was appalling. False teachers and those who allow the Word of God to be compromised are like a cancer in the church; some who preach flat out heresy are like the aggressive cancer and are easy to spot quickly but others who compromise a bit here and turn a blind eye there are akin to the slow growing tumour thats often not picked up until great damage is done. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. I live maybe two hours from the Village and have visited twice. "Because ours is such a free and prosperous society; it is easier for Christians to feel secure by presuming on instead of depending on God's grace." - John MacArthur. ", "What is dispensationalism? A prominent elder at John MacArthur's Grace Community Church (GCC) has resigned, stating in email leaked to The Roys Report that his "conscience and convictions" were not aligned with other GCC elders. All rights reserved. 'Changed My Whole Entire Being': Ex-Strip Club Owner Born Again, Now Works to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking, US Cracks Down, Bans TikTok on All Federal Phones. I follow the goings-on of the mega church para church neocalvinist movement (call it what you will) in the USA and am frequently astounded by their antics. My main problem about the teaching is that it seems to be so man/woman centred. "[23][24], In 1983, MacArthur first published his belief in the doctrine of "incarnational sonship." As for Southern Baptists liking Donald Trump, its almost as bad as you liking Scottish Nationalism. I challenged that because I regard these as serious charges and not to made lightly against a Christian brother. By the way I got your recommended book. Im afraid that you are talking about something you do not really know about and picking on one particular church why? I love the gospel, and I love the Lords people from whatever background, and I want to see Christ glorified throughout the world. I dont know enough to say anything about the worship, church structure and other ministries of the church, so I wont. If you were not speaking about Chandler then why write it here? Im not rich at all but Im also not jealous of someone who has far more people and more money. You equate him with the false teaching of Furtick and Elevation Church. If I was a young Christian I know I could have easily been swept along with this stuff it seems such an attractive message, and he is such an attractive man. He picked out three words from Joshua 10, 12 (Sun stand still) and turned them into a doctrine, and he peppered his performance with occasional biblical quotes to back it up. So I hoped and prayed that this would not become another crash and burn mega church story. I Gotta Reply This Is So Pathetic, First Of All As A Leader In Christ Steven Furtrick Is A Good Pastor And If You Really Heard His Message ,He Is A Man Of God And He Only Speaks The Truth You That Are Workers Of Iniquity Be Sure That Youre Sins Will Find You Out Second Of All How In The Hell You Gonna Sit Here And Judge A Man Of God ..I Believe God Called This Man To Build His ( God) House And Get The population Ready For Whats About To ComeAnd Its Far More Then Noah And A Flood.If There Were Many Pastors Like Steven Furtrick In This World There Wouldnt Be So Much Hate And Crime And Killing Drugs Etc News People Why Dont You Start Digging In The People That Are Really committing crimes Stop Digging In Something You Know Nothing About Cause If You Really Knew How God Works . Then there is the whole question of what the church is about. My point was that its not only out and out heretics, such as McKenna, who are a danger to the church. I fail to see where the legalism is in any of my comments. John Fullerton MacArthur Jr. (born June 19, 1939) is an American Protestant pastor and author known for his internationally syndicated Christian teaching radio and television program Grace to You. Cho resigned the next day. (I always smile when you deploy the tu quoque argument and even, on this occasion, ego quoque I note you dont answer my questions about Dallas Baptist Church. Its a nasty wee trick to try and shut someone up by complaining that they always try and have the last word if they reply then of course you are proved right and can feel self-justified. (2Tim. This was sourced through interviews with ex-Grace Community Church Elder Hohn Cho. Is this success? Name calling really doesnt constitute argument does it? In John MacArthur's book, "The Truth War" he writes that " Churches today are filled with people like that. In 2019, at the Truth Matters Conference, during another word association questionnaire, MacArthur was given the prompt "Beth Moore". But to me that is clear what it is. Firstly in the teaching. In 1989, after some criticism, he defended his views in a plenary session of the annual convention of the Independent Fundamental Churches of America (IFCA). ", "New Covenant Theology Compared With Covenantalism", "Why Every Calvinist Should Be a Premillennialist, Part 1", "Megapastor John MacArthur says 'no one is gay', compares homosexuality to adultery", "L.A. megachurch pastor mocks pandemic health orders, even as church members fall ill", "Fact Check-CDC comorbidity figures presented in sermon do not undermine deadliness of COVID-19", "L.A. County could pay $400,000 settlement to church that fought COVID-19 mandates", "John MacArthur and Grace Community Church win $800,000 settlement from California and L.A. County", https://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2023/february/grace-community-church-elder-biblical-counseling-abuse.html, "Questions and Answers -- Patricia MacArthur", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_MacArthur_(American_pastor)&oldid=1142238580, This page was last edited on 1 March 2023, at 07:45. Outwith a Southern US culture it makes no sense and Im not sure that for many of my Southern friends it makes any sense either. This has become an increasing generational divide, where self help and selfishness mixed with weird legalism has been manufactured, packaged, and sold as faith. It is still priced as such on my Amazon feed.thankfully someone pointed me to another link which I have now used to buy the book for a couple of pounds on Kindle. The great thing about the Village Church is that they recognised that they had not handled it well and apologised. As a preliminary observation, there is no name calling. What is there to apologise for? As for the scandal yes I was aware of it. I did read your comments. Im sure you realise that that also would doubtless apply to people from The Village and even Furticks church. Can I assume that you are now withdrawing the remark about Matt Chandler not being a good example of how the gospel should be preached and lived? It appears this lawsuit is going in our favor, MacArthur said Sunday. The truth be told the Bible never once says it is wrong to have money or stuff. In 2012, at the annual Shepherd's Conference, MacArthur was participating in a word association questionnaire when the moderator gave the name "Steven Furtick." Its also a nasty wee trick to complain of someone remarks as being provocative, misleading and snide. PPS. Williams has more than misgivings about neo-Calvinism (as he calls it to call Piper, Keller and the Proclamation Trust neo-Calvinists is just silly). But again, whilst it is not my style, I dont see why it cant be done well, reverently and to the glory of God. Someone made a sermon jam of it which I posted on my FB page and all of us, who were not of a charismatic background, really had no idea what he was saying. [19] He is one of the most prominent voices in American Christianity against the continuationist beliefs of Pentecostalism and the Charismatic Movement, which assert that God continues to confer sign gifts today. Its not the first time that youve responded aggressively when a pastor that you hold in such high regard is questioned. MacArthur responded, "Go home." So it would be a bit premature to throw them on a bonfire another example of your sly prose which was unwarranted. Im not sure though why I should apologise for my Amazon remarks? Last summer I had the privilege to attend and worship at an Acts 29 church plant in Shepherds Bush, and I pray that God would plant more churches like it across the UK. That would indeed be ridiculous, but it is not my position and it is therefore wrong of you to argue as though it were. [27][28][29], MacArthur describes himself as a "leaky dispensationalist. Furtick preaches a different gospel. The elders had publicly disciplined a woman for refusing . What if Joh MacArthur preached at Steven Furtick's church?Christian Music is Destroying Millions?great worship and sound doctrine.What's wrong with Elevation. But it takes a lot of hard work, time, and money to do what we do. John MacArthur and the folks from Grace to You (GTY) have done the body of Christ a great service by continually warning Christianity against the growing dangers within the Charismatic movement. But anyone who writes on my blog and brings such serious accusations is going to have to provide evidence, and you will be challenged. [52], Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California, Independent Fundamental Churches of America, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "Theology and Ministry: An Interview with John MacArthur", "1998 Gold Medallion Book Awards Winners", "Voice of Calvary Legacy - The Legacy - Page 3", "When should a Christian fight for his country? Again as an author who is tempted to mention or quote from my couple of books in every sermon, I sympathise. The one I mentioned is a paperback and cost 3.50. Jenna . He has remarked that "[t]he Charismatic movement has stolen the Holy Spirit and created a golden calf, and they're dancing around the golden calf as if it were the Holy Spirit. ON the other hand you seem to be very quick to hand out your tongue lashing arrogance and childishness. More here: https://mrayton.wordpress.com/tag/john-macarthur/, Thanks very helpfulalthough I think that the money and the me focus are a key part of the false teaching. PS. I think about it this way would I rather sell a million copies of my books with little fruit, or sell a few hundred of each and yet have those few hundred profoundly affect and change the lives of many? Your other remarks continue to be provocative, misleading and snide and I wont grace them with a reply, other than to say that I have no need to retract any of my remarks, for the reasons already explained to you. 2) Its also not advisable as someone who professes to be a Christian and follow Christ to swear. 1. For all who oppose success in serving Jesus Christ!!! http://thewartburgwatch.com/?s=Matt+chandler&x=0&y=0 God is everywhereeven in the news. You Wouldnt Be Dashing Him And Family And God House Stop being jealous Stop Counting The Heads In The Church And Start Counting Youre Blessing We Still Have A universe To Stand On And spreading the message good God And Getting People Ready For Whats About To Come..Btw Are You Ready For When God Comes? Legal Statement. 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