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. There is no way for us to know for sure at this time and we maybe never will. Together, we commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of Ligonier Ministries, celebrated the ministry of our founder and first president, Dr. R.C. 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. https://julieroys.com/pastor-alves-accused-grooming-girls-still-ministry/. 13:8). Our 2023 National Conference will encourage us to stand firm on the everlasting doctrines of the Christian faith (1 Cor. On these tours, youll have time with these trusted teachers over a meal or at the sites along the journey. Ligonier 2021 Pittsburgh Conference. Christs apostle Paul did not instruct, let her remain shamed away from the church.. Saturday, 20 March 2021 00:41. Due to his visibility, I believe his hubris has tarnished both. Panel Discussion: R.C. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! These men are wonderful brothers in the faith, many having decades long faithful ministries that have benefited an untold amount of believers.. Lord, I beg for your protection over MacArthur. JRR acts like judge and jury! 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. I am praying for the new leadership of Grace Community Church to stop fueling hate against women and other brethren. 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. So unless youre one of the victims you dont have anything tosay that would be factual about the case. Grace even helped Gray launch and run a ministry in the prison, called Grace Prison Fellowship. And Phil is not a humble man either. Im not a follower of JM, but Im also not one to creat news where there is no news. He is one of the formost pastors in the world. On March 18-20, 2021, Ligonier Ministries hosted its 2021 National Conference, celebrating fifty years since the ministry's founding. Neither the church nor MacArthur has responded. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. He makes excuses because he is siding with the predator, David Gray. Sproul's new book. 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. If Julie Roys found out about them, yikes. Your joys, pains, sacrifices, and triumphs last for a moment before disappearing forev If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. 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. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. We hope that we were able to plant seeds of interest that will grow into meaningful connections and more Cadet clubs. Go ahead and say that you are going to stand by John MacArthur regardless of what he has done. 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. We are CALLED and COMMANDED to expose those in the church are engaged in dishonorable and sinful activities as John MacArthur routinely does. Now She is Standing in the Gap for Women. NO POPUPS! He admitted to locking them in the closet, dropping/dragging them. On September 18, 2021, Ligonier Ministries and RBC hosted Always Ready, a one-day apologetics youth conference to provide an overview of key issues in apologetics and give answers to some of the most common attacks on the Christian faith. Five years ago, Sproul resigned from his father's organization, Ligonier Ministries, after being arrested for drunk driving with his underage kids in the car. Nor is all of the facts presented in the original report. There are always consequences for words and deeds, unfortunately Mr. Gray broke the law. A premiere summer camp with excellent adventure and outdoor education nestled in the heart of the Laurel Highlands of Western Pennsylvania. But in reality none of us were there and we have to wait for the truth to come out. 2021 Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian. Saturday, Dr. Steve Lawson posted a picture to Instagram of MacArthur , Steve Jones, and Lawson golfing. [21m 38:30], Q7. Do you know of a conference or similar gathering where Cadets should exhibit or promote our ministry? Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Nice try Tom. Robert Godfrey: The Necessity of Christhttps://bit.ly/3a3eTw0Music:Solar Flares - Caleb Etheridgehttps://filmpac.com/product/FMAAA1833/ Not before an unbelieving world 20 yrs later. 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. Sproul's new book. 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. The Christian character and witness of Pastor John Macarthur is well known. He sure did not. I have no idea what youre referring to with the reference to people offering to babysit being lambasted. There is no mention of anything close to that in our article. The Q & A portion of the conference would be a snake pit to navigate right now. Too many Christians hide behind judge least ye be judged. [11] To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. 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. That is the part that is, as you put it, scary. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. What does that mean in the church? Soon, we will cut off everybody because everyone is connected to someone in a way. Julies reporting is biblically sound. 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. You know what you know, but youre in trouble if you think you know what you dont know . 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. However, a church where MacArthur also was slated to speak in March has stated MacArthur is cancelling its engagement due to family health issues.. 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/. Because I believe there is way more to the story than what is being told. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? Great! 1 Peter 5:8-11 NKJV The Bible is explicit in what qualities and qualifications a preacher must have. Julie Roys is truly exposing the true lies from John MacArthur and his associates at the Grace Community Church. Unity in His Church is paramount right now and I refuse to even consider anything outside of that God given instruction to seek first His Kingdom, his righteousness and unity in His Church. 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. You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before. You believe that the charges against Ravi Zacharias were petty and his victims hate God? . If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. MacArthur CLEARLY verbally attacked the people protesting the nazis at Charlottesville but totally mitigated and exonerated the nazis and alt right white nationalists who murdered Heather Hyer. The scripture tells us to mind our own business . Gods got this! Even when Jesus rebuked the Jews and flipped the table over in the temple it was done in front of believers. The answers to Q6 occurred from the 21 minute mark to 38:30. If we all used the hey, we all sin! 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? Ligonier Ministries 421 Ligonier Ct Sanford, FL 32771 Telephone Number: +1 (800) 435-4343 Email Address: info@ligonier.org. I was thinking the same thing. No. Join us on November 12-13, 2021, for our conference in Detroit as we plumb the depths of divine mercy in Ephesians 1 together. Say something I dont agree with spirituality, sure lets go to the elders. Amen. We are encouraged by scripture to believe the best, to assume someone is telling the truth unless its proven otherwise. 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. Matthew 18:15-17 Ive done things Im not proud of, but most people dont have the power, celebrity, influence, and even adoration that John MacArthur has. "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. Unity does not come at the expense of truth and holiness as you are advocating. Sounds like we are still unreformed and have adopted Romes conception of the church as power structure. 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. 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. Fix that problem! He should be held to the same standards to which he holds everyone else. 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. Perhaps the man is truly sick. 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. While Im great full for GTYs ministry in past years I question what was going on then that none of us knew. One of the best ways you can learn about a person or even an event is being thereto be on site. How is this what you are doing??? Believing is contrasted with working many times in scriptures. 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. Yes, I understand the point. The GCC website, under the About tab, has one webpage listing for Leadership and a different webpage listing (current) Elders with very little overlap. We know enough of the story to call a man to repentance. Absolutely correct. Our Lord Jesus Christ will have the last word concerning this matter. To donate, click here. Over the course of the conference, Steve and Russ were able to talk to many people about the Cadets ministry. Disappointing. Id hardly call what MacArthur did to Eileen Grays to be an act of kindness and service. 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). Sprouls Life and Ministry, Panel Discussion: Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Panel Discussion: Discipling the Next Generation, Interview: The Necessity of Reforming the Church, Interview: The Institute for Expository Preaching, Stream for Free: Right Now Counts Forever. Q5. But nothing brings a person or an event to life like being there. 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. He revered medical professionals who helped he and his family during their life -threatening emergencies. Tom Gardiana, folks have been looking for MacArthurs repentance, but it is yet to be found. Shes not acting as a church member, she acting as an investigative journalist doing a paid job from a secular standpoint looking at what goes on in the church. 50 % off. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. I guess they dont really believe what they preach. Your tax-deductible gift helps our journalists report the truth and hold Christian leaders and organizations accountable. You do know that John MacArthur is in his 80s. I am convinced that the problem we have is two fold: 1. The world around us is constantly changing, yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. 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. The entire panel responded and every answer was great. Whatever Elders do at GCC, it is somehow distinct from Leadership. 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. Not only does she have the heart for doing good journalism. Why are they so angry when they are being held to account , when asked to walk the talk ? Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Joel Kim, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur . Since Ligonier emphasizes the importance of the local church . The Ligonier Conference 2021 was titled Right Now Counts Forever. 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. Hence, MacArthur and all his elders are accountable to the judgment in the Lord. The Psalmist David used to pray for God to deal with his enemies, why dont people pray such prayers today? Our 2023 National Conference will encourage us to stand firm on the everlasting doctrines of the Christian faith (1 Cor. 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. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! The more you study your Bible, the more you will come to appreciate such pastors. Unless they presume to be sinless, why wouldnt they simply humbly graciously admit to the wrong they did and ask for forgiveness ? I was never comfortable with the way he publicly corrected others, including RC Sproul. We are to hold one another accountable privately and publicly but within the church. "Last Friday, the board of directors of Ligonier Ministries and Reformation Bible College received and affirmed the resignation of Dr. R.C. 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. I will try to write this as gently and respectfully as I can. 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. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It is wrong. 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. Quit picking on these guys! I understand this is an extreme example, but hopefully you see the problem here. Hi. This is one of the problems with Elder-run churches.. Rape your kids, beat your spouse, commit crimes, go to the cops. To pretty much assume that it is an excuse may well be jumping to false conclusions. We want to plant seeds everywhere we can. Its primary teaching fellows include Sinclair Ferguson, Steve Lawson, Steven Nichols, Albert Mohler and Burk Parsons. Friday morning, The Roys Report noticed that MacArthur had been removed from the conference website and tweeted about the discovery. This is why the CCC sends representatives to conferences like this one. We need Julie Roys and more journalists like her! Live from Pittsburgh, watch our t. Scroll down to WARNING. 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]? Works do not maintain salvation, but they are a sign to the believer that or she is saved, and seeing such undeniable change in a one of the ways unbelievers are attracted to the Savior. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? Now about your sins that may or may not need the police to review!!!! [40:30 48m], https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMuLTFOGPx8. Our culture may suggest that nothing is of lasting significance, but as Christians, we know that God is at work all the time, now and forever, and so we must continue our work to spread and strengthen not only Cadets but Gods Kingdom. 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. I am appalled at this attack and my heart is saddened that so many open the door wide for anything that takes our eyes off of Him and let the devil try to soil a good man and his ministry. The examples you use in scripture do not support or justify how you do your reporting. You are blessed to expose the charlatans of the church like MacArthur. We will also host a pre-conference event titled Global Missions. Gray admitted that he beat his kids on the heads and feet with a rod and belt, with his knee on their backs! In the process, may exposed charlatans move on to another grift in shame and dishonor. He seemed proud of his involvement in civil rights. Ligonier Ministries partners with Sovereign Tours, a Florida Seller of Travel #ST35876. It was a 3-day conference. I agree with your view. Certainly, we have all done awful things we wouldnt want being brought out into the public eye. Ligonier Ministries helped me become confessionally Reformed and love our historic Christian faith!
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