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. 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. 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. Here we go again. 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. I know I am saved by Grace alone. As you seem so keen for Christians to hold one another accountable, why didnt GCC hold criminal abuser David Grays accountable? This message is from Upholding Christian Ethics, Ligoniers 2022 National Conference. How do we press on faithfully in the work that the Lord has prepared for us? The problem with this particular sin, is its a crime so it is not about digging. The examples you use in scripture do not support or justify how you do your reporting. And they will also seek to obey the Lords commands and seek to flee from sin. Additionally, you can tune in anytime when you download our free app. Grace Community Church was given a *written confession* by David Gray before MacArthur publicly shamed her for not submitting to him. Categories: Articles ~ Personal | Tags: Christian conferences, Ligonier National Conference, Sing! person will not be tolerated. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! [10] But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. And He has spoken. 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). He should be held to the same standards to which he holds everyone else. Hes taken the job and the money and is accountable. The theme will be Christ Our Hope in Life and Death: Prayers and Confessions. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce had lobbied in favor of the bill, citing several benefits including: 43,400 different Indiana residents would apply for Driving Privilege Cards (DPCs) in the first three years of the programs existence. 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The conference will also be streaming in Spanish on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, and in Portuguese on Facebook. Ironically, the John MacArthur I admired for so long, is now the one continuously worthy of being publicly criticized. A careful read of her articles will show that she keeps an open mind and pursues facts. In this message, Dr. Derek Thomas examines what Scripture has to say about the sin of partiality, exhorting us to do unto others as we would h Christianity has stood out historically for its high view of the sanctity of life, proclaiming that we must preserve and protect the lives of all people, including the most helpless among us. There are no TV Airings of Ligonier National Conference Hour in the next 14 days. 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. 1:18). And it may not. Shearer repeated the departments mission statement and goals before launching into the numbers for 2022. Assuming that the same person will have these very different skills would seem to be a foundational error in many cases. Join us in. He many have had to cancel because he is not well, just as he said. The Roys Report has repeatedly sought comment from MacArthur and GCC about the incidents involving David Gray and his wife. Click Bait on the headline! 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. They are clueless about how the Criminal Justice Process works. Its scary to think every sin youve committed thirty years ago can be found out by sleuths. His reputation as a true servant of God for all the years Ive known him requires no explanation for the decisions he has made this far in his life & career. He seemed proud of his involvement in civil rights. Toward that end, the site requires that people use their full name when commenting. As of Tuesday morning, the bill had not gone through a second or third reading, with the Senate third reading deadline being the end of the day. If God had not given us His Word, we would be lost forever in sin and darkness. Tom Gardiana The way the David Gray case was handled and is currently being handled indicates there has been no repentance. 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. Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer by J. Oswald Sanders, Taking God to Work: The Keys to Ultimate Success by Steve Reynolds and David L. Winters, Talent Magnet: How to Attract and Keep the Best People by Mark Miller, The Accidental Executive: Lessons on Business, Faith, and Calling from the Life of Joseph by Albert M. Erisman, The Art of Work: A Proven Path to Discovering What You Were Meant to Do by Jeff Goins, The Call: Finding and Fulfilling Gods Purpose For Your Life by Os Guinness. Even when Jesus rebuked the Jews and flipped the table over in the temple it was done in front of believers. He noted that there were 104 arrests in Ligonier in 2022 for operating a vehicle without ever having been licensed. Are we so deceived by men that we find it impossible for John to need to be in need of correction? 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. 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. This conference, led by Keith and Kristyn Getty, is a unique experience of teaching and singing songs written specifically for congregational singing. He admitted to locking them in the closet, dropping/dragging them. 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. 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. I dont think I have to point out 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. A link to the conference in full is below. Be Truthful. The leadership always sides with the predator. The Bible is explicit in what qualities and qualifications a preacher must have. Keep in touch with Julie and get updates in your inbox! Thank you Cherul Unruh for being brave enough to say so. ~by Treena Gisborn October 11, 2018 In "Deception".. C. The title was, "Upholding Christian Ethics. And He has spoken. Rodriguez found an ally in Bryan Shearer, Ligoniers police chief and public safety director. And if he refuses to listen even to the church, let him be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. The Protestant Reformation is more than a relic of Christian history. We are to hold one another accountable privately and publicly but within the church. Sounds like we are still unreformed and have adopted Romes conception of the church as power structure. (Ive read other reports where photos of unrelated people (as students in school and now pastors) lambasted for offering to babysit. Our 2022 National Conference will explore the crucial topic of Christian ethics. 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. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 2) Why did not the church report the attempted murder, yes that is what he confessed to in writing, to the police. 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. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. At age 20, Eileen known to many by her previous, Hohn Cho, a lawyer and former elder at John MacArthurs Grace Community Church (GCC), accused the influential California megachurch of awful patterns. The cancellation comes after revelations that MacArthur had apparently promoted a convicted child abuser and shamed the abusers wife. 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. In the Greek-speaking world in which this was communicated, elder was universally understood as being a man at least 60 years old. Orlando, FL 32805 United States + Google Map Phone: 407.425.2555 View Venue Website To donate, supported Gray even after his 2005 convictions, Opinion: John MacArthur and We vs. They. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Michael Kruger, Steven Lawson, Stephen Nichols, Burk Parsons, Harry Reeder, Michael Reeves, Derek Thomas considered how divine revelation addresses the moral confusion that surrounds us. JUST STRAIGHT NEWS. She also has the training. The conservative voice and Christian content are being silenced more and more. Cheryl, very reasonable response by you. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We have attended the last three conferences available in-person and plan to attend the 2022 conference to be held September 4-7 in Nashville, Tennessee. Therefore, to reject Him and abandon His Word is to undermine the foun The holy character of God is the absolute standard of right and wrong. How is this what you are doing??? It ran from 24-26 March of 2022. Not only does she have the heart for doing good journalism. 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!!!! This is one of the problems with Elder-run churches.. Throughout history, civil governments have frequently set themselves up as the final arbiters of right and wrong, demanding that people surrender all their rights and identities to the state. How in the world would she do that if she is not a member of GCC? Sing! We need Julie Roys and more journalists like her! Sounds to me like youre a God hater? In the process, may exposed charlatans move on to another grift in shame and dishonor. Always Hustle byBradLomenick, Hand Me Another Brick: How Effective Leaders Motivate Themselves and Others by Charles Swindoll, Heaven is a Place on Earth: Why Everything You Do Matters to God by Michael E. Wittner, How Then Should We Work? Senate Bill 248, the specialized driving privilege bill authored by Sen. Blake Doriot, R-Goshen, did pass out of committee after some contentious discourse back on Feb. 7, but the bill has not since returned to the Senate floor. Matthew 18:15-17 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. 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. This story is extremely well documented so I am forced to accept the truth. August 8, 2022 by Bill Pence Leave a comment. Records and eyewitnesses revealed that GCC told congregants that Gray was innocent and blamed his convictions on his ex-wife. Yes, I understand the point. How did we get the sixty-six books of the Bible? Didnt he and his wife also have Covid and kept that a secret? When the NT was written and the rules of how to handle things via the church, there were no law enforcement agencys. He revered medical professionals who helped he and his family during their life -threatening emergencies. However, a church where MacArthur also was slated to speak in March has stated MacArthur is cancelling its engagement due to "family health issues." No cases of child neglect were reported in 2022, either. The lack of journalistic integrity is on display on this site. Be among the first to get Derek Thomas new teaching series. I am convinced that the problem we have is two fold: 1. Real simple. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. Ephesians 5:11-13 says Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. There are no TV Airings of Ligonier National Conference Hour in the next 14 days. I say, keep workin and knock yourselves out. Tom, I hope this doesnt seem like piling on, since youve already gotten a number of replies to your comment. May the consequences of his actions draw him closer to the Lord in full repentance and even thank God that he was stopped. 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? Perhaps the man is truly sick. That said, vindictive comments from any side are beneath the calling of a Christian. However, I hoped he was trying to protect the credibility of Gods holy word, and the testimony of His church. What does it mean to fear the Lord? LIGONIER Ligoniers Hispanic residents, joined by members of an advocacy organization, La Voz Unida of Plymouth, packed the council room Monday night to ask for a resolution of support for Indiana Senate Bill 248, a measure that would create driving privilege cards. 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