Thanks, Cindy! Keep up the work for his kingdom. My, oh my, how convoluted things can become! I just remember being there in my dorm room sitting on my couch in nothing but my boxers. Perry Noble, Steven Furtick, Stovall Weems, Brian Houston, Beth Moore, Christine Caine, http://www.gibcjupiter.org/pages/sermons/detail/sermon/2540, http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11113103031, http://www.gty.org/Resources/Print/Blog/B131030, Throwback Thursday ~ Clinging to the Golden Calf: 7 Godly Responses When Someone Says You're Following a False Teacher, Guest Post: Lauren Daigle and the Fruit of "Losing her Religion", Choose What Is Right: A Study in Discernment ~ Lesson 1- Introduction, Leaving Lysa: Why You Shouldn't Be Following Lysa TerKeurst or Proverbs 31 Ministries, Going Beyond Scripture: Why It's Time to Say Good-Bye to Priscilla Shirer and Going Beyond Ministries, The Mailbag: Celebrity Christian Hot Takes (Driscoll, Graham, Groeschel, Lewis, Lucado, Piper, Vallotton), Bible Gateway- Fantastic concordance and other Bible tools, CARM- Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry, Christian Answers for the New Age (Marcia Montenegro). Thank you for your insight and thank you for the list of sound women also. Hi Dave- Although I recognize the names, Im not really familiar with either of them. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I dont believe God has made Himself blind as to who might believe one day and leave it to the choice of man who has no good or inclination to seek God in and of himself. I am certainly glad to take a moment to pray for you and your wife. He knows exactly where youve been, exactly where you are right now, and exactly what you need to get you to where He wants you to go. I would encourage anyone to listen. books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . In that moment I found Calvinism irresistible. Hell provide what you need. Saw Sproul on the list after I had commented. In 2001, Stephen received God's call to move to San Antonio, Texas, where he soon found opportunities to teach and preach verse-by-verse in churches throughout the area. Do you have any thoughts on Todd Friels latest comment that Rick Warren is not a heretic? Steven Orfice Armstrong White River Junction, VT Steven Orfice Armstrong, 65 years young, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in White River Junction. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Modern Day False Teachers | Monergism I am not familiar with BBN Radio. Going into my Sophomore year after having declared to be a Bible Major, however, I was very concerned to make sure that I had an open mind to the Bibles teaching. I do not know anything about him and his doctrinal beliefs, however, remember seeing his name in that respect. Interestingly I followed your link to read about Keller and saw Michael Horton listed there as well. I was most moved recently by his series on Luke 9:23 (http://www.gibcjupiter.org/pages/sermons/detail/sermon/2540). He has a YouTube channel and now does podcasts as well! I appreciate, Great exposition of this passage. Thank you. It was a biblically sound church but there was no emphasis on calling out the false doctrine in another brother within the church. Pastor Jerry does not hold any punches and I love that. Ive never discussed here atThe Two Cities how I became a Calvinistso I thought Id use this anniversary of sorts as an opportunity to reflect on that. ), 3. Ada Defense Lawyer Los Angeles, Attaching one. Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Wow- your husband is really bold! You have such profound grasp, [] Kayle Curley, contributor at The Two Cities, Augustine, Original, TULIP can be helpfully understood to have an implicit narrative structure, Mark 1-14 is about the Eucharist: Part I of III, Im A Calvinist (And That Hardly Matters), Learning to Love DavidCavanagh-TSA on Hermeneutics of Love (Guest Post), Brandon Hurlbert on The History of Zionism and the Nakba with Yousef AlKhouri (Podcast), Jennifer Hughes on The History of Zionism and the Nakba with Yousef AlKhouri (Podcast), Peter on The Gospel According to Job: Job 9:32-35, Biblical Studies Carnival 148 (June 2018) - Reading Acts on Augustine, Original Sin, and a Lesson on Friendship. If you can, join us for their ekklesia conference they hold every year. I dont tend to recommend Tim Keller as he is a continuationist and also subscribes to theistic evolution, although, otherwise, his doctrine is generally sound. I have heard of Dr Tony Evans. prevented me from going after a year. In other words, the things you have to believe to be a Christian, and the things you cant believe to be a Christian. John holds a PhD from the University of St Andrews, where he studied under Professor N. T. Wright. Audio and Video 2022 Day of Pentecost; Weekly Media. The only thing I was totally committed to at BIOLA was the Utah/Mormon ministry on campus (now dubbed EMI: Evangelical & Mormon Interaction), which led me to spend my Interterm break, Spring break, and even my Summer in Utah (when I was a student at Brigham Young University). Additionally, despite the fact that I do not believe that being a Calvinist supplants my identity as a Christian or is the most important thing about my Christian faith, I still affirm it and believe that it is a rich resource for me theologically and devotionally. I originally arrived at BIOLA as a cute little Arminian. Hi - Great list. Elijah was a biblical prophet and predecessor to the prophet Elisha. I have yellow flags with Voddie Baucham as well. Benjamin K. Forrest (EdD, Liberty University) is professor of Christian education and associate dean at Liberty University. My brother tried to start a reformed church, but that was a 2 hour drive from me and alas my age and my health along with finances for gas etc. A few years ago I spent a lot of time in Romans with Steven Armstrong (a Calvinist) and later with Kay Author and irresistible grace came alive. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, Catholic University seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research. Over the years at The Two Cities Ive written about Calvinism a bit (e.g., why me being a Calvinist hardly matters and how TULIP can be helpfully understood to have an implicit narrative structure), and you can see from those posts that I do not regard this issue to be make or break. After all, I had a degree in theology so I knew I had a reason for what I believed. If you can find a book study thats doctrinally sound and isnt aimed at women, it would be OK (the male teacher is still the one teaching the class and in authority over it), but I would encourage the teacher that it might be better to find a good, doctrinally sound study written by a man (there are plenty of those out there) just to avoid any stumbling blocks for anybody. Friend of Phil Johnson, John MacArthur. Sproul and John MacArthur. :0). None of these things necessitate Calvinism by any means, but I started to realize that the more I talked to Mormons the more I was refining my own theology. Curious what you think of Dr. John Barnett of Calvary In Michigan? Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Indiana, Pennsylvania; author, The Greener Grass Conspiracy; blogger . Staff Christ Church NYC Online As the article mentions, this is by no means an exhaustive list. I love listening to Stephen Armstrong from Verse by Verse Ministries International. I already know that book is trash, but it got me to thinking. This ministry is committed to providing compelling, verse-by-verse teachings of God's word at no charge, thus ensuring the whole counsel of God is proclaimed. Thanks for checking (duh like you wouldnt ) Over the years too, Ive grown to find a lot of silliness in pop-Calvinism. One of the things I appreciate about Todd is the gentleness and grace with which he approaches the people he talks about. I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. JSM (Jimmy Swaggart Ministries) teaches several false doctrines, among them: Genuniely regenerated Christians can lose their salvation. Just discovering your siteI would highly recommend Dr. Carl Broggi of Community Bible Church of Beaufort, SC and online at http://www.searchthescriptures.org. I did enjoy the Gospel Message you have at the top of this page. The type who say deny imputation and you deny the gospel!If it is these types of Calvinists that frustrate youI know what you mean man. This may help http://www.gty.org/Resources/Print/Blog/B131030, Thanks, Liz. Reformed pastor Steve Schlissel tries very hard to be ecumenical towards Catholics. Im Reformed and not a MacArthur follower. As a brand new babe in Christ, I walked 2 bloicks to a church in my neighborhood. It sounds like you are on the right track. Thank you very much! Its my pleasure to serve you in Christ :0), Many names I dont know yet! All the guys at grace Immanuel are excellent! I had always viewed Calvinists as the bad guys. (210) 460-7556. Verse By Verse Fellowship, a Northeast Side church, announced Pastor Steve Armstrong died after his battle with the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 1,800 others in San Antonio. Doctrinally sound book for a general audience, written by a woman- good, Doctrinally sound book for a general audience, written by a man- better. :0). Introducing the Southwestern Seminary faculty. Pastor Steve Bogie Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Menomonee Falls, WI 3. Thanks for ask you do! Thanks for stopping by! All comments are handled manually, and I do not publish comments which promote false doctrine. Our mission is to work with the global church to inspire people to love others before self and Christ above all. All his teachings are available for free and in podcasts format or straight from their website with downloadable notes. Men need strong, godly, male influences to teach and set the example of biblical manhood. In addition to various articles and essays, Jerry has published a book for churchmen entitled Exemplary Spiritual Leadership. I felt like I needed to use this opportunity to learn from the Bible and not tell it what I think it can or cannot say. Steven Gertz and Chris Armstrong. The fault lies with people who dont understand the difference between true heresy and false teaching. I believe, unless Im mistaken, that MacArthur has said at one time that he is not a Calvinist. In 2001, Stephen received God's call to move to San Antonio, Texas, where he soon found opportunities to teach and preach verse-by-verse in churches throughout the area. These doctrines and teachings have been referred to as Armstrongism by non-adherents. Seating is limited to 550 guests. Thank you so much for your lists. Previously, Andrew was a Senior Minister at Acton Congregational Church. All of the sudden my own sense of autonomy and freedom evaporated and I felt like all I could do was worship God for his undeserved, unwarranted, unnecessary, and unexpected grace. Stephen Armstrong | Verse By Verse Ministry International According to the 2021 NRB schedule of events, Tony Evans spoke at a worship service at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, but I dont see Voddies or Priscillas name listed any where on the schedule. . LIVE STREAM. There were so many carnal Christians, a term I loath, its saying you can be Unrejuvenated & show no spiritual fruits of salvation & still think youll be in heaven. Despite having no professional religious training, in 2003 Stephen was called by God to lead a church planting effort in the city as pastor of Living Word Fellowship. I have in mind this kind of Calvinism that is simultaneously rigid and disconnected from the Reformed tradition more broadly. He does a so-so job (but gets an E for effort). . I have my favorites on the list that I listen to almost every week. Never give up. Ultimately, this could lead to a woman holding the senior-pastor position, which would be a violation . I also find some lesser-known men when I listen to the stream/recordings of the Shepherds Conference that takes place every year at Grace Church. In 2014, he became the 5th senior pastor for The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. RightNow Media This resource may be helpful as you research him. @voddieb Stephen Mark Armstrong. :0). Could we get you and your church to pray for us? . However, I still find myself struggling with it in some way and Im not sure I could exactly point out what my struggle is with. Thank you! We were at a church for over six years and I felt stagnant in my learning of scripture. They refused to let me partake in the LORDs supper ( they evidently examined my heart for me) and then all 35-40 people broke out in what I am sure they thought were tongues. For the next 2 years, I looked online for churches. Stephen Armstrong writes for the Guardian, the Sunday Times, GQ, Elle, Wallpaper and the New Statesman, as well as showing up on Radio 4 whenever they let him. There are so many fantastic teachers out there, it would be easy to leave these three guys behind and never miss them :0). I know your journey well my friend. Chalke, Steve [rejects penal substitution and biblical Inerrancy; supports same sex unions] Cho, Paul or David Yonggi [Word of Faith, pastor of largest church in the world] Claiborne, Shane [Progressive Christian] Clement, Kim [New Apostolic Reformation] Copeland, Kenneth and Gloria [Word of Faith] John Dominic Crossan [Liberal Theology] While many churches have wavered and changed their doctrines, Armstrong projects an image of unwavering orthodoxy and supports the inspiration of the Bible. Hi Mel- I would steer clear of all three. Id encourage you to give any of the gents on this list a try. Hi Camille- Berean Research, Fighting for the Faith, and Apprising have some good info. Thank, Kelli. But after reading Schreiners essay I didnt fully transform my theology. So please, do not give up. Im sure if hes Peters Approved hes a fine pastor and exegete :0) Glad you found the articles helpful. He is a new believer, so Im concerned that he focus on the right things to start off. Does that make sense? For example, T.D. A small biblically sound church who worships God, who believes in the inerrancy of the Bible, who disciples all who come and who practices church discipline. Jakes. Find Stephen Armstrong obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com Id meet new people around campus and Id quickly dive into it: Hi, Im John; are you a Calvinist? Im glad that our conversation was a link in that chain! According to a July 27 article in Baptist Press, Evans described Critical Race Theory as "a post-Civil Rights social construct that seeks to demonstrate how . And the late Jerry Bridges work and books are wonderful. Thanks man! As a far more secondary issue, Id be a little concerned for any man who is reading that book for his own study. Dog Ate Something I Don't Know What, Armstrong greeted onlookers with a smile, but declined to comment. I completely agree! What prompted my finding your site and researching it was a photo of Michelle Duggar with Patricia Shirer. He said the man he listens to on a regular basis that nobody knows of is Dr. Bryan Hughes gbcmt.org he is on the board of directors at the Masters university and Seminary. My husband and I came out of the Assemblies of God and started listening to John MacArthur first, and it was amazing, then we also started to listen to Brannon Howse and I bought Twisted Scriptures, Twisted Theology. This multi-skilled theologian also offers speaking, consulting, and wedding . Also Justin Peters. I know its not part of the Bible or anything, but I thought it would be enormously helpful in guiding and broadening our view of Scripture. As I explain in this article, I dont recommend teachers who live in ongoing, unrepentant sin by associating and partnering with false teachers. Many of those teachers have podcasts. I would not construe Sprouls (or any other doctrinally sound and discerning pastor/teacher) participation as partnering with false teachers, but rather demonstrating, via his high profile, that NRB does carry some doctrinally sound teachers and encouraging people to partake of NRBs programs that feature doctrinally sound teachers. Check him out! FREE Shipping on orders over $25.00. I could no longer fight it. We just got the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible (we have been loving reading his sermons). On the one hand he will go so far as to say that Christian women cannot be police officers (the Bible mentions nothing of the sort), yet on the other hand he joins in ministry with Caine and Moore who in addition the the false doctrine they preach both actively and unrepentantly violate clear Scripture by preaching to men. One little church, I literally had to run out of on my second visit. Aw, thanks so much Susan! Thank you in advance. Steven Armstrong Obituary (2021) - White River Junction, VT - Valley News I am disheartened by what I found, but I am eternally grateful for your blog. Despite the manifold frustrations that I have felt over the years with a certain breed of Calvinist for their sloppy exegesis, caricatures of the perspectives of non-Calvinists, and odd cultural habits, nevertheless, I continue to persevere. You are so right about few and far between when it comes to women teachers but I have found one and her name is Susan Heck. We are reading his books Agents of the Apocalypse and Agents of Babylon and a few others but now we dont really know how to feel about them- whether it is okay to read them or to totally ditch them. Mahasi Sayadaw, Vipassana Metta FoundationTranslation Committee (Translation), Steve Armstrong (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Joseph Goldstein (Foreword author) 4.48 avg rating 95 ratings published 2016 4 editions. Edwards modeled himself as theologian, philosopher, and pastor after outstanding figures in each field. I sat in this church for 18 months, as I studied Gods word and hermeneutics on my own. Only 2 came and it wasnt to learn. Hi Mary Ann- You might be interested to read my Statement of Faith tab at the top of this page. Jack Graham, on the other hand, I would not recommend. Stephen Ministry affirms the tremendous value of the laity in doing the work of congregational care, writes pastoral theology professor Tonya Armstrong. Peter is passionate about people and loves spending time with them . It took me a while to get over it and to affirm that someone could be a Calvinist and a solid Christian. It is extremely feminine. A baptism of the Holy Spirit separate from savlation that a Christian has to ask for and that is evidenced by speaking in tongues. He is a wonderful bible expositor. I have recently been listening to sermons by Jerry Wragg, senior pastor of Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, FL. I have not seen it since becoming aware of that. Hope you dont mind, but I downloaded it onto my computer and want to share it sometime with others. Hi Tricia- No, I would not recommend the Bible Recap. West Valley Police Activity, So glad to see you healthy and well! Right know I listening to his sermons on the Book of Isaiah. I listen to his sound a Bible studies all the time. Tony Evans, founding pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, recently introduced a concept he calls Kingdom Race Theology to his congregation as his alternative to Critical Race Theory, by way of two Wednesday evening sermons. Again a few of my favourites, but its great to have more names to check out. The Reverend Dr. Stephen P. Bauman, Senior Minister . But my husband would. He has a picture with Tony Evans and the caption Great time at #NRB2021 this week. Hi Anthony- As it clearly says in the introductory paragraph of the Recommended Bible Teachers tab where you probably found this article, These lists are not comprehensive.. Heres a blurb from his bio on the GIBC website: Prior to his ministry in Florida, Jerry served for many years as Sr. I appreciate you taking the time to expound on those two terms. I agree and I appreciate your note. He was an astronaut. I even started a hermeneutics study (Mark Keilars Word PicturesBecoming a Workman series) and invited the whole church. Like . I felt as exposed and vulnerable before God as I physically was in my underwear. If youd like to research them, this article may be of some help. It was teeny tiny (I made an even dozen). Some people call acquaintances with whom they have a cordial Hi, how are you? relationship friends. Or its possible that Voddie is maintaining a friendly relationship with Tony in order to disciple him and correct his errant theology. Hi Michelle, Steven was raised in . Immediately prior to joining the Princeton faculty, Armstrong served as Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Hi Ingrid- Glad to be of help. RightNow Media I know several doctrinally sound pastors and teachers who have relationships like that. how many homes lost in almeda fire; cqc interview questions for nominated individual; envelope stuffing jobs from home near me; influence of media ownership on media content pdf; franklin county, ny departments; Andrew Armstrong is a Pastor at The First Church based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Stephen Armstrong is a journalist and author. God Bless! :0). Associate Pastor and Personal Assistant to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. I would encourage readers, as with any other site, to explore discerningly and compare everything to Scripture. Randolph County Newspaper, But this isnt that. Did a ton of interviews for #FaultLinesBook caught up with some old friends and made some new ones. Priscilla Shirer commented on the post We love you and your family Voddie! More than those, however, like you I found myself having increasing desire to let the Bible speak for itself which led me to Reformed and Covenantal theology. Not questioning your opinion I would like to read it. Jakes is a heretic for two reasons: a) he is a modalist, a classic heresy which denies the biblical nature of the Trinity, and b) he preaches Word of Faith heresy another gospel as described in Galatians 1:6-9. Theology Major Faculty Christ College Armstrong, Clinton J. Hes also sharing this daily with other men, so my husband brought it to my attention. Both have been to our church as well as Todd Friel, Steve Lawson. Im not familiar with this site or Dr. Broggi, but at a quick glance it seems to have a biblical statement of faith and nothing I saw raised a red flag right off the bat. sharing a stage with / partnering in ministry with) them. His complementarianism seems muddled at best. I think the confusion is that the correct definition of heresy differentiates between true heretics and false teachers, but many Christians dont seem to understand that because the terms heretic and false teacher are often used interchangeably. NICOLE ARMSTRONG. Id like to hear/read his remarks in context. Will read more in depth shortly; its a fascinating read! how many homes lost in almeda fire; cqc interview questions for nominated individual; envelope stuffing jobs from home near me; influence of media ownership on media content pdf; franklin county, ny departments; Pastor Joy Armstrong Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Cloquet, MN . What about Chip Ingram? Some were quite easy to cross off ( women pastors, or eldersand things.) The Verse By Verse Ministry International End Times Group Study explores Bible topics commonly overlooked in small group studies. Im not aware of any ongoing relationship there since the Doug Phillips scandal a few years ago. As far as I know, Charles Stanley is OK doctrinally and doesnt hang around with known false teachers. Daron roberts just finished a great teaching time on hermeneutics. Love this list. While I consider him to be generally doctrinally sound and agree with him in many aspects of theology, he is not someone I proactively recommend for a few reasons: 1. Oh thats right, no one can, but YOU can jump out! Id this the same add being taught by a woman? In my opinion any list that does not include Chuck Missler is incomplete. Ive edited out your comments as youve requested. First he appeared to embrace Rick Warren when he interviewed him and invited him to speak at the Desiring God conference a few years ago. Hi! I am in the habit of listening to each of these men often. Where are you getting your information? There are many more than these 10 godly men out there, both well-known and obscure, that rightly preach and handle Gods word. Ps Gabriel Hughes writes, STEPHEN ARMSTRONG Should someone ask why God would obey our desires in this way, the false teachers will claim God's faithful- nessrequires that He grant us wealth, healing, etc., when we demonstrate faith in His potential to do so. I would say that my passion for discussing faith and theology with Mormons was the biggest influence that led me to become a Bible major. I found a church 7 miles from my house. A wonderful list, Michelle, and its deeply comforting to know these great teachers are out there to guide us in these troubled times. Rest assured, if Voddie starts yoking with false teachers, I will, sadly, remove him. In that case, there would be absolutely no problem with a male teacher of male/co-ed groups using materials written by women as prep materials. Blessings to you. Is this the kind of thing you had in mind? I waited 9 months , then became a member. Doctrinally Sound Christian Men to Follow - 1 - Michelle Lesley Pastor Stephen has spent most of his adult years in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife, Helen, and three adult children. Explore the Searching for a new church? tab in the blue menu bar at the top of this page. . First Corinthians 36 Lessons. Theology on Tap Confirmation Class Connection Groups . You dont have to take the accounts of the old testament literally. Both have been to our church as well as Todd Friel, Steve Lawson. Ill bring them to my husbands attention to see what he thinks of them. Video Just What Do You Mean Faith Once Delivered? :0). Stephen Armstrong is the senior pastor. Nathan Armstrong. Im not exactly sure what to do. Why? is stephen armstrong a calvinist. It is amazing and taught us how we had been taught wrong for so many years. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, The Virginia Baptist State Convention Pastor's Conference, Truett Seminary Preaching Conference, and the Stephen Olford Center for Biblical Preaching to name a few. Sounds like something that pastor needed to hear! hi michelle, would like your thoughts on Jon Courson and Erwin Lutzer. I started listening to men like Paul Washer & Voddie Bachum & started to learn so much. Great list! Greg is honored to do life with his wife of 16 years, Kristal, and his 3 sons Evan, Ethan and Greg (III). Wonderful teaching and speaking. We are recent, we have been duped by apostasy and false teachers before. You may want to shoot him a quick e-mail (hes very good about responding) if you have more questions, or just to confirm thats what he meant. I agree with you, Michelle. Since men have a higher level in the spiritual hierarchy, doesnt using a womans teaching open him up to more possible deception?, No. Even though I was so opposed to Calvinism, there was always an uneasiness within me regarding the way I approached that passage. After reading your false teachers section, I feel like maybe I was naively listening to the wrong man?
