Because I believe there is way more to the story than what is being told. Saturday, Dr. Steve Lawson posted a picture to Instagram of MacArthur , Steve Jones, and Lawson golfing. So unless youre one of the victims you dont have anything tosay that would be factual about the case. Since the Lord does not change in turbulent times, we must live courageously and without compromise for His eternal truth. Real simple. 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. You can literally walk in the footsteps of our heroes of the past, of Luther, of Calvin, of Jonathan Edwards. Reply. 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/. The Q&A panel discussion of this post is from day 3. 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 by those who hate God. Some people heard about Cadets for the first time and were surprised to learn that the Cadets ministry has been around since 1952. MacArthur does not know the verse, it says: Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him and said to King Jehoshaphat, Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord and so bring wrath on yourself from the Lord? (2 Chronicles 19:2). 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. Robert Godfrey: The Necessity of Christhttps://bit.ly/3a3eTw0Music:Solar Flares - Caleb Etheridgehttps://filmpac.com/product/FMAAA1833/ John MacArthur Rebukes Church Hosting Ligonier National Conference There are always consequences for words and deeds, unfortunately Mr. Gray broke the law. October 21. Go ahead and say that you are going to stand by John MacArthur regardless of what he has done. If they had we wouldnt be having this discussion. 2023 Dates and Fees Ligonier Camp & Conference Center 2023 Dates and Tuition Classic Camp Note that Classic Camp sessions end on FRIDAY. 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. You are blessed to expose the charlatans of the church like MacArthur. Rape your kids, beat your spouse, commit crimes, go to the cops. The scripture tells us to mind our own business . One of the best ways you can learn about a person or even an event is being thereto be on site. What king of elder board would throw her out and keep him knowing this? Who are you that you think he owes anybody repentance except for Christ himself. Interested in joining the Ligonier team? The problem with this particular sin, is its a crime so it is not about digging. Ive committed terrible sins in my past. Live from Pittsburgh, watch our t. Sproul's new book. There wasnt just one incident of acting horrible and then it was over. Be among the first to get R.C. Its at the expense of John Mac Arthurs life long work as well. In addition to addressing the global gospel outreach of Ligonier Ministries, this event will consider why and how Christians should share the good news of Christ around the world. I believe that church pastored by a team of CO-EQUAL teaching elders would prevent this kind of behavior exhibited by the one and only pastor/teacher of Grace Community Church, John MacArthur. Its the 21st century. You are just Christian or you are not. How Phil and Justin Peters and the like can defend this man is amazing, but he does write their checks. To pretty much assume that it is an excuse may well be jumping to false conclusions. I think of Matt 11, where Jesus rebukes cities taught the truth but didnt repent, telling them that they will suffer the wrath of God far worse than those who were wantonly sinful but untaught the Truth, because if they had known the truth they would have repented. Hey, Ive sinned too! When the Bible was written all people had was the church. How in the world would she do that if she is not a member of GCC? The examples you use in scripture do not support or justify how you do your reporting. Ligonier Pittsburgh Conference 2021 - Highlights - YouTube 0:00 / 3:19 Ligonier Pittsburgh Conference 2021 - Highlights 3,341 views Oct 4, 2021 230 Dislike Share Save Kuiper Belt. Questions & Answers with Kim, Lawson, MacArthur, and Nichols 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. Is the fact that MacArthur missing a conference really newsworthy? Not before an unbelieving world 20 yrs later. 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. The Roys Report seeks to foster thoughtful and respectful dialogue. They are clueless about how the Criminal Justice Process works. 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]? For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. Neither the church nor MacArthur has responded. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. The cancellation comes after revelations that MacArthur had apparently promoted a convicted child abuser and shamed the abusers wife. Today, Chris Larson and Nathan W. Bingham join Lee as he announces his retirement as host, shares favorite memories from his friendship with R.C. However, a church where MacArthur also was slated to speak in March has stated MacArthur is cancelling its engagement due to family health issues.. Unfortunately w Steve Lawson so entrenched in both MacArthur and Ligonier ministries I have to break from both. Precisely. 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. Great! JUST STRAIGHT NEWS. The Calvinist Cadet Corps was present as an exhibitor at the 2021 Ligonier Ministries National Conference, March 18-20. (Ive read other reports where photos of unrelated people (as students in school and now pastors) lambasted for offering to babysit. Soon, we will cut off everybody because everyone is connected to someone in a way. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! The Roys Report has repeatedly sought comment from MacArthur and GCC about the incidents involving David Gray and his wife. Tom, I hope this doesnt seem like piling on, since youve already gotten a number of replies to your comment. Hence, MacArthur and all his elders are accountable to the judgment in the Lord. So many times people want to believe they know the,situation. A Conservative Christian Elder Board, to be most precise. He admitted to locking them in the closet, dropping/dragging them. I was thinking the same thing. 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. What is the future church facing? . 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. The world around us is constantly changing, yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. 2021 National Conference: Session with John MacArthur - Facebook #ligcon See less Comments Because John MacArthur is a Pastor, Teacher, Expositor, he is absolutely MORE accountable than anyone to give an explanation/apology especially on the magnitude of this issue with the Grays and what he did to Eileen Gray specifically. No. I do know that our Lord said The gates of hell shall not prevail against the Church Pray for this Godly man and the future of this vital ministry.James in WA ST. Amen and amen! 2021 Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian. Join us on November 1213, 2021, for our conference in Detroit. Thats why these thing matter in his case. Q&A from Ligonier Conference 2021, Right Now Counts Forever, Day 3 2023 National Conference | Ligonier Ministries Events He seemed proud of his involvement in civil rights. 27. View our current career opportunities. I do not have any other details and would encourage you to reach out to Dr. MacArthurs office. Do you know of a conference or similar gathering where Cadets should exhibit or promote our ministry? As you seem so keen for Christians to hold one another accountable, why didnt GCC hold criminal abuser David Grays accountable? 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? Blessed in Christ Detroit 2021 Conference - Ligonier Ministries There is no end to the blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. Ding! Why does a true believer, who trusts and believe in what Jesus did on the cross and rose again need to prove anything to themselves? 1) I was shocked the wife tried to formally withdraw from Grace To You church in writing they said they literally would not let her withdraw. The child molester has learned the language and the customs of the church and has figured out the logic and the value system and theology of the elders. 1Co 7:11 KJV But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be reconciled to her husband. Your gift now at year's end will enable Ligonier to continue this outreach into 2022 and beyond. 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. John MacArthur is very good at exposing the sins of others, but he doesnt do well when its time to expose his own Sins! Meanwhile, the wife of the predator had been for years trying to keep her family safe and protected and had been manipulated into supporting her husband the predator, thus she had gotten compromised along the way. https://julieroys.com/pastor-alves-accused-grooming-girls-still-ministry/. It may be an excuse. Cheryl, very reasonable response by you. And that it doesnt cost us anything, its a GIFT FREELY received by those who BELIEVE. I know this from personal experience. To his own master he stands or falls. I wonder how Phil and Justin are gonna spin this? What is the Westminster Confession of Faith? NO POPUPS! The Ligonier Conference 2021was titled Right Now Counts Forever. There is no way for us to know for sure at this time and we maybe never will. 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. Ding!) Right Now Counts Forever 2021 National Conference by Various Teachers | Ligonier Ministries If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. Ligonier Connect We need Julie Roys and more journalists like her! Its primary teaching fellows include Sinclair Ferguson, Steve Lawson, Steven Nichols, Albert Mohler and Burk Parsons. 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. Always Ready, September 18, 2021 :: Reformation Bible College Did you assume you were being told the truth about resting for the conference when he had covid? 2022 National Conference: Upholding Christian Ethics 9,280 views Mar 20, 2021 222 Dislike Share Save Ligonier Ministries 447K subscribers The holy character of God is the absolute standard. Sitting at the table of fools seems to be a mainstay at GCC. 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. The Roys Report is doing a unique and vital work exposing sin and lack of accountability in religious gatherings. It is despicable. [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. Our 2021 Winter Conference, commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Ligonier Ministries, will celebrate Dr. Sproul's life and legacy, examining the central themes he proclaimed as he strove to help every Christian become a better theologian. God bless you Julie, for exposing John Maccarthurs hippocrisy. Well how can MacArthur justices crazy remarks after Charlottesville ?? / Socialism / Communism, Satan; Slanderer; Devil; Liar; Serpent; Dragon, Covenant Theology Overview by Pastor Patrick Hines [Salvation and Eschatology, Part 7, Conclusion], Covenant Theology Overview by Pastor Patrick Hines [Salvation and Eschatology, Part 7, Conclusion] sheeplywolves. May the consequences of his actions draw him closer to the Lord in full repentance and even thank God that he was stopped. We can even create the scene in our minds eye. View our current career opportunities. 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. Now is our time to stand with unrelenting devotion to Gods unchanging Word. It is not to be handled by elders in private and a decision abruptly announced by the lone pastor/teacher. It was a 3-day conference. To shame and reject an abused wife and her abused children is reprehensible behavior and it is especially so when the one doing the shaming is an influential church leader. I will point out that there is a higher standard for those who are in ministry. Those include: The Providence of God; Serving God in the Digital Age; The Church in Africa; Discipling the Next Generation; Teaching the Truth. It is the reason I support them. [21m 38:30], Q7. Ralph Thank you thank you thank you. I have faith in the teaching of Pastor John and can see there are constant attacks on his ministry to compromise the Gospel of Jesus Christ.