. Chris in NC, MLJ is definitely a good one. Stephen Armstrong is a journalist and author. Ada Defense Lawyer Los Angeles, Weve seen so much go on amongst leadership & have had so much spiritual abuse we are burned out. 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. LEARN ABOUT GARRETT. I would add Justin Peters (so humble and kind and right on theologically), Brannon Howse and Mike Abendroth. Its my pleasure to serve you in Christ :0), Many names I dont know yet! Click to receive a FREE copy! 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. We seek to make a transformative impact in the church, the academy, and the world. Thanks for sharing, Liz :0). I ask questions about the doctrines of gracefor which they did not believe. Friend of Phil Johnson, John MacArthur. Im sorry, I misread your original comment to mean that he was speaking with (i.e. I fully agree with you on these 10 men BUT, is there no place for John Piper? So you were right LizFromOz. So please, do not give up. It took me a while to get over it and to affirm that someone could be a Calvinist and a solid Christian. The first chapter I read was the chapter on Romans 9 by Tom Schreiner. We didnt realize he supported people who are known false teachers. (These can all be found at JSM.org > About > What we Believe and FAQs). He was . Expectations for Teachers. It is my pleasure to serve you in Christ, but Im sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news. Dog Ate Something I Don't Know What, He was an astronaut. Youre welcome. And the late Jerry Bridges work and books are wonderful. Hi Ingrid- Glad to be of help. As a far more secondary issue, Id be a little concerned for any man who is reading that book for his own study. Kelli. I was already aware of Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer and the Osteens. PASTOR EMERITUS Stephen was the Senior Minister of Christ Church for 35 years from 1987-2023. [] Cf. Associate Pastor and Personal Assistant to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. No worries, happens to me all the time :0). 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. During my first year of college I was undeclared without any clear passion for any particular subject of study. Heres a blurb from his bio on the GIBC website: Prior to his ministry in Florida, Jerry served for many years as Sr. Hes a nice guy, but hes not very in depth when it comes to teaching the Scriptures. I have in mind this kind of Calvinism that is simultaneously rigid and disconnected from the Reformed tradition more broadly. Dr. Lawson has written a plethora of books, from commentaries to . 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. For me, nobody beats the precision, clarity (to a nonseminary female like me), and reliability of John MacArthur. Can you advise? I found a church 7 miles from my house. But getting to this point of being open minded was a Yuge move. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. He has a YouTube channel and now does podcasts as well! Most book studies written by women are also written FOR women, which I do not think would be appropriate to teach to a co-ed or mens class (why would men want to do a study aimed at women, and vice versa?). Hey Josh, yea I think thats part of it for sure. Hi Mary Ann- You might be interested to read my Statement of Faith tab at the top of this page. . He led the revitalization of Christ Church, as well as the renovation that took place in 2020. . Transform your life with assistance from faith formation advisor the Rev. West Valley Police Activity, 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. 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. Let's Teach Video Series - Lesson 2. Randolph County Newspaper, Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. Explore the Searching for a new church? tab in the blue menu bar at the top of this page. I dont personally understand it because I could not be close with someone I disagree with so passionately, but thats the way God wired me, and He didnt create everybody else just like me. Could we get you and your church to pray for us? Hermeneutics of Love (Guest Post) The Two, Thanks for listening Jennifer! Aw, thanks so much Susan! Check him out! One can NOT become a member unless they have made a profession of Christ and have been baptized as a believer at some time. Peter felt God's invitation to seminary and had a life-changing experience at the Talbot School of Theology. Any thoughts on RC Sproul being a part of this NRB International Christian Media Convention in 2017? Hi Michelle, 2. Obituary. I have not seen it since becoming aware of that. In my opinion any list that does not include Chuck Missler is incomplete. Being raised in the same Calvary Chapels and fundamentalist Baptist schools you were, the discovery of this Reformed framework ended up providing more peace in my thought-life than I had ever experience before. Charles Stanley waivers on doctrine. As Ive mentioned, these are not exhaustive lists. We just got the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible (we have been loving reading his sermons). However, I will say this- ANYONE who seeks out a female teacher these days, at the Christian book store or even at the local church level (Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, etc. It was actually another lady, who commented on the daughters comment by Voddie. I think pop-Calvinism manifests itself in many ways, especially in the angsty YRR phenomenon. But after reading Schreiners essay I didnt fully transform my theology. AP37 Process artist Stephen Armstrong outlines his attraction to the landscape - both natural and man-made - and his engagement with it through paint. Ill bring them to my husbands attention to see what he thinks of them. I have listened to some of the preachers on your list, I was a little confused about Voddie, I liked his preaching, but then read he is a Calvinist.. dont they believe that certain people are chosen to follow God.. and the others are not chosen so they will never believe? Mr. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. . Since men have a higher level in the spiritual hierarchy, doesnt using a womans teaching open him up to more possible deception? I have appreciated the ministry of these men. If the David Jeremiah books bother your conscience, then put them aside and maybe revisit them in a few years when you are more spiritually mature, and see what you think then. Rick Warren, on the other hand, would fall into the category of false teacher. Im Reformed and not a MacArthur follower. But yea, its very interesting that we had a similar upbringing and ended up on this side of things. 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. 2. . (As I recall, Todd mentioned something to that effect on that episode.). I have listened to several of Voddies sermons.. but then read he is a Calvinist.. I am so thankful I found your site and want to thank you for being so diligent in what you do and speaking truth. Hi - Great list. what are your reasons for not including him. I just got in on the discussion, so perhaps she would be the one who could provide a reputable link or follow up with an email to him. A baptism of the Holy Spirit separate from savlation that a Christian has to ask for and that is evidenced by speaking in tongues. After reading your false teachers section, I feel like maybe I was naively listening to the wrong man? I try to stress to my readers that they should never just take my, or anyone elses, word for it that someone is a false or trustworthy teacher, but that they need to compare everything to Scripture. I listen to quite a few of the men you have listed; I have added Jim Osman to my podcast list. I started listening to men like Paul Washer & Voddie Bachum & started to learn so much. This multi-skilled theologian also offers speaking, consulting, and wedding . For the next 2 years, I looked online for churches. 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. (Reformed Baptist) http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11113103031. DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION Those Exceptional Edwards Women. I was amused you included Todd Friel, and impressed you had Voddie Baucham on the list. I already know that book is trash, but it got me to thinking. Interview of Stephen Armstrong - Part 1 Verse By Verse Ministry International 14.8K subscribers Subscribe Share Save 9K views 9 years ago Watch the first part of an interview of Verse By Verse. Where I had thought I had no more to learn I realized I knew nothing at all. Id this the same add being taught by a woman? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Thanks so much for sharing this Mrs. Holck! Because we have shown "faith" in Him, He is obligated to reward our faith. Hi Great list. Even though I was an elderly lady at that time, I was a young whipper snapper and new in my walk, and my zeal would die down they said.. I read it with an open mind and felt like I was finally reading Romans 9 in a clear conscience. I had always viewed Calvinists as the bad guys. I ran and thanked God for the early warning even as I ran. 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] books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . Pastor Stephen has spent most of his adult years in Los Angeles with his beautiful wife, Helen, and three adult children. I completely agree! Im planning to do at least one more list similar to this one at some point in the future. Well, I have to give Armstrong's handlers credit for cleverly crafting the statements above. This group study examines thought-provoking teaching of core biblical concepts in prophecy.The study features a 152-page workbook and 12 videos designed to prepare both individual students and small groups for a deeper understanding of eschatology. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Steven Gertz and Chris Armstrong. My experience when listening to him is hearing him preach things that are of a third order of doctrine as first order of doctrine. Heres one about the theistic evolution: https://answersingenesis.org/creationism/old-earth/influential-pastors-and-theologians-on-the-days-of-creation-and-the-age-of-the-earth/. Oh I could go on . 2. Name: Paul I. Armstrong Home church: Cornerstone Christian Church Pastor: Rev Robert (Bob) Paddock Denomination: Christian Church of Christ Licensed/Ordained:1987 Deacon, 1993 Elder - Free Methodist Church of N. America Statement of Faith/Theology: I strive to make Biblical theology practical and accessible. shelved 1,381 times Showing 30 distinct works. But however unwise I think this is, it does not rise to the level of yoking with a false teacher in ministry (2 Corinthians 6:14ff) and it does not warrant removing Voddie from this list, warning against him, or calling him a false teacher, as some might be tempted to do. Then when you walk into your church, youre likely to find that most of the female teachers are fans of, and emulate, those false teachers you found at the book store. John Hagee teaches demonstrably false doctrine. Im sure if hes Peters Approved hes a fine pastor and exegete :0) Glad you found the articles helpful. Thank you for the list, Michelle! As for Todd, no one says as much biblically sound and honest things while making you laugh at the same time. 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.