Im Reformed and not a MacArthur follower. Steven was raised in . Interestingly I followed your link to read about Keller and saw Michael Horton listed there as well. I attended his church when we were stationed in Guam with the military. I could be wrong, but I dont recall a passage of Scripture that says men are more likely to be deceived by using a womans teaching. in Sociology and Religion at California Lutheran University . I totally understand about feeling done with church, but I would encourage you not to forsake the assembly. Even though I was so opposed to Calvinism, there was always an uneasiness within me regarding the way I approached that passage. We love Alistair Begg, R.C. LIVE STREAM. However, John Piper, as nice of a guy as he is and as helpful as some of his materials are, will probably not be on those lists. 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. Curious what you think of Dr. John Barnett of Calvary In Michigan? He lived in the 9th century BC, during the reign of the wicked King Ahab of Israel . 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. He came to know the Lord in his early 30s, while serving as an Air Force officer. I was already aware of Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer and the Osteens. Why? An early pioneer of radio and television evangelism, Armstrong preached what he claimed was the comprehensive combination of doctrines in the entire Bible, in the light of the New Covenant scriptures, which he maintained to be the restored true Gospel. I had an unconditional disdain brewing within me. Seminaries provide future clergy with a theological education, but the academy . Be blessed!! I dont really know anything about him. Check him out! Just wondering, and realizing you limited your list to 10, would you consider Albert Mohler sound as well? I didnt know who she, Patricia, was and I wanted to find out her theology and associates. 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. :0). So glad to see you healthy and well! For Moore, the Lord's Supper is a sign which looks back to Jesus' death, but also forward to his return. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. I really have to object to Voddie Bauchaum. I know your journey well my friend. Thank you for that. Ten years ago this month (September) I first became a Calvinist. San Antonio, TX 78216. Your article helped in clearing some confusion I have had regarding her. 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. Charles Spurgeon is great reading.. In other words, the things you have to believe to be a Christian, and the things you cant believe to be a Christian. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. That makes total sense. Calling a woman "pastor" can condition people in the church to accept pastors as being female. 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/. As a far more secondary issue, Id be a little concerned for any man who is reading that book for his own study. I have news for them. @voddieb He was using the classic, correct theological definition of heresy, which a lot of people are unaware of these days because the term is tossed about so haphazardly. Totally agree with Begg and have heard him preach personally. Oh it did go on to the point that one of the elders screamed at me in Sunday School. Chris in NC, MLJ is definitely a good one. SAN ANTONIO - A church is mourning its pastor after COVID-19 claimed his life early Friday morning. (Trust me, they are rare as hens teeth. NRB is a trade show with various ancillary events, not a conference. . Yes, I heard that episode. The book Yousef mentioned was "From, Thank you for the recent episode about Zionism. He is not someone Id recommend as a teacher of sound doctrine. I would add Justin Peters (so humble and kind and right on theologically), Brannon Howse and Mike Abendroth. :0). :0). Choose items to buy together. I was reliving some of that yesterday as I reflected on my initial transition. I have not seen it since becoming aware of that. 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. West Valley Police Activity, He has said and done a handful of things over the past five years or so that caused me to raise an eyebrow, but, of the sermons/lectures of his that I have had the occasion to listen to, Ive not heard anything unbiblical. Ha, yes! Im sure if hes Peters Approved hes a fine pastor and exegete :0) Glad you found the articles helpful. We seek to make a transformative impact in the church, the academy, and the world. Thanks, Bonnie. And, youre right, hes funny! There are resources there that will help you understand what to look for in a good church, or what your current church should be teaching. We earnestly desire to seek God and do His will but it seems like we have so much to learn and are struggling with who we should even listen to. Stephen Ministry affirms the tremendous value of the laity in doing the work of congregational care, writes pastoral theology professor Tonya Armstrong. My, oh my, how convoluted things can become! My husband said Im sorry to say this to you, but you wouldnt have him teach at your pulpit because you wouldnt risk loosing 90% of the goats you have & many on staff. Thank you for sharing. Go to the Recommended Bible Teachers tab in the blue menu bar. Thank you! Thank you for your prompt response. I was sitting in my living room and was suddenly overwhelmed that God chose me completely and I had done NOTHING to merit it. It might be best to simply e-mail Voddie and ask him where he stands. Also Tom Larmore of Christs Bible Fellowship Guam. Hi Mel- I would steer clear of all three. In the Gospel According to St. Mark, Jesus introduces and[], Without knowing it, I grew up believing in a quasi-Wesleyan[], So far on this blog weve had some discussion led[]. Mike'is latest book is "Evangelical White Lies". Thanks for being bold with me all those years ago. 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. I didnt know thats what my view was called, but I quickly realized how much I did not like Calvinism when I found out that many of my new friends held to it. I found a church 7 miles from my house. No worries, happens to me all the time :0). 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. If you're new or would like to comment, please see the "Welcome- Start Here" tab at the top of this page. I am in the habit of listening to each of these men often. However, we also love David Jeremiah. [] Cf. One of the things I appreciate about Todd is the gentleness and grace with which he approaches the people he talks about. 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. :0). Our professor, Dr. John McKinley, had assigned us a theology project in which we had to analyze all of the key texts in the salvation/election debate and provide our own statement on the subject. Although I regularly listen to him, Alistair Begg and John MacArthur and feel no real difference. Learning Styles. 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. I do not know anything about him and his doctrinal beliefs, however, remember seeing his name in that respect. is stephen armstrong a calvinist. 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. http://www.tms.edu/find-a-church/, Hi Leslie- Yes, and it is a good one! I didnt make it and dont own it. I agree! I always felt like I was mishandling the text and making it say whatever made me feel more comfortable, anything other than what I felt that the text was pointing towards deep down. It is with great sadness we are writing to inform you that Pastor Stephen Armstrong died January 22. Immediately prior to joining the Princeton faculty, Armstrong served as Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thanks for checking (duh like you wouldnt ) I have my favorites on the list that I listen to almost every week. Hi Tricia- No, I would not recommend the Bible Recap. Thank you for clearing that up. I listen to this man almost daily as I live only 30 miles from him. Also, my articles on false teachers at the Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends tab (in the blue menu bar at the top of this page) serve as an example/template for researching teachers. Clear rating. April 13, 2022 By Dave Armstrong 0 Comments. Galatians 7 Lessons. Purpose of a Group Bible Study. It disturbed me so much that I actually thought that I had made the wrong choice to attend BIOLA. Thank you! Here are a couple of articles that will help you understand Calvinism and predestination a little bit better: http://www.ligonier.org/blog/predestination-what-does-mean-non-elect/, https://www.monergism.com/calvinism-fact-sheet. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. For the most part, yes. Im not a big fan of classes doing book/DVD studies. 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. Expectations for Teachers. Neither you nor I know the exact nature or depth of Voddies and Tonys relationship. books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . By this pastors own acknowledgement most of the people in his 4,000 person church were unsaved & many had attended for over 10years or so. . I felt like I had been putting limits on God and I was beginning to see how boundless he really is. Associate Pastor and Personal Assistant to Dr. John MacArthur at Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA. We just got the Charles Spurgeon Study Bible (we have been loving reading his sermons). He grew up in Rodeo, CA, and has worked at several churches during his ministry career, and has also served as a High School Pastor. From there I moved on to another essay in that volume by D. A. Carson on John 6.37-44. Thanks. Manual of Insight. Stephen Armstrong was the founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International. I have been listening to A.W. In my opinion, I find it often is hard to have to the time to research the reliability of online blogs and reviews. Any thoughts on RC Sproul being a part of this NRB International Christian Media Convention in 2017? Ive never heard him say this, so can you please provide an article or video where he specifically says this? Voddie Baucham was at NRB 2021 with false teacher Priscilla Shirer and her dad Tony Evans! sharing a stage with / partnering in ministry with) them. Glad I could be of help :0). Ed Young (Im assuming you mean junior, not senior) twists Scripture and acts about as undignified as Ive ever seen a grown man of his age act. Recently, we connected again through Facebook and then his reading of my book, Your Church Is To Small.Then last week we shared a long telephone conversation that led me to read his blogs and visit his church site online with real interest. Voddie should have more discernment to not be associated and calling false teachers his friends.. One little church, I literally had to run out of on my second visit. Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. As I explain in this article, I dont recommend teachers who live in ongoing, unrepentant sin by associating and partnering with false teachers. If you feel that God is leading you to possibly move your family to a more Calvinistic church, spend some time in prayer about that. I was sitting in my living room and was suddenly overwhelmed that God chose me completely and I had done NOTHING to merit it. BBN is very armenian ..Love John MacArthur..R C is ok except he sees Israel and the Church as the same..U need to keep them separate..two different peoples..cant think of the word right now..also cannot go wrong with Calvin..became a calvinist 3 yrs ago reading a sermon by JM.. Oh I could go on . Well, then youre probably not going to like my blog very much, but youre more than welcome to stick around and hang out with us if youd like :0). Sproul and I used to listen to John MacArthur, but I would really like to know your feelings on him advising people that they can take the mark of the beast and possibly make it to heaven. 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! Hermeneutics of Love (Guest Post) The Two, Thanks for listening Jennifer! He is coauthor of Surviving and Thriving in Seminary (w/ H. D. Zacharias, Lexham, 2017), Good Arguments: Making Your Case in Writing and Public Speaking (w/ R. A. Holland, Baker Academic, 2017), and coeditor of Biblical Leadership: Theology for the Everyday Leader (w . Richard Stoll Armstrong is the Ralph B. and Helen S. Ashenfelter Professor Emeritus of Ministry and Evangelism at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. http://www.teaghingtheword.org, Thanks for the suggestion, Jan. At first glance, it looks like a good resource! This resource may be helpful as you research him. I can email that to you if you want it. My husband & I are huge fans of most of the teachers you posted, I think theres two I didnt know of yet. --John H. Armstrong, President, ACT3 Network, Wheaton, Illinois ""Robert Yost has done biblical and theological students and pastors everywhere a great service in producing The Pastor's Library. If a man were teaching a womens class (it does happen :0) and he wanted to use a book study written by a woman, that would not be a problem, assuming he can find one thats doctrinally sound. And Im so glad to hear about Grace Reigns as well! https://cbfguam.org. Where are you getting your information? I believe, unless Im mistaken, that MacArthur has said at one time that he is not a Calvinist. A friend posted that same quote on their Facebook wall. Wow- your husband is really bold! He nodded, showing his understanding of the question, and said, Yea, Im definitely a Five Point Calvinist now. There was probably nothing worse that this guy could have saidyou became a Calvinist studying the Bible here?!? Il y a 2 secondes. Greg is honored to do life with his wife of 16 years, Kristal, and his 3 sons Evan, Ethan and Greg (III). Thanks so much for sharing this Mrs. Holck! As for Todd, no one says as much biblically sound and honest things while making you laugh at the same time. 1 Pastor Armstrong's Easter 2013 message 1 Pastor Armstrong's Easter 2013 message Pastor Armstrong recounts a conversation he had with two Jehovah's Witnesses concerning the identity of Jesus and the meaning of His death and resurrection The comments by Ralph West, pastor of The Church Without Walls in Houston, were made in response to a Nov. 30 declaration . All the guys at grace Immanuel are excellent! Benjamin K. Forrest (EdD, Liberty University) is professor of Christian education and associate dean at Liberty University. Thanks man! These doctrines and teachings have been referred to as Armstrongism by non-adherents. :0). As you talk about Mormons pray for Grace Reigns- a ministry to FLDS in Colorado city. Here are a couple of places you can search to see if theres a doctrinally sound church in your area: HeartCry Missionary Societys (Paul Washer :0) Church Finder, Did you know that Masters Seminary also has a church finder? I usually limit my endorsements to cessationists. I would definitely recommend Michael Horton of the White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation. We appreciate your prayer very much! Transform your life with assistance from faith formation advisor the Rev. Can you advise? Great list! It took me a while to get over it and to affirm that someone could be a Calvinist and a solid Christian. Real heresy is narrowly focused. Wonderful teaching and speaking. (I am never sure what is the big horror of it anyway) he has said, when asked, that he is a leaky dispensationalist meaning that he sees the ways God worked with man in different eras of history, but he is not hung up on it; it is not the basis of his theology. Nathan Armstrong. Click to receive a FREE copy! Again a few of my favourites, but its great to have more names to check out. I also really enjoy David Martyn Lloyd-Jones. We are also struggling a bit with predestination. I was blessed by Voddie when he spoke at a mens conference at my church and have not stopped learning from him ever since. Ill be putting out more lists in the future. Steven Waterhouse, Senior . It was teeny tiny (I made an even dozen). Im sorry, I misread your original comment to mean that he was speaking with (i.e. I appreciate you taking the time to expound on those two terms. On a funny note my husband had been told at a former church that the pastor would never have a person like Paul Washer teach at his pulpit because he was arrogant. Austin - Daniel Lewis Armstrong III, was born in Houston, TX, on July 16, 1938, the only child of Daniel and Phebe Armstrong Jr., and passed away in Austin, TX on October 14, 2021 at the . His preaching was great. I just remember being there in my dorm room sitting on my couch in nothing but my boxers. Saw Sproul on the list after I had commented. Hope you dont mind, but I downloaded it onto my computer and want to share it sometime with others. Stephen Armstrong. Rest assured, if Voddie starts yoking with false teachers, I will, sadly, remove him. DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION Sproul and John MacArthur. The famed William James drew on Edwards's psychology but not his theology. Looking for a scripturely sound, non legalistic church seems nearly impossible at least up here in New Jersey. Keep up the work for his kingdom. Sooooo, to make a long story short..and I know it seems too late for that , but I promise you this is a very edited version, I prayed and prayed, and pleaded with the Lord to guide me to a sound church. Only 2 came and it wasnt to learn. Thank you for the list, Michelle! I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. All his teachings are available for free and in podcasts format or straight from their website with downloadable notes. Thanks again! He is the pastor of Justin Peters church, Kootenai Community Church. Have you any issues with Jimmy Swaggart s ministry in Baton Rouge? :0), Hi Michelle. Steven Armstrong interviews Egyptologist Jasmine Day, PhD. He was a pastor, a school administrator and teacher in four different states. . This was the essay that finally did it for me. 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. I did not take the leap, however, until I started my Theology II class in the Fall of 2006. R.C. Hi Sarah- Im Michelle. 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. He spends 20-30 hours a week reading and studying the Bible because, as he says, "That's what it takes to know the Word of God." "I was amazed at how much I have learned about judgment, redemption, the Suffering Servant and God's ultimate love for us. And the late Jerry Bridges work and books are wonderful. I read it with an open mind and felt like I was finally reading Romans 9 in a clear conscience. I am going to check out the ones I have not heard of. Like . Located in Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America is the national university of the Catholic Church, founded by the U.S. bishops and the pope, faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as handed on by the Church. A wonderful list, Michelle, and its deeply comforting to know these great teachers are out there to guide us in these troubled times. I was very comforted by the numerous comments I saw bringing Tonys false teaching to light, though. Stephen J. Nichols. The fault lies with people who dont understand the difference between true heresy and false teaching. The Radio Church of God was founded in 1934 in Eugene, Oregon, by radio- and televangelist Herbert W . There are a lot of links out there and there seem to be a number of them with the same reference to where he preached about how a man will want to leave their wife for a younger woman and the daughter comment. Youre welcome. Yes, a number of issues. Praise the Lord. He has a YouTube channel and now does podcasts as well! I, too, have grown tremendously from the men on this list . Yes, youre more than welcome to share it around. I am interested to know if youve ever listened to BBNradio.org? Could you please provide me with a link to an article or video where he says that so I can check it out? Have you thought of a blog post featuring tools for discernment? Like you I too attended and attend Calvary Chapel where Arminiam is deeply rooted. Hi Great list. Stephen Ministry affirms the tremendous value of the laity in doing the work of congregational care, writes pastoral theology professor Tonya Armstrong. I could no longer fight it. He married Barbara Brewer on Nov. 15, 1964 (deceased 2004). hes not someone I would recommend even if I had heard of him. However, over the course of ministering to Mormons I found myself emphasizing Gods sovereignty more and more. Little did this guy know that I was perhaps the most annoying Arminian he would ever come across. I was just remarking to someone yesterday that I probably need to do a list of unknown guys (I know a bunch personally who are awesome) and a list of the old dead guys. Praise God there are so many godly men out there to learn from! I even started a hermeneutics study (Mark Keilars Word PicturesBecoming a Workman series) and invited the whole church. It takes time. 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. If you sat him down and talked to him, he would affirm the biblical doctrine of the Trinity, the deity of Christ, that Christ is the only way of salvation, etc. 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. More recently, he has been a featured speaker at events like the Passion conference where he has shared the stage with Christine Caine, Beth Moore, and Judah Smith. 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. Video Just What Do You Mean Faith Once Delivered? But even if all three of them were speaking at NRB, Im afraid youre misunderstanding whats taking place there.