Is the fact that MacArthur missing a conference really newsworthy? If they had we wouldnt be having this discussion. The cancellation comes after revelations that MacArthur had apparently promoted a convicted child abuser and shamed the abuser's wife. It has NO PLACE in the church or anywhere else. The Calvinist Cadet Corps was present as an exhibitor at the 2021 Ligonier Ministries National Conference, March 18-20. You will also have rich times of fellowship with your fellow travelers, meeting kindred spirits and making friendships. **Gal 5:15 But if you bite and devour one another, beware lest you be consumed by one another! Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of "Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse" by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. Knowing all that has been done for us in union with Christ, we can more clearly see how the gospel informs every aspect of our lives, directing us to serve the Lord faithfully today. Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. Join us on September 24-25, 2021, for A Continuing Reformation, a two-day conference in Pittsburgh, PA. As we examine essential truths of Scripture championed in the Protestant Reformation, we'll be encouraged to stand with greater conviction on the immovable . The cancellation comes after revelations that MacArthur had apparently promoted a convicted child abuser and shamed the abusers wife. The Christian character and witness of Pastor John Macarthur is well known. I will miss his presents this year at Ligonier ministries conference. Fix that problem! NO ADS! I guess they dont really believe what they preach. I wonder how Phil and Justin are gonna spin this? Sproul so often reminded us, right now counts forever. Since Ligonier emphasizes the importance of the local church . The result is that they become Satans buddies, by being in and of the world to the point that they believe whatever they want to believe, distorting Christs character, which might well be known to them rather than being ignorant of it, and they develop a denial based cult like mentality, which becomes pride-filled, disrespectful of the law, macho and deeply conservative above and beyond being Christlike. John has told us in his past sermons that those who refuse to benefit from his churchs council long can be released as a member, but only until that person repents, & confess. If they did they would see how errant their idiotic stance of David Grays innocence really is and see him for what he is: a cold hearted serious criminal who deserves to be where he is right now. 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. Togeth. These men took 9 questions which are noted below. If you should want to look at the video titles of all the events of the conference, just search Ligonier Conference 2021 and they will be listed. Eileen Taylors 20-year-old self could never have imagined her life today. 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. The Roys Report is doing a unique and vital work exposing sin and lack of accountability in religious gatherings. 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. True saving faith makes a difference in our lives as we seek to obey our Savior and Lord. 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. 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. You know what you know, but youre in trouble if you think you know what you dont know . The Bible is explicit in what qualities and qualifications a preacher must have. (Ding! The Roys Report has repeatedly sought comment from MacArthur and GCC about the incidents involving David Gray and his wife. 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. Am I Right With God Pastor Patrick Hines sheeplywolves, By Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey, By Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey sheeplywolves, Not By Works Galatians 2:15-21 Pastor Patrick Ramsey. You do know that John MacArthur is in his 80s. People, specially older people do get sick. Unity in His Church is paramount right now and I refuse to even consider anything outside of that God given instruction to seek first His Kingdom, his righteousness and unity in His Church. "You are the Ligonier story." As we entered our fiftieth year of ministry in 2021, that's what I shared with some of our ministry friends. I know that kindness and acts of service towards me by Christians, along with clear preaching of the Gospel from the Book of Romans are what compelled me to seek and trust the Lord. Im not a follower of JM, but Im also not one to creat news where there is no news. Cheryl, very reasonable response by you. Ralph Thank you thank you thank you. Tom Gardiana The way the David Gray case was handled and is currently being handled indicates there has been no repentance. Ironically, the John MacArthur I admired for so long, is now the one continuously worthy of being publicly criticized. Now about your sins that may or may not need the police to review!!!! ; Dan Bonville. One of the best ways you can learn about a person or even an event is being thereto be on site. Do you know of a conference or similar gathering where Cadets should exhibit or promote our ministry? Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Joel Kim, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur . In the 1 minute video below, you will get a sense of the Ligonier conference and of the speakers who answered the following questions: I linked the Q&A video of this post below, while you watch it, you should see other videos of the conference nearby. Any public rebuke was done in front of believers and were written to believers. I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before. On March 17, we published an article documenting how MacArthurs Grace Community Church (GCC) promoted and supported Gray even after his 2005 convictions for aggravated child molestation and child abuse. Julie Roys is truly exposing the true lies from John MacArthur and his associates at the Grace Community Church. Sproul took a plea deal in that case which allowed him to avoid prison. We see this is the third article this month youve found worth reading. Your article is very one-sided. We can even create the scene in our minds eye. 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. The world around us is constantly changing, yet Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Heb. Have you seen the email that went out to the church asking people to give money to his defense? Trust God and pray for the truth to be known at any and all costs. All meals and housing are provided in . I know I am saved by Grace alone. But in reality none of us were there and we have to wait for the truth to come out. The Ligonier Conference 2021was titled Right Now Counts Forever. Robert Godfrey: The Necessity of Christhttps://bit.ly/3a3eTw0Music:Solar Flares - Caleb Etheridgehttps://filmpac.com/product/FMAAA1833/ All your examples in The case for Christian investigative reporting are always in the context of the church. He is one of the formost pastors in the world. Phils response is certainly not biblical and nowhere close to being christian. The traditionally conservative and Gospel-centered organization is called Ligonier because it was founded in Ligonier Valley, Pennsylvania in 1971 and it publishes the popular Table Talk Magazine, which is edited by Burk Parsons. Join us on November 1213, 2021, for our conference in Detroit. Spanning the scope of salvation from election to future glory, the first chapter of Ephesians re There is no end to the blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. If the NT was written today Im sure it would include that pedophiles and wife/child abusers and thieves should be handed over to law enforcement. The conference theme was Right Now Counts Forever. Attendees were often reminded that God is at work in everything, including the current moment, so that what we do in the present matters forever. A Continuing Reformation Pittsburgh 2021 Conference - Ligonier Ministries Rather than a mere relic of the past, the Reformation is our future. . (Brad Schoolfield) Recently, news broke that Ligonier Ministries scheduled their 2022 National Conference at First Baptist Orlando, which concludes this weekend. As we study the Apostles essential teachings on the character of God, we will be joyfully motivated to act on His Word and to live for His glory. The difference is I can ask for forgiveness and repent of my ways. Nice try Tom. A careful read of her articles will show that she keeps an open mind and pursues facts. Questions & Answers with Godfrey, Lawson, Nichols, Parsons, and Thomas. COUNSELOR LOGIN | U.S. STORE | CANADA STORE. Now, for some reason, hes the expert and the medical community is part of some world order that has misled us on Covid-19 for evil purposes!?! This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. why didnt Ligonier take a stand against FBO as well? Julie simply reported what John and GCC did to Eileen. Since part of the abuse of this woman included public humiliation by MacArthur, is it unreasonable to expect him to take to the pulpit and express his remorse, if he has any? God bless Pastor John and his church family. However, a church where MacArthur also was slated to speak in March has stated MacArthur is cancelling its engagement due to family health issues.. Its primary teaching fellows include Sinclair Ferguson, Steve Lawson, Steven Nichols, Albert Mohler and Burk Parsons. Now, he dissuades any such discussions. He admitted to locking them in the closet, dropping/dragging them. They dont need signs. 1 Peter 5:8-11 NKJV Christianity is a faith that must be put into practice. This was alarming due to the recently exposed heretical teachings espoused by First Baptist. ), Progressive Govt. It may be an excuse. Not only does she have the heart for doing good journalism. If John MacArthur sins or if I do, its nobodys business except for Christ alone. 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. Opinion: What is Revivaland is it Happening at Asbury? Shared with Public Follow Like the prophet Isaiah, we need cleansing in order to dwell with God in His supreme holiness. I thank God people like Julie are exposing the grifters and frauds and the sheep that continue following these godless things that use scripture to cover there evil. Tom Gardiana, folks have been looking for MacArthurs repentance, but it is yet to be found. 2023 National Conference | Ligonier Ministries Events 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. 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). **1 Cor 6:6 But brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers! So your saying some of your past sins are protecting pedophiles and wife beaters and youve covered up people that committed those crimes? June 28, 2021 at 6:51 pm. David Grey continued from jail to manipulate others in Grace Community Church to his benefit despite his criminal conviction. He is very prideful, if he was truly humble he would apologise to the woman, that he shamed. Jesus is Lord. We hope that we were able to plant seeds of interest that will grow into meaningful connections and more Cadet clubs. Thats why churches must prayerfully and carefully seek to have and maintain a regenerate membership. Isnt a pastor a mandatory reporter by law. Like my Facebook Page: @KuiperBelt117 or https://www.facebook.com/KuiperBelt117 Follow me on Twitter: @KuiperBelt117 or https://twitter.com/KuiperBelt117Email me at: KuiperBeltProductions1@gmail.com All footage was shot with a Sony Aiii Camera. [11] To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Okay so I dont know who you are or what you believe. It is sad, but this isnt looking good for anyone involved, especially believers. If you cannot hold a pastor/teacher accountable here, and call him to repentance, when can you? Id hardly call what MacArthur did to Eileen Grays to be an act of kindness and service. John MacArthur is very good at exposing the sins of others, but he doesnt do well when its time to expose his own Sins! [38:30 40:30], Q8 and 9. And it may not. Go ahead and say that you are going to stand by John MacArthur regardless of what he has done. The conservative voice and Christian content are being silenced more and more. To his own master he stands or falls. John macarthur does not understand the difference between a believer and a disciple , nor the difference between justification and sanctification. 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. Ligonier 2021 Pittsburgh Conference. Unity does not come at the expense of truth and holiness as you are advocating. Lets stop the apologist nonsense for this behavior. If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church. 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. We want to plant seeds everywhere we can. We need Julie Roys and more journalists like her! . These mega churches do not function biblically because its too cumbersome. Former Masters Seminary VP Accuses John MacArthur of Plagiarism, https://julieroys.com/john-macarthur-accused-plagiarism-former-vp-masters-seminary/. / 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. [21m 38:30], Q7. . 27. YOU, I have been looking for MacArthurs repentance? 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. The answers to Q6 occurred from the 21 minute mark to 38:30. John MacArthur has pulled out of the Ligonier 2022 Conference. Our Lord Jesus Christ will have the last word concerning this matter. 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. 2021 Winter Conference: Everyone's a Theologian. That is totally taking scripture out of context. If we the church dont call out the vipers then who will. The predator has groomed the elders elders and the congregation even before selecting the victims. Now we have law enforcement to handle the criminal elements. (Note, conflict and celebrity are 2 of the 7 elements of newsworthiness.). Click Bait on the headline! Thank you Cherul Unruh for being brave enough to say so. Its scary to repent of your past but know that someone could dig it up easily. God bless you, Julie, dear sister. 2. We can certainly learn from reading and studying. Only by walking in the settled paths of God's Word can the church of Jesus Christ serve Him faithfully in a changing world. It only proves that some folks believe the worst about others no matter what they say. Nearly everyone who stopped by the Cadet exhibit was excited to learn that Cadets is at work in the lives of boys and men around the world. The church discipline was the result of David Greys successful manipulation of well intentioned God fearing men at Grace. 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. Who are you that you think he owes anybody repentance except for Christ himself. Give a gift of $30 or more to The Roys Report this month, and you will receive a copy of Escaping the Maze of Spiritual Abuse by Dr. Lisa Oakley and Justin Humphreys. View our current career opportunities. I would be ill too. By Gods grace, we have the truth that this lost world needs. Of course it is. Thank you Debra Howard well said and i too have the same thoughts the Julie Roys ministry is important. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand. We will also host a pre-conference event titled Global Missions. Have you read the affidavit of another pastor who heard the tapes of these counseling sessions and verified Eileens account? Since the Lord does not change in turbulent times, we must live courageously and without compromise for His eternal truth. Are we so deceived by men that we find it impossible for John to need to be in need of correction? I thought there was only one God. The more you study your Bible, the more you will come to appreciate such pastors. Absolutely correct. As a reminder. How would you counsel someone who struggles with unbelief / doubt [someone who lacks assurance]? Hence, MacArthur and all his elders are accountable to the judgment in the Lord. Saturday, 20 March 2021 00:41. If you should want to look at the video titles of all the events of the conference, just search Ligonier Conference 2021 and they will be listed. Amen. 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Assuming that the same person will have these very different skills would seem to be a foundational error in many cases. Soon, we will cut off everybody because everyone is connected to someone in a way. The problem is this: there is no such thing as an adjective Christian: conservative or liberal progressive Christian. John Mac Arthur is a great expositor but he failed at being a good Pastor in this case. God Bless. Quit picking on these guys! I understand this is an extreme example, but hopefully you see the problem here. Unless they presume to be sinless, why wouldnt they simply humbly graciously admit to the wrong they did and ask for forgiveness ? You will meet these figures in ways you have never met them before. (Brad Schoolfield) Recently, news broke that Ligonier Ministries scheduled their 2022 National Conference at First Baptist Orlando, which concludes this weekend. 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. B/c something is reported or judged, doesnt mean its fact. It didnt convict me John MacArthur did that all in his own so very sad. Gray admitted that he beat his kids on the heads and feet with a rod and belt, with his knee on their backs! 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? (Screengrab from MacArthur speaking at 2021 Ligonier conference.) 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]? This is the lowest registration rate we will offer. Hey, Ive sinned too! Blessed in Christ Detroit 2021 Conference - Ligonier Ministries There is no end to the blessings that are ours in Jesus Christ. All staff will receive a stipend for training weeks and then a weekly rate determined by their position and experience. Ligonier Camp and Conference Center is a Christian outdoor adventure summer camp and retreat center located in the beautiful Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania. Stream all of the messages from last weeks 2021 National Conference for free on Ligonier.org, the Ligonier app, and YouTube. 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. We are CALLED and COMMANDED to expose those in the church are engaged in dishonorable and sinful activities as John MacArthur routinely does. Plumbing the depths of divine mercy in Ephesians 1, we will strive to better understand Gods unfolding plan of redemption and our place in it, helping us live each day to the praise of His glorious grace. 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. What is the future of reformed theology? Due to his visibility, I believe his hubris has tarnished both. Who Will Pay for the SBCs Abuse Reforms Over the Long Term? I really dont know the whole story and neither do you! In a statement released by Ligonier Ministries on Monday, the organization said the younger Sproul was removing himself from ministry for "personal reasons" but made no mention of his arrest. MacArthur CLEARLY verbally attacked the people protesting the nazis at Charlottesville but totally mitigated and exonerated the nazis and alt right white nationalists who murdered Heather Hyer. NO VIDEOS! ! argument, there would be no justice. Total Codes. You believe that the charges against Ravi Zacharias were petty and his victims hate God? Its scary to think every sin youve committed thirty years ago can be found out by sleuths. You are just Christian or you are not. 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. If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. To donate, click here. 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 conference theme was "Right Now Counts Forever." Reply. Pastor Heiland, there doesnt seem to be any reason to expect that being a great expositor or preacher or public speaker would overlap with being a good pastor. That renders all that he has to preach a slight on God because a preacher/pastor is supposed to submit to God and be worthy of preaching Gods word. 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. John MacArthur doesnt owe anyone an explanation of what or why he decides what is best for him and his family as well as what is best for his church family. If we all used the hey, we all sin! View our current career opportunities. That is the part that is, as you put it, scary. Perhaps the man is truly sick. Neither the church nor MacArthur has responded. Leadership Positions: Summer salary based on position & experience. The GCC website, under the About tab, has one webpage listing for Leadership and a different webpage listing (current) Elders with very little overlap. While MacArthur withdrew, for whatever reasons those were, many prominent speakers remain such as Steven Lawson, Sinclair Ferguson, Robert Godfrey, Stephen Nichols, Burk Parsons, Derek Thomas, and Michael Reeves, amongst others. The fact that the illness is in question pretty much proves the point. Its been readily apparent for many years that MacArthur is sick and should not be speaking anywhere that values truth, integrity, and godly character. Ive done things Im not proud of, but most people dont have the power, celebrity, influence, and even adoration that John MacArthur has. 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. CITs: $50 for training + $80 / Week Base Rate. 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