He was a pastor, a school administrator and teacher in four different states. I didnt make it and dont own it. Thanks man! I dont really know anything about him. There are loads of places that say He knew us or called us from the beginning. The NRB convention is a business convention, not a theological/ministry/church conference. He should be removed from the recommended list! I found the Instagram post (I did not scroll through all 400+ comments to find Priscillas comment, so Ill take your word for it on that). He was an astronaut. What prompted my finding your site and researching it was a photo of Michelle Duggar with Patricia Shirer. We didnt realize he supported people who are known false teachers. Thankful to the Lord for His gift of sound preachers. 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 am in the habit of listening to each of these men often. In my opinion any list that does not include Chuck Missler is incomplete. 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. NICOLE ARMSTRONG. It sounds like you are on the right track. You can hear some teaching about the problems with Hagee and Young here (just put each of their names in the search bar). 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. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Id this the same add being taught by a woman? 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 . 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. Actually, all of the men on this list are Calvinists/Reformed including Spurgeon with the exception of Chris Rosebrough, who is Lutheran (but believes many of the same things Calvinists believe.) Even though I was so opposed to Calvinism, there was always an uneasiness within me regarding the way I approached that passage. Il y a 2 secondes. Blessings to you! I glanced over it a bit, and while Im not familiar with most of the names on the Conference Pulpit, I saw a few that I know to be doctrinally solid, and none that jumped out as definite false teachers. Be blessed!! I love hearing about how people who hold to Calvinism first came to change their mind. He is Dispensationalist as far as I know. Ive learned over the past few years that TBN is dangerous to the Christian soul and now Im on a journey to find good solid Biblical teaching while still avoiding all false teachers so these lists are more valuable than you know for a newer believer like myself. Thank you in advance. I was already aware of Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer and the Osteens. Calling a woman "pastor" can condition people in the church to accept pastors as being female. Oh I could go on . 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. I did enjoy the Gospel Message you have at the top of this page. Previously, Andrew was a Senior Minister at Acton Congregational Church. Armstrong greeted onlookers with a smile, but declined to comment.
Interview of Stephen Armstrong - Part 1 - YouTube The first chapter I read was the chapter on Romans 9 by Tom Schreiner. However, over the course of ministering to Mormons I found myself emphasizing Gods sovereignty more and more. what are your reasons for not including him. Could you please provide me with a link to an article or video where he says that so I can check it out? 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. Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. He serves as Board Chairman and a faculty member of The Expositors Seminary in Jupiter and is a graduate of The Masters Seminary. 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. In 2014, he became the 5th senior pastor for The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. (If youre on a phone or a tablet, youll have to scroll waaaaaaaay down almost to the bottom of the page, and youll find Blogs and Podcasts I Follow between the category cloud and the Links I love sections. In his letter, Armstrong rebuts the charges outlined by O'Neill. 2. (These can all be found at JSM.org > About > What we Believe and FAQs). --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. So blessed to have their ministry right down the road. Thank-you for your ministry, Michelle! A Texas pastor who hailed coronavirus as a "privilege" and a "wake-up call" for sinners, particularly those who engage in sex outside of marriage, has died from the fast-spreading disease. Thank you for sharing this! From there I moved on to another essay in that volume by D. A. Carson on John 6.37-44. It is amazing and taught us how we had been taught wrong for so many years. 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/. Again a few of my favourites, but its great to have more names to check out. Blessings to you.
10 Years A Calvinist - The Two Cities Those Exceptional Edwards Women. Hi! Choose items to buy together. 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). Stay strong in the fight! 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. 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. Sproul, Sr. is #7 in this very article :0) Bridges and Horton are wonderful teachers, indeed. 7,417,439 journeys have been made to this site. I even started a hermeneutics study (Mark Keilars Word PicturesBecoming a Workman series) and invited the whole church. For the next 2 years, I looked online for churches. :0). 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. Thanks so much for sharing this Mrs. Holck! In order not to draw out an avalanche of attack comments from enthusiastic supporters of that genre of blog, let me just briefly say, I do not consider it, nor those of its ilk, a reliable source. I love listening to Stephen Armstrong from Verse by Verse Ministries International. Holy Day Media. DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION Have you any issues with Jimmy Swaggart s ministry in Baton Rouge? Hi Dave- Although I recognize the names, Im not really familiar with either of them. 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?!? Join Pastor Armstrong and Verse By Verse Fellowship for a verse-by-verse study through one of the most encouraging and eye-opening letters in the New Testament. He brings a stately passion to his messages that our generation sorely lacks! Let's Teach Video Series - Lesson 2.
Home Page Bible Studies By Steve (Complete with hand signs to denote one jumping out of the Fathers hand). I listen to his sound a Bible studies all the time. 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. Indeed, about eight years into this foray into Calvinism myself, the freedom Ive experienced because of the doctrines of grace is one of the greatest gifts God has given to me next to my salvation itself. Mr. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. LEARN ABOUT GARRETT. In brief, Jesus is spiritually present when the elements are taken in faith. 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. Hi Great list. Thanks for the list.. We are doing our best to learn and study but it is like we live in a sea of false teachers. It was actually another lady, who commented on the daughters comment by Voddie. 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. Thanks for being bold with me all those years ago. Regarding the lordship-salvation by works issue with MacArthur, I would respectfully ask Have you actually read The Gospel According to Jesus? He does not teach any kind of salvation by works, far from it, only that Jesus is, as the Bible teaches, our LORD and SAVIOUR, and we are called to repent and believe on Him., recognizing His Lordship, rather than believing, going on our merry way, and perhaps, making a later decision to make Him Lord of our lives As for him being a dispensationalist!!! Sounds like something that pastor needed to hear! I was sitting in my living room and was suddenly overwhelmed that God chose me completely and I had done NOTHING to merit it. 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. I love being introduced to bionically sound preachers/teacher. 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. sharing a stage with / partnering in ministry with) them. Also Justin Peters. 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. No worries, happens to me all the time :0). My wife and I are immature believers. 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. It disturbed me so much that I actually thought that I had made the wrong choice to attend BIOLA. 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. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. I appreciate, Great exposition of this passage. It might be best to simply e-mail Voddie and ask him where he stands. Just wondering, and realizing you limited your list to 10, would you consider Albert Mohler sound as well? Not that all book/DVD studies are bad, just that we desperately need people to be trained in Gods word and how to study it, and that can be better accomplished by simply teaching through Scripture. Ten years ago this month (September) I first became a Calvinist. And the late Jerry Bridges work and books are wonderful. PASTOR EMERITUS Stephen was the Senior Minister of Christ Church for 35 years from 1987-2023. Great list. :0). . 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. Hi - Great list. 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. Steven Waterhouse, Senior . I know this is a challenging time, and you feel like you want to hurry and make up for the lost time you spent in false doctrine, but you have to remember that spiritual growth is a process. It is extremely feminine. 4. Professor Clark is the Pastor of Discipleship Ministries at Emmanuel Faith Community Church in Escondido, CA. Like you I too attended and attend Calvary Chapel where Arminiam is deeply rooted. He is the pastor of Justin Peters church, Kootenai Community Church. Stephen Armstrong. Pastor Jerry does not hold any punches and I love that. We love the people, we think they seek God to the best of their ability and they seem to have teaching that is far above any of the other churches in the area. All his teachings are available for free and in podcasts format or straight from their website with downloadable notes. . Thanks, Cindy! When Pastor Stephen Armstrong passed away in January we had a very small ceremony. 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). He was . I usually recommend Paul Washers (HeartCry Missions) church finder because it includes not only TMS, but some other great church finders as well :0). My conversion was very similar. For example, T.D. 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. While many churches have wavered and changed their doctrines, Armstrong projects an image of unwavering orthodoxy and supports the inspiration of the Bible. 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. There is no way to fast track it. His preaching was great. I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. 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?). Five Reasons for Armstrong's Success: 1. For Moore, the Lord's Supper is a sign which looks back to Jesus' death, but also forward to his return. Hi! 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.
Books by Steve Armstrong (Author of Everyone Was Left Behind) - Goodreads One of his parishioners nearby said the police action has long been expected. We are also struggling a bit with predestination. 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. 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. Just discovering your siteI would highly recommend Dr. Carl Broggi of Community Bible Church of Beaufort, SC and online at http://www.searchthescriptures.org. shelved 1,381 times Showing 30 distinct works. Because Mormons emphasize free agency so much, I felt like I needed to emphasize the creator/creature distinction between God and man, the freedom of God over against the bondage of humanity to sin, and the radical grace of God that initiates salvation. Sproul is doctrinally sound, and, to my knowledge has never partnered with a false teacher in ministry. These teachings were often at odds with traditional Christian beliefs and at times were explicitly in contradiction to the Bible. When I finally walked out of the church due to a young pastor coming in and telling us he was the only one who could build our church, even those 2 who had been supposedly studying with me quit and told me they were only coming for me so I would not be there alone. 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. Thanks, Berna. 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. I dont think Jim Osman is JPs pastor, but he IS a pastor. I feel like thats probably how Todd would explain what he said, but I hate to speak for him. . But my husband would. 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. Lordship-Salvation works is not a Calvinistic belief. One of the final tipping points was when I was having a discussion with a Mormon and she said, Youre saying that you arent saved by your works, but isnt your accepting Heavenly Fathers gift of salvation a work? Umwell, I guess if we have any say in receiving salvation, then it would be a work that we do. Stephen Ministry affirms the tremendous value of the laity in doing the work of congregational care, writes pastoral theology professor Tonya Armstrong. We love Alistair Begg, R.C. Blackbob Court Townhomes, This was my posture. I would definitely recommend Michael Horton of the White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation. I spent my Sundays listening to sermons online while cruising the internet everyday. I know several doctrinally sound pastors and teachers who have relationships like that. Seminaries provide future clergy with a theological education, but the academy . His partner, Boyd Smith, was with him when he died. 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 . Stephen Armstrong was the founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International. 3. (Youre more likely to find a doctrinally sound male teacher because there are far more male teachers, period, and because there are many of them who hold to sound, biblical doctrine.). The first breakout session of Stephen Armstrong from the 2014 VBVMI Bible Conference. Visit our Connect Page to learn how you can make VBVF your church. Your article helped in clearing some confusion I have had regarding her. Wow- your husband is really bold! God Bless! Ive also heard Tim Keller. I would add Dan Phillips and Mike Abendroth. This is the exact list of pastors that have helped me turn away from the spirit-filledmovement, which was how I turned from new age. 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. After all, I had a degree in theology so I knew I had a reason for what I believed. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Check him out! @voddieb Thank you! I felt as exposed and vulnerable before God as I physically was in my underwear. Im surprised that I cannot find Erwin Lutzer in either of your lists or their comments. Mr. Swaggart has had encounters with prostitutes and has alternately confessed and denied the facts. After reading your false teachers section, I feel like maybe I was naively listening to the wrong man? I think youll find them pastoral, yet challenging, and all of them trustworthy in both their doctrine and their associations and ministry partnerships. Galatians 7 Lessons. I have appreciated the ministry of these men.
Modern Day False Teachers | Monergism Men need strong, godly, male influences to teach and set the example of biblical manhood. Let's Teach Video Series - Lesson 1. Voddie Baucham was at NRB 2021 with false teacher Priscilla Shirer and her dad Tony Evans! Randolph County Newspaper,
A Few Good Men: 10 Doctrinally Sound Male Teachers I seem to lean in this direction because God is all knowing and perfectly sovereign and He must know who will be saved and who wont. 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. Mikeis latest book is Evangelical White Lies. Bless the Lord O my soul! That makes total sense. 2020 RightNow Ministries (Trust me, they are rare as hens teeth. I believe, unless Im mistaken, that MacArthur has said at one time that he is not a Calvinist. He looks at creation as you can interpret it how ever you wish. Thanks again! 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. As a brand new babe in Christ, I walked 2 bloicks to a church in my neighborhood. It was a biblically sound church but there was no emphasis on calling out the false doctrine in another brother within the church. :0). https://www.versebyverseministry.org. 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. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Transform your life with assistance from faith formation advisor the Rev. Jack Graham, on the other hand, I would not recommend. deputy governor danforth motivation. I agree with you, Michelle. As the article mentions, this is by no means an exhaustive list. Hi Veronica- Welcome, and youre welcome. I have a very hard time getting past John MacArthurs, and others on your list, Lordship Salvation-Works stance. bionically meaning biblical! He says and does a lot of unbiblical things which he needs to stop and repent of, and nobody should be following him, but he does not preach or claim to believe anything (to my knowledge anyway) that goes against the basic doctrines of salvation. Dedicated to advancing the dialogue between faith and reason, Catholic University seeks to discover and impart the truth through excellence in teaching and research. Perhaps it can be said that I never really developed into that Cage Stage Calvinist that we all know so well. Yes, youre more than welcome to share it around. Brian Borgman. Awesome list of men that I love listening to(there was only one whose ministry Im not familiar with). I like Pastor Charles Lawson, and John Courson Bible teaching.. Great list! :0). I have been listening to A.W. The fault here is not with Todd. I was amused you included Todd Friel, and impressed you had Voddie Baucham on the list. 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. 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. Greg is honored to do life with his wife of 16 years, Kristal, and his 3 sons Evan, Ethan and Greg (III). Another Verse by Verse expository teacher!! 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. Dr. Steven Marsh in Laguna Woods, California. I didnt know who she, Patricia, was and I wanted to find out her theology and associates. Central Florida Metal Detecting Club,
Find Stephen Armstrong obituaries and memorials at Legacy.com 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. 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. I have news for them. He is a wonderful bible expositor. 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. To add more books, click here . The main reason Chuck Missler is not on this list is that Ive never heard of him. I would say that I was Cage Stage as an Arminian and that becoming a Calvinist actually mellowed me out. hi michelle, would like your thoughts on Jon Courson and Erwin Lutzer. :0), Hi Michelle. Im concerned about his associations and partnerships with false teachers (which violates 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Romans 16:17-18, and 2 John 9-11). Hi Elizabeth, yes, please see my comments to WriterHelenDavis (early April) and Robin McLain above (mid August), who had the same questions.
Doctrinally Sound Christian Men to Follow - 1 - Michelle Lesley It was teeny tiny (I made an even dozen). 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. Stephen J. Nichols. I would encourage anyone to listen.
Amazon.com: Stephen Armstrong: books, biography, latest update Hey Josh, yea I think thats part of it for sure. Immediately prior to joining the Princeton faculty, Armstrong served as Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thank you for your prompt response. Hi , Im new to Christianity, can the Bible Recap podcast be trusted? Im not a big fan of classes doing book/DVD studies. I found a church 7 miles from my house. R.C. April 13, 2022 By Dave Armstrong 0 Comments. I really enjoy his writings.. All Bible studies are free to download at www.vbvmi.org. (949) 214-3407 clinton.armstrong@cui.edu Ashmon, Scott 949-214-3735 scott.ashmon@cui.edu Brighton, Mark (949) 214-3402 mark.brighton@cui.edu Chittick, Cari (949) 214-3355 cari.chittick@cui.edu Deen, Daniel (949) 214-3397 daniel.deen@cui.edu Duport, Rebecca (949) 214-3621