Greg is honored to do life with his wife of 16 years, Kristal, and his 3 sons Evan, Ethan and Greg (III). (Complete with hand signs to denote one jumping out of the Fathers hand). So please, do not give up. Mr. Swaggart has had encounters with prostitutes and has alternately confessed and denied the facts. We are also struggling a bit with predestination. 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. And the late Jerry Bridges work and books are wonderful. Im not exactly sure what to do. I am saying this because no teacher is infallible and we are ALL in danger of deception. I have not seen it since becoming aware of that. He looks at creation as you can interpret it how ever you wish. Actually, Jim Osman is Pastor/teacher at Kootenai Community Church, which is where brother Justin attends when he is in town. ), is statistically more likely to receive false teaching than anyone who seeks out a male teacher. But even if all three of them were speaking at NRB, Im afraid youre misunderstanding whats taking place there. I really enjoy his writings.. From there I moved on to another essay in that volume by D. A. Carson on John 6.37-44. Im surprised that I cannot find Erwin Lutzer in either of your lists or their comments. I ask questions about the doctrines of gracefor which they did not believe. Thank you! AP37 Process artist Stephen Armstrong outlines his attraction to the landscape - both natural and man-made - and his engagement with it through paint. 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. I mean sure people like Ostean & Meyer could be called heretical but not the person sitting in the pew next to you who was an elder or teacher claiming that God wont give you nothing you cant handle!. Truth is truth regardless of what we call it. The fault here is not with Todd. Yes, you definitely need to add another 10! Stephen Armstrong. 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. I have trouble with some of their beliefs.. but agree with their desire to live for God.. In other words, the things you have to believe to be a Christian, and the things you cant believe to be a Christian. (210) 460-7556. If you can find a book study thats doctrinally sound and isnt aimed at women, it would be OK (the male teacher is still the one teaching the class and in authority over it), but I would encourage the teacher that it might be better to find a good, doctrinally sound study written by a man (there are plenty of those out there) just to avoid any stumbling blocks for anybody. Praise the Lord. 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. Going into my Sophomore year after having declared to be a Bible Major, however, I was very concerned to make sure that I had an open mind to the Bibles teaching. 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. He encourages daily bible reading and study, his website has a grat data base for questions you might have, and he sends out a daily email if you sign up for it. It is amazing and taught us how we had been taught wrong for so many years. What prompted my finding your site and researching it was a photo of Michelle Duggar with Patricia Shirer. Steven was raised in . Hi Robin- Im familiar with that site. LIVE STREAM. Stephen Armstrong is the senior pastor. 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. I did not take the leap, however, until I started my Theology II class in the Fall of 2006. 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 . I appreciate, Great exposition of this passage. Some were quite easy to cross off ( women pastors, or eldersand things.) 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). Will read more in depth shortly; its a fascinating read! I was reliving some of that yesterday as I reflected on my initial transition. A Christian ministry teaching the whole counsel of God's word. Thanks for stopping by! As for Christian podcasts, I highly recommend mine :0) (Click on the podcast tab in the blue menu bar). Video Just What Do You Mean Faith Once Delivered? Criswell a former pastor of Dallas Baptist Church. 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. Since men have a higher level in the spiritual hierarchy, doesnt using a womans teaching open him up to more possible deception?, No. 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. I sat in this church for 18 months, as I studied Gods word and hermeneutics on my own. Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. Sunday Service 9am & 11am. However, over the course of ministering to Mormons I found myself emphasizing Gods sovereignty more and more. Herbert W. Armstrong (July 31, 1892 - January 16, 1986) was an American evangelist who founded the Worldwide Church of God (WCG). For the next 2 years, I looked online for churches. To me, it taints his body of work. I would definitely recommend Michael Horton of the White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation. I am certainly glad to take a moment to pray for you and your wife. 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. Armstrong greeted onlookers with a smile, but declined to comment. Hi , Im new to Christianity, can the Bible Recap podcast be trusted? Armstongism refers to the teachings of Herbert W. Armstrong, which became the teaching of the Worldwide Church of God. Hi Veronica- Welcome, and youre welcome. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. Thank you for the list, Michelle! I started listening to men like Paul Washer & Voddie Bachum & started to learn so much. He married Barbara Brewer on Nov. 15, 1964 (deceased 2004). By the way love your list, never heard of your website but i will be referring friends to read your articles, thank you! I remember asking a Bible major friend at lunch during my first or second week on campus about his experience as a Bible major. 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. | The Telegraph. I was already aware of Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer and the Osteens. Stephen Altrogge. I have listened to all but two of these men. Armstrong strongly condemns all immorality publicly and often. Wonderful teaching and speaking. He was a pastor, a school administrator and teacher in four different states. Where are you getting your information? The main reason Chuck Missler is not on this list is that Ive never heard of him. Hi Great list. By way of brief background, on May 20, 2021, Pastor Tim Armstrong sought the resignation of Pastor Mike Castelli. Oh thats right, no one can, but YOU can jump out! He should be removed from the recommended list! I am familiar with the Kendrick brothers and their movies, and was surprised when I started hearing controversy about their newest movie War Room. If hes one of your favorite authors, I would strongly encourage you to look into some of the pastors/authors Ive listed here. This resource may be helpful as you research him. Im sure if hes Peters Approved hes a fine pastor and exegete :0) Glad you found the articles helpful. Real heresy is narrowly focused. Id this the same add being taught by a woman? Oh it did go on to the point that one of the elders screamed at me in Sunday School. @voddieb It might be best to simply e-mail Voddie and ask him where he stands. 949-214-3392. paul.elliott@cui.edu. Thanks so much for sharing this Mrs. Holck! Yes, I heard that episode. He is a wonderful bible expositor. :0) Voddies a good one, too. 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. I dont tend to recommend Tim Keller as he is a continuationist and also subscribes to theistic evolution, although, otherwise, his doctrine is generally sound. Thanks for the list.. This item: Making Deals with God. He does a so-so job (but gets an E for effort). You can also find good podcasts to listen to in two other ways: 1. 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. In 2014, he became the 5th senior pastor for The Chapel in Akron, Ohio. 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. Great list! 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. He brings a stately passion to his messages that our generation sorely lacks! I found a church 7 miles from my house. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. Where I had thought I had no more to learn I realized I knew nothing at all. 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. Thank you so much in advance sister. I already listen to Paul Washer, R.C. 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. I am not familiar with BBN Radio. However, we also love David Jeremiah. I waited 9 months , then became a member. We were at a church for over six years and I felt stagnant in my learning of scripture. Includes some men with Calvinist leanings, Lol,is this a warning (you might want to check out my Statement of Faith tab at the top of this page) or a recommendation? I also really enjoy David Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Thanks. Dog Ate Something I Don't Know What, As a brand new babe in Christ, I walked 2 bloicks to a church in my neighborhood. He lived in the 9th century BC, during the reign of the wicked King Ahab of Israel . . 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. I was most moved recently by his series on Luke 9:23 (http://www.gibcjupiter.org/pages/sermons/detail/sermon/2540). Charles Spurgeon is great reading.. 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. Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. I hve been confused about Kay Arthur and her appearing with people in line with Joyce Meyer and Beth Moore. 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. 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). Another prominent Black Baptist pastor has challenged the six Southern Baptist Convention seminary presidents for their critique of Critical Race Theory, saying as a result he is abandoning doctoral studies at one of the seminaries and disassociating with the SBC entirely.. A blend of Rapture theology, supernatural elements and a police procedural investigating the murder of the Pastor who predicted (incorrectly) when the Rapture will occur and of the lead detective investigating this . Randolph County Newspaper, I know your journey well my friend. I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. I would add Justin Peters (so humble and kind and right on theologically), Brannon Howse and Mike Abendroth. Thanks for the suggestion. I was amused you included Todd Friel, and impressed you had Voddie Baucham on the list. Mahasi Sayadaw, Vipassana Metta FoundationTranslation Committee (Translation), Steve Armstrong (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Joseph Goldstein (Foreword author) 4.48 avg rating 95 ratings published 2016 4 editions. 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.. She received her B.A. My wife was a Jehovahs Witness for a time and it caused me to doubt who Jesus was. 2017 Dave Armstrong. 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. If you're new or would like to comment, please see the "Welcome- Start Here" tab at the top of this page. He is old school, but very powerful. is stephen armstrong a calvinist. Awesome list of men that I love listening to(there was only one whose ministry Im not familiar with). Jakes is a heretic for two reasons: a) he is a modalist, a classic heresy which denies the biblical nature of the Trinity, and b) he preaches Word of Faith heresy another gospel as described in Galatians 1:6-9. Perhaps it can be said that I never really developed into that Cage Stage Calvinist that we all know so well. Read this article (2nd section) for further explanation. . http://nrbconvention.org/. Yes, youre more than welcome to share it around. All Bible studies are free to download at www.vbvmi.org. Ten years ago this month (September) I first became a Calvinist. Hes also sharing this daily with other men, so my husband brought it to my attention. Bless the Lord O my soul! Blessings to you! Parts of a Bible Study -- Hook, Book, Look, Took. Sproul and John MacArthur. I am disheartened by what I found, but I am eternally grateful for your blog. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Highend ThemeCreated with in London, UK. He cannot be considered a solid, biblical preacher. I spent my Sundays listening to sermons online while cruising the internet everyday. Just for clarity, I would not be bringing this to his attention. It all happened at the beginning of my Sophomore year at BIOLA University. I dont believe God has made Himself blind as to who might believe one day and leave it to the choice of man who has no good or inclination to seek God in and of himself. Thanks man! Gary Gilley is a good sound bible teacher. Also author of truth or territory re spiritual battles. We currently attend a church in Maine that has a freewill doctrine. My, oh my, how convoluted things can become! :0). what are your reasons for not including him. 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. As I explain in this article, I dont recommend teachers who live in ongoing, unrepentant sin by associating and partnering with false teachers. books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . . Not questioning your opinion I would like to read it. In a five minute Google search, I found friendships and/or partnerships between him and several well known false teachers including: Perry Noble, Steven Furtick, Stovall Weems, Brian Houston, Beth Moore, Christine Caine , and T.D. Go to the Recommended Bible Teachers tab in the blue menu bar. My husband & I are huge fans of most of the teachers you posted, I think theres two I didnt know of yet. Well, I have to give Armstrong's handlers credit for cleverly crafting the statements above. Great list. Hi Mary Ann- You might be interested to read my Statement of Faith tab at the top of this page. Do you have links to the information on continuationist and theistic evolution for Keller? Oh I could go on . On Saturday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. (CST), we will gather at Journey Fellowship Church to celebrate. Justin Peters is one of my favorites, too! Wednesday Service 7pm.