I have yellow flags with Voddie Baucham as well. 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. I was sitting in my living room and was suddenly overwhelmed that God chose me completely and I had done NOTHING to merit it. Andrew received a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School. He has a picture with Tony Evans and the caption Great time at #NRB2021 this week. shelved 1,381 times Showing 30 distinct works. Creation Group Study: Verse By Verse Ministry International: An in-depth study of Genesis account of the Creation story designed for groups and individuals. Name: Paul I. Armstrong Home church: Cornerstone Christian Church Pastor: Rev Robert (Bob) Paddock Denomination: Christian Church of Christ Licensed/Ordained:1987 Deacon, 1993 Elder - Free Methodist Church of N. America Statement of Faith/Theology: I strive to make Biblical theology practical and accessible. Hi - Great list. Steven Gertz and Chris Armstrong. By way of brief background, on May 20, 2021, Pastor Tim Armstrong sought the resignation of Pastor Mike Castelli. 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. These doctrines and teachings have been referred to as Armstrongism by non-adherents. I have listened to some of the preachers on your list, I was a little confused about Voddie, I liked his preaching, but then read he is a Calvinist.. dont they believe that certain people are chosen to follow God.. and the others are not chosen so they will never believe? I fully agree with you on these 10 men BUT, is there no place for John Piper? There is no way to fast track it. San Antonio, TX 78216. . Attaching one. He is Dispensationalist as far as I know. 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. 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. We were at a church for over six years and I felt stagnant in my learning of scripture. I have trouble with some of their beliefs.. but agree with their desire to live for God.. What he said was correct. She has a strong background in offering the life-changing love to the community and has also served the Central Texas Conference in various positions. Id meet new people around campus and Id quickly dive into it: Hi, Im John; are you a Calvinist? Your opening point is very valid: so many of us seem to be The Bible and Christians instead of just opening the Book and reading it. Both have been to our church as well as Todd Friel, Steve Lawson. I spent my Sundays listening to sermons online while cruising the internet everyday. Blackbob Court Townhomes, Thanks for the suggestion. Yes, you definitely need to add another 10! Oh it did go on to the point that one of the elders screamed at me in Sunday School. Check him out! You can hear some teaching about the problems with Hagee and Young here (just put each of their names in the search bar). It is my pleasure to serve you in Christ, but Im sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news. Stephen Armstrong was the founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International. Nicole is the Director of Spiritual Education here at Christ Church. Thank, Kelli. I completely agree! The primary problem with Jesus Calling for men or women is that, as you said, it is false doctrine. I would encourage readers, as with any other site, to explore discerningly and compare everything to Scripture. I really enjoy his writings.. I met and spoke to Justin peters at a conference one time. 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. Thank you! However, after a brief Google search on him, due to his theology (Cosmic Codes, end times prophecy, UFOs, etc.) Thanks man! He came to know the Lord in his early 30s, while serving as an Air Force officer. I noticed a mention of Greg Laurie in another post, but no detail as to why you listed him among false teachers. 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. Wednesday Service 7pm. 2017 Dave Armstrong. I dont think its anything to be alarmed about. I ran and thanked God for the early warning even as I ran. I had always viewed Calvinists as the bad guys. Her husband is a Pastor in Oklahoma, and she is sound in her doctrine. ), is statistically more likely to receive false teaching than anyone who seeks out a male teacher. He was a pastor, a school administrator and teacher in four different states. We appreciate your prayer very much! sharing a stage with / partnering in ministry with) them. previous 1 2 next sort by previous 1 2 next * Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. Youre more than welcome. Benjamin K. Forrest (EdD, Liberty University) is professor of Christian education and associate dean at Liberty University. Love this list. Just wondering, and realizing you limited your list to 10, would you consider Albert Mohler sound as well? It might be best to simply e-mail Voddie and ask him where he stands. My, oh my, how convoluted things can become! It is a treasure, especially for serious pastors and teachers."" Staff Christ Church NYC Online . I am so thankful I found your site and want to thank you for being so diligent in what you do and speaking truth. I respect his teaching as much as the others listed. Im sure if hes Peters Approved hes a fine pastor and exegete :0) Glad you found the articles helpful. I have in mind this kind of Calvinism that is simultaneously rigid and disconnected from the Reformed tradition more broadly. I ask questions about the doctrines of gracefor which they did not believe. He was . This item: Making Deals with God. He definitely is not on my list. On Saturday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. (CST), we will gather at Journey Fellowship Church to celebrate. God Bless! I was reliving some of that yesterday as I reflected on my initial transition. Also Justin Peters. This was the essay that finally did it for me. Seating is limited to 550 guests. 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. Senior Pastor Debra came to SAUMC in June 2013. Im Reformed and not a MacArthur follower. Ill bring them to my husbands attention to see what he thinks of them. Stephen Armstrong | Verse By Verse Ministry International 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. 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. Reformed pastor Steve Schlissel tries very hard to be ecumenical towards Catholics. The first chapter I read was the chapter on Romans 9 by Tom Schreiner. Mr. Swaggart has had encounters with prostitutes and has alternately confessed and denied the facts. They have axes to grind and frequently take things out of context to support their agenda. And thats ample reason why no one should be reading the books in that series. I would definitely recommend Michael Horton of the White Horse Inn and Modern Reformation. I was blessed by Voddie when he spoke at a mens conference at my church and have not stopped learning from him ever since. The first breakout session of Stephen Armstrong from the 2014 VBVMI Bible Conference. My husband & I are huge fans of most of the teachers you posted, I think theres two I didnt know of yet. (As I recall, Todd mentioned something to that effect on that episode.). hi michelle, would like your thoughts on Jon Courson and Erwin Lutzer. Charles Stanley waivers on doctrine. I love hearing about how people who hold to Calvinism first came to change their mind. 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?). Charles Stanley and Jack Graham are to me the best of the best. The fault here is not with Todd. Introducing the Southwestern Seminary faculty. Even though I was so opposed to Calvinism, there was always an uneasiness within me regarding the way I approached that passage. Videos. No worries, happens to me all the time :0). He was 65. Check him out! 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? Catholic theology; a strange . Neither you nor I know the exact nature or depth of Voddies and Tonys relationship. I already know that book is trash, but it got me to thinking. Any thoughts on RC Sproul being a part of this NRB International Christian Media Convention in 2017? He does a so-so job (but gets an E for effort). John Hagee teaches demonstrably false doctrine. Nathan Armstrong. Ha, yes! https://homeschoolersanonymous.org/2014/12/01/6-things-you-should-know-about-voddie-baucham/. 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. (These can all be found at JSM.org > About > What we Believe and FAQs). I sat in this church for 18 months, as I studied Gods word and hermeneutics on my own. 3. 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. Just discovering your siteI would highly recommend Dr. Carl Broggi of Community Bible Church of Beaufort, SC and online at http://www.searchthescriptures.org. I also find some lesser-known men when I listen to the stream/recordings of the Shepherds Conference that takes place every year at Grace Church. In addition to various articles and essays, Jerry has published a book for churchmen entitled Exemplary Spiritual Leadership. Stephen Armstrong was the founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International. RightNow Media Mr. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. 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!. I am interested to know if youve ever listened to BBNradio.org? I am familiar with the Kendrick brothers and their movies, and was surprised when I started hearing controversy about their newest movie War Room. I really appreciate your blog and am grateful to sister Kim for pointing me to you! We are doing our best to learn and study but it is like we live in a sea of false teachers. It disturbed me so much that I actually thought that I had made the wrong choice to attend BIOLA. Edwards modeled himself as theologian, philosopher, and pastor after outstanding figures in each field. Sproul is doctrinally sound, and, to my knowledge has never partnered with a false teacher in ministry. Please let me know what you think about this! I would add Dan Phillips and Mike Abendroth. However, I still find myself struggling with it in some way and Im not sure I could exactly point out what my struggle is with. Some were quite easy to cross off ( women pastors, or eldersand things.) Thank you very much! Hes a nice guy, but hes not very in depth when it comes to teaching the Scriptures. Premiered Mar 12, 2022 15 Dislike Share Save Pastor Stephen Armstrong Bible studies 447 subscribers Video also available at: https://fb.watch/bIlZ08O-NG/ This teaching is one of the many. How do you feel about Charles R. Swindoll (Chuck Swindoll) and James Dobson? I can email that to you if you want it. Stay strong in the fight! 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. Hi Ingrid- Glad to be of help. Do you have links to the information on continuationist and theistic evolution for Keller? 2. As for Todd, no one says as much biblically sound and honest things while making you laugh at the same time. Hi Michelle, Now that COVID restrictions have eased, we would like to celebrate his life and legacy with you in-person. I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. 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. For the most part, yes. From humble beginnings to 350 downloads on smartphone apps per day I love your website and appreciate you so much. Until the start of the Fall Semester in 2006 I was an outspoken Arminian. He is the pastor of Justin Peters church, Kootenai Community Church. I dont really know anything about him. They are lists of men I have listened to or read and am familiar enough with to feel comfortable recommending. Only 2 came and it wasnt to learn. Central Florida Metal Detecting Club, What is this pop calvinism and the certain breed of calvinists you speak of? Garrett's Commitment. May i also suggest Dr. Paul Elliott of Teaching the Word. 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). 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. Im not familiar with this site or Dr. Broggi, but at a quick glance it seems to have a biblical statement of faith and nothing I saw raised a red flag right off the bat. :0) Voddies a good one, too. (Link in stories and AWFS bio), Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends, Doctrinally Sound Christian Men to Follow 1. Thank you. Michelle, sorry if this is a bit off topic, but what is your opinion of men teaching devotions and such written by women? :0). Friend of Phil Johnson, John MacArthur. Voddies Instagram page. Calling a woman "pastor" can condition people in the church to accept pastors as being female. I remember my frustrated conversation with you after your conversion trying to talk you out of your new-found Calvinism.