2. I already know that book is trash, but it got me to thinking. (Reformed Baptist) http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=11113103031. Stephen Mark Armstrong. Verse By Verse Fellowship, a Northeast Side church, announced Pastor Steve Armstrong. 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. Stephen was a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana at the time of his passing. (210) 460-7556. Awesome list of men that I love listening to(there was only one whose ministry Im not familiar with). Even now I get teary eyed thinking about it. Wednesday Service 7pm. Videos. For the most part, yes. We are recent, we have been duped by apostasy and false teachers before. Blessings to you. Stephen Armstrong is a journalist and author. @voddieb As a far more secondary issue, Id be a little concerned for any man who is reading that book for his own study. But yea, its very interesting that we had a similar upbringing and ended up on this side of things. 7,417,439 journeys have been made to this site. This resource may be helpful as you research him. For the next 2 years, I looked online for churches. Thank you very much! NICOLE ARMSTRONG. . Hi Anthony- As it clearly says in the introductory paragraph of the Recommended Bible Teachers tab where you probably found this article, These lists are not comprehensive.. 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. I found a church 7 miles from my house. In that case, there would be absolutely no problem with a male teacher of male/co-ed groups using materials written by women as prep materials. Thanks, Bonnie. Stephen Armstrong was the founder and principal teacher of Verse By Verse Ministry International. 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. If you're new or would like to comment, please see the "Welcome- Start Here" tab at the top of this page. Have you thought of a blog post featuring tools for discernment? Immediately prior to joining the Princeton faculty, Armstrong served as Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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Charles Spurgeon is great reading.. Thanks for the suggestion. I met and spoke to Justin peters at a conference one time. A friend posted that same quote on their Facebook wall. 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. Armstrong strongly condemns all immorality publicly and often. My experience when listening to him is hearing him preach things that are of a third order of doctrine as first order of doctrine. Click to receive a FREE copy! Praise the Lord. 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?!? 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. Mr. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Expectations for Teachers. The NRB convention is a business convention, not a theological/ministry/church conference. I just got in on the discussion, so perhaps she would be the one who could provide a reputable link or follow up with an email to him. I have heard of Dr Tony Evans. in Sociology and Religion at California Lutheran University . If youre on a computer, go to the right sidebar and scroll down until you get to Blogs and Podcasts I Follow. Hey Josh, yea I think thats part of it for sure. prevented me from going after a year. Also, what about R.C. Thanks. The Reverend Dr. Stephen P. Bauman, Senior Minister . I did not take the leap, however, until I started my Theology II class in the Fall of 2006. Criswell a former pastor of Dallas Baptist Church. Mr. Swaggart has had encounters with prostitutes and has alternately confessed and denied the facts. I agree! Herbert W. Armstrong (July 31, 1892 - January 16, 1986) was an American evangelist who founded the Worldwide Church of God (WCG). 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? A wonderful list, Michelle, and its deeply comforting to know these great teachers are out there to guide us in these troubled times. He currently serves as Associate Professor of New Testament and the Director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Bethel Seminary (St. Paul, MN). Read this article (2nd section) for further explanation. Five Reasons for Armstrong's Success: 1. I also consider myself mostly Reformed (you can read more about my beliefs under the statement of faith tab at the top of this page). No worries, happens to me all the time :0). Scaer is the toughest writer in the book. As far as I know, Charles Stanley is OK doctrinally and doesnt hang around with known false teachers. I would also highly recommend the Theology Gals Facebook group (which mostly centers around Calvinist/Reformed theology, and where you can ask any questions you might have) and podcast. 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. I am in the habit of listening to each of these men often. Wow- your husband is really bold! Hi Veronica- Welcome, and youre welcome. Also author of truth or territory re spiritual battles. books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . Hell provide what you need. Hi Tricia- No, I would not recommend the Bible Recap. Also, can you make a list of Christian podcasts that are good? Friend of Phil Johnson, John MacArthur. Andrew received a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School. I agree and I appreciate your note. I love to listen to the old recordings of his sermons :0). I will pray for you as I pray all His children to find a place to go and to praise , pray and fellowship with each other. Some were quite easy to cross off ( women pastors, or eldersand things.) Oh they would say they did, if ask that way. 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. :0), Hi Michelle. 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. I had an unconditional disdain brewing within me. 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. 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 . I would say that my passion for discussing faith and theology with Mormons was the biggest influence that led me to become a Bible major. 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. 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). 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. Im surprised that I cannot find Erwin Lutzer in either of your lists or their comments. Stephen Ministry affirms the tremendous value of the laity in doing the work of congregational care, writes pastoral theology professor Tonya Armstrong. 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.. It is my pleasure to serve you in Christ, but Im sorry I had to be the bearer of bad news. Also Justin Peters. I know several doctrinally sound pastors and teachers who have relationships like that. 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! . Not questioning your opinion I would like to read it. (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. What he said was correct. Stephen Altrogge. Even though I was so opposed to Calvinism, there was always an uneasiness within me regarding the way I approached that passage. Thank you for sharing. Garrett's Commitment. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); 2023 Highend ThemeCreated with in London, UK. Glad I could be of help :0). I am disheartened by what I found, but I am eternally grateful for your blog. On the one hand he will go so far as to say that Christian women cannot be police officers (the Bible mentions nothing of the sort), yet on the other hand he joins in ministry with Caine and Moore who in addition the the false doctrine they preach both actively and unrepentantly violate clear Scripture by preaching to men. They have axes to grind and frequently take things out of context to support their agenda. | The Telegraph. He was a pastor, a school administrator and teacher in four different states. Thanks for asking! I had always viewed Calvinists as the bad guys. Hi! They have many teachers, especially on their Conference Pulpit as well as the regularly featured speakers throughout the day. Thank you very much! West Valley Police Activity, 2. Ive never heard him say this, so can you please provide an article or video where he specifically says this? . Have you any issues with Jimmy Swaggart s ministry in Baton Rouge? We currently attend a church out of state but to be honest, we are sort of done with church as a whole. Curious what you think of Dr. John Barnett of Calvary In Michigan? Keep up the work for his kingdom. Thanks, Berna. Charles Stanley waivers on doctrine. I think that pretty much covers it :0). Although I regularly listen to him, Alistair Begg and John MacArthur and feel no real difference. Seminaries provide future clergy with a theological education, but the academy . Central Florida Metal Detecting Club, I felt as exposed and vulnerable before God as I physically was in my underwear. 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. Could we get you and your church to pray for us? I have news for them. If hes one of your favorite authors, I would strongly encourage you to look into some of the pastors/authors Ive listed here. Let's Teach Video Series - Lesson 1. Explore the Searching for a new church? tab in the blue menu bar at the top of this page. Only 2 came and it wasnt to learn. I love hearing about how people who hold to Calvinism first came to change their mind. Looking for a scripturely sound, non legalistic church seems nearly impossible at least up here in New Jersey. Where are you getting your information? Just discovering your siteI would highly recommend Dr. Carl Broggi of Community Bible Church of Beaufort, SC and online at http://www.searchthescriptures.org. Visit our Connect Page to learn how you can make VBVF your church. :0). Manage your follows Back to top Get to Know Us Careers Amazon Newsletter About Amazon Accessibility Sustainability Press Center Investor Relations Amazon Devices Amazon Science Make Money with Us 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. Obituary. 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! I hve been confused about Kay Arthur and her appearing with people in line with Joyce Meyer and Beth Moore. My husband & I are huge fans of most of the teachers you posted, I think theres two I didnt know of yet. I completely agree! I have listened to several of Voddies sermons.. but then read he is a Calvinist.. One of the things I appreciate about Todd is the gentleness and grace with which he approaches the people he talks about. I have a very hard time getting past John MacArthurs, and others on your list, Lordship Salvation-Works stance. 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. But even if all three of them were speaking at NRB, Im afraid youre misunderstanding whats taking place there. 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. Im not aware of any ongoing relationship there since the Doug Phillips scandal a few years ago. I already listen to Paul Washer, R.C. Some people call acquaintances with whom they have a cordial Hi, how are you? relationship friends. Or its possible that Voddie is maintaining a friendly relationship with Tony in order to disciple him and correct his errant theology. Hi Mel- I would steer clear of all three. 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. There is no way to fast track it. If you can, join us for their ekklesia conference they hold every year. Hesselink expounds Calvin's view of the Lord's Supper. Ill have to check him out! Hes also sharing this daily with other men, so my husband brought it to my attention. 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 waited 9 months , then became a member. Oh please, do not give up on finding a biblically sound church . You can hear some teaching about the problems with Hagee and Young here (just put each of their names in the search bar). 4. :0). Stay strong in the fight! He said the man he listens to on a regular basis that nobody knows of is Dr. Bryan Hughes gbcmt.org he is on the board of directors at the Masters university and Seminary. 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. 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. Hi! R.C. 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. Stephen D. Armstrong (Steve) Stephen was born on November 15, 1929 and passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION I am not familiar with BBN Radio. He is a new believer, so Im concerned that he focus on the right things to start off. Being raised in the same Calvary Chapels and fundamentalist Baptist schools you were, the discovery of this Reformed framework ended up providing more peace in my thought-life than I had ever experience before. Blackbob Court Townhomes, It obviously helped. The Verse By Verse Ministry International End Times Group Study explores Bible topics commonly overlooked in small group studies. 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. Ten years ago this month (September) I first became a Calvinist. Sounds like a great guy! Check him out! how many homes lost in almeda fire; cqc interview questions for nominated individual; envelope stuffing jobs from home near me; influence of media ownership on media content pdf; franklin county, ny departments; Pastor Joy Armstrong Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Cloquet, MN . Holy Day Media. The first breakout session of Stephen Armstrong from the 2014 VBVMI Bible Conference. what are your reasons for not including him. 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? However, we also love David Jeremiah. Thankful to the Lord for His gift of sound preachers. It is a treasure, especially for serious pastors and teachers."" Because nearly all of the best known female Bible teachers/authors/speakers on the store shelves are false teachers. Ive also heard Tim Keller. I was already aware of Beth Moore and Joyce Meyer and the Osteens. He cannot be considered a solid, biblical preacher. If I knew Voddie personally and he asked my advice, I would tell him I didnt think it was wise to post a picture of himself with Tony Evans (which was one among several pictures of him with many other people) with the word friend attached to it. I love your website and appreciate you so much. 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. https://cbfguam.org. 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[]. the local church is responsible to raise up the next generation of pastors by training men in both theology and the shepherding work of pastoral ministry. 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. I thought they would definitely be on the list!!! I would like to recommend my pastor, Mike Abendroth, of No Compromise Radio and pastor of Bethlehem Bible Church. By way of brief background, on May 20, 2021, Pastor Tim Armstrong sought the resignation of Pastor Mike Castelli. . God Bless! I just remember being there in my dorm room sitting on my couch in nothing but my boxers. Voddie should have more discernment to not be associated and calling false teachers his friends.. REV. Love this list. 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. hes not someone I would recommend even if I had heard of him. 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. 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). :0). I ask questions about the doctrines of gracefor which they did not believe. 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. 3. We appreciate your prayer very much! 3.57 avg rating 53 ratings published 2011 5 editions. Aaron Armstrong brilliantly brings us back to Genesis and delivers a theologically robust vision for obeying the Scriptures' command to help the poor while living in anxious anticipation of Christ's coming Kingdom." Yes, a number of issues. He is Dispensationalist as far as I know. Heretic Steven Furtick - famous for being presented as Messiah at his Code Orange Revival. 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. That makes total sense. It takes time. stephen armstrong pastor age. I dont really know anything about him. So you were right LizFromOz. I appreciate, Great exposition of this passage. Oh it did go on to the point that one of the elders screamed at me in Sunday School. Wasnt Voddie Bacham affiliated with Doug Phillips and Vision Forum? Justin Peters is one of my favorites, too! Will read more in depth shortly; its a fascinating read! 2017 Dave Armstrong. It has only to do with the doctrines of salvation. http://www.teaghingtheword.org, Thanks for the suggestion, Jan. At first glance, it looks like a good resource! Thank you! Both have been to our church as well as Todd Friel, Steve Lawson. I like Pastor Charles Lawson, and John Courson Bible teaching.. Hi - Great list. And Im so glad to hear about Grace Reigns as well! ), 3. Theology on Tap Confirmation Class Connection Groups . Real heresy is narrowly focused. From there I moved on to another essay in that volume by D. A. Carson on John 6.37-44. All his teachings are available for free and in podcasts format or straight from their website with downloadable notes. hi michelle, would like your thoughts on Jon Courson and Erwin Lutzer. Thank-you for your ministry, Michelle! My wife was a Jehovahs Witness for a time and it caused me to doubt who Jesus was. Charles Stanley and Jack Graham are to me the best of the best. It is with great sadness we are writing to inform you that Pastor Stephen Armstrong died January 22. So please, do not give up. In brief, Jesus is spiritually present when the elements are taken in faith. Galatians 7 Lessons. Nathan Armstrong. April 13, 2022 By Dave Armstrong 0 Comments. The primary problem with Jesus Calling for men or women is that, as you said, it is false doctrine. Great expositor. It sounds like you are on the right track. The fault lies with people who dont understand the difference between true heresy and false teaching. Im currently listening to Jims podcasts through John; he brings the words to new lights; particularly those round the crucifixion. Hes a continuationist. Both have been to our church as well as Todd Friel, Steve Lawson. For example, T.D. Ada Defense Lawyer Los Angeles, Where I had thought I had no more to learn I realized I knew nothing at all. Our mission is to work with the global church to inspire people to love others before self and Christ above all. This was the essay that finally did it for me. Thanks for the list.. As for Christian podcasts, I highly recommend mine :0) (Click on the podcast tab in the blue menu bar). Kellers being a continuationist is usually just mentioned in passing in articles about other topics, but if you Google his name with continuationism or continuationist youll get a lot of hits. He definitely is not on my list. Right know I listening to his sermons on the Book of Isaiah. Purpose of a Group Bible Study. I felt like I needed to use this opportunity to learn from the Bible and not tell it what I think it can or cannot say. 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. 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. You may want to shoot him a quick e-mail (hes very good about responding) if you have more questions, or just to confirm thats what he meant. 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. Sproul and John MacArthur. I would encourage anyone to listen. Introducing the Southwestern Seminary faculty. Heres a blurb from his bio on the GIBC website: Prior to his ministry in Florida, Jerry served for many years as Sr. Brian Borgman. 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. Clear rating. Yes, I heard that episode. To add more books, click here . 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. You dont have to take the accounts of the old testament literally. A few thoughts: 1. During my first year of college I was undeclared without any clear passion for any particular subject of study. books by pastor john hagee; ethical issues facing ethnographers include all of the following except; . Learning Styles. Your article helped in clearing some confusion I have had regarding her. I know your journey well my friend. https://homeschoolersanonymous.org/2014/12/01/6-things-you-should-know-about-voddie-baucham/. David Jeremiahs doctrine is OK from what I understand, but he isnt very discerning- showing a willingness to team up with people like Joyce Meyer and Joel Osteen. Gary Gilley is a good sound bible teacher. Rev Debra Crumpton. Wonderful teaching and speaking. These doctrines and teachings have been referred to as Armstrongism by non-adherents. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars.
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