Some preachers/ministers I'll like?

[1peterlight]

I like Paul Washer, Ian Paisley, John Macarthur. Any others? And what denomination or doctrinee would you call this? All these different names and I dont know what I am other than a bible believer

[GoldenEagle]

I like Paul Washer, Ian Paisley, John Macarthur. Any others? And what denomination or doctrinee would you call this? All these different names and I dont know what I am other than a bible believer

Dear One this is all that matters in red.

People will dissapoint you. Men's wisdom will fail.

You are born again and of Christ? Adopted into God's family? That is enough.

1 Cor. 1:10-17

¹⁰ Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ¹¹ For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. ¹² Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” ¹³ Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

¹⁴ I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, ¹⁵ lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. ¹⁶ Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. ¹⁷ For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

1 Cor. 3:18-123

¹⁸ Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. ¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; ^{[a] 20} and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”^{[b] 21} Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: ²² whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. ²³ And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.

God bless you sister!

In Christ,

GE

[Guest]

Amen~!

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalms 119:11

[saved34]

I like Paul Washer, Ian Paisley, John Macarthur. Any others? And what denomination or doctrinee would you call this? All these different names and I dont know what I am other than a bible believer

All of the men you named have one major thing in common, they are all Calvinist or heavily influenced by Augustine/ Calvinist teachings. I love Ian Paisley though. I love John Mac as well, but have been very slow to forgive him for belittling the precious blood of Christ, which he has since said he didn't mean it the way it came out. Not a huge Washer fan, but he claims the Lord so I will not disrespect him. Like GE said, we should keep men in proper perspective, and try everything they teach by the word of God.

[1peterlight]

Yes I am born again, and thank you for the reminder not to follow men. That is soooo not me lol. I often can't even find a church for just that reason...which is why I often like to listen to sermons on youtube, and while I haven't listened to all, there have been many from these fellas I like. It seems many dont like these guys as they call them lordship salvation, that they dont preach grace saving, but by works. I haven't gotten this from them at all. What I have got is that when you are truly saved, you become a new creature, and this is so very evident in my own life and thus you start to live with the purpose of pleasing God. And no you cant do it by works(our righteousness is as filthy rags) but your works or fruits will show it all on their own. I see nothing wrong with this view. And it does explain why so many can call themselves Christian and yet their fruits are not Christ like at all. We all know people like this. And all of this is in scripture as well(which is my guideline when listening to sermons) . I was unaware about the John Mac comment, I will have to check that out and see.

[OneLight]

We are influenced in some way by everyone we come across Those whom we discuss scripture with influence us in our walk with Christ, be it a child or an adult. I have learned more as a result from one question from a child than an hours worth of theology from an adult. I guess it all depends on how it causes one to dig into scripture for the truth.

[He giveth more grace]

I like Paul Washer, Ian Paisley, John Macarthur. Any others? And what denomination or doctrinee would you call this? All these different names and I dont know what I am other than a bible believer

Dear One this is all that matters in red.

People will dissapoint you. Men's wisdom will fail.

You are born again and of Christ? Adopted into God's family? That is enough.

1 Cor. 1:10-17

¹⁰ Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ¹¹ For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. ¹² Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” ¹³ Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

¹⁴ I thank God that I baptized none of you except Crispus and Gaius, ¹⁵ lest anyone should say that I had baptized in my own name. ¹⁶ Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas. Besides, I do not know whether I baptized any other. ¹⁷ For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.

1 Cor. 3:18-123

¹⁸ Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. ¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their own craftiness”; ^{[a] 20} and again, “The Lord knows the thoughts of the wise, that they are futile.”^{[b] 21} Therefore let no one boast in men. For all things are yours: ²² whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas, or the world or life or death, or things present or things to come—all are yours. ²³ And you are Christ’s, and Christ is God’s.

God bless you sister!

In Christ,

GE

Amen, Golden Eagle, "lean not on the arm of flesh", but God does give the church teachers. Edited March 9, 2013 by He giveth more grace

[He giveth more grace]

I like Ian Paisley for his stand of a particular heresy, that I will not mention, but I have never heard him in the pulpit. He is quite a character.

[GoldenEagle]

Yes I am born again, and thank you for the reminder not to follow men. That is soooo not me lol. I often can't even find a church for just that reason...which is why I often like to listen to sermons on youtube, and while I haven't listened to all, there have been many from these fellas I like. It seems many dont like these guys as they call them lordship salvation, that they dont preach grace saving, but by works. I haven't gotten this from them at all. What I have got is that when you are truly saved, you become a new creature, and this is so very evident in my own life and thus you start to live with the purpose of pleasing God. And no you cant do it by works(our righteousness is as filthy rags) but your works or fruits will show it all on their own. I see nothing wrong with this view. And it does explain why so many can call themselves Christian and yet their fruits are not Christ like at all. We all know people like this. And all of this is in scripture as well(which is my guideline when listening to sermons) . I was unaware about the John Mac comment, I will have to check that out and see.

If we're talking youtube I've liked listening to Matt Chandler and Robert Morris. Their doctrine is very grace-filled and Christ centered IMO. Another one I enjoy is Rick Warren.

Are there no Bible churches in your area or did you recently move?

[GoldenEagle]

I like Paul Washer, Ian Paisley, John Macarthur. Any others? And what denomination or doctrinee would you call this? All these different names and I dont know what I am other than a bible believer

All of the men you named have one major thing in common, they are all Calvinist or heavily influenced by Augustine/ Calvinist teachings. I love Ian Paisley though. I love John Mac as well, but have been very slow to forgive him for belittling the precious blood of Christ, which he has since said he didn't mean it the way it came out. Not a huge Washer fan, but he claims the Lord so I will not disrespect him. Like GE said, we should keep men in proper perspective, and try everything they teach by the word of God.

Yup! Dig into God's Word. That's the best thing to do. There's some good Bible teachers out there but there can be some very wacked out ones as well. Always compare what people claim is truth to God's Word and seek God's Holy Spirit for discernment.