One of These Three Things Are Not Like The Others!

Sadly, I had to change my original video/podcast discipleship video to a current issue which I have no choice but to talk about.

I try to avoid the current gossip or latest, “did you hear” issues that surround pastors of the faith.  I believe it unwise and unfruitful to speak on matters which you may not have all the information.  However, in this situation, I have too as it involves United In Christ Jesus and its relationship with Alistair Begg and his ministry Truth For Life.  If you visit the website, you will notice on the right sidebar there is Truth for Life app.  Also, if you look at my recommendation page -

https://thattheymayallbeone.org/shane-recommends/

- you will notice there are only two men of GOD whom I recommend for people to listen too.  Because of this affiliation I believe it necessary to share where UCJ stands and what its affiliation with Truth for Life will be.

Recently, Pastor Begg had some comments of his, from a few months ago, resurface.  He was speaking on his recent book and some advice he gave to a person about attending a gay wedding.  These comments immediately drew the ire of numerous Christians.  Later Pastor Begg was asked if he would repent of his words.  Here is an article with his reply: 

https://www.christianpost.com/news/alistair-begg-im-not-ready-to-repent-over-gay-wedding-advice.html

As I was praying on how to write this up and do this video the Word of GOD which I believe has the most direct impact on this situation is the following:

Matthew 7:15–20 (NASB95):  15 “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 
16 “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? 
17 “So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. 
18 “A good tree cannot produce bad fruit, nor can a bad tree produce good fruit. 
19 “Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 
20 “So then, you will know them by their fruits.”

You may be wondering if I am now calling Pastor Begg a false brother.  The answer is no.  But, I do ask you to listen to this entire program as I will be mentioning, by name, a heretical ministry, which is on the opposite end of the spectrum of Pastor Begg or John Piper.

I will warn you of Bethel Church and all of their affiliates and the danger they pose to any believers walk with the LORD.

Next week we will return to our normal discipleship video podcast.  Until then grace and peace.  Glory to GOD!  Worthy is the LAMB!