Alistair Begg Defends His Advice: A Pastoral Reply 

AMEN!

You must have great influence if your friends concealed their wedding plans because of your witness.

That’s canceled not concealed.

TESTIFY👏👏👏

@@caroledwards9381Maybe it was God using their witness.

That’s a great detail👍🏼

Awesome example!

Excellent point.

Great reminder wow

Irrelevant!!

Thank you! You are correct.

Agreed. I wasn't aware there was a UK gospel that' different from American gospel.

Did Jesus visit the US with one message and the UK/Europe with another message? 🙄

Exactly I am Scottish same as Alistair I couldn't believe it when I heard him. I've left a church is the church if Scotland because it's going to be performing gay weddings others are blessing the marriage how can you be a pastor and go against what Gods word says as far as I am concerned you cannot and anyone who says it's ok needs to go and read Gods word

@robsrunners: Thank you for saying that. It kind of explains the strange dissonance, but doesn’t excuse it.

I am from Scotland and I happen to think Alistair is totally in the right. People can disagree with him, but his advice was absolutely fine.

Why was it fine though? Do you have biblical support for that? How is it good to attend a ceremony that basically make a mockery of God’s design for marriage? It also celebrates degeneracy and perversion. Attending is giving approval.

@@kierananderson5807 You are part of the apostatizing problem then. Examine yourself and see if you haven't been corrupted by insidious Marxist world thinking. You are in terrible error if you think your Countrymans advice and refusal to recant his error is absolutely fine. Are you of the Faithful? Were you ever of us?

@@IamGreatsword you ought to be very careful with the accusations you dish out. "I tell you, on the day of judgment you will have to give an account for every careless word you utter." I used to be like you until fairly recently. Accusing every disagreeing believer or perhaps even weaker brothers of being apostate. I do examine myself, although not nearly enough sometimes. Be careful that you do the same.

There are Christians in the UK?

Great, concise comment. Amen.

True! Like the vs of old hymn reads ‘I dare not trust the sweetest from, but wholly trust in Jesus name.’

Unfortunately, from most of the comments I'm reading in here, most are following Mr. Peters and Mr. Phillip. How do we know how THEY are following Christ? I'm seeing Mr. Beggs as living out the Gospel. p.s. he doesn't have a "Alistair Beggs Ministry" going ... ever notice how many pastors/leaders have their OWN ministry with their OWN name(s) and their own ... yada yada

ABSOLUTELY 👍

In fact, your hypothetical has happened and the children of gay marriages did not somehow inherit the supposed horns of their parents.

You guys know the people involved less than Alistair does, and are not shy to pile on the judgment.

Finally we hear from the horse's mouth, 30 minutes in.

Yes. I have prayed for pastor Begg to recant and to repent from his sin. And for Lord to grant mercy to his soul if he won’t repent! 😓😔😞😟 In my grief and sorrow, I wrote to TFL to tell them my prayers for pastor Begg and to end my Truthpartnership of 2 years and 7 months! I was heart broken and still is as I have been taught by pastor Begg for 4 years through RU-vid and I have learnt a lot of Lord’s Truth from him. But I can’t follow a pastor who has started to betray Lord and The Gospel and has become defiant and disobedient! 😢😔😞😟😓

It certainly was a very bizarre thing for Alistair to say! I am British 🇬🇧 and I disagree wholeheartedly with his position.

Allistaire is Scottish ​@@nataliebirch777

@@Nicky-hr1qz yes I know 🥰 He is also British (Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales) As @paulwells4372 rightly says, what does it even matter

It was quite strange his bringing up "American Fundamentalism." It was odd and insulting, as if the whole "two countries divided by a common language," must also apply to Biblical interpretation.

@@Nicky-hr1qz Alistair is British Scottish, I’m British English or you could be British Welsh or British Irish, but we are all British, which is what Alistair bizarrely said, I hope that helps.

1 Corinthians 5:9-12 was written for 'believers' like Mr. Vine

@@justanoldman697Study to show thy self approved. You are certainly needing to Study context.

Amen.

Great now pastors can say what they want bad or good, wrong or right does not matter AMEN

Amen and amen. Man will fail you but Jesus never will.

Amen@@mpmikeb1290

That's good but not the point here.

James 1:19

He has books to publish, speaking engagements to schedule, radio broadcasts to deliver. Attention like that is seductive. I wonder how much Paul charged for his letters? Did synagogues raise admission prices when Peter delivered a sermon vs the usual rabbi? I have respected Begg for years but perhaps he has held prominence for too long now and has come to believe his own hype.

There are a few important issues that are causing lines to be drawn in the sand, and the division between the wheat and the chaff in the Church right now. And it's happening very quickly.

Weak pastor. Pray for him . 😢

​@@toryquinton2677- quite true. Kinda like terrorist Mandela that believed he IS a hero, because the world said so.

So the lesson is your quote, so time for me to start condemning and dividing, no room for compassion, I will get rid of compassion and Jesus because Jesus was wrong about eating and drinking with sinners. You must be right because you used all capital letters.

@@annodomini7250 Are you unaware that this is a quote Jesus made? We must love God above all things, above anyone or anything. It is not loving to dishonor God and celebrate the sins that lead people to hell. That doesn't build bridges but perpetuates sin that harms the soul and destroys lives. The result of honoring and following Jesus is that many people (even family members) will reject us and hate us, because of our love of and obedience to God. Jesus said they will hate us because they hated Him first. This is a valid quote for the situation, and if you misunderstand it, it may be because you have not read or do not study the Bible. If you do, you have misunderstood the text and why it is a relevant quote, in this situation. For those who truly believe, personal sin is so grievous, we want nothing more than to be sanctified, turn from sin, and follow our Shephard, even if we lose people we love by standing by the truth of the Gospel.

@@gazingupward2802 Have you watched Alistair Begg's sermon Compassion V Condemnation with an open heart and mind? The Pharisees knew the scripture inside out and upside down, and their religious practices to perfection and yet Jesus message to them was you missed the point.

amen!!

Even if they weren’t saved. It’s a blessing from God that they even listened to you and even were brave enough to admit such a terrible sin to you specifically, no clue if they are saved as I’m not in your situation but the Gospel will hopefully Lord Willing change your family member’s heart from rock to one that Loves The Lord.

@@Justin-ch4qw ​ @Justin-ch4qw Thank you, and I agree - it is a true blessing from God, indeed. This person is not saved, but I am making it known that she is loved and that my love for her will never change. I am standing on the gospel, and have given her an open invitation to ask me any questions that she may have regarding the gospel and salvation. Your prayers are appreciated.

@@spiritman-em4qr For a long time it was hard to come with grips with what the non saved world would call sexuality but it was hard to realize that they (not Christ) would consider me bisexual. It was hard and kind of scary, but then I remembered Christ died for sinners like me and that He wouldn’t want me to give up and just die in my sins. So I trust in Him and wage war daily against my sins. I pray for your family. Don’t forget to serve them and others as that’s something every single Christian can do more of (which absolutely includes me haha)! If they need help with their lawn be the first to be there, need help with groceries be the first there, if they just need someone to hang out with (as long as it’s not endorsing sin) then go over and maybe watch a movie or a sports game. Alistair was sadly wrong with his words and advice but one can show love to homosexuals and serve them without condoning sin. Hypothetically let’s say your family member was a month short on rent and needed some help, what you could do to show love would be to pay their rent. Again Jesus paid our sin fine, why can’t we be there for the lost when they need help spiritually? Remember Christ emptied Himself and became a servant although He didn’t need to.

I used to think that Moses was rebuked for striking the rock at Meribah but recently found out that Moses and Aaron took credit for something God did. God is a jealous God and punished Moses and Aaron for saying they brought forth the waters when it was, in fact God who told them to speak to the rock. If God would stop Moses and Aaron from entering The Promised Land because they failed to give honor to God, what will happen to pastors who lead millions of people astray by their careless and sinful advice to people they don't even know?

If he is were living, unmarried to woman and they had a child would you refuse to attend a baby shower or send gifts? Or a baby dedication or christening?

Yeah i would

Yet Jesus broke bread with sinners showing his love, do you think he disagreed with their sin, of course. God knows your heart if you went to their wedding you would be showing love and that love might plant the seeds of salvation in their hearts whereas staying away might say that you are judging them and Christianity hates them.

​​The act of sharing a meal with a gay relative is not a sin. Attending their birthday celebration is not sin. Going to the movies with them is not a sin. Attending a gay wedding, however, is sinful as it is a celebration of sin, the celebration of desecrating God's marriage ordinance and sexual sin. There is a very clear distinction.

Love it, excellent Q. My hats doffed to you.

Excellent point Max! Someone should ask him that.

Jesus promised us that those who give up father or mother or sister or daughter for His sake, will receive much more in His Kingdom.

GOD BLESS YOU for speaking out against sin.

Stand strong and continue your path of holiness and righteousness sister. You know that we will be hated for Yahweh's namesake. Remember what the Word of God tells us in Matthew 10:36-39 [36]And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. [37]He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. [38]And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. [39]He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Colossians 2:8 [8]Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. Thank you so much for sharing sister. I was a lesbian for 45 years and came to Yahweh at the age of 57 (four years ago). I praise and give all the glory to Father in Heaven for delivering me of this abominational lifestyle. Hallelujah! I lost many "so called" friends but were they really my friends? I got remarks like, how could you? Oh, now you're a Bible thumper, etc. I knew deep in my heart that they were not really loving me and tried to pursuade me to change my mind. A few had left the church. They did not want to hear anything I had to say. I closed that door and actually moved away and got off facebook and instagram.. I hate that sin and find it repulsive. And believe me, satan is angry and tries to tempt me with nasty dreams but I know God loves me so much that He chose me to come out of Babylon and for a time like this. I had raised my son in that lifestyle and asked him to please forgive me for not raising him in a proper household. At first he had a difficult time accepting me as a Christian mother but thanks be to Father in Heaven ouŕ relationship is flourishing. 🙏 God bless you and keep you in His grace.

Well said friend!! Soli Deo Gloria!

​@@YeshuahservantThanks for sharing your life story. 🙏 I have watched Matt Walsh's "What is a Woman?" documentary. That was truly eye opening. Especially bc it shines a light on the trans rights with children choosing to be mutilated. There are more detransitioners that the far left want to ignore. I think one girl was named Chloe. She had double mastectomy at 15. When she told the gender affirming card doctors that she had regrets, they totally turned on her. Even telling her that she should have known the risks. I have a dear family friend that is in a lesbian relationship. We cannot get into any political topics and especially not what the Bible says about these sins. God destroyed the earth with a flood bc of wickedness and sin. And God destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah bc of their gross immorality and homosexuality. I really care about my friend, but I would not celebrate with their civil union ceremony and I wouldn't buy them a gift. Our friendship has grown more distant the deeper I study my Bible and read the Word of God. She believes in God but is far from God. I pray for my friend and her partner. 🙏 That somehow or someway He will draw them to Himself. We are all sinners saved by grace. My sins are different. I've repented. I continue to pray for their eyes to be opened and they repent of their lifestyle. Unfortunately, the alphabet people hang out with only other alphabet people or people who support and encourage their lifestyle. They don't get validated by Bible Believing Christians. So, they usually call us homophobs or close minded or other label. God bless you. God, please 🙏 help my friend and her partner. Open her eyes. Send someone to raise awareness. I pray for her salvation. 🙏

The article is on Christianity Today : Alistair Begg Stands by LGBTQ Wedding Advice with Sermon on Jesus’ Compassion

Obviously there’s been much false leadership on Begg’s pastoring. That area of the country is financially secure due to the infamous Cleveland Clinic. Any of the leadership in those churches are reaping the benefits. Just as in politics, it’s all about Power Money Greed. So Sad and Sinful the way of the World.

Alistair Begg has chosen "the BROAD way that leads to destruction."😮🔥

As Paul Washer often says, “what are you applauding for? I’m talking about you!!”

You are right. Allistar attacking His brothers and sisters in Christ to defend himself and the evil ones.😢

@@yvonnekennedy6105Yeah, when Paul Washer said that to the church of Joel Osteen(I think it was his church) my jaw dropped. Not because Washer was wrong but because of Washers commitment to GOD and his love for those people needing them to hear that it was THEM he was speaking about. Paul Washer is not going to back away from the gospel.

Ya! Amen

What makes you say so?, where in the bible did Jesus say never attend a gay wedding? Which God's word are you using to condemn his compassionate advise, of which he explained almost in tears, what do you people want from him, he has explained why he said so an even added that on another scenerio his answer may be different, and he also mentioned a bible gift what really is it? Hum humm😮

@@bibleknowledgerevolution8022 Incest is up next on the cultural degeneration continuum. When--not if, but when--the grandmother says, "Well, you know, my grandson wants to marry his sister (or maybe even his brother!)", then what? Gramma should go and bring a gift right? "Hey kids, I've brought you a toaster; have a wonderful life together. Look, I know that God says in His Word that what you are doing is an abomination to Him, but I know better. You two will have a wonderful life together; I know that you are already compatible because you both came from the same mother and father!" How very loving of Grandma.

​@@bibleknowledgerevolution8022hey "bible knowledge" ...watch the video before u defend evil

But he gave him his inheritance as he sent him on his way...he directly facilitated his leaving. He gave him a going away present if you like..

@@stu1002 It is a parable, so parsing out individual points separate from the main one is dangerous. However, the reading does not suggest that the younger son had even made his future intentions clear when asking for his inheritance.

@@pastornathanwalter4641 Saying "it's a parable" and that one can't parse out individual points seems disingenuous and highly selective. More to the point, by asking "Give me my share of the estate" - which would normally happen upon his father's death, he's making pretty clear his intention.

​@@stu1002he gave him what he asked for, just as God gave up sinners to their reprobate minds in Rom. 1.

Did you folks listen to the sermon to the end? Have you read the parable to the end? The story doesn't end with the party. The parable is NOT over. The lesson Jesus wants to drive home is NOT that the sinner repents. Keep reading! The Father shows compassion to the sinner; the "Christian" condemns. Mr. Beggs kindly reminds the listener that many are quick to criticize and slow (if ever) to forgive.

You are so correct

There's a difference between the professing 'church' and the Biblical Church.

@Yesica1993. You are absolutely right. What is even more upsetting than Alistair Begg’s actual advice is the way professing Christians are going down like nine pins on this issue and supporting him. Surely a sign of the great falling away.

I also was shocked by his interpretation of the passage regarding the prodigal son. I didn’t have to hear it from these respected pastors, to be able to see that this was not a correct interpretation. I understand how you feel about all of the attention being paid to this, I think it’s just so shocking coming from this man, who so many of us have loved and respected. Because he is so prominent, I guess it’s worthy of those trying to counteract what Pastor Begg has said, and recommended. I pray you find a church that meets your spiritual needs, don’t give up!🙏

@yesica1993 Well there's a simple solution. STOP WATCHING THEM!!! And by the way, on the rest of what you said, I completely agree.😊

Actually, if you listened to Alistair's full sermon, he admits that some of his fellow pastors do disagree with his advice. I feel like most of those on this comment chain did not actually listen to Alistair's full sermon on this.

There are many of us in the American unchurched remnant as well who, like my family, live in rural or other areas with no access to a sound Biblical local church. 🙏

Yes, we are here in UK. Congregations under Commission are preaching biblically. Mainstream ones not so much 😢

It is not ideal, but the Internet is a wonderful substitute if there is not a good church within reach. You just need to be wise and check a few out, as in all things there are good and bad.

Absolutely

Actually I followed him for a long time and I definitely disagree with him on that.

Actually you could also use that same logic to use for those here who follow Justin Peters and Dan Phillips :)

I may listen to some pastors or teachers but it is GOD only whom I follow.e​@@Napartaq

I don't worship teachers and I do support Brother Justin's work in helping rescue souls from false teachers. What Alistair did was a gross error and is trying to compromise with the world. Alistair brought shame upon The Body of Christ. Alistair's previous comments on homosexual sin means nothing now. It's arrogant to think that we save souls that are the work of God and the Holy Spirit. Watching 2 people affirm their path to hell while giving them a gift is wrong. Judgement starts at the church GOD is Not mocked. 1 John 2:15-29 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also. Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father. And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.

I feel like you missed the gospel. Your telling him he has to give up his “identity” essentially. His not hearing you. The gospel is that Christ loved us so much he died for us and his loving kindness draws us to repentance. It’s an act of the spirit not a will of man

Nope it's you who is wrong. This has nothing to do with identify. He in fact is living in sin, this is about sin and repenting of it. And he knows that .

@@carlyd2300 Uh? really? You do err not knowing the scriptures and have no clue what the Gospel is. Jesus said to deny yourself as in who you are and to sacrifice yourself, obey him and follow him. Take up the cross is denial of who you are/were. If you are drawn by the Father and given to the Son you will become a new creation and will be not comformed to this world (as ""were"" some of you) You are in complete error repent and surrender to God all your bad reasoning.

a lot of preachers preach the biblical truth until a particular sin shows up in their life or in their own family/close friends...then they bend so they can stay in the good graces of their family...this is a HUGE mistake. Hope he sees the error and repents of his attitude

Who are you to judge him? You don't know the full story. Look to yourself and let AB livewith his own decisions, whatever they may be.

Sorry A B YOUR JUST 100% WRONG , But we still love you ,!

Luke 6:27-36 NKJV “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who asks of you.

I believe he was alluding to to the way the Pharisees who would criticize others and refuse to even be in the same space as ‘sinners’ but were themselves beset by all manner of sins. He was just comparing his critics to that. While that may have been okay in other ways, in this case it’s very invalid I think.

I don't think it's the world's argument - I think it's demonstrably the case, and in terms of Biblical precident, I would say it's plausibly the sort of situation one would have with the Pharisees which Jesus rebukes so harshly right through Matthew 23. Matt 23 is an incredibly important chapter - Jesus goes in HARD on the Pharisees for a whole chapter - there's nothing else like it where he scorches with criticism quite like it in scripture - and the whole basis of it is legalism, and keeping the letter of the law while being without love or mercy.

and i suppose that no one can speak against ANY type of immorality....because they are secretly wanting to engage in particular immoralities.....it doesnt make sense at all. and i agree...it was desperate.

What slander you're all okay with. I mean, I can't listen to Voddie anymore, because of the way he speaks of it in such harsh terms, however to say Voddie does so because he harbours a secret inclination himself ... SLANDER. Jude, Peter, James and John must have been hiding *wicked* sins, to have written their books.

What do you think about the advise John MacArthur gave that it’s ok for a Christian to bake a specific cake for a gay wedding? Is it not the same thing?

@@liberatingtruths777 , providing goods and services under current laws makes the case a mute point. If you are baking cakes for a living and ANYONE wants you to bake a cake (for any purpose) and you refuse because you don't agree with their life-style (whatever that is) then you are discriminating and will be in trouble with the law. If you can't handle that, don't bake cakes for public consumption. In other words, baking the cake is your business, not a statement of agreement with the clients belief system. I'm baking you a cake; what you do with it is your business alone. This is quite different from attending a ceremony (which does imply consent). A Christian must not knowingly attend a pagan ceremony (for any reason) because that attendance mocks God, and also implies consent. They are two completely different things entirely. Case law shows this, as well as common sense. marcus

Marcus, I'm guessing you thought the Prodigal Son story was just about the wayward son. Mr Begg used the story as it was intended -- focusing on the Pharisees (religious conservatives) who refuse to forgive and show compassion. Instead, they double-down on their criticism. Focus on who Jesus is talking about and who the listener knows is the target of the parable.

@@liberatingtruths777this is more of a conscience issue. Baking a cake is not celebrating a union. It’s performing a service. You’d have to not bake cakes(or clean houses, or do accounting, or provide any service) for pretty much anyone who’s not a Believer. On the other hand; it becomes more complicated when writing on cakes. What are they asking to be written in the cake? Is it sinful ..and so on.

@@markh.harris9271Let me interpolate that the gay wedding cake is required to be decorated with dildos. Does that change your mind? The Colorado baker offered the gay couple any standard cake but would not use his talents to meet their specific demands. What you seem to think the law requires is slavery, which is not true.

Where did you get the idea that the grandmother was "celebrating" the marriage? Before Alistair suggested that she attend, she already had expressed her belief that homosexual marriage is a sin. So what makes people think that she wanted to attend in order to "celebrate" the marriage? Mere attendance, and even the bringing of a gift, does not automatically signify approval or celebration. If that was the case, Jesus would never have dined with tax collectors and "other sinners." So, you believe that her love for her grandson means that she delights in evil? I never thought of applying that verse in that kind of manner or situation.

That is SO correct. His self-serving "defense" was disgusting and nausiating, and he blamed everything on other Christians whom he consideres lower than he.

Specifically for WHAT?

@@diasporan4159 uh, because we love him? ...and he is walking a slippery slope of unbiblical witness to the sanctity of marriage between a man and woman as God has ordained it and not man??... And because he will be held to a much higher degree before God as a leader and a pastor and I don't want him to slip into a downward spiral of sin that can so easily beset those who shepherd a flock??....and because we love him???? ...and because he has been one of my favorite guys to listen to and this is painful to see and I have much hope for God doing his internal work within him as he exposes him and causes Alistair to work out his salvation with great fear and trembling upon an open stage???

@@jody2873 I get it. I liked him too.. But my question was WHAT should we ask God for him, not WHY. Sorry if I was not clear on that.

​@@jody2873he was never for homosexuality. He's against the sin not the sinner. A homosexual does not even know he/she is committing ongoing sin.. They are a slave to that thought process and emotion. Gospel and the Holy Spirit changes them.. Not us condemning them constantly. We are sinners too so how can we judge someone else to be of sin.

If you listened to the sermon in its entirety, he goes to great lengths to reaffirm his belief that it's SIN. He preached to a uni audience that walked out on him for saying so. Please please find an example where his fundamental beliefs have changed. There aren't any.

Sheer nonsense. He's got years and years of material calling out same sex relationships. But hey, that would require you actually listening to something he's actually said to know that

What Alistair said in the past means nothing now. He is now the poster boy for the homosexual community who can claim that Christian people should just accept it, because look your pastor says you should go in love and bring a gift for 2 people bound for hell. 👭🎁🔥👹 Deuteronomy 11:1, 16-22 Therefore thou shalt love the LORD thy God, and keep his charge, and his statutes, and his judgments, and his commandments, alway. Take heed to yourselves, that your heart be not deceived, and ye turn aside, and serve other gods, and worship them; And then the LORD'S wrath be kindled against you, and he shut up the heaven, that there be no rain, and that the land yield not her fruit; and lest ye perish quickly from off the good land which the LORD giveth you. Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes. And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt write them upon the door posts of thine house, and upon thy gates: That your days may be multiplied, and the days of your children, in the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers to give them, as the days of heaven upon the earth. For if ye shall diligently keep all these commandments which I command you, to do them, to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, and to cleave unto him;

But he did sit and eat and drink with them which seems to be an inconvenient truth for many.

You have exegeted scriptures beautifully, thank you for your comment.

@@annodomini7250 Yes, and then they repented and became believers. Attending a ‘gay wedding’ is affirming the people in their sin who are unrepentant.

@@petercollins7848 no it does not if both parties know the other's position but out of love attending the wedding affirms nothing but the Christians' love for their relative. A little less judgment and more compassion.

Agreed his church condones his beliefs as this is his idea of pastoral ministry

You’re exactly right when you say there’s more here than meets the eye. Pride goes before a fall and erosion happens over years.

He is not talking about the prodigal; he's talking about the elder brother. The Pharisees realized that He was talking about them (and got angry with him). Why can't you realize that he's talking about the elder brother?

@@mrs.t7351 he is gaslighting anyone who opposes his position as “the angry older brother who doesn’t want the grandma to go to the wedding” absolutely a horrid misuse of scripture to fit his narrative

@@mrs.t7351His use of the other brother is curious at best. That is Scriptural gymnastics

The truth is that the grandchild knows what his/her grandmother stands for and should not expect her to attend an unholy union. By doing so, she is affirming the marriage and this is why it’s poor advice. The reason it matters, despite the many years of solid ministry is that we must all listen with discernment. This advice is entirely unholy and cause for serious concern and AB refused to see it. This is a significant doctrinal erosion.

​@@nmbr6kid I'm aware of the reasons for the rebuttal of Alistair. Point is, the grandmother is NOT affirming the 'marriage', that's why Alistair made sure to ask if the grandchild knew her position. Hence the advice in this particular situation. Whether the grandchild should or should not have invited her is a different matter, we don't know the context of their relationship and the way he invited her.

He has not changed his biblical viewpoint? So he has always believed it was acceptable to celebrate sin? Because going to a gay wedding would celebrating that false marriage.

HaTERS GOTTA HATE. :( Let HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN...caste the first stone....

I would not be as concerned about Alistair Begg if he was another Christian man that did not have influence over people. However, he is a pastor over an entire church who's job is to preach the word of God. Elders/pastors are under higher scrutiny because they are given authority over their congregations. There is a reason why 1 Timothy 3 gives a huge list of qualifications for pastors.

Who is the Pharisee?

​@@carlyd2300A somber reminder to self: me ...

Sobering to read the Word of God. The pharisee is declared by God. I am content to know that God knows so that whoever declares whatever have only to answer to God. And not to a person like a pharisee seeking men's approval.

That's how easy any one of us can fall into sin in a heartbeat ... ... without Christ we haven't a chance

So glad that Alistair stood by his view. I am the mother of two gay sons and one or two grandchildren. I have been so sad about this but know that I must love them and I have attended weddings which is so hard but God is love and he is full of grace for the lost. Christians are harsh. eternity will reveal all. Dorothy zfrench.

@@dorothyfrench2788 God's love draws harsh lines because without them we would delve into anarchy in a heartbeat and break natural and moral law at every turn. We don't get "excused" for sin. Our sin nature put Christ on that cross and you and I drove the nails in with a smirk

judging a mans whole life by one possible mistake...shame on you

@@dorothyfrench2788 I'm sorry, Dorothy, but celebrating sin IS sin. I'll pray for you and your family.

You’ll be blessed you started following him, he’s a wonderful teacher.

@@Raya-ir4tm I can't be sure, but I would guess you haven't listened to the sermon if this is what you think was said. I've listened to it twice, and he didn't say neither of those things.

I have listened to Alistair Begg for years and heard him in person too. He has been a wonderful Bible teacher up till now, but he has made a bad mistake in this instance. The Bible passages he used were all mis-applied by him and more or less teach the opposite of what he was trying to say. This is very sad and we do not know what will be the final outcome. He needs prayer, his family and church too.

The issue at the centre of the discussion is about the advice he gave .

This is actually the best argument I’ve seen for why ABs advice was in error.

@@liliz5792 And just because the minister doesn't ask the question, you're still functioning as a witness. The wedding is the making of the marriage covenant. Covenants require the two parties to bind themselves by agreement. Covenants require witnesses who can testify both parties ascented to the covenant. And the "till death do you part" echoes the self-maledictory oath that is part of biblical covenants.

Modern weddings (especially in Hollywood) are a sham.

Agreed. I’ve commented similarly in other videos. You cannot attend a wedding as a spectator. You are a participant. One’s attendance IS their support.

YES!

The Prodigal Son REPENTED and CAME BACK to the Father's House...I don't see Alistair Begg doing that😮

​@@caroleimani9754I believe that is what she is implying.

@@caroleimani9754 The prodigal son did not repent. He returned home because he thought he would be better off as a hired hand there when all the money was spent. His motivation was his self interest. And the Father meets him, still a long way off and embraces him *before he even speaks*. Moreover, there are two lost sons in this parable - the other son who remains at home is given half his father's wealth at the beginning, yet denies this later saying that his father has given him nothing. This is a lie. The older son is in rebellion. And yet, still the father's response to the older son is to PLEAD with him to join the feast...

I find his butchering of this parable almost as bad as his original comment about the wedding. He seems to be digging a deeper hole.

If you're focusing on the son in the parable, you've misunderstood the point of the parable. The end of it is not at the party; it's the reaction of the eldest son. The father shows compassion; it's the self-righteous religious conservative who shows condemnation. I'm guessing the Pharisees never got the point either.

So you know enough to judge.

@@annodomini7250 Stupid question. Yes, he knows enough SMH! seriously your question shows you are part of the apostatizing problem.

@@IamGreatsword I am an apostate, thank you most wise Judge, what is it like sitting upon God's throne? I truly envy your all knowing.

@@annodomini7250 We as (not necessarily you as of yet) Members of the Body of Christ look at the fruit and make Judgments. Read Matthew 7 fully and in context, rightly dividing it and get back to me. Love your facetious attitude though.

Yeah. I think so, too. He’s being very Scottish right now. Sigh.

Wholeheartedly agree and understand!

@@Raya-ir4tm and it’s not what I said 🤷‍♂️

Well stated!

Exactly, talk is cheap! Especially carnal and sensual talk that has nothing to do with biblical truths! No, your words mean nothing because they’re seeking to *please people* and choose *fear of men,* instead of fear of God and God-pleasing! All you need to do is quote the WORD OF GOD to prove the truth! All other talk is *satanic garbage and dung!* Ephesians 5:11, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Matthew 10:37: Sooooo, if you chose your family members over God and His commandments, you are not worthy of Jesus❗️ He said, “if you love me you will keep my Commandments”‼️ He did NOT say, “if you love me, you will compromise with sin and sinners and will condone their sin, by celebrating it with them”!!! End of story, case closed. So I guess you’ve made your choice! Hopefully, you will have true repentance and change of mind and heart, while you are still breathing… God’s will be done! Shalom.

I love Dr Begg and I remember he said in a sermon in the mid 80’s, I think that the Church would face 2 main attacks from both the secular world but also within the church: 1) Who is Jesus? 2) Sexuality. He turned out to be right but given his consistency with regards to biblical marriage and sexuality for over 40 years, I hope this small hole gets fixed quickly. I will wait until the dust settles a bit and see if he repents or gets deeper entrenched into this position before deciding whether to continue listening to him. I have most of his earlier material which is wonderful, so I will always have that. God Bless ❤

Take heart we are not forsaken (to run away from) by Christ. Hold to the faith for we shall see the King!

@@shelbysittig1047 amen🙏❤️🙏

Yes, amen. John 16:33 ‘I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.’

He's listed as a speaker on the Shepherds conference website. As of this morning 2/1/24

I Hope he will not. 🙏🏻

Oh! Thank God, they aren't sellouts to the world. I was concerned now I am still standing with the shepherd's conference leadership. Praise God! I thought I was going to have to mark and avoid them too, if they didn't Wisely drop the Apostatizing Begg. Hope he repents but the irreparable damage is done for him and his church sadly.

I’d want to see him there just for the Q and A.

I just don’t understand all this horrible tearing apart of this godly man by what is supposed to be his brother’s in Christ,you just come across as if you’re enjoying yourselves,I have listened to this man for years and have greatly benefited from his teachings and just feel disgusted at what’s going on,I just pray that God will give him the strength and courage to press on,I for one never at any point thought he gave approval to transgender marriage.

We are to judge the fruit. We are not able to judge the heart or someone’s salvation

So sad! Try John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham! So sorry you have been disillusioned!

Also Billy Graham and Adrian Rodgers are very powerful in the word. They're both in Heaven ( and they knew each other on earth, too ) and you needn't worry about any Godless doctrine creeping in.

Alistair's teachings are very solid. His beliefs have not changed. May you not be cancelled by your friends for one comment made.

​@rumbleyd not only is the comment unbiblical and the advice terrible, but the chastisement of anyone who calls it out as phrases and closet trans is evil. Something is wrong with Alistair. Maybe personally or whatever, but pray for him. Yes it hurts us all but pray.

@@oreally8605 Billy Graham became apostate towards the end of his life unfortunately.

Living in Western society, for any Christian parent of children and young adults, is a threat given the strong top down push of this ideaology and the status that it has. More and more Christians will be dealing with this. And I cannot begin to fathom the level of anguish and pain that it will produce. Many Christians will be shaken and that is why it is so important for us to strengthen our faith and trust in God. Really difficult days await. Edit - I am sorry for only saying Christian parents. I should have written all parents.

Having been around churches for 30yrs, I would honestly NOT be surprised if it came out that one (or more) of those grandkids has announced they are gay/trans/nonbinary/genderfluid/whatever, or he is suspicious that they're going to, and he's already decided he knows what "love" requires. It would not be the first time I've watched that happen. Which is why I think Jesus warned us that we must "hate" our family members (next to Him), because the temptation is always to excuse the sin of those we love and presume upon God's mercy as a cover. :(

@@cynthiacarter9055ya, I was trying not to imply that, but I wonder as well and sure wouldn't surprise me. This is just so out of his norm, it makes me think it would have to come from a family member probably to cause such a drastic change?¿. .. Though I could be TOTALLY wrong- just a guess

@@jody2873 I understand and agree. It's not like ministers are the only ones who change views based on family, either. Family bonds are hard to resist even when necessary. 😪

@@cynthiacarter9055sad, but absolutely true. And the pressure must be so multiplied as they are a target of the enemy. But the biggest fear for him is the higher level of accountability he will be held to before God as this will easily domino if there is no repentance. I'm praying for him and his soul and the likely domino in the making. I love this guy- one of my favorites. Was anyway.

He didn't throw them a party and pat them on the back. Its the actual wedding celebration that is the problem

No. Jesus said the enemy cannot deceive the elect. Matt 24:24. For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders in so much that IF IT WERE POSSIBLE, they shall deceive very elect. That means it is impossible. Thank God for his mercy.

No. It says "if possible... would lead elect astray" go read it. It is not possible to lead the elect astray.

Exactly!!! Amen!!!

Matthew 10:16-22, 26-28, 32-39 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. But beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils, and they will scourge you in their synagogues; And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles. But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you. And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bible.kingjamesbiblelite.buy

@@889Pammov what’s your point?

@@dh1335 We are to Obey GOD only family members not saved will hate us for our testimony. Alistair wants to make friends with the world, and his comments are grave error that no matter what he said about sodomy before means nothing.

I applaud your courage to speak up. That isn't easy. And truth over love for sure. And often our definition of love is not aligned with love in the Bible or even what love actually is.

Voddie Baucham covered sinful "LOVE" check it out, he is spot on.

This is not a surprise to God nor is it going to keep anyone out of the Kingdom who was supposed to be there. While this news is sad and tragic we need to trust the Lord and He will make things right.

Why does it boil down to them determining what is right or wrong in this. What if they come out on the side of Allistair? Will that then completely undermine ALL their years of speaking and living biblical truth? What about all those people who have come to a TRUE understanding of God's love and Jesus' sacrifice under their teaching, if they come out in favor of Allistair's position? Those saved, will their salvation be meaningless then. What if these pastors don't say anything? Will they be damned if they do, damned if they don't. I am a born again Christian and this whole judgment of a sound biblical teacher/pastor disgusts me. This splitting of hairs disgusts me. This whole thing smacks of pharisetical judgment.

I mean, do you need for the evangelical Pope to speak on this subject? Already, every Christian RU-vidr with a discernment ministry and their mama made a video on this.

@@krisrader1711 To answer your question, yes. None of the "good" that they did will be remembered. “But when a righteous man turns away from his righteousness and commits iniquity, and does according to all the abominations that the wicked man does, shall he live? All the righteousness which he has done shall not be remembered; because of the unfaithfulness of which he is guilty and the sin which he has committed, because of them he shall die. (Eze 18:24). And again, we read, "Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, My soul shall have no pleasure in him" (Heb 10:38) It's called apostasy. It is a proof of their reprobation and that they never were of Christ's household. "They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us" 1 John 2:19 But if you need proof that long years of ministry is no proof of God's acceptance of that person, and that God suffers reprobate people (for a time) to take care of His Church for its upkeep, read Eze 44:10-14 “And the Levites who went far from Me, when Israel went astray, who strayed away from Me after their idols, they shall bear their iniquity. Yet they shall be ministers in My sanctuary, as gatekeepers of the house and ministers of the house; they shall slay the burnt offering and the sacrifice for the people, and they shall stand before them to minister to them. Because they ministered to them before their idols and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity, therefore I have raised My hand in an oath against them,” says the Lord God, “that they shall bear their iniquity. And they shall not come near Me to minister to Me as priest, nor come near any of My holy things, nor into the Most Holy Place; but they shall bear their shame and their abominations which they have committed. Nevertheless I will make them keep charge of the temple, for all its work, and for all that has to be done in it" Should I also say, this undiscerning attitude which is so willing to compromise in the name of "love" (not love to God's glory or the purity of the Church in any way) disgusts me. This whole thing smacks of uncircumcised hearts and ears.

Judas was a disciple who proclaimed the gospel, cast out demons, and totally fell as he was never saved. As to your statement about splitting hairs, the devil splits hairs so we need to be careful with our handling of God's Word. This is all serious. An error like this can cause people to lack trust in the teacher or cause believers to ascribe to God's Word with evil and evil outcomes. That is the devil's work and Mr. Begg tragically now is being used as an instrument of evil. We need to pray for Mr. Begg and other pastors and church leaders daily. The big issue is if Mr. Begg refuses to see his error and refuses to repent. That’s where church discipline comes in as stated by Jesus and Paul in the NT. I think of the scripture the song of David when Israel was slain by the philistines with Saul and Jonathan. "How the mighty have fallen".

Not to all. There are other ways to make it clear. And since when do appearances dictate what we do? It doesn't mean it should not be taken into account.

@@robbieelliot9491 You are wrong and do err not knowing the scriptures.

@@IamGreatsword At the moment I am seeing people worried about eating food sacrificed to idols.

please God rather than appease man

I would seek a religious exemption. I used to work as a waitress at a hotel near Washington DC. I was willing to work nearly every day, except Sunday. I asked for it off to keep the sabbath. A waiter who was Muslim complained and said it wasn't fair that I got off work on Sundays. My mgr told me I had to work some Sundays. After talking to my hisband, he agreed I needed to give notice and find another job. I was actually able to find a better job with better houra and pay that waiting tables. I praise God and thank Him everyday. .

Very well said

In his recent defense he said a lot of things that he did not say in the original. In the original statement he said he gets this question all the time and always says go..... he is spinning it now

Absolutely disagree you should be ashamed noting in this video reveals that he is in biblical error !! Stop staying on your echo chamber and your friend has said nothing biblical that refutes Beggs Defense , Begg does not support gay marriage or LGBQT marriages you guys are sick and ridiculous nothing here based in scripture or the life of Jesus . He is still faithful and still standing on Biblical principles and integrity !! Shame on you both . The bible definitely says not to point out a brother fault public ally on the internet !! I pray both you repent for helping to destroy a man of God !!!

I did a poll to get my friends to agree with me really . We all know that this is all about click bait and getting more views and money !!

Both of you men have just helped in a hit job on the public internet and he did not say he doesn’t think of himself as separate from those he serves . The arrogance of these two men who do not know Allister Begg !! Beware gentleman Gid will not let this kind of you tube hit job go unpunished!!

Allister never said or did anything you accuse him of I do not agree with that Allister is saying what you are saying . You’re both so horrible to treat Allister as you are !! You should go to him in private not on you tube wow I would never go to your church

You’re making up future consequences that you don’t know about what is going to happen !!

You cannot condemn and show love.