John MacArthur's GTY Responds to the TERRIBLE NEWS About Steve Lawson | Phil Johnson

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Lead Pastor Steve Lawson has been removed from the pulpit after allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a woman.
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The Fall of a Leader: Lessons from Steve Lawson’s Departure
the elders at Trinity Bible Church in Dallas, Texas announced that their lead preacher, Steve Lawson, was involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with a woman. This revelation was serious enough to lead to Lawson’s departure from TBC and likely his broader ministry career. Ligonier Ministries, where he served as a teaching fellow, and The Master’s Seminary, where he held the position of Dean of D.Min. Studies, have removed him from their respective websites.
This news has sent shockwaves through the Reformed evangelical community, particularly among those who have long appreciated the ministries of R.C. Sproul (Ligonier) and John MacArthur (Master’s). I’ve received numerous messages from friends expressing their astonishment, with one asking me if it was true. Sadly, it is. The reaction earlier this year when Alistair Begg affirmed his support for attending a same-sex wedding was similar. It raises a troubling question: how can someone who taught the Scriptures so effectively find themselves compromised on such fundamental moral issues?
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Grayson Gilbert addresses the recent removal of Dr. Stephen J. Lawson as lead pastor due to an inappropriate relationship. He reflects on the implications of such moral failures among pastors, emphasizing the need for accountability, vigilance, and adherence to biblical qualifications. Grayson discusses the warning signs of moral failure, the importance of setting guardrails, and the necessity of prayer for church leaders. He also provides historical context for pastoral failures and concludes with a call for introspection and a reminder of the grace found in Christ.
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@johnsteele870 9 дней назад

They are practicing what Steve Lawson preached himself. He said himself if you sin sexually as a minister you are finished. Get a Job in a drug store or become a paper boy, because as a preacher you are forgotten. These are Steve Lawsons beliefs. David after he sinned with Bathsheba lost authority and respect. He didnt deal with his son who raped his daughter. Mark wasnt restored after sexual sin. I dont think it is practical for someone who has committed serious sexual sin to be put back in the pulpit. Also these men have made themselves very rich through rhe gospel which I find unbiblical.

@gaylehoy2065 7 дней назад

I am praying for Steve and his wife --- but to be honest we do expect our leaders to be above reproach in matters such as this. he was sacked or fired so it was not over something just a little bit naughty --- Over the years have you noticed where once we stood firm on these matters concerning our leaders we now sway back and forth in allowing excuses and restoration to come into the fray. No wonder the church is going backwards to a degree -- now the watching world laughs at us -- we cannot stand firm on anything -- whether it be in this sort of thing or making excuses for the sinner to continue his ministry. Lets not put men up high on the ladder of life where they can fall. The Word of God stands there. One only needs to look at the last 5 years to see how these mighty men have fallen at the detriment of the name of Christ. We should be thinking and praying for his wife of 40 years and is probably hitting 70 herself - oh for the sins of her husbands wandering eye and for her to cope with this at her age it must be devastating.

@doctor1alex 9 дней назад

You make a lot of important points. We don’t know the facts and circumstances. The neo reformed movement does have an issue with pride. We are best placed to watch over our own heart and refrain from making any premature judgment whatsoever. Whether in the of case of adultery, such a man of many years in the pastoral ministry could return to the same ministerial office I doubt, but nonetheless you make a good argument from the silence of the Scriptures against any kind of dogmatism on the matter.

@marildatuomala1820 7 дней назад

You one of the few that are reformed and show true love. I don’t see that from a lot of Reformed people and leaders. Thank you and God bless you.

@veritasmatters2662 9 дней назад

Such a good word for us all. Thank you Brother. 🙏

@rayewilliams4431 9 дней назад

Dear brother Bless you. That was so beautiful heart outpouring and compassion for a fallen brother. I am a sister .I am grieving myself a lot and praying for strengthening of our brother who is going through a lot abandoned like this. I have stumbled by His Mighty Hand across your video. Love your compassion brother! Praying for your health as well as health of your father. Please use homeopathy not antibiotics. I myself am struggling with lot of health issues as well as spiritual warfare. I wish I could talk to you! Grace and Peace from Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son and Our Wonderful Saviour Jesus Christ and Our Guide and Teacher Holy Spirit!

@asureguidetolove8903 8 дней назад

Brother, I hope you would agree that while indulging in adulterous thoughts is vile, going further by practicing it in the world is at a more heinous level. It brings it into the realm of public reproach and destruction of one's witness to others, and that is the issue in the pastoral qualifications "above reproach", "blameless." Casting the convictions of reformed folks as merely pride is itself Pharisaical. You are labeling the entire movement as proud. Sounds like Eliab, "I know the naughtiness of thine heart."

@jimmiebug 8 дней назад

Calvinism is a doctrine of men, and very dangerous because it changes God's nature, and truth found in His holy Word. They would have to say God determined Steve Lawson to do this, and even caused this, which is an absolute lie. It was because he has free will like all men, and chose on his own to make this choice. Yes, he has disqualified himself to hold the office of an Elder, and Pastor, but like all men he can repent and be restored to his walk with God. He like all sinners should repent, and admit that Calvinism is not the God of scripture, nor the Christ of salvation for whosoever will believe. Calvinism gives men a pride to all men that fall for it, which is contrary to all that our Lord represents. I have even heard and watched Steve Lawson say that anyone that is NOT a Calvinist doesn't know the Bible! What arrogance!!! As Rick Godwin use to say, " Give me a brain and a break!" AS God tells us, Pride goes before the fall! We all sin, because we fall short of God's glory. And yes salvation is for all who will come to Christ! Saying all this praying that he will see the truth, and seek the Lord through His Word.

@marildatuomala1820 7 дней назад

You one of the few that are reformed and show true love. I don’t see that from a lot of Reformed people and leaders. Thank you and God bless you.

@ireneswanepoel1293 8 дней назад

Prayer for full recovery in the mighty Name of Yeshua our messiah 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@johnmarjaable 7 дней назад

You are so very right. He is not finished at all. David was not finished.

@johnmarjaable 7 дней назад

King Saul was a backslider. See Samson! God sees the heart.

@angloaust1575 8 дней назад

Its a sin however the word terrible isnt an accurate Description!

@arthurhoyte-zk6bl 8 дней назад

Restoration, my foot!! If he is a child of God he does NOT have to be anything else.

@Zwemer100 8 дней назад

Restoration in the context of ministry

@faisonodst9955 6 дней назад

Anger is not a sin. Jesus was angry… that is not a thing.

@geraldreineke1348 8 дней назад

don't use examples of unconverted sinners like the woman at the at the well, even that woman caught in adultery why was not the married man brought with her was he not as guilty ? in a true Christian marriage things can and do go wrung and do and forgiveness can put things right , but adultery destroys TRUST even with forgiveness its never the same, more so with 'a man of the cloth'

@marildatuomala1820 7 дней назад

❤❤❤

@geraldreineke1348 8 дней назад

let me add to my comment below, in the old testament a persons thoughts did not condemn him by the law his actions did listen to Dr R C Sproul on 'the degrees of sin' he teachers it well

@philipdavid1233 8 дней назад

What you saying about pride is true. That is a bad sin to be prideful and arrogant and that’s the biggest problem with Calvin is an they created this monster and now it’s smacking them in the face and it seems like they refused to humble themselves and show Steve Lawson, the love of God when he needs it the most I think it’s a shame we all fall short so my prayer is that may be the Calvinist can search their hearts exam themselves christ died to save sinners and isn’t that what we all are is anyone think they can stand? Take heed less day too should fall will Calvinist swallowed their pride and humble themselves I pray and hope so. God bless.

@Zwemer100 8 дней назад

Spot on.