Kootenai Church Conferences

Dr. Owen Strachan discusses the importance of biblical manhood and womanhood in a Q&A session with Jim Osman. Strachan shares his journey to faith, theological development, and passion for teaching the biblical roles of men and women. He emphasizes the need for the church to uphold these roles to glorify God. Biblical manhood and womanhood are central to his ministry and message.Questions Asked:How do you pronounce your last name?How and when did the Lord save you?When were you baptized?Have you always had your current theological convictions?How did you decide to go into full-time ministry?What is the most challenging aspect of being a father and a husband?How do you balance family and ministry life demands with a busy schedule?Where do you currently serve in ministry?How did you come to serve at the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood?What are your hobbies or non-ministry interests?What books have most influenced and shaped you?What books are you writing now?What books are you reading right now?What subjects interest you that you have not studied but plan to in the next five years?If people want to follow you on social media, where can they find you? ★ Support this podcast ★

Dr. Owen Strachan explores the profound concept of the “Image of God” in this session. He emphasizes the intrinsic worth and dignity of every human being, as each person reflects God's glory. Strachan calls on believers to affirm this truth and to advocate for it in a culture that often devalues human life. The “Image of God” is a theological doctrine and a foundation for understanding humanity's purpose and worth. ★ Support this podcast ★

Questions from the Q&A during this session include the following: Do you have any church recommendations in Tuscon? How far away is Mark Driscoll from you, and how much influence does he have in your area? Could you explain briefly what the "Apostololic Word" is? Do you see any decline in the Prosperity Gospel's influence at all? Has your uncle's ministry declined because he's getting older, or because a new generation has come in and doing newer, more modern things? What kind of money comes into a crusade when you were working with your uncle? In terms of money that comes in, is it large donations by celebrities or high-profile individuals, or smaller donations by the average person? As a cessationist, how do you support a phrase like "Clear-thinking charismatic?" How does one not negate the other? Is there any correlation fo the prosperity gospel movement and the correlation between the Jewish nation and the structure of giving financially to support the priesthood? Is the YouVersion Bible App bad? Luke 18:42 - Does faith heal? Can you talk about the "Baptism of the Holy Spirit?" Why do Pentecostals talk about this? Mark 9:38-41 - is a common argument against calling out false teachers. What do you say? In your opinion, is it ok to stay in a church if a handful of people within the church are hyper-charismatic? How might I approach communicating with friends who have left the truth behind and gone to Bethel School of Ministry? What did the process of grief look like when you were dealing with the loss of community with your family and loved ones? How do you personally teach rightly about "conviction" and "illumination" while at the same time rejecting "God told me."  Do you think most of these prosperity preachers genuinely believe what they preach, or are they doing it just for the money? Have you seen any fabricated healings at any of these events? In all your time in that movement, did you ever see any legitimate healings or miracles? What other "faith teachers" have you met? Do you know of anybody else that is like you that has come out of that movement and is now saved and sound in doctrine? ★ Support this podcast ★

Three particular truths, the gospel is powerful, the gospel is propitiation, and the gospel is proclaimed. The Gospel is powerful - It should be trusted to do its job. (Eph. 2:10) The Gospel is propitiation - Christ brought reconciliation and paid the penalty for your sin. (Rom.3:23-25; 2Cor.5:21) The Gospel is proclaimed - The gospel must be shared which is why we are here on this earth. (Acts 16:25) ★ Support this podcast ★

“In-reach” - Seeking those who think they're in; they're a part of the church already, but are instead perishing. There are the doubters, the deceived, and the dangerous. You need to remember the truth. v. 17-19 You need to grow in the truth. v. 20-21 You need to share the truth. v. 22-23 ★ Support this podcast ★

If you are a church standing firm, you need to be wise to Satan's strategies. A look at reckless doctrine and our response of relentless devotion. As believers, we should… Pray for the lost Protect the standard for elders Pay attention to sound doctrine Provide care for the hurting Put an emphasis on the eternal Prepare to suffer for the gospel Point out dangers Preach the Word Pass the torch ★ Support this podcast ★

The prosperity gospel distorts the biblical gospel. …insults God's nature. …confuses the atonement. …demeans Jesus Christ. …twists Scripture. …is motivated by the love of money. …produces false converts. …overcomplicates faith …ruins Christianity's witness. …abuses vulnerable people. ★ Support this podcast ★

The NAR/WOF trace their roots to three particular historical heroes or “generals” of the faith: Kathryn Kuhlman (faith healer), Oral Roberts (prosperity preacher), and Kenneth Hagin (crazy word of faith). This session is an overview of each of these historical figures and their contribution to the prosperity gospel/word of faith movement. ★ Support this podcast ★

Questions from the Q&A during this session include the following: Would you say that you were saved at your study desk reading John 5, or at another point in your life? Did you have a fake conversion experience when you were younger? As a Hinn, did you have exposure to non-prosperity gospel preaching from MacArthur, Begg, Sprout, etc?  How close are you to your Uncle Benny and your parents? Have your family members read any of your books? The God, Greed, and the Prosperity Gospel book, have you had any conversation with your parents about that? Do your dad and your Uncle Benny still talk? How many siblings do you have? And have you had any conversations with them? How much speaking and preaching do you do outside of your church? How many children do you have and their ages? Homeschool? Christian School? Does one of your children have an illness? Have you had discussions with your parents from a theological standpoint regarding the healing of your son? What are your hobbies and non-ministry interests? After John MacArthur's John 1-11 Commentary and Chuck Swindoll's The Church Awakening, what are the 5 books that have radically shaped your life/theology? Have you ever gone back and reconnected with your baseball coach? You mentioned praying for celebrities and athletes during your family vacations. Who are some of them? How did your immediate family become rich? Was it because of your Uncle Benny's ministry or from your dad's ministry? In your book, you talked about your Uncle George dying of cancer. Was there a similar theological crisis for him not being healed? After you came out of the prosperity gospel movement how long did it take you to get over the fear of speaking against your uncle Benny in the sense that it would cause a curse over you or your family? ★ Support this podcast ★

How the Lord brought Costi Hinn out of the depths of the prosperity gospel working with his uncle Benny Hinn to the saving gospel of Jesus Christ. ★ Support this podcast ★

Q&A with Lisa Hughes ★ Support this podcast ★

As we face a future that is uncertain, we can become overwhelmed. Trusting in the sovereignty of God as the foundation of our hope, and knowing that He will equip us, strengthen us, and will lead us to a closer walk with Him. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this session, we will learn how to trust God no matter how we feel. We need to stand firm on God's promises and give glory to God even though our circumstances may not change. ★ Support this podcast ★

We are living in a very chaotic time and our future on this earth is very uncertain. Christ is returning soon (Luke 21:7-9). We will learn 5 commands to be on the alert and how to stand strong in our faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

A discussion about Cessationism and Continuationism. Some of the questions include:  How does one stratify error in categories, like nonessential and secondary? Isn't all error an essential issue? What is the difference or distinction between hearing the voice of God and the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit move today outside of the illuminating work? And more… The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Is the cessation/continuation theology merely an academic exercise? What are the real-world implications of the issues we have discussed? How does continuationist theology affect my view of Scripture? Continuationism undermines the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Scripture, and the sufficiency of Scripture in the life of a believer.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

The testimony of one engrossed in the charismatic deception for decades shares the way in which God used Scripture to deliver him from that error.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

In Galatians, Paul models one excellent way to counter false teaching, whether legalism or Charismaticism: frontal, critical, hammer, and tongs. Paul unmasks the Judaizers as contrary to the Bible in general and the Gospel in particular. Elsewhere, however, the apostle deploys a different weapon from his arsenal. It is that dynamic tactic that will be our focus. | Download worksheetThe Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

A survey of the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit as promised in the Old Testament, structured by John the Baptist and Jesus in the Gospels, inaugurated at Pentecost, completed in the Apostolic Age, and perpetuated in the church today.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

A theological approach to this subject demonstrates that miracles done through human agents were rare, and as the New Testament era came to a close, they faded in frequency.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

In order to understand any theological movement, it helps to have at least a working knowledge of the origins of the movement. In this session, we will look at some of the main movers and shakers of the Pentecostal movement. We will look at the people, both men and women, who the charismatics claim are their heroes or “God's Generals” as they call them. We will see that to a person, the generals of the charismatic movement were objective heretics, false prophets, and outright charlatans and hucksters.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

Defining cessationism, contrasting it with the doctrine of continuationism. This addresses certain mischaracterizations of cessationism and the myths associated with cessationist theology. An exposition of Ephesians 2:20 and other selected Scriptures.The Cessationist Conference was made in cooperation with the upcoming Cessationist Film From the makers of the films Calvinist and Logic on Fire. More information at: https://linktr.ee/cessationistfilm ★ Support this podcast ★

The second Q&A session with Dr. Don Kistler._____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a summary of the Five Solas of the Reformation, shown in Scripture._____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

We are saved by works in one sense, the works of Christ. It is what He did FOR us, not what He does IN us that matters._____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

We must never forget the essence of the gospel. When that happens it leads to unholy alliances._____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

The gospel has never changed. It is the faith that has been once and for all delivered to the saints._____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

The first Q&A Session with Dr. Don Kistler.______________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Why was there a reformation? Was it necessary?_____________________Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press.  He holds the M. Div. and D. Min. degrees and is an ordained minister.  As part of his preaching and teaching ministry, he has spoken at conferences with such notable figures as Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. R. C. Sproul, Dr. D. James Kennedy, Dr. J. I. Packer, Dr. John Gerstner, Elisabeth Elliot, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson, Dr. Michael Horton, Rev. Alistair Begg, Dr. Albert M. Mohler, the late Dr. James Boice, and Rev. Eric Alexander, to name just a few.Dr. Kistler is the author of the book A Spectacle Unto God: The Life and Death of Christopher Love, and Why Read the Puritans Today? He is the editor of all the Soli Deo Gloria Puritan reprints and was a contributing author for Justification by Faith ALONE!; Sola Scriptura; Trust and Obey: Obedience and the Christian; Onward, Christian Soldiers: Protestants Affirm the Church; and Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching.He has edited over 150 books and currently resides in Orlando, FL.You can find his publications at:  https://www.donkistler.org/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Virgil provides definitions of man and disproves the existence of racism as there is only one race, the human race and we are all image bears of God. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Getting to know the speakers. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell walks through the timeline from Marxism to CRT. He also gives five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today's social justice movement. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell explains that there are no “-isms.” The manifestations of love and hate lead to the important truth that vertical reconciliation is necessary, not horizontal reconciliation. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell built the foundation for how Marxism and CRT have crept into our society and what we can expect it will look like as it continues to influence. He challenges the hearer to ask the most important question, “What is truth?” _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell explains how CRT is infiltrating our society through the schools, the workplace, and most importantly our churches. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Virgil reviews the five reasons why CRT is unbiblical. He shows the interconnection of the social gospel, liberation theology, and black liberation theology. He contrasts and compares civil rights with today's social justice movement. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

? Virgil shares three things you should know to understand biblical justice. He also describes two components of God's sovereignty. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

This session focused on helping the Church remember that the solution has been and always will be the Gospel. A challenge to the believer is to reflect on what is true and respond rightly. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

Darrell and Virgil answered questions from the audience relevant to topics from the weekend. _____________________ Darrell Harrison's Personal Blog Darrell's Reading List Just Thinking Blog & Podcast G3 Ministries

A brief overview and history of Charles Spurgeon's childhood. A six-year-old Charles confronts a church member of his grandfather's church at a local bar; Spurgeon's grandfather's funeral; memorizing hymns; Charles' upbringing by his father's sister, his Aunt Anne, and more. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

Questions from this session include: How did you meet your wife? How many kids/grandkids? What do they do? Do they all live near you? How did the Lord save you? What is your testimony? What was your post-High School education? How did you come to meet John MacArthur and end up at Grace Community Church? What is your ministry at Grace? What is your ministry at Grace to You? Where do you find time to teach and be an elder? Was Grace to You already a ministry when you arrived at GCC? Spurgeon was committed to the doctrines of grace (Calvinism). When did you come to those convictions yourself? Was Grace Community Church always known for its commitment to those doctrines? How influential were you in shaping GCC in that area? Has there been growth and development in that theology since you have been there? Of all the elders at Grace, you are probably the most well-known outside John MacArthur. How many other elders are there? Your online presence is quite ubiquitous (Twitter, Facebook, Pyromaniacs Blot, Phil's Bookmarks, Spurgeon Archive). When John is attacked, you seem to be the one who steps to line to defend him? How do you get tasked with that? Why is that so often the case? What are your hobbies outside of Grace to You and Grace Community Church? What do you do to relax? What is your ideal vacation – money no object? Tell me something true about yourself that most people who only know you from a distance (online) would find surprising. Do you have any plans to write a book of your own? What does the retirement plan of John MacArthur and Phil Johnson look like? How do you get saddled with the most controversial topics at Shepherd's Conference. What happened to Too Wretched for Radio? Were you and Jason Duchow separated at birth? Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

Spurgeon's conversion as a teenager. Spurgeon's recollection of utter depravity prior to his conversion. The influence of his parents and grandparents which ultimately led to his conversion. His critique of Roman Catholicism called The Antichrist and Her Brood written at 15 years of age, and more. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

More on the conversion of Charles Spurgeon as a teenager. The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon. Spurgeon's near-photographic memory. Hearing Spurgeon preach word-for-word in crowds as large as 23,000 without amplification, and more. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

The preaching style of Charles Spurgeon continued. How Spurgeon defended the truth in his preaching. How Spurgeon prepared for his messages. The relationship and contrast of fellow preacher James Wells and Charles Spurgeon, and more. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

Questions from this session include: For someone wanting to read a biography of Charles Spurgeon, what would you recommend? Can you recommend your three best books on Spurgeon? So many prominent Christian leaders end their lives surrounded by scandal. Either sexual compromise or doctrinal compromise. Many have fallen even within our own lifetime. You work with a man who has been faithful and uncompromising through more than 50 years of pastoral ministry. Q: Was Spurgeon or his ministry ever accused of sexual or financial impropriety? What kinds of accusations, if any, were raised against Spurgeon? Q: How has John MacArthur protected himself against similar temptations and or failure? Spurgeon's productivity is legendary. Describe a typical week for Charles Spurgeon. What motivates a person to that kind of service? The ministry of Grace to You has been similarly productive. It could be argued that there hasn't been a greater force for the propagation of Biblical teaching in the history of the church. What motivates you and John MacArthur and your colleagues to this level of productivity for the kingdom? Obviously, Phil Johnson and Charles Spurgeon would not agree on every point and nuance of theology. If Spurgeon were alive today and you could sit down to persuade him to change his mind on the biggest issue where you would disagree, what would that issue be? How would you present your argument? If you could live in the 1800s and serve alongside Spurgeon as you have for John MacArthur, what counsel would you give him that would: - improve his preaching? - improve his effectiveness? - prolong his life? - protect him? From the Audience: Bonus Questions: What are the historical roots of egalitarianism in the church? Does this connect back to a particular ancient heresy or heretical group, or is it a modern invention? What is the woke movement in evangelicalism, and what does it have to do with the gospel? Recently GCC has been in the headlines because you are gathering to worship in defiance of state restrictions. This seems to have brought about a bit of nuance in GCC stance on civil disobedience. I heard Mike Riccardi reference some of the teachings of the reformers on the doctrine of the lesser magistrate and defying tyrants. Did the view among some of the elders change over this issue? Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

The drift of the Baptist Union, the Downgrade Controversy, and other controversies which ultimately caused Spurgeon's bad health and eventually claimed his life. A fundamentalist who stood firm on biblical principles and never waivered. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

Charles Spurgeon's steadfast stand against other ministers following the drift of that day's culture and relevance. Staying true to Scripture. The ministry contrast between Charles Spurgeon and Joseph Parker and more. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

A brief discussion on Charles Spurgeon and his love for cigars. Also a brief Q&A at the end of this session on Spurgeon's cigars and Grace Community Church. For further reading, read Spurgeon's Love of Fine Cigars. Recommended Resources: Spurgeon v. Hyper-Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel Preaching by Iain Murray The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray Spurgeon on the Christian Life: Alive in Christ by Michael Reeves The Spurgeon Archive  Phil Johnson's blog: Pyromaniacs

Some of the questions from the last and final Q&A Session with Paul Taylor include: Do you believe Adam and Eve were saved? Can the age of the earth prove or refute the idea of global warming? Why is there a lot of radon exposure in Idaho? You suggested that the earth is not the center of the universe. What is? and more...