Hot take… we don’t need large public figures, we just need faithful local pastors.
@RocketBrothersBand
3 ай бұрын
Agreed. In the same vein, Martyn Loyd-Jones suggested that men who are called to the ministry ought to be generally brilliant, highly competent people that would be exceptional in any vocation, but have a burning desire to preach the Word and shepherd a local flock. As opposed to someone that was mediocre in their regular occupation and then decided to go into ministry as something to do because they hit a career plateau due to lack of ability. The cream rises to the top, but the goal should not be notoriety.
@springray2323
3 ай бұрын
Amen. A pastor who is willing to humbly serve the local church is what we need, not men vying to be celebrity pastor super stars.
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
You know we can have both, right?
@Rubberglass
3 ай бұрын
@@austinrothjr Sure can… my claim still stands. We don’t need large public figures.
@glorifyenjoy
3 ай бұрын
Amen!
@jermoang1837
3 ай бұрын
Abner Chou is actually very brilliant I look forward to seeing how the Lord will use him in the future of Grace Community Church. He’s basically been tapped by MacArthur to be his replacement
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
I love Abner too and he came to my mind. Nathan Busenitz or Mike Riccardi too
@phmoffett
3 ай бұрын
Bro Matthew - You are in my top tier for America's upcoming Christian leaders. Please don't sell yourself short.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
@@SilentEcho4178 I agree!
@carolynenochs9139
3 ай бұрын
I agree! @bravesfan714 @Yesica1993
@briannoram5677
3 ай бұрын
Completely agreed!
@elrogelio
3 ай бұрын
Agreed
@robertdeuel4332
3 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@ThePaulKM
Ай бұрын
Pastor Matthew, you are one of the great men in our Church today. I look to you for wisdom in areas where others neglect. You are on my list of top 20 Pastors today. And I am certain you fit all of the categories you mentioned in this video. And God is using you to bless me and my family. Know that.
@SteveKhoe
3 ай бұрын
Voddie Baucham & Jeff Durbin are two powerful voices for God in our generation
@hp7093
3 ай бұрын
VB is in very bad health. Pray for him
@mikevangoch
3 ай бұрын
Seconded.
@ronlanter6906
3 ай бұрын
Voddie is amil, Jeff Durbim is postmil. Even though bother are brothers in Christ, they are incompatible with each other in eschatology, which influences our Biblical worldview completely. I myself am amil and obviously would choose Voddie but there are plenty of theologically solid folks out there for pre-post-a-mil viewpoints.
@SteveKhoe
3 ай бұрын
@@ronlanter6906 I'm pan-mil ... It'll all pan out eventually
@ronlanter6906
3 ай бұрын
@@SteveKhoe Some people feel ignorance is bliss 🤷♂
@rodoflife
3 ай бұрын
I would say Mike Winger! He does comprehensive studies and is very aware of culture and being biblically savy.
@Adaisy45
3 ай бұрын
Mike Winger is a true gift!
@JamesFranklin-hd4tm
2 ай бұрын
I just saw a Catholic video on my feed that claimed, "Mike Winger has a decrepit soul." He must be doing something right.
@gregb6469
2 ай бұрын
Winger is anti-Calvinist, and thus not even reformed.
@joshcastrooficial
3 ай бұрын
I've asked this myself many times. I believe the Lord will keep bringing men who will preach His word and be good representatives of the Gospel. Thank you pastor Matt for sharing this.
@TommyStarks7
3 ай бұрын
I thank God for the memory of Dr Michael Heiser. I’ve learned so much in the few years I was exposed to his teachings.
@GeorgeHyland
3 ай бұрын
I agree, and while his theology may raise my eyebrows….. what an OT scholar he was. When he gave his testimony he would say he knew from a young age what he was called to do, and I think he did it. I enjoy listening to him.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
Sadly, he was an adversary to The Doctrines of Grace and was against the discoveries of the early Reformers concerning the Sovereignty of the Godhood and rightly dividing the word of Truth. Otherwise, very interesting person.
@phmoffett
3 ай бұрын
@IamGreatsword very sad indeed. ...so much in the OT on God's sovereign grace.
@laurarivera5875
3 ай бұрын
There is an astonishing young man--an Aussie named Martyn Iles (?) who is Ken Ham's appointed replacement who fulfills these requirements. I recommend you listen to him
@jered_jones
6 күн бұрын
This is one topic my wife and I have been discussing a lot lately. Great work! We love your content, as “unoriginal”, so you say, as it may be. 😂 We are blessed by you, your family, and Gospel Fellowship for the care and discipling that you provide for my brother and sister-in-law. May God continue to bless you all.
@pastorneill1551
3 ай бұрын
If I can make a correction about the Ligonier comments. Yes Ferguson and Lawson are seen as the “figure heads” of Ligonier after Sproul, but there are younger men who are leading in Ligonier. Look up Stephen Nichols and Burke Parsons. Both men under 55 I believe. They just don’t get the recognition that the others do. But, great video Matt. Really enjoyed it.
@ryanbeaver6080
3 ай бұрын
I’d say there are many right now, we’re blessed. This is the time for leaders to step up. Moscow, Apologia, Voddie Baucham, this is a good time for Reformed leadership.
@davepage2466
3 ай бұрын
Yet Baucham is apparently speaking at some conference with Glenn Beck. hmmm
@savingfaithalone
3 ай бұрын
Apologia preaches a False Gospel of "believing the Truth"... a very popular idea amongst modern Baptists that accept and do not reject as heresy the 1859 Abstract of Principles as heretical in point #10. The 1689 LBC does not make "believing the Truth" as Saving Faith but says FROM Saving Faith one will come to believe all things written in Scriptures. This distinction is SALVIFIC and to place ones faith in the "Truth" of Jesus vs the Blood of Jesus shed for sinners is a completely different Gospel. Go listen to Jeff's sermon on the Doctrine of Justification by Faith Alone... he says THE thing he wants is for people to "know and love and defend this doctrine (The Truth)"... NOT that they cling to Jesus' Blood amd never stop pleading the blood of Jesus, and persevere in this Saving Faith to the end so that they are, are being and WILL BE saved by this faith alone... That this was NOT his primary / ONLY point is profoundly disturbing. That people do not take issue with this is profoundly disturbing.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
@@davepage2466 Bad consorting and associating is definitely problematic.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
@@savingfaithalone What nonsense are you spouting and misrepresenting? False Gospel? So Reformed Baptists are not saved, SMH? Ugh! Truth & Blood, huh? Sounds like divisive reviling to me.
@davepage2466
3 ай бұрын
@@IamGreatsword Very problematic. Look at John Piper speaking at Shepherd's Conference-the same Piper who affirmed Rick Warren. Said you should take the jab, not own guns and protect your family, appeared with Francis Chan and Beth Moore and practiced lectio divina, etc etc etc . But he gets a pass because of calvinism. Huh.
@michaelwolfe8888
3 ай бұрын
Joe Rigney is a young, smart and articulate pastor and reformed Christian spokesman.
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
Rigney is very impressive. Unfortunately, Baptists are mostly inherently distrustful of former Baptists.
@jkproluigi7473
3 ай бұрын
Starting to go to Geneva College this fall and planning (Lord Willing) to go to RPTS in a few years. I look forward to potentially learning under you.
@EstifanosTZewde
3 ай бұрын
Thought-provoking video. I'm looking at Paul Washer and Voddie Baucham as promising distant candidates. They are bold and unflinching when it comes to biblical truths. Carl E. Trueman also comes to mind, as well, when it comes to theological/academic prowess. Just thinking out loud😉
@Mynameisjoof
3 ай бұрын
Mike Ricaardi seems poised to take the reigns after MacArthur passes away
@billiamnotbob
3 ай бұрын
He is pretty good. I could see that.
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
He is fantastic.
@carolyngrace2728
3 ай бұрын
I agree. Mike Riccardi!
@qrplife
3 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t worry about it too much. God is sovereign and we ought pray for the grace of contentment with His will as it is done.
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
The leaders you're discussing are already hard at work at the basic tasks of life. We just haven't seen them yet
@WilnaSmith-uy8ng
3 ай бұрын
I read Dan 2:20-22 this morning. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. He reveals deep and secret things... I believe that He will sustain His church. Let us pray for Godly leaders with a hunger for the Word of God.
@michaelcubria
3 ай бұрын
I, for one, don't think a 20 or 30 something year old has enough life experience to take up the mantel of a pastor like John Macarthur. I'm my opinion the respect that Pastors like Macarthur, Swindoll, and Sproul, etc, have is because their lives have been a testament to their faithfulness in God, His word, and His will. At 20 something, you're still growing and learning. Thankfully, we have Paul Washer, who is 62, Voodie Baucham, who is 55 , Phillip De Courcy, who is 62, to name a few. Just one man's opinion. Your brother in Christ. 🙏
@mackle491
3 ай бұрын
Yeah they are called “elders” for a reason, sure people can be wise beyond their years, but imagine someone who was wise beyond their years when they were young and has had decades of life experience
@JerynToney
3 ай бұрын
And yet, when John Macarthur began his ministry at Grace Community Church, he was 29.
@michaelcubria
3 ай бұрын
@@JerynToney you are correct, but his influence did not come overnight, it took several years before the nation / world knew who he was.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
Swindoll? Isn't he an arminiast?
@michaelcubria
3 ай бұрын
@@IamGreatsword Pastor Swindoll is a great Bible expositor and Calvinistic at some levels, depending on how Calvinism is defined. Yes, he's a premillennial dispensationationalist, but so is Pastor MacArthur. I think Pastor Swindoll is largely unpopular with Reformed folks because of his association with DTS. Macarthur has nothing but positive things to say about Swindoll. You can find the latter in a KZitem video of Q&A with Macarthur.
@SleepyCJCC
3 ай бұрын
Extremely grateful for this, Matt. My wife and I will be praying with you.
@kennethdsouza4097
3 ай бұрын
Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 LSB
@JP-kg3ko
3 ай бұрын
I don’t think we need big personalities/ media celebrities. I think the next big movement in the church is going to be local and global. GOD will always raise up leaders where and when HE sees fit. Local churches sending missionaries and planting churches globally. I believe church growth is going to explode. Regardless whatever comes to be it will be GOD’s will.
@Sweetpea1128
3 ай бұрын
“Changing at a strange pace” is the perfect description. Thank you.
@philologus6577
3 ай бұрын
What about Scott Aniol, Owen Strachan, Nathan Busenitz, Virgil Walker, Mike Riccardi?
@Jesus.is.my.saviour
3 ай бұрын
Josh Buice has to be in this list too ;)
@jimhamman5001
3 ай бұрын
One of these men that fits the qualifications that you mention is pastoring the FBC Sedalia MO, Dr Jeremiah Greever. I've been praying this for him for several years and he is growing in favor with God and Man. I'm in absolute agreement with your assessment of our needs going forward.
@rogermarinelli4353
3 ай бұрын
You and the man at my local PCA church were the first reformed pastors I listened to after I came to faith. May the Lord continue to bless your ministries. You are a courageous spearhead, brother! Oh! And I certainly pray that it’s God’s will to leave Paul Washer with us for many years to come. Curious about how you feel about his preaching.
@edschermerhorn5415
Ай бұрын
Let us all pray for how God will use US individually to support and encourage this next wave of leaders. Moses, David, Jesus…each had their support teams!
@1334cass
3 ай бұрын
A deep video. I am praying with you Pastor Matthew. Thank you for this video.
@Christian_News_Junkie_Dot_Com
3 ай бұрын
There's a lot of notable pastors with excellent teaching skills in local congregations including my own.
@loganbaumstark8950
3 ай бұрын
Kevin DeYoung, Voddie Baucham Phillip Anthony Mitchell is def someone to keep our eyes on. Mighty man of God, pastor of 2819 church in ATL
@Cletus_the_Elder
3 ай бұрын
You lay out strong points. I have a few in mind, who are emerging on this platform. I hope the promise of their calling bears fruit here and in their local churches. Sproul will be hard to replace, but we can say that about the other faithful leaders who were beacons for the gospel in the past. MacArthur is a competent pastor of his congregation. I am not sure if he was ever ready to step onto the stage of a wider, internet audience. Timothy Keller was a huge draw to young professionals and college and grad students. He ushered in a wave of Christians who engaged the world, but it began to lean toward embracing the world and culture too deeply. I am sure there will be compendiums of his writings that people will enjoy in the future, but I think any positive influence he had will wane. He was almost the opposite of MacArthur in his style, too eager to provide comfort. Conservative Presbyterians and non-Presbyterian Reformed leaders often insulate themselves in church administration and doctrine. I see conservative "Reformed" Baptists move forward in outrage at the godless social and political movements, and their push-back seems to be more prominent. Whatever we do, let's not make the positions of leadership a family business. I see far too many sons of prominent pastors go into ministry, whose positions and statements are aberrant. Perhaps, the education in the faith they received at an early age at home was akin to make-believe and imaginary friends. Some of them grow up to be horror shows who still manage to gather followers due to their name.
@Pacemasterx
3 ай бұрын
This blessed me. To the glory of God alone!!
@alanmunch5779
3 ай бұрын
We should not be thinking like the world does. There’s a danger in looking for eloquent, celebrity type “leaders”. I don’t think the apostle Paul would be recognised today, even by evangelicals or reformed groups. He said himself he wasn’t eloquent or impressive. Knowing Christ, humility, servanthood… these are most important.
@jpwministries
3 ай бұрын
I may not be Reformed, but I think you are a well-spoken, intelligent preacher and I hope for the Church's sake that it's you. I know when it comes to books on leadership I have read several by John Maxwell, I would encourage you to read some of his stuff. I hope you have a good week, God bless!
@mnfisherman8162
3 ай бұрын
This video touched my heart as I have been asking this question often. I fear that the age of great, Godly leaders might be over. Why? 1) I believe the U.S. is truly under Romans 1 judgement. 2) There are less and less seminaries willing to teach the sufficiency of God's Word for all matters of faith and practice. 3) Congregations have become so addicted to having their ears tickled that they will not endure sound doctrine. I hope I am wrong.
@4jgarner
3 ай бұрын
Paul Washer. That man can PREACH!
@linjicakonikon7666
3 ай бұрын
Washer? God help us.
@Savedbygrace22
3 ай бұрын
Yes he can! What a gift from God Paul Washer is‼️
@Adaisy45
3 ай бұрын
I believe he has had some serious heart problems off an on. I think he has heart disease.
@4jgarner
3 ай бұрын
@@Adaisy45 I'm not sure if it's heart disease but he definitely has some serious heart problems. Very sad.
@kevinevans8892
3 ай бұрын
@@Adaisy45God can heal evangelist Washer. He is a gift to the body of Christ. I say this as a Charismatic semi-Reformed believer. I think that the Reformed camp needs to do a better job at preparing future generations of leaders like the Charismatic church has done. There's no dearth if leaders in that camp
@SteveGayMusic
3 ай бұрын
Brian Sauve, Toby Sumpter, Matthew Everhard, Joel Webbon, Jeff Durbin. First five that come to mind
@hp7093
3 ай бұрын
I love the teacher/preachers you mentioned. I’ve some what matured in my walk. What dictates me flowing is the speakers net worth. If you are in the millions with multiple lake houses please don’t ask for my donations. I was giving to ministry’s that the leader was worth quite a bit. Not anymore. Take that net worth and reinvest in the ministry. Thats the biggest challenge with the next leader to step up
@craigime
3 ай бұрын
John MacArthur is a multi-millionaire and owns several homes
@pibe5077
3 ай бұрын
Hopefully a high church Presbyterian I think people are tired of the rock band concerts
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
True, but we don’t all want a high church Presbyterian either. There’s a lot of baptists who feel just a passionate about the sovereignty of God and the reverence that He deserves in worship.
@craigime
3 ай бұрын
You need to specify "Reformed", cuz that's all you're referring to. There are many good non-reformed teachers, they're just not celebrities like these guys. You also need to specify that it's based on what you think a good leader is
@ryanbeaver6080
3 ай бұрын
Doug Wilson, James White, Jeff Durbin
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
Both Doug and James are in their latter years so their impact is time - limited
@supersmart671
3 ай бұрын
Yes...
@mkshffr4936
3 ай бұрын
Jared Longshore and Joel Webbon are fairly young. I don't think we need a single rock star but as in previous ages a range of voices such as Knox, Calvin, Luther, Edwards, Whitfield and more each with their own strengths and communication skills.
@antonyagapov-strizhakov7959
3 ай бұрын
BTW, I think Sinclair Ferguson despite his popularity is very underrated. He is absolutely gorgeous, orthodox and a man of a very profound thought. Very sad that Scotland doesn't produce anymore men of this range.
@brianlee1517
2 ай бұрын
Need a PCA church in Granbury TX. Please Lord, bless our community with a Presbyterian Church faithful to Your Word, uplifting in prayer, and obedient to your two sacraments.
@mfacundo7
3 ай бұрын
Matthew, my dad who is a SBC Pastor told me this when I entered into Pastoral Ministry: “Mike stay from these three things 1. Sin 2. Women 3. Money” His advice never steered me wrong❤
@gregb6469
2 ай бұрын
This is sound advice for ALL men, not just church leaders.
@markmusitano438
3 ай бұрын
Pastor Jack Hibbs is about 65, but God Willing, he’ll be around for 15+ years.Love His Biblical Messages!!! Pastor Gavin Beers was very influential my quest to seek a closer relationship with our Creator and Savior. Some may call him a legalist, his delivery of the true word of the Bible is Amazing. His Conviction to “Falling on his Face Worship, is No Doubt Beautiful in the Eyes of the Lord.
@jdkayak7868
3 ай бұрын
Jack Hibbs is a good storyteller and loves speculating on the end times not really an intellectual giant. I went to his church as a kid he had a new end times speculation every year. He has called covenant theology heresy multiple times in the last few months without an apology.
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
@@jdkayak7868I don’t go along with Hobbs but I can see that covenant theology is difficult. I have held to CT for a while but I’m really struggling with the idea of the covenant of redemption, why does God need to covenant with Himself. Also the the covenant of grace doesn’t come from Christ but from Abraham, well through faith in Christ, but was instituted at the covenant given to Abraham. This leads to a faulty understanding of who Israel and who the church are.
@CC_Foster
3 ай бұрын
Gavin Ortlund is an incredible deep thought leader. He is very gifted.
@supersmart671
3 ай бұрын
Gavin is my favorite
@michaelwolfe8888
3 ай бұрын
Ortlund does not believe that Adam was the first human. He does not believe the flood of Noah's time was global. He is a charismatic continuationist.
@nando7522
3 ай бұрын
@@michaelwolfe8888 Exactly.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
@@michaelwolfe8888 Definitely a bad choice that Ortlund is.
@danieljackson269
3 ай бұрын
Elijah had his Elisha. God never leaves us empty.
@svenskbibel
3 ай бұрын
No Matthew, one should not try to dictate God in this way. "The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." 1 Sam 16:7
@michaelokiei
3 ай бұрын
Sadly, Matthew is wrong. The Lord sees not as man sees. What the church needs is faithful local pastors who know and fear God and are concerned about the souls of men, and believe in the preaching of the gospel, not big media personalities. The Lord used moses, who was not a brilliant communicator. His disciples were unlearned, obscure men and yet the Lord chose and used them. May the Lord have mercy. We have exalted men like John MacArthur and RC Sproul, and despised the faithful local pastors all around the world who are faithfully shepherding the Lord's people. When the Lord returns, everything will be brought to light.
@wiseuntosalvation3344
3 ай бұрын
Thank you Pastor Matt! You have earned the honorary title of mensch
@bloodsun343
3 ай бұрын
Lamenting the day that the church is deprived of these leaders. As a young father in his 20’s, I worry about the departure from sound teaching and the implications for the future church of my children. With issues like female pastors, LGBT affirmation, deconstructionism, prosperity preaching, hyper Pentecostalism and easy believism, the body of Christ needs faithful, bold, Bible-believing leaders. Durbin is solid. His ministry’s impact on the hot topic of abortion can’t be understated. His passion for apologetics is inspiring. At Apologia church they are fighting the good fight. Winger isn’t officially a pastor but he is being used greatly by the Lord in the online sphere of influence. Pastor Voddie is a gifted orator who preaches sound theology, and no doubt he is a resounding voice and inspiration to our African American brothers and sisters. I think God is raising up individuals like these who reflect the image of Christ to not only lead the church but serve as even greater witnesses to this pluralistic, self centric, self secluding, wicked generation in the west.
@dominiclapinta8537
3 ай бұрын
Perhaps it is good that we no longer have leaders, as it currently is. Perhaps it will finally become like the priesthood of the believers should, rather than a business structured church system
@gogos869
3 ай бұрын
Well, you for one! So many claim to love R.C. Sprouls teachings, then become Baptist! Covenant theology is important! Michael Kruger(Rts Charlotte)is another nominee! Of course, Voddie Baucham has already been mentioned and is about as close to Presbyterian as you can get!
@GrantSwanepoel
3 ай бұрын
We may see the next generation of faithful leaders come out of the new centers of Christianity such as sub-saharan Africa. Great video as always Matt.
@Tanacious808
3 ай бұрын
Great leaders may not come from the west anymore...but the east.
@henryoursler7229
3 ай бұрын
Matt: I have two thoughts. 1. I would love for you to address what we (the church body) can do to help prepare the way for men like this. Who are our older leaders mentoring? Who is training them? 2. I believe the "epicenter" of much of Christianity in the world today has shifted from a Western/American-centric position. There are incredible gospel things happening in many parts of the world. Could it be that one/several of our new evangelical/reformed leaders would come from there? What are your thoughts about that?
@isaacmaue-tg7kl
3 ай бұрын
Whoever it is, I hope they aren’t dispensational and pre-trib rapture fanatics. Can we please leave behind ‘Left Behind’?
@patrickshannon1197
3 ай бұрын
Well Matt, I've been watching your YTubes for awhile. I would say that you, and brothers like you, are good candidates to take the Church into the 21st century.
@greganderson5981
3 ай бұрын
I'm not trying to earn brownie points, but I honestly think you could be one of those men. You're young, orthodox, zealous, a clear and concise communicator. You're an encourager rather than a scolder like the boys over at G3. I'm going to pray that God might sovereignly open up doors for your ministry to expand and reach believer and non-believer across the globe. Just one side note: Remember, Ligonier was in fact a para-church organization ;-).
@sadersrule
3 ай бұрын
Although it's not a necessity I'm also wondering if the next church leaders won't be Western... I'm thinking of someone like Conrad Mbewe. The demographics of the church are changing and the future leaders need to reflect that.
@donexcelcisimo
3 ай бұрын
Voddie Baucham, Kevin DeYoung, Adam Tyson, H.B. Charles Jr., Burk Parsons, Owen Strachan
@ShepherdMinistry
3 ай бұрын
James White is one of the greatest theologians, if not the best, of our time.
@uganda_mn397
3 ай бұрын
except his eschatology, i really appreciate him and holding up the sharp theology in the church but he was influenced by this nonbiblical idea
@ShepherdMinistry
3 ай бұрын
@@uganda_mn397 I’m amil so I agree with you on that, but many of the great puritans were post mill. Even RC was post mill.
@uganda_mn397
3 ай бұрын
@@ShepherdMinistry right but the guy represented orthodoxy on every point for me and it's interesting even a sharp debater like him can give into the influence of your peers.
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
@@ShepherdMinistryI don’t think RC was postmill
@ShepherdMinistry
3 ай бұрын
@@danielwarton5343 He switched around a lot. He was a partial preterist Amill and switched to a partial preterist Post Mill. Look it up, brother.
@AllforOne_OneforAll1689
3 ай бұрын
I think Johnny Ardavantis, Costi Hinn, Owen Strachan, Vodie Baucham, Burk Parsons and Jeff Durbin will be the top candidates as of right now.
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
Owen Strachan ? Nah, he may have a lot of books but his Theology is a jumbled mess
@anthonyfava9367
3 ай бұрын
Owen is the woke guy who doesn't realize how woke he still is.
@AllforOne_OneforAll1689
3 ай бұрын
@@toolegittoquit_001 give me an example
@AllforOne_OneforAll1689
3 ай бұрын
@@anthonyfava9367 give me an example
@Adaisy45
3 ай бұрын
Costi Hinn is such a gift!
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
I had not really thought of this. I've been a Christian "only" 38 (!!!) years, and those men were around from the time I got saved. I've never known Christian life without them. Even if I didn't listen to their programs all the time, they were always there. Maybe the next wave won't be nationally / worldwide known leaders? Maybe the godly leaders will be the pastors of individual churches? I mean, they already do exist. They're just not usually publicly known. I don't know. I guess I'll have to think about this more. It's... sad.
@csg9095
3 ай бұрын
He’s Baptist, but how about Gavin Ortlund? (I don’t think anyone will be as great as Sproul, though).
@anthonyfava9367
3 ай бұрын
He's TGC which soft peddles liberalism in the church.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
He is problematic Like Redeemed Zoomer, more on the side of Philosopher than Pastor believes secular rubbish more than what the Bible clearly conveys. So no, even though he is Reformed Baptist?
@VickersJon
3 ай бұрын
@@IamGreatswordCan you give an example of something he believes that is against what the Bible “clearly conveys”? Asking for more clarity. Thanks.
@ravikeller9626
3 ай бұрын
@@VickersJonI like Gavin over all, but he did recently come out in support of Theistic Evolution which is certainly a bit worrisome. He also has a reputation for being really sympathetic to a lot of liberal political talking points.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
@VickersJon I did like redeemed zoomer he is theistically a darwinian evolutionist, plus does not accept the Bible concerning a worldwide flood he is more of a philosopher as opposed to his disqualifying position of Pastor. He does not rightly divide the word of truth.
@athenaparish72
3 ай бұрын
God will make provisions he always does
@aceshigher3865
3 ай бұрын
I love John MacArthur and I've listened to him preach hundreds of times. That said, he's much too old to lead the way Voddie Baucham is extremely solid and capable, but he's no longer in the US.
@chrisjohnson9542
3 ай бұрын
I totally agree. John MacArthur has serves very faithfully for many may years. He's preached faithfully and God has used him mightily to preach the gospel and the Master's Seminary and university have trained thousands of faithful pastors who have been sent out all over the world who are preaching faithfully and pastoring churches and teaching in seminaries to help raise up men to fill the next generation to the praise of God's glorious grace. That said, it's very obvious that MacArthur's speech is slowed and his talking is very labored. He's still very sharp but I think it's time for him to probably let someone else step up to take his place. I'm concerned that because everyone loves him so much that they won't tell him it's time. Obviously it will be very sad when he steps down and everyone wants him to preach as long as possible, so I feel like it may be hard for the elders to make that decision not wanting to hurt or offend MacArthur or the congregation that loves him so much. These are just my thoughts but he is obviously extremely feeble and listening to him trying to talk is pretty concerning. I know he had some sort of stroke or seizure or something last year (can't remember exactly what it was but some sort of medical issue) and his speech has been more slurred and it just seems very labored after that. I wish the best for him and tge congregation. I know it will be a sad time for everyone when he does step down. I pray that God gives them the wisdom and grace needed to handle the situation.
@Prognosis__
3 ай бұрын
When I get the time, I will listen to John’s sermons
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
@@chrisjohnson9542 Oh, thank you. I thought I was imagining that he didn't sound or look very well. I know he'd had some medical issue in the past couple of years, but no details were ever said. (That I could find.) The GTY channel has been posting more & more of his older material. This freaks me out. I wish they'd just be honest and open about things. Obviously, the man can't be up there forever. I'd rather see him go out while he's still fairly capable. I can't bear to see him struggling. I just can't.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
@@SilentEcho4178 We never even heard the term, "mental health" until a few years ago. Now it's everywhere. I don't know what he's said in that regard, but I certainly don't think ADD and like drugging boys for being boys is "real." People now take pills to make their emotional problems go away, instead of dealing with the issues and situations that are causing their emotional problems. Show me brain scans and other tests to justify all these pills and I'll be more on board. Otherwise, I'm not.
@josettedc703
3 ай бұрын
@bravesfan714 he has a full sermon the Sunday AFTER the mental health issue brouhaha
@Solus.Christus
3 ай бұрын
Steven Lawson ofcourse, Paul Washer and Martin Reeves
@slowpoke1962
3 ай бұрын
America has never had a reformation, without it I'm afraid we move towards neopaganism. Let us pray 🙏
@michaeljameson2132
3 ай бұрын
I'm pretty sure you just described Jesus. May the Lord be pleased to raise up men in our age who faithfully reflect his son.
@DavidRamirez-ww5kv
Ай бұрын
Paster Matt, this is a very interesting topic that I have thought about since RC Sproul passed away. Guess what Paster Matt? I was thinking about you! There are also a few other pastors I view on KZitem, The Nerdy Pastor also comes to mind. What say you? Blessings in Christ.
@El.savedbyJesus
3 ай бұрын
Mid-video my shortish list (20's-40's) would include Abner Chou, Andrew Curry, Costi Hinn, Jonny Ardavanis, Jeff Durbin Owen Strahan, Mike Ricardi, James Coates.
@RDRLegend23
3 ай бұрын
Thoughts on Jeff Durbin?
@AllforOne_OneforAll1689
3 ай бұрын
One of my favorites. Don't agree with his postmil position tho.
@MansterBear
3 ай бұрын
He was one of my first thoughts. I pray his fight for abolition will be remembered years from now if/when abortion is abolished.
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 As long as you aren't into Dispensationalism it's all good 😜
@RDRLegend23
3 ай бұрын
@@AllforOne_OneforAll1689 idk man Postmillennialism is pretty dang convincing if you ask me.
@Cletus_the_Elder
3 ай бұрын
I do not agree with everything that Jeff Durbin says, but, golly, that man is anointed with a clear mind, clear speech, and clear heart. I have no doubt to his calling.
@jameswitt645
3 ай бұрын
I think about this question all the time. Steve Lawson will be around a little longer, but he's older too. Voddie comes to mind with a few others, but I don't know if I'll see another MacArthur in my lifetime. He is special.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
11:01 "... zealous for the lost. They're going to have to love the lost and try ardently to reach them with the gospel, not necessarily using the shame and blame game tactics of the world on the lost, but rather to try to reclaim the lost for the glory of Christ by actually loving them with a powerful witness and testimony that compels people, draws people to Christianity rather than repulsing them from it." I agree that we don't use the "shame & blame tactics of the world." But I think we are past the era where we can just show love to people and be "winsome" and that will compel them. People are more hard and hateful of the things of God than I have ever seen them. They need to be told to repent. We are already under judgment and it will only get worse if this country keeps going this way.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
People can also no longer reason. They cannot follow a logical train of thought, much less write or think that way. I know that firsthand because I do transcription for work. It's really noticeable when you're typing out speech. It's very disturbing. I don't know how to communicate in any other way.
@AustinGonder
3 ай бұрын
A few people come to mind to me: Jeff Durbin, Joel Webbon, Joshua Haymes, Andrew Isker, Jacob Tanner, Josh Howard, Joe Rigney, Redeemed Zoomer, of course you, among others who have been gaining popularity recently.
@IamGreatsword
3 ай бұрын
Redeemed Zoomer is very problematic when it comes to rightly dividing the word of truth for instance, six-day, wwflood, etc. theistic evolution the worst of them, mark and avoid him, good advice.
@uganda_mn397
3 ай бұрын
i hope redeemed zoomer as much as i love his channel doesn't have a shaping voice in the new generation but with his ministry i fear it is very likely but it's God's plan not mine
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
Redeemed zoomed has a lot of zeal and knowledge but is very Nieve and very emotionally lead
@uganda_mn397
3 ай бұрын
@@SilentEcho4178 well, he says that he loves baptists but he just makes fun of them because they accept criticism the best well whatever, i feel like there are better ways to be brother in Christ but he is in a texas college which means he meets 90percent of baptists ( from Christians) so if he meant it, he probably wouldn't have gone to study there. My issue is that he teaches salvific baptism to such a big audience which are often new Christians which is very bad
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
Redeemed Zoomer thinks the PCUSA is the best Presbyterian denomination. 😂😂😂
@BibleStudywithVernon
3 ай бұрын
He’s Anglican, but Calvin Robinson.
@blackukulele
3 ай бұрын
This is why such people are extraordinarily rare, but God is gracious. It seems to me that more often than not, the gift mix is distributed amongst a body of leaders (Presbytery or Assembly). It might be worth checking out Alexander Finlayson's book, Unity and Diversity, the foundation of the Free Church of Scotland (2010).
@jonbonjons
2 ай бұрын
Matthew Barrett. MBTS, great theologian that loves and writes for the Church
@gregb6469
2 ай бұрын
Barrett? He's wading around in the Tiber with his Aquinas admiration. He's already had at least one student convert to Romanism.
@Biblelovers2061
3 ай бұрын
Thank you matt.
@davepage2466
3 ай бұрын
Well hopefully Abraham Piper doesn't replace John Piper. As for Piper-YIKES.
@Splinter.S
3 ай бұрын
Neil Stewart…Columbia, SC…successor to Derek Thomas at First Pres. Dr Stewart is a genius..a former medical doctor.
@donnaanderson9473
3 ай бұрын
Neil Stuart is dynamic
@tommy11sixorozco9
3 ай бұрын
New sub! Thank you for the video content and the side school recommendation!
@lindaarentsen7883
3 ай бұрын
Please heavenly Father, please raise up such a man. We so need a voice in the wilderness. For the sake of my grandchildren and the world they will have to live in, please, I beg you, provide someone who will speak Your truth and give them something to cling to.
@dman7668
3 ай бұрын
Don't worry he has, watch Father Mike Schmitz on KZitem.
@FriendOfChrist
Ай бұрын
In answer to your video's question, my guess is that Martyn Iles will be one of them. I'm not a Calvinist, but Martyn Iles is a Calvinist. He is as outspoken as MacArthur.
@TessLig
3 ай бұрын
Kevin Deyoung is great!
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
Uh…no. He’s on the board of The Gospel Coalition and that ship is completely rudderless. Honestly, its rudder seems intact since it consistently turns to the left.
@nathan-dudeman
3 ай бұрын
@@austinrothjrcan you let me know specific issues with DeYoungs theology?
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
@@nathan-dudeman I think his theology is generally good. Good theology isn’t enough. Good theology is a qualification to be a leader…but it isn’t the only one.
@nathan-dudeman
3 ай бұрын
@austinrothjr so which qualification does he lack?
@austinrothjr
3 ай бұрын
@@nathan-dudeman Courage.
@vincentrubio2859
3 ай бұрын
Since you had mentioned worshiptainment, I’m wondering what your thoughts were on Keith Green? He rose out of the music industry but was and is massively influential on many Christians.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
Aw, I loved his music so much! In a way, it's good he wasn't around long enough to be corrupted.
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
@@Yesica1993💯
@Adaisy45
3 ай бұрын
I saw him just before he passed away. I’ll never forget that Summer. 😢
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
@@Adaisy45 Wow! He died just a few years before I got saved. But then I didn't discover him until a few years after that. It was the perfect time for me, as I was struggling in my still-new faith. I can't wait to worship Jesus with him forever! I can't imagine how many new sings he's written. And they'll be better than anything he did here on earth. Can you imagine?
@Adaisy45
3 ай бұрын
@@Yesica1993 I saw him at a Summer Festival in Michigan where we live and he died less than a month later. I was right in the front and he was playing the piano and singing beautifully. I’m so glad you found his music! And most of all glad you found Christ Jesus! Amen!
@TrustJesusToday
3 ай бұрын
But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him. First John chapter 2 verse 27 (No one replaces the Spirit of the Beloved Son, the Holy Spirit, my teacher.)
@danielsell7598
3 ай бұрын
Probably not those young bucks vying for that spot. (A current young buck just posted on X/Twitter attempting to distinguish himself from R.C. Sproul.) I hope it is someone not looking to be catapulted to that spot.
@springray2323
3 ай бұрын
Any twitter dudes vying for the position do not deserve it.
@TheRocketman916
3 ай бұрын
"But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are"
@danielwarton5343
3 ай бұрын
I don’t mean this in a sarcastic way, but do you want the next leader to be foolish?
@michaelokiei
3 ай бұрын
The Lord chooses the weak, and those who are called foolish by the world, and those who are base. If you disagree with that, you do not believe His word. The instructions in Timothy are that pastors train men in their churches whom the Lord has saved, some of whom will enter the ministry. We have blinded our eyes to big media personalities and what appeals to our senses, forgetting that God is no respecter of persons, like man is, and that the Lord uses the weak, so that the power will not be in man but in God. The disciples were unlearned and yet the Lord chose them, saved them, and made them his shepherds.
@MsOptimystika
3 ай бұрын
Maybe it’s going to be more of a “populist” movement, where there will be more good above average people rather than brilliant, who understand what’s going on and can reach their local community more personally. Even though the best of Christian leaders have passed or are passing, their work is archived and easily accessible to the next generation and still impact us. Probably a more relational Christianity is the way forward now. I would still pray for God to raise up spiritual leaders, though!
@ZachFish-
3 ай бұрын
That’s what I was thinking. Maybe a couple key figures to push church unity, along with a higher degree of education and passion for God, bringing a new Puritan generation.
@th6252
3 ай бұрын
This is essentially what they are trying to do in Moscow. Doug Wilson gave a talk I think through Right Response Ministries where he said once their church gets to a certain size, they plant a new church and try to raise up and support new leaders. I believe it’s one of the principles the CREC was founded upon.
@lizshella
3 ай бұрын
Great, timely topic. A huge concern.
@PrentissYeates
3 ай бұрын
Maybe on your publicity tour of your Jonathan Edwards’s study Bible we’ll find out God always provides and trust His yes , is yes
@manutdfan348
3 ай бұрын
After MacArthur stated that there's no such thing as mental illness, it's time that he retires with grace.
@Yesica1993
3 ай бұрын
When / where did he state that? I don't know what he would mean by that. But it is certainly true that EVERYTHING is called "mental illness" these days. You're sad because your loved one died and you're put on pills to "cure" what is a NORMAL reaction and grieving process that you must go through. Kids (esp. boys) are drugged for "ADD/ADHD", just because they're rambunctious boys. On and on we could go. It's a huge problem that nobody is addressing. This country is popping more pills for their emotions than I've ever seen in my life. It's not healthy.
@jerem0621
3 ай бұрын
He just preached a whole sermon clarifying it on GTY. After hearing his sermon I don't think it was deminta or age speaking out of pocket. It's something he has maintained for years. Not defending him, but it was helpful to hear him clarify what he means.
@toolegittoquit_001
3 ай бұрын
Pastor MacArthur has aged a lot in the past two years His faithfulness over the past fifty years is laudable but it is time for him to retire with grace.
@manutdfan348
3 ай бұрын
@jerem0621 I have seen his sermon clarification. Still it was wrong. Pastoral Malpractice. Many pastors look up to him, and his influence will harm many. I know I'll question his Biblical counseling book and the Masters seminary class on counseling going forward. I know people who suffer from mental illness. It's not theory from a pulpit.
@craigime
3 ай бұрын
Did he say that mental illness isn't real, or that some mental illnesses aren't real? Also, "many pastors look up to him" is kind of a problem. You have guys like Justin Peter's who straight up idolize him.
@JakeSGray
3 ай бұрын
I would add “humility” to your list. Isaiah 66:3
@simba2k8
3 ай бұрын
Matthew Everhard would be a good choice.
@MarkDouglass-dt9ky
3 ай бұрын
Matty is setting the bar too high, no one comes close to his standard . Only Christ himself. Matty knows this .
@CC_Foster
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out, I remember he is a “partial flood “ guy but the Biblical Adam stance is a surprise
@josephm2357
3 ай бұрын
We are going to need many brilliant leaders not just a few.
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