February 7, 2024: Alistair Begg - Born Again

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[@rodbrown8306]

What a sermon...worth every cent of omission, I'm going to listen to this over and over, thankyou Alister.

[@BarbaraRowe-oq4jj]

Alistair Begg is truly a lighthouse in a dark world. I have been a listener for many years and I am so blessed by his messages and I thank the Lord for his ministry.

[@robertcaradonna9206]

Thank you, Pastor Begg for being such a great shepherd, over the flock of God. Thank you God for bringing him from Glasgow Scotland to our country thank you that he focuses on the word and brings glory to you Lord God, I pray that you will raise up many more shepherds with your heart, and scatter them all over the world where they need to be Every message I listen to by this wonderful pastor brings such Clear and nutritious feeding for the hungry heart. Protect this man of God.

[@homefixers2805]

thank you my brother, press on. The world is watching.

[@ja8079]

Press on, Pastor Begg. Praying for you.

[@jimmiespeach]

Thanks be to God for giving us such a great Bible teacher Pastor Begg! I have been listening to him over the radio for many years. Thank God for such a blessing!

[@brightc5657]

Thank you, Pastor Begg, for your message, your love for the Lord foremost, and your compassion for people. You are appreciated.

[@user3-3204]

Love this message! Thank you, dear Pastor. When Paul was stoned at Lystra (Acts 14:19), “the disciples formed a circle around him, and he got up and went back into the town.” There are many who stand around you and are praying for you. God bless you!

[@juneryde1739]

Thank you so much Pastor Begg! This is a great message very edifying. God Bless you.

[@AllenaVastgota]

Thank you Alistair for this clear message. Thank you to the congregation for your willingness to move toward His return. Jesus reigns.

[@laurieshouse]

God bless your congregation, and God bless Pastor Begg. Press on.

[@johndoonan5472]

Wonderful to see and hear Alistair Begg still being so used of God despite the wounds his, 'friends' have so recently inflicted.

[@pauliberg3492]

May God bless this message - may God bless the messenger of this message . May GOD'S DIVINE HAND BE ON PASTOR BEGG.

[@OrvilleMiller-ex9km]

Wonderful message.

[@benphoto1647]

Thank you for this. Keep on keeping on!

[@ruthrichardson2717]

Thank you for sharing. I was blessed.

[@Rachel_1177]

Beautiful church, beautiful message. Thank you for sharing it!

[@pauliberg3492]

Thankyou pastor BEGG , FOR THIS MESSAGE OF TRUTH.

[@donajohanna]

I just want to say that I am a saved woman and a mother of 3 adults. Two of them are homoseksuals (one dresses up as a travestite...) the third one has a child without a husband. We raised them with the love of God as our own (they are adopted) and teached them how to get saved through faith alone, by grace alone because of Jesus' the Lamb of God. So I totally understand the answer pastor Begg gave to the grandmother.... I totally don't understand the behavior of 'christians' on the internet. Loved this sermon pastor Begg. And also loved, loved, loved the interview with the russian sister of ours♡♡♡ Hugs from the Caboverde Islands ⛰⛰🌴⛰🌲⛰🌳⛰🌵⛰⛰

[@neilfalls4095]

Would you drive an alcoholic to a bar?

[@c1humley]

@@neilfalls4095 HOW UGLY OF YOU. Would you give an alcoholic a Bible as a gift and visit them at an occasion of any ceremony you can find them at? That's what Alistair Begg suggested to the grandmother who asked his advice. He does not approve gay weddings, he does not approve alternate lifestyles. He does not drive alcoholics to bars. If he sees an alcoholic in a wreck in a ditch by the road, he gives them a Bible and offers to be of help if they ask for help. That's what he did that you accuse him of doing otherwise. You are siding with the Accuser of the brethren, Satan himself.

[@pauliberg3492]

amen, 🙏🙏🙏

[@bettyscuka54]

As a long time follower of the ministry of Alister Begg, I very much want Alister to know I am very supportive of his council to the Grandmother urging her to maintain her relationship with her grandson. This advice seems to be patterned after the example of Jesus .

[@neilfalls4095]

Would you drive an alcoholic to a bar?

[@peterphipps2346]

"I looked until I might have looked my eyes away!" - C.H.Spurgeon on focussing on the lifting up of the Son of Man.

[@anastasiaburr3959]

I have been listening to Alistair for more than than 20 years, and I and m husband were members of Parkside for 10 years in the past! Yes, this great man has been accused by many of, even his friends, for what he said to a grand mother! So quick to judge and so slow to hear the context in which he said that! I would like them to hang up on a line for us to see their secret sins!

[@c1humley]

Amen! Especially @neilfalls4095 who is trolling this post.

[@OrvilleMiller-ex9km]

Forgive but as a Christian I do not know why pastors need to make fun of the substitute speaker who did his best to preach the gospel to Charles Spurgeon. Even today's speaker poked ridicule at him. This is why I am so glad that our judge is by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who judges justly. Just saying

[@lyndamartin3208]

One door and and only one and yet the sides are two...I'm on the inside on which side are you?

[@patriciagraham222]

On Jesus 'side!

[@jimbos.online]

Behold I stand at The door and knock...Jesus is on the outside of the door knocking because he sees what is on the inside. Open the door to let HIM in.

[@bread-circuses]

Has anyone asked the pastor.... If my daughter wants to marry a woman and a gentleman so they can be a thuple. Yes pastor that is a real thing. Shall I go, Shall I bring a gift??? Plz I need direction on this🙄 my point where does it end with compromise Answer; it doesn't!

[@robertbuck3907]

Praying for you

[@melissaminder5534]

Why not show love and compassion to Pastor Begg?

[@ruthkluttz6402]

I’ll pray for you, you need help.

[@KingKramden]

You may not have heard the pastor's message addressing the controversy. In it he goes to great pains to point out that his counsel was to a specific grandmother within a specific set of circumstances. He would not necessarily have given the same counsel to others. If you're expecting strict adherence in every situation, not even Jesus was that reliable, for he seemed to respond to each individual with words meant for that specific situation. Anyway, you have a point, and the pastor said that not every one on his own staff agreed with him. But if it's predictable compliance with in every situation, I suppose you set yourself up for disappointment. And perhaps you put God in a box. It's worth thinking about ...

[@surfboy344]

​@@KingKramden James 4:4 - Adultresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the world's friend becomes God's enemy.

[@Mando-d4k]

I certainly look forward to Alistair sincerely apologizing. The church needs to re-embrace him! There is no doubt that he sinned by calling people like me, people who have real concerns about attending a gay marriage, Pharisees. That term (along with “racist” and “idolator”) have lost their true meaning, and are used as a rather cheap smear.

[@robmarshall956]

He has no need to repent of the charges laid at his feet. You need to address your own issues not his 🙏✝️

[@Mando-d4k]

@@robmarshall956 NO, it is YOU who MUST ADDRESS the issues that are PLAGUING YOU!!!!!!!!!!! Why? Because Alistair gave FALSE COUNSEL!!!!!!

[@callforsalt2624]

Pastor Begg, for the Glory of God and the souls of men I lovingly urge you to repent. When people attend their gay friends/family's weddings they are sending the message that this chosen lifestyle of sin is not that serious, regardless of having communicated otherwise period. It will have the effect of lulling many in sin to sleep in the comfort of their family coming out for them on their special day. They will be less likely to see their need to repent. The path to Hell will be smoother and easier than jt was before. This has sobering consequences Pastor Begg. Please repent. An lgbtq wedding is a work of darkness. There's no way around it. It's not a conscience issue. Ephesians 5:11 "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them."

[@marionhosie5138]

Stop you parrots

[@jimbos.online]

When one of our fingers points to another...3 of ours are pointing back at ourselves. Judge not least you be judged for with what measure you judge it shall be measured back to you. God I am a sinner help me my unbelief.

[@tonymercer7759]

You are quite right and Begg needs to repent and seek forgiveness. He is a Leader and should accept that greater responsibility attaches to that role

[@c1humley]

Urge yourself to repent. The Accuser of the brethren, Satan, is happy you are serving him.

[@c1humley]

@@tonymercer7759 No he should not repent. Nor should Jesus of talking to the woman taken in adultery. Or I guess you think Jesus should repent. I guess you think Jesus is wrong and should serve your opinion. Instead of you serving Him and obeying Him by not accusing other pastors who suggest reaching out in love in the ways Jesus reached out in love to the public in unseemly places.

[@johnnytangent2849]

Why Nicodemus didn't know - at the time Jesus told him - what was meant by born again is understandable. How anyone, including Nicodemus, could misunderstand what born again meant after Christ's resurrection, can only be explained in two ways. Blindness or purposeful deception. Jesus is called the first born from among the dead for a reason. He was born of the flesh by his mother, Mary. That which is born of the flesh IS flesh - composed of flesh. But after he died he was born again. This time not composed of flesh but of Spirit. 1 Corinthians 15:44 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. That which is born of the spirit IS spirit - composed of spirit. The term born again should indeed be understood literally unless Jesus wasn't literally resurrected from the dead. The real deception in not taking the use of the phrase born again literally is that it obfuscates the literal resurrection of Christ - it denies the actual bodily resurrection of Jesus. While the conversion process is miraculous it is nothing compared to Jesus Christ's literal resurrection from the dead. I hope Alistair and all who claim to be born again now - while still composed of flesh - are merely blinded, one might hold ministers with 40 years experience to a higher standard. The reception of the Holy Spirit is a begettal not a birth. One must first be conceived, then gestate, then be born.

[@donthephoneman7084]

Sadly I no longer will listen to Mr Beggs . He needs to repent for his blatant remarks that went against the Word of God. Many pastors have tried to talk to Him, but he will not listen to the church. I will continue to pray for him to be reconciled back to fellowship with the body of Christ.

[@c1humley]

No he doesn't need to repent. His accusers need to, including you. He did what Jesus would do.

[@natalielumsden5621]

Repent Pastor. BEGGS.....SO DISAPPOINTED WITH YOUR EXAMPLE. NATALIE FROM JAMAICA.

[@juneryde1739]

“There are people who are filled with knowledge, but empty of mercy and love.” - Jonathan Edwards

[@monikaspohr3485]

Heard and watched it from Germany. What a blessing to hear this so important life giving message like that. Thank you brother Begg!!!

[@leeannott498]

1 Corinthians 13.

[@tonymercer7759]

Well said Natalie

[@c1humley]

YOU REPENT FOR SERVING THE ACCUSER OF THE BRETHREN, SATAN HIMSELF.

[@c.m.granger6870]

Repent, Pastor Begg. Eph. 5:11

[@robertbuck3907]

He is not going to see this small YT comment, why do you write it here rather than write to him? do you feel validated joining the movement against a pastor whether he is right or wrong? telling him to repent on this small YT video is just like the Pharisee wanting to be seen praying in public and trying to show the world how "Holy" you are.

[@c.m.granger6870]

@@robertbuck3907 I have written to him, and I'm free to write what I'd like wherever I want to. Mind your own business.

[@lotharchrist6482]

You couldn’t be a real true Christian making stupid statements about a respectable Pastor on the media.

[@c.m.granger6870]

@lotharchrist6482 A real true Christian doesn’t sweep sin under the rug because their favorite Pastor committed it.

[@claudiakostich9661]

@@c.m.granger6870Amen!

[@surfboy344]

James 4:4 - Adultresses!! Do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? So whoever wants to be the world's friend becomes God's enemy.

[@susanaprichard9499]

You don’t know the pastor’s entire ministry . He who is without sin throw the first stone.

[@surfboy344]

@susanaprichard9499 You can argue all you want with people, but there's no argument against scripture.

[@OrvilleMiller-ex9km]

I support Pastor Begg. I believe he did what Jesus would have done.

[@c1humley]

@@surfboy344 Said the Pharisee.

[@surfboy344]

@@c1humley no......said St. James......see above.

[@craigfischer5888]

This is a truly sad commentary, made by a man who while educated, has not experienced the rebirth. How can a man give this sermon and not understand that the disciples were saved yet were not born again, and hid for over a month out of fear until Pentecost? How can Alistair not understand that Pentecost was the fulfillment of the prophet Joel's testimony that God would pour out His Holy Spirit on all flesh, and convict the world of sin, righteousness, and judgement? How could he not understand that the Lord Himself promised "another helper" to teach us the things of God, whom I believe must be believed in, AND RECIEVED in the same manner as we receive salvation? How can Alistair not understand that is when we pass from darkness to light. As to the Gentiles, they receive the Holy Spirit upon professing salvation through Jesus Christ, but most QUENCH the fire of the Spirit when they don't like what He says. Perhaps both Peter and Nicodemus had experience with the Spirit when they earnestly asked God who Jesus was? How could a man of 40 years of pastoral ministry not have experienced questioning God and getting understanding after seeking Him with all our hearts? Perhaps this explains why so many are confused by the current trend of "expository preaching" that never practices topical preaching which MUST EXPLAIN when is the time for war and when is a time for peace, as given in the book of Ecclesiastes or must the Christian now die of cheeks beaten endlessly by turning of the other cheek? Perhaps this is why a pastor can advise going to and celebrating a wedding not sanctioned by the church in the name of love, when CLEARLY there are many occasions to exhibit love but not blaspheme the sacrament. Perhaps not being born of the Spirit explains how an American Christian pastor cannot find much in common with, as he said, American fundamentalists? How does a pastor of such obvious Christian education and church experience not only not understand these things, but he also insults those who do? One would hope that he would take the advice of us American Christian fundamentalists and take a sabbatical to get right with the Holy Spirit and be lifted up to full use of his talent potential. The first step in a true encounter with the Holy Spirit is a desperate belief that He must show Himself to teach a sinner the proper division of the Word of God, else I fall to false teachings. Then, once given a bit of light, I must become like the Bereans and test all things, even those taught by Paul, lest I become a respecter of persons, regardless of our love for such persons.

[@marionhosie5138]

Stop parrot repent. Reprnt😢

[@marionhosie5138]

Parrot

[@jimbos.online]

Isn't GOD awesome... he took this broken pot of clay (me a sinner)throws some water on it (me a sinner)and made it into a new (clothed in His righteousness)useful vessel of honor. (LORD in everything I think, say and do, let it be praise, honor and glory to you.)Thank you! Amen 🙏