Doug Wilson: The Offense of the Gospel

There is a built-in offense to the Good News of Jesus Christ. In this message, Doug Wilson will explore the reasons for the tension between Christians and non-Christians. Why are Jews, Hindus, Catholics, and other religious groups offended by our attempts to evangelize them?
This message is from our 2000 National Conference, Upsetting the World: • Upsetting the World: 2...
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[@EthanRHolden]

Y’all need to bring Doug back. He is doing incredible work.

[@LucianaPelota]

AMEN

[@monew632]

Yeah but they’re probably scared to. 😅 it’s funny, I was just thinking how some of these men have changed, but Douglas is preaching the exact same thing as he was almost 22 years ago. 😎

[@Carlos-id7my]

exactly!

[@jackcrow1204]

honestly they won't because of his federal vision stuff

[@jaredzaldyracaza8058]

​@@jackcrow1204 agree

[@johnschick716]

This is Doug with the parking brakes left ON. And it’s still fire 🔥

[@BrokTheLoneWolf]

I love this man! Such intellect and humble wisdom!

[@JeNJeN-mk4dv]

I just heard this preaching and learned so much.

[@harpels1573]

I am blessed by this sermon.... a meaty, substantive, doctrinal, intellectual, sound exposition on the topic he delivered. He must be a great teacher and expositor of the Bible.

[@mr.d.572]

This is one of the best sermons I've ever heard. And I've heard them for 36 years.

[@johntobey1558]

This is amazing. Dr. Boice was called home to be with the Lord. . .I was worshiping at 10th Presbyterian in the 1990's. He had True back bone! NEVER Gave up, never gave in. He ministered in an inner city context in Philly, and our church was relevant to the needs of those who were starvinh both for food, and for nutrition for Spiritual food.

[@johnwhoissavedbygrace9975]

Philly guy here, we’ll just outside Philly. Small world!

[@1977Jackofalltrades]

Like Voddie says, “if you can’t say amen you oughta say ouch.” Well done Mr. Wilson!

[@Gnmercjr76]

I've listened to this message several times already and still it crushes my spirit. May God bless all who will hear His Gospel and be saved!!!

[@paigewells3678]

15:00-15:40 mark is the entire point. Well done Pastor Doug! And thank you Lord.

[@wymanrtaylor]

Wow! Has Doug ever been wrong? 20 years ago and he was correctly warning the church that its pathetic weakness serves no purpose; the unsaved will still hate you if you dare utter Jesus’ name in a positive light, and you will have no chance at saving a soul by failing to TELL THE TRUTH. If I had heard this man in 2000, perhaps i would have opened the door when the Lord knocked MUCH sooner. Instead I had another 18 years of drifting around and falling deeper and deeper into sin, all the while completely dismissing Christianity and thinking Christians were just so lame as the church as a whole continued to become more and more progressive, seemingly changing its mind on everything and speaking in their stupid little Christianisms. “My heart is grieved! The Lord laid this on my heart today and I felt I just had to lament...” And because so many fell for this lingo, ate up the fake profundity of the Jon Piper’s and the toothless, non-threading, pure effeminacy of the JD Greer’s and Andy Stanley... ugh. Many Christians fell for these people simply because they mouthed the lingo and pretended to be on the verge of tears as they said Jesus’ name while spouting nonsense about racists everywhere... ugh. These people are ACTORS; they don’t have the root of the matter within them, and so many fell for the pretty words and the fake Jesus with no edge; the Jesus who is only the lamb, never the lion. The FEAR of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, and no man will be saved until you tell him the truth and let the Lord convict him and do His work. Big Eva is nothing more than the Satanic System’s errand boy, a non-threatening, sissifies, toothless whitewashed tomb, preachers with no sermons, an empty-suit at an empty-pulpit, there to spout empty platitudes to keep the people in line, away from the truth, away from church, wearing masks, and waiting to enter the Great Reset like so many lambs to slaughter. Listen to Doug Wilson. Stir up some offense in the wicked... they have no problem doing it to us, and yet WE are the ones commanded to do so with the unbelievers. #BringBackTheRealJesus #FireAndBrimstone2021 #ShockTheCultureIntoSalvation

[@Kyle_Hessler]

This sermon aged like fine wine. Which as Doug would say a preacher should give a sermon that was true whether or not preacher was remembered or not.

[@rebekahguilder602]

"Look everybody. Ignore the Bible is you want to." Wow. So true for so many of us. I know God has been convicting me of this over the past few years.

[@cjfry81]

This is fantastic!

[@JonathanMellorn]

Such a powerful preacher, God bless!

[@everytingYay]

The greatest prayer I've ever heard

[@brianbagley9598]

Doug Wilson is one of the few men who actually understands what we are up against. He sees clearly.

[@ministerioswestminster3428]

Sad that Douglas Wilson has not been invited in many years. Most of Reformed Pastors and Preachers have a lot to learn from him. He not only preach at pulpit but by God's grace his ministry is coherent by involving his family in. 1 Timothy 3:5. Doug said: "If one of my family members backslide I leave the ministry. Doug is an example that first ministry before Church ministry is tje Family.

[@johntobey1558]

Pastor Boice led 100's to saving knowledge in Christ, disciple d young seminarians like: Phil Rykem and Bob Myers who became faithful teaching elders and collaborators in ministry with growing amd healthy congregations. He left a healthy legacy that spread throughout the world amd to suburban Philadelphia in Newtown, Pa amd Doyleatown, Pa respectively. If you are reading this consider moving to Philadelphia, Pa and helping Christians grow in a spiritually needy mission field here in Pennsylvannia. Join us in 2021 as we contend for the faith .

[@jarede.leetphd7313]

Great job!

[@MarcOmar]

Great sermon ❤

[@Jpositive]

Why are Christians always At Each Other in the comments section of almost every single good sermon I am listening to ..? I am a new and reforming Christian again and I remember why I was so eager to run for the hills over a decade ago when I should have been drawing closer to God .. I did end up with countless trips around the mountain for almost 20 years because of the enemy of this world and the truth about most Christians .. We are Christians, sinner to sinner under God in Jesus name and l and back and here to say .. I am Jp and mum use to say daily to me "Son, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything thing at all".. Sound Advice .. ChildrenOFaith .. Truth + Love = Wisdom .. Love Always your Jp

[@goyensjonathandjalmoztfr33]

Jpositive Because the devil comes to steal kill and destroy he's everywhere. in the pews and under the sky's of blue. let God be the truth and every man be the liar. basically only care what God says or thinks. PS I feel you.

[@paulfromcanada5267]

Jpositive I have never heard Rick Warren say a negative thing about anyone

[@michaelpalmer3919]

Because not all are actual christians.

[@Zxuma]

Blah blah blah. Here you are in the comments whining about people whining.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@paulfromcanada5267 That is not necessarily a good thing. Sometimes "Brood of vipers" and "White washed tombs" are an appropriate expression.

[@yahushuajahweh1418]

This is great 👍

[@gilbertomartinez1885]

Great job 👍

[@slimpickens0000]

I couldn't help but think at the 40 minute mark " oh doug, if only you had known then that there would be such a thing as Twitter one day lol. Excellent sermon btw

[@certainmisterbrick]

I think it's almost sad, as what Doug was talking about 20 years ago in this message hasn't changed. In fact, in a way it's gotten worse. What encourages me, though, is that many men like him have clung to the unchanging word of God. 20 years on here in 2020, Pastor Wilson still preaches relentlessly against the decadence of American, seeker-sensitive Christian culture.

[@keithwilson6060]

Hey, dark-bearded Doug! I was only familiar with him during the past couple of years.

[@JaviLpz116]

I thought the same hahaha

[@taylor-bh8re]

Hahaha I used to be one of those "judge not" unbelievers. The 11th commandment is the most important to unbelievers, which is "thou shalt be nice"

[@thundergrace]

Dr Boice ...I read his books.

[@RandyRobison]

Great sermon. I would, however, plead with you to not confuse contemporary style with a lack of substance. It is possible to have drums, modern music, coffee shops, flashy lights, and all of the other exterior things often associated with "seeker sensitive" without compromising the message of the Gospel. A lack of substance is a problem whether it's in a megachurch or a monastery. Conversely, any church that preaches unbridled biblical truth is doing God's work, regardless of the inconsequential things surrounding it.

[@gregorymartin7526]

Randy Robison I can accept what you say but I would suppose you would find statuary and vestments which were and are found in most traditional Reformed churches as offensive as many of us find all the contemporary trappings offensive to us...

[@RandyRobison]

Gregory Martin Not at all. I have spent years in such churches and see the beauty in many of those things when used as a sincere act of worship. My point is that it's not about form, but substance.

[@RandyRobison]

Gregory Martin Not at all. I have spent years in such churches and see the beauty in many of those things when used as a sincere act of worship. My point is that it's not about form, but substance.

[@gregorymartin7526]

Randy Robison we are in agreement as long as form is faithful to the Gospel! Most light shows rock music turn the Gospel message into an orgy of feelings and emotions and miss the true message of Christ's Redeeming Grace.

[@RandyRobison]

Gregory Martin I think the gospel is far more powerful than lights, volume, and music. If it's an "orgy," there are far more significant issues in play.

[@Mo_Jhav]

Lol awe Doug

[@leodwinak]

11:47 Compromise children of God have the worst of both worlds. They live in such a way as to incur the enmity of the world without living under the favor of god.

[@raybo632]

I've been struggling with what Doug was saying about Judging your Christian brother. First I would like to to add , there is to kinds of Judgment, discernment and condemnation. I see alot of so Christian who are those hyper GRACE kinda folk. We Know a true Biblical Christian when we encounter. There is a kindred spirit of fellowship. How ever when I encounter a self professed Christian and he is coursing with the rest of the guys . I have issues. I'm convicted in my heart to warn that so called Christian. Agine my Judgement tells me something is not right. Now I'm judging my so called brother. I wish Doug would of touched on that. Please look up these SCRIPTURES. Ezk 3:22, Mal 3: 17-18, in Matt 7 : 16, I know Our LORD IS given us instructions here, on How we should be discerning on false Prophets, however the same principle can be applied to false converts , we have to make a discerning judgment here. GOD be with you all.

[@gdoc2012]

Do not judge according to appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.” John 7:24.

[@mkshffr4936]

Doug would agree with you as his subsequent ministry has shown. His version of what would Jesus do includes the possibility of whips and the throwing over of furniture being a part.

[@GodlessGubment]

Why does he close his eyes?

[@mr.d.572]

So he doesn't have to see you.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@mr.d.572 🤣🤣🤣

[@BestIsntEasy]

🚨🐍🚨 17 “Don’t touch me,” he cautioned, “for I haven’t yet ascended to the Father. But go find my brothers and tell them that I ascend to my Father and your Father, ✡ my God and your God.✡” John 20:17 Living Bible (TLB) 🔥 35 Whoever does what God wants is my brother and sister and mother.” Mark 3:31-35 GOD’S WORD Translation Luke 18:19 “Do you realize what you are saying when you call me ‘good’?” Jesus asked him. *“Only God is truly good, and no one else.*

[@maoristreetevangelist]

Interesting sermon He said @ 9:13 Lot was not righteous enough to make a difference? that's heresy. Noah preached 120 years and not one soul got saved. Was Noah not righteous enough as well, At 11.58 on wards, He's talking about the favor of GOD. That's false doctrine! GOD does not show favoritism Romans 2:11......Preachers like this need to be careful.

[@TimMartinBlogger]

Why is he still on your channel?

[@seanschram2618]

His voice and hair color in 2000 🤣 The stress of being a Christian (and a Pastor Theologian for him) shows today lol

[@nobodygh]

I don't want to undermine the stress of being a faithful Christian, but it is normal to become gray in 21 years of aging

[@keithwilson6060]

His voice isn’t that different today.

[@odgreen9113]

Much younger man... still full of fire today though

[@mkshffr4936]

I had brown hair back then too. 😊

[@BestIsntEasy]

🚨🐍 Proverbs 1:8 GOD’S WORD Translation *Listen to Wisdom* 8 My son, listen to your father’s discipline, and do not neglect your mother’s teachings, 36:2 And the Quran that is full of wisdom 44:4 In it (the scripture), every matter of wisdom is clarified.

[@peradies7044]

Mo the man4

[@BestIsntEasy]

🚨🐍🚨 Every generation has been sent a savior. Aramaic was the diplomatic language in the day of Jesus; ENGLISH is the diplomatic language of 2022

[@godoycarolina79]

Doug Wilson from weeds is better

[@paulfromcanada5267]

I love the fact that Rick Warren hardly ever wears a business suit when he preaches

[@lawrencestclair4832]

Liberals always embrase a feel good aproach to everyday living rather than abide by the bibical truth. A feel good gospel does not please GOD and saves no one.Plesae read the Bible for sound Doctrine.

[@BobCait5]

Rick Warren is a false teacher. It is obvious to those who can see and know the Truth. I truly hope and pray that God opens your eyes to see that. Please don't sit under his words and let him lead you astray in longer. Please pray for God to show you the truth about this.

[@jerryvivanco4352]

Who cares what he DOESN'T wear. He is a FALSE teacher!!! Forest for the trees, man..................

[@Mario_1611]

"Stop judging according to outward appearances; rather judge according to righteous judgment." John 7:24 Clearly you are very impressed about external things. I listened to this entire sermon and never noticed what the man was wearing. 😂

[@keithwilson6060]

Does Rick Warren own a suit? If he does, why? What are the times he deems it appropriate to wear?

[@BestIsntEasy]

💗 *ISLAM is a GROUP in submission* 💗 Each of you various one's have made your beloved labels a curse word to others. 😔💔😔 🐄 *Mu'men are BELIEVERS* 🐄

[@shesaidtru]

why didn't the apostles go on about each other before they began their gospels? is that one of the offences of the gospels? why didn't paul go on about matthew, mark, luke or john? why didn't peter? why didn't james? these sort of openings just end up sounding like waffle and man giving praise to man... enough already.

[@RandyRobison]

She Said He's filling in for a man who just died! Can he not say something nice about the guy? Geez...

[@shesaidtru]

***** Of course he can. But as we see in the bible - it wasn't common practise. That's all. :) What is geez short for?

[@harpels1573]

***** He already did say nice things about Dr. Boice.

[@RandyRobison]

Gee whiz. Colloquial.

[@shesaidtru]

***** hm. what is gee whiz short for? no matter, there may be bigger fish to fry...

[@jshir17]

We Jews are Not offended by Jesus or the gospels that We wrote, but We are offended by Christians twisting our Old Testament and misapplying Our Scriptures and acting as if they know better than we do what we meant by the Bible we wrote.

[@sweetsue6177]

Oh?!... I think the Bible is God's Word...not your's.

[@PaDutchRunner]

If you are not following Jesus, you are the one who is gravely misinterpreting Scripture.

[@samadams7573]

"the Bible we wrote." Hilarious! I've run across a few arrogant Jews in my life but you absolutely take the cake for narcissism. Christians universally acknowledge the "Word of God" was authored by the Holy Spirit.

[@jshir17]

@@samadams7573 No they don’t; God only speaks in the Tanakh; Christians think the words of men in the NT supersede the OT even though the NT never claims to be scripture, only refers to the OT as scripture & the apostles say what they’re writing is their own thoughts (Paul says this explicitly a couple of times). We actually have the humility to not claim we know better than Christians what things like the Westminster confession mean unlike Christians who pretend they know the Talmud better than us

[@provotoprevo2609]

@@jshir17 Are you not guilty of what you’re accusing Christian’s of doing? You can’t disagree with something without saying you think you know better.