Sam Allberry on Singleness, Same-Sex Attraction, and Preaching - Pastor Well | Episode 7

[@jackjones3657]

I've watched numerous Southern Seminary videos and have been impressed by the sound biblical teaching. This is badly needed in our times of misinformation and heresies.

[@fattmeows8868]

Can't agree with you more.

[@FashionFusionFlow]

Love Sam Alberry. What an amazing ministry and message to share today. So current and so needed! I learn lots from Mr. Alberry, God Bless him :)

[@4dkarma486]

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)

[@brad-corfman]

Interesting that the examples of heterosexual singles in the church were only women. Most churches in SBC and Southern Seminary dont do well celebrating the singleness of heterosexual men, even those who desire singleness for the sake of better usefulness to the church. I have rarely felt like a second class citizen in my life. But due to singleness, i felt like one in seminary and often have in the church. Praise God for faithful singles, regardless of attraction.

[@lisahooper121]

LOVE Sam Allberry

[@nick007uberbmwdriver9]

gays go to heaven with Jesus Christ aslong as they dont practice

[@thomasc9036]

I always thought Anglicans clergies were one of the most unfaithful among mainstream protestants till I heard Sam Alberry. I realized that I was generalizing and that there are many faithful among that denominations.

[@Visforelvenshireling]

Thank you for your thoughts. Most encouraging.

[@rsisrael3804]

7If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Gn. 4.7

[@rsisrael3804]

If you do well, will you not have honour? and if you do wrong, sin is waiting at the door, desiring to have you, but do not let it be your master. Gn. 4.7

[@nategraham6946]

So the desire to love and be loved is fallen.

[@Warhol-jb9zx]

The Bible honors celibacy as a worthy calling, but it also makes clear that celibacy is a gift that not all have (1 Corinthians 7:7-9, Matthew 19:11).

[@Bioboy590]

Celibacy is a gift to the church for any single person, allowing them to devote more time to the Lord instead of to their family. It shouldn't be thought of as a special superpower that some Christians are given. It is true that not all Christians are meant to stay single and celibate forever, but every Christian should be so in love with Christ and loved by their church that they don't require a spouse in order to feel love and intimacy.

[@Warhol-jb9zx]

@Bioboy590 In the New Testament, Jesus says celibacy can only be accepted by those to whom it is given (Matthew 19:11-12). Paul, too, says that while he would prefer everyone to be celibate like him, "Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I do. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion." (1 Corinthians 7:7-9).

[@johnz4328]

I sure hope the church is not going to start to hammer heterosexuals over the head with the happily single same sex attracted single talk. There are far too many heterosexual Christians who can’t find a spouse and would appreciate actual help from the church in doing so instead of a message of you’ll be a happy single with absolutely zero inclination toward singleness. Believe me I don’t want to disrespect these men at all but it seems as though too often well meaning ministers disrespect me in my situation in life, they are not encouraging me at all .

[@Bioboy590]

Please don't fall victim to the lies that a spouse will complete you and fill your longing for love. Christ is either enough or He isn't. The church has a responsibility to be your family, and there are ways to find intimate friendships without sex.

[@johnz4328]

@@Bioboy590 I see so really there are no legitimate reasons for any Christian to ever get married?

[@Bioboy590]

@@johnz4328 Biblical marriage is a lifelong covenant between a man and a woman to sacrificially love each other, remain sexually faithful to each other, and build a shared life together. If God brings two people together and they are willing to make those vows, marriage is permissible. However, it should never be viewed as a requirement for human flourishing. True friendships can provide love, intimacy, and companionship without the exclusive covenant of marriage. Most single people who are mad at God that they are single fail to recognize the blessings of their singleness, or the wide range of expressions of love biblically permissible for singles.

[@kirkmcmillan1974]

25:43 Pastor Herschael says that the thief on the cross is the first one in the Gospels to anticipate the resurrection, but Martha said she believed her brother Lazarus would rise again at the resurrection. Did I misunderstand the pastor or is he mistaken here?

[@b08no]

Pastor York there says that the thief is the only person who believes in the resurrection of Christ even before it happened. Martha was speaking about the resurrection of Lazarus in the last day.

[@jackuber7358]

This video caused me great concern. Is it Biblical for a same-sex attracted man to be a pastor, elder, or even a decon? At what point do chronic sinful thoughts preclude these offices? I would have been better comforted if the guest had clearly stated that due to sinful thoughts he lives l life of daily and continuous repentance. Please forgive me if the guest corfessed as much as I missed it if he did.

[@josiahmerz357]

Jack Uber - Is it Biblical for any sinful human to be a pastor, elder, or deacon? Where should we draw the line? I’m like Pastor Allberry, in that earthly love only makes sense in the context of men (I’m male). But I choose celibacy and the love of my Lord and God over the indulgence of my love of men. It’s a continuous struggle for me, one that God has not yet snapped away (I’ve wished it so, tho). Does that preclude me from serving God? No. Particularly not when many of the core members of our Church, past and present, have been single and/or have had their own struggles. The Apostle Paul, primarily comes to mind, but Matthew, Daniel, Thomas, and John also come to mind. They contributed mightily to the cause of Christ, but still were single. Who are we to put God into a box and define for ourselves what only He can? Who are we to tell God who He can and cannot use?

[@Audrey78871]

No, it’s not biblical. It’s disgraceful.

[@michaeldirrim2361]

@@Audrey78871 Agreed. More thoughts on the matter: drive.google.com/open?id=1HkNfLmZwsebO1JBZEeGpyIswc0OfDtl6

[@smith21502]

we all have our thorns...and by the spirit of God we can over come them... or at least beat them down. We were never promised a life without struggles..only that He would be our strength and help us over come..any kind of temptation that is of the flesh ..sex, straight or not..drugs, food, wealth...anything that takes preference over God. We all have them...but by grace we are forgiven..through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

[@matthewterry9413]

Jack Uber He does this quite often if you look up other videos of him. He’s completely against homosexuality and believes it to be a damning sin.

[@nick007uberbmwdriver9]

gays go to heaven with Jesus Christ aslong as they dont practice

[@rossmarshall3906]

these people are dogmatists. "Love covers a multitude of sins". Love is a "Sheltering" of believers (people?) and allows "see, hear, taste, smell, and 'touch' ". It may well be simply that, nothing is sinful IF the person's intention is seeking love, and therefore, no one seeking this is condemned nor should be judged for their personal attraction, even to the same sex.. The Roman centurion was not condemned by Christ for his "be-loved". Luke uses a "beloved" term and not Greek word, "doulios" meaning slave young adult.

[@2wheelz3504]

"Do you have a favorite American rock band?" How frivolous can one get? And this from the head of a theology department at a major seminary. This was one of the shallowest interviews I've seen on KZbin.

[@dandathomas6852]

They both act like clowns

[@nick007uberbmwdriver9]

GOD loves gays

[@2wheelz3504]

Yes, but not because they're gay.

[@urgentmessageministries]

Sinful

[@dandathomas6852]

I describe myself as but do not identify myself as…what a bunch of garbage. How do people fall for this crap?

[@mirandabri834]

You DON'T have Any "preachers HERE"; rather a "get together" between two Homosexuals "playing" church!! 1 Peter 4: 17For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? You better be sure WHERE YOU stand and on whom it is YOU stand!!! Because the Lord thy God is NOT Mocked!! GLORY unto the Lord Jesus Christ!! Amen

[@joshsigned2500]

Miranda Bri “The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.’” Luke 18.11. May God convict your prideful sinful heart, because you talk like someone who has not been confronted with your own depravity.

[@mirandabri834]

@@joshsigned2500 Josh Rosario ....Hey I can assure you of this "friend", I'm Definitely NOT "Prideful" at all!! However I'm also NOT perfect, but there's a big difference between Sin that is unrepentant of and Sin that has been Repented of!! The Bible states that there is Sin that leads unto death and Sin that Doesn't. Do you know why that is? 1 John 5:17 All unrightouness is sin, and there is sin not leading to death. Also it seems as though your standing on the side of these homosexuals;? How can that be Sir? The Bible also says that how can two walk together least they be agreed. I CANNOT Stand with the homosexuals.........Ever!! If I believe in the TRUE Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!! I will Pray that God will speak with you through his precious Word!!

[@joshsigned2500]

@@mirandabri834 Because temptation is not in itself sin. Otherwise you can't stand with anyone who has any sort of temptation. These men CLEARLY condemn any homosexual practice and call it as it is, sin. But if you go as far as condemning everyone who feels tempted in any sort of way, you pretty much can only talk to God.

[@josiahmerz357]

What do you mean, no “preachers”? I’ve seen sermons preached by both these men; obviously they’re preachers. And since when was Pastor York attracted to men??

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

Good video. I do believe, based on scripture, that a Pastor should be married (to a woman) and have some children before they are qualified for the office.

[@MarkNorthAveChurch]

I appreciate this comment and understand its desire to be faithful to the qualifications for overseers texts (1 Timothy 3; Titus 1). I think those passages do indicate that it is normally the case that pastors will be married and even have children. However, I don't think marriage (and a plurality of children) are necessary because Paul himself was single and yet clearly qualified to be an elder/overseer of a church. What do you think?

[@miked8383]

I appreciate the sentiment but something to consider is that your qualifications rule out the apostle Paul.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

Michael Distefano, no not at all as I am simply pointing out what scripture (God) says and teaches. Sadly few follow it today. Paul was an apostle, preacher, teacher, and missionary. Nowhere in scripture can you find where Paul was called an elder, bishop or pastor.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

Nunki Seyer, hello and God bless. The passage you referred to in 1 Cor.7 is not dealing with leadership positions in the church, but rather how we are all to deal with marriage and desire. It is not a sin to marry as long as the marriage meets the qualifications spelled out in scripture or to remain single if we can control ourselves as single. The position of pastor/elder/bishop, what ever term one might like to use, has special qualifications. The translation in 1Tim. " the husband of one wife" a TERRIBLE translation. The Greek actually says, "one woman man". Keep in mind a person can be the husband of one wife and still not be a one woman man. The passage is dealing with the character of the person, not how many wives he has or had although multiple wives would be a serious problem. The part about having children under control shows that he can rule well. If he cannot rule his own household how can he be expected to rule God's household? My advice to you is do not try and jump the gun. Follow what scripture says if you want to be a Pastor of a church. Pray for a biblical wife, one that loves the Lord and submits, and wait on the Lord. If you just want to evangelize, and/or teach a bible study you are fine as you are.

[@PaulGalloway1120]

@@JohnSmith-ug5ci The teaching of "one woman man" does not mean an elder must be married and have children. The ethic here in this statement speaks to the heart and character of the man. The man may be single but does he still conduct himself with self-control in a way that accords with being a one woman man.