What Alistair Begg did NOT say.

This is my take on the seemingly controversial issues surrounding the Alistair Begg interview (done on his program, 'Truth For Life' in September 2023) and a sermon he did in late January/ early February in response to the criticisms he received.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Context
2:11 - Alistair Begg Interview
5:24 - Response to his critics
6:19 - Fallout
7:17 - How Begg's critics missed the point.
9:24 - How Begg missed his critics' point.
11:59 - Takeaways from the situation (kind of a rant)
15:29 - Closing Statements
PLEASE NOTE: I do not claim or own any of the original clips used for the commentary in this video. All rights belong to the individual owners.
Original Interview: www.truthforlife.org/resource...
Response Sermon: www.truthforlife.org/resource...
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[@susantussing1234]

Thank-you so much for your thoughts and words. I agree to everything you said, and I am grateful for your compassionate and open heart.

[@margueritemccartney2108]

I agree with your statements. The response in the main from the church to Alistair Begg was indeed worldly "cancel culture". I was dismayed at all the attack against him rather than showing the grace and understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ. 🙏

[@robharrell-xd2pi]

Well said

[@marciawilson1233]

Thanks for the explanation. God bless you

[@narrowway2448]

Glad it was helpful!

[@louiseperkins4488]

03/10/2024 from a very aged grandmother...I have many grandchildren. A couple of them receive Christ after I shared the gospel with them. The Holy Spirit Led them to receive Christ. One of these is a gay person whom I love with all my heart. Some of the others I'm not walking with the Lord. Attending the wedding is not condoning their lifestyles. It is letting them.know that I will always love them. Each knows exactly how I feel about their sin as I am on the Lord's side. I have spoken the truth to each in love. My not going will not change them but the love of the Lord through me might impress God's love upon their hearts. I would totally agree with all.your comments.

[@stepone6159]

This is the most kind and loving evaluation of what Alistair said and did that I have ever heard (I've listened to several that left out details that you presented.). Thank you. This edit has to do with the fact that this is the first time I have ever seen this channel and decided to listen. I ended up deciding to subscribe.

[@robharrell-xd2pi]

Taking a stand is not being judgmental-with all due respect.

[@andywyatt5772]

How refreshing for a change.

[@shelleyhayton9251]

Thank you for sharing this - I’ve been able to share with a friend who asked me for my advice on a very similar matter. I said I would pray and reply - didn’t have anything to share with her, but ‘accidentally’ came across this site and video today - pertinent, timely and helpful! Have sent onwards - with prayers. God bless you!

[@narrowway2448]

May God grant her His wisdom. I’m glad to be of service.

[@dougkoroll6643]

Thank you for your statements. I agree for the most part with you . The Christian community at large has been truly un-Christian concerning this matter. If I knew my son was in a strip club drinking and watching strippers, I would not hesitate to go in and sit down with him - not to have a beer and watch the show - but that a "last-ditch-effort" might persuade him to abandon this behavior. This is not the same as supporting the behavior. This is not the same as attending a gay-pride parade. At some point, the loved one may have to be abandoned - as God "gave them up" (Romans 1:24 & 26 & 28) so would the loved one have to be given up. Draw your own line - yet sin not. ~ Jude 22-23: "And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh." A fireman enters a burning building in hopes of pulling someone out of it - thereby saving a life. Only those who are properly trained and fully equipped and prepared should attempt to get so close to the flames. It seems the critics of Alistair Begg are not so strong in their faith but are quick to condemn. Alistair Begg is unmistakably a man chosen to teach. He will continue to be one of my 3 top favorites along with Charles Spurgeon and Derek Prince.

[@lynettemarymoon579]

Absolutely!

[@andrehak]

Thanks for sharing, my dear brother in Christ. Very clear message. Now in Dutch, we have a saying, which goes to say, if you stick your head up above the mowing level, you will get hit. Catch my drift? '...test the spirits to see whether they are from God...'

[@narrowway2448]

Well said

[@johnholliday5874]

In his speech explaining his position, Alistair cited the passage where the Pharisees criticized Jesus for consorting with "sinners". He also made the point that he might not give the same advice in a different situation. In my view, Alistair's critics were being very Pharisaical, MacArthur chief among them. I am also very disappointed in "Family Radio" for dropping Truth for Life, Harold Camping's station that led others to sell all their goods in anticipation of Rapture that didn't happen.

[@kevinwalsh7287]

Thoughtful and balanced take.Thanks for posting this.

[@bethelmemorialbaptistchurc560]

Thank you for sharing Alistair's comments in context. I appreciate when someone digs in to discuss the nuances amidst the black and white. LGBTQ lifestyle choices are sinful, yes. Believers are called to be light in this dark world, yes. How we try to live out these truths will always be a challenge. Romans 14:4-5 4 Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand. One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. One other thought as we enter"Holy Week", I am reminded that Jesus reserved His harshest condemnation for those who set themselves up as judges.

[@siewmengyee]

Its a pastoral advise for goodness sake. Its not a theological stand

[@williamantila5262]

How can you reconcile your statement with a pastor who doesn't act by what he believes the word of God says and, advises by authority of the word of God ...that makes no sense... and does'nt relate to this current discussion

[@alomax92]

Thank you for this perspective. As I have commented elsewhere on this issue, Pastor Begg was taking the long view in his counsel while his critics were taking a short-sighted view of self-righteousness. Maintaining a relationship to keep an open door to speak the gospel into someone's life should be our goal. I had a similar situation with my daughter and we did not condemn nor condone but addressed her confused friend by his birth identity. By staying in the game, so to speak, we were able to affirm his true identity and they are now married and he is daddy to two granddaughters. Saved? Probably not but the story is not done. But had we taken the self-righteous judgmental position...who knows where it would have gone.

[@irenekretzmann877]

A very loving and wise comment. I agree completely and Alistair did make a mistake and I will still listen to him

[@marciawilson1233]

Very solid

[@bwilliamson6418]

Very well said! Our job as Christians isn't to be judgmental but to be salt and light to the world. Jesus dined with sinners while never condoning their sin. Pastor Begg has nothing to apologize for , as he is doing what Christ commanded us to do. Love others and lead them to Him!

[@BobsTechLab]

As a Great Grandfather I would like to remind everyone that our time on this earth is getting shorter everyday. This grandmother was wrestling with should she go and show her love for her grandson and provide the one gift that may change both their lives ,or should she do what they expect and not go to their ceremony. "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden."

[@willbowen1679]

In Matthew 7 the ultra pious people come to the judgement seat expecting to hear well done, yet Jesus said I never knew you! They answered didn't we prophesy in your name (in other words shared truth) . You seem to be so short sighted you forget what Jesus reiterated, I desire mercy not sacrifice. Did he say you will know mine by this that they have impeccable doctrine? No he said you will know them by their love for one another and Does it profit us if we love the ones that love us? No ! You are to love those that revile you. As for the Luke warm you need to understand context. He is warning about a church that was comfortable and rich, only the rich had hot and cold running water. Do you think worse was not happening in the Corinth Church? Paul said I have heard you are doing things not even the Greeks dare to do. We are to expose the unfruitful works of darkness by contrast of our love. The penalty for adultery and homosexuality was the same , to be stoned. That said Jesus told those picking up rocks to stone her, he who is without sin can cast the first stone. It is clear in Romans it is because of his great kindness we are led to repentance. If preaching at these people was successful then they would be converted

[@cranmer1959]

Situational ethics? God is the only one who can regenerate a lost homosexual grandchild. Her action had no effect whatsoever. Are you an Arminian?

[@cranmer1959]

@@the11thhour77 Excellent!

[@cranmer1959]

@@willbowen1679 So Alistair Begg is extra and ultra pious, but will he hear, "Depart from me, I never knew you!"? If giving a homosexual a gift could regenerate them, why does the Bible say that only God can regenerate a lost sinner? Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 3:3-8. Looks like you think God needs you to regenerate the lost. Really? Who will save the lost when you drop dead?

[@USA-qu2nw]

I agree with this video. The reaction over what Alistair Begg said, was way worse than his advice. While I do not agree with the advice, I love Alistair Begg. We should treat other believers as we would like to be treated in a situation like this!

[@williamantila5262]

All the best human intentions in the world are not going to accomplish the work of God.. this is so scary that even honorable pastor's like AB are allowing the world to infiltrate bit by tiny bit... compromising with the world that has been so successful and relentlessin in it's attempts to find it's way into the church... God help us as we make our stand "against" conforming to it and it's values and help us to trust you and the Spirit of Truth to do His work in hearts

[@frankmurphy6010]

I AGREE IN WHAT YOU BASICALLY SAY...I agree anyone is entitled to an opinion, respectfully made. however several so called Christians were making 2/3 videos on this matter.......why? instead of Christian love for a brother, its a point the finger witch hunt. i was enlightened and blessed by you video, its had opinion but it had love for a brother, thank you for that, best video i have watched on the subject, can we now move on people?

[@cranmer1959]

Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, (2 Cor. 6:17 KJV)

[@jamesnoggle2661]

You were unclean until SomeOne touched you. Mercy triumphs over judgment. This grandmother's heart was truly wrenched, as was our Lord's heart, yet He touched us. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Pharisees quote scripture but saints get their hands dirty in doing the Lord's work. "I never knew you" will be spoken to those who never had the love of God in their hearts. They had plenty of scriptures in their heads, however. Peace and Love from a fellow believer.

[@cranmer1959]

@@jamesnoggle2661 Like Satan you twist the Scriptures to justify breaking the moral law. The moral law is forever binding. Psalm 119:89. The Lord God will tell you that He never knew you because you think that you can regenerate a lost homosexual or transgender. God alone decides who to regenerate. Your compromise with Satan's deceptions is only further indication that you do not know the truth or the Scriptures. Your approach is, "Did God really say?" Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Cor. 6:9-10 KJV) To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. (Isa. 8:20 KJV) If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; (Jn. 10:35 KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: (2 Tim. 3:16 KJV) Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness. 18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. (2 Pet. 3:17-18 KJV)

[@cranmer1959]

@@jamesnoggle2661 Only God can regenerate lost and elect souls. You are not a god. I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. (Ps. 82:6-7 KJV)

[@cranmer1959]

@@jamesnoggle2661 God judges; you have no ability to grant mercy to the lost. Only God can save. You are not a savior.

[@jaymeade9898]

I think this is the best take on the matter so far. The points made that the world lacks grace, condemns, criticizes and cancels is convicting.

[@narrowway2448]

I’m glad you found some blessing from this. May God bless you.

[@sylviayamamoto6491]

You just defined love as Jesus would love . We hate the sin but we must love the sinner . If Pastor Begg is considered the sinner , there should have been a direct communication from the many offended pastors and time to digest with the Holy Spirit before giving a quick verdict to the public. We have to be united in mind , heart and spirit or the enemy will divide us .

[@jeanpotter2163]

He seems to me to be following Jesus carefully. He made sure that the grandmother had made her belief very clear to the grandchild and the grandchild clearly understood her belief. We are told in the Bible by absolutely the best source, Jesus “let him without sin cast the first stone”. This still applies to us today. God knows our hearts and motives there is NOTHING hidden from Him.

[@HonrbleMention]

All of humanity is dead in sins and trespasses and is at enmity with God. Tens of millions think they are saved, like you reading this, because they have accepted Gzus by faith reciting the sinners' prayer of invitationalism, confessing and repenting then getting baptized. I am able too prove you're all stillborn hypocrites. When an examination is made of their life: for hypocrites vauntingly profess the name of God, and confidently (plenis buccis - with full cheeks)---> arrogate faith to themselves; and then they cover their vices with the external show of divine worship, and frigid acts of devotion:

[@cranmer1959]

So Alistair Begg is extra and ultra pious, but will he hear, "Depart from me, I never knew you!"? If giving a homosexual a gift could regenerate them, why does the Bible say that only God can regenerate a lost sinner? Ezekiel 36:26-27; John 3:3-8. Looks like you think God needs you to regenerate the lost. Really? Who will save the lost when you drop dead?

[@lindacowles756]

15:31 Sir, I wouldn't consider your expressed views a diatribe. It was not belligerent, forceful, or angry. It was gracefully articulated and honest and delivered in a calm, Christlike spirit.

[@lauranewcomer170]

I have wondered about his compassion towards the grandmother? For her to go, to see these two people profess their love for one another; to see their physical attraction to one another; to see such a mockery of God's covenant of marriage... Those memories will be with her forever. Not sure that is at least as much if not more grievous to her heart. I am sorry for Alistair, I have always appreciated his writings and preaching. John MacArthur said it well "Don't judge the entire man by one mistake." I think that is wise counsel.

[@narrowway2448]

Yes, that’s a great perspective. To have to watch your loved one turn against God and see the fallout of their sin is surely a painful thing to watch- and to still try to show compassion while your heart is being wrenched…

[@narrowway2448]

@@the11thhour77 I do not agree with Alistair. I am afraid to do ANYTHING that might besmirch Christ. I have my own testimony as to how flying too close to the Sun can cause one to crash and bring dishonor to Christ. Nevertheless, I think you are a bit harsh. Were we to look at Peter and his many, MANY blunders….or to look at Paul’s vehement refusal to receive John Mark again (which he eventually did only in his last DAYS) would it be right to assume that they have become “unreliable” as teachers? We shouldn’t be so quick to assume others’ motives. Nevertheless, I respect your position. May you never fall my brother.

[@sallyvernon2375]

i don't think it was a mistake

[@willbowen1679]

Do you people think Jesus does not know the heart of this grandmother? No one causes another to sin we all stand before a holy God on our own merit. Also to this persons point do you think Allister did not pray and seek the Wisdom of the lord before he preached on this at the Church. As for all you missing the obvious fact she said she did not condone the ceremony. If people came up to the grandma she would have a chance to lovingly share the gospel. I get there are some here that would feel like it was a personal sin to attend. There is only 1 unforgivable sin which is blaspheming the Holy Spirit and she is not doing that! I would hope all you ultra pious people are out sharing the gospel with the same zeal as you are throwing mud at a Pastor who gave a loving answer to a woman who was grieved enough to send a letter and follow up with a call. Considering that this was a confidential call and he only commented on it after someone gossiped about this I'd say there are more people that need to repent.

[@jimseaman2558]

I believe this is one of the best perspectives and overview of this situation. Thank you.

[@susandixson5830]

First time… well thought out … good advice…

[@narrowway2448]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elainemeyer-hp6ye]

I love Alistair Begg.

[@chrislaforet1064]

One of the few commentaries that took the time to dig into the intent of what he was saying. We have a major hurdle to overcome to be able to share the gospel through an increasingly impenetrable wall between Christians and the world. I think most missed the fact that when he was speaking with this grandmother, he himself was wrestling with the Sermon on the Plain and how we are to love our enemies.

[@narrowway2448]

Yes. I think we really ought to slow down in our criticisms and first try to hear what our ‘opponent’ is saying. I understand the knee- jerk reaction due to the abundance of false preaching and the seeming scarcity of good preaching; many seemingly solid preachers have caved under the pressure of trying to please the world to win souls…:(

[@matthewvaughan3245]

Alistair is spot on in this teaching

[@mikeandcarterwebb5177]

Pastor Begg was plain on his stance and always has been. He asked if the grandmother had made her beliefs plain, she had. He said, let your love catch them off guard. If we let our love catch those caught up in sin off guard more often we’d win more people to the gospel. Most just haven’t gotten comfortable fraternizing with sinners. Sounds familiar doesn’t it?

[@narrowway2448]

@@mikeandcarterwebb5177 Indeed. It reminds me of the Pharisees. I would put in a caveat though: we can’t be like Jesus in the sense that we can’t remain perfectly sinless while fraternizing with our enemies. We have so many churches who have become ‘seeker- friendly/ sensitive’ at the expense of the purity of the Gospel.

[@kerrylancaster1569]

😊​@@narrowway2448

[@willbowen1679]

First off get it right!! He was not removed from the shepherds conference he bowed out so it would not be a distraction. You think John MacArthur doesn't have skeletons. Tyndall house would not publish his latest book because of his hypocrisy. He had to self publish it.

[@narrowway2448]

I’m sorry, but I do not see how I was being self righteous in my analysis. Could you show me how so that I can repent? I am well aware that other well known preachers have their own controversial views; I was not picking on Begg at all. Thirdly, every article and report that I found relating to this year’s S.C. stated that Alistair was removed. If there were other sources that prove your claim, would you mind adding it to a comment so others can read it as well? Thank you!

[@willbowen1679]

@@narrowway2448 John MacArthur himself said that Allister called him to, in his words , bow out. His reason, he did not want to distract from the conference.

[@willbowen1679]

@@narrowway2448 also as for the radio stations that dropped him they look like a big number on the surface but on the Global view of his radio reach not so big. Should it surprise us that radio stations that twice a year have to take a week asking for donations to stay on the air would do anything to keep from risking losing any donations. The ones that dropped him are more a sorry commentary on how the Western Church has sold out to Protect their platform.

[@narrowway2448]

@@willbowen1679 Thank you for the clarification. I went back through my sources and it is as I told you: most (except one source- ‘ChurchLeader’) reported that he was dropped. But I should have done more research and for that I apologize. I am also aware that in the grand scheme of things, the ministry is not greatly affected. My point was that it shouldn’t have happened at all. As you rightly pointed out, other pastors have said or done some things that many would disagree with without consequence. I hope that, in time, the brothers will reconcile with each other. Thank you again for your criticism.

[@lynettemarymoon579]

And there you go!!

[@stepone6159]

I wonder how much the grandmother prayed and searched the scriptures for herself rather than relying on Alistair's counsel. As i have thought about this, and the Word, I think I would be concerned about loving the grandson more than I loved Christ. Jesus was very pointed in speaking about loving someone more than Him.

[@narrowway2448]

You’re right. We sometimes rely more on the counsel of our leaders than we do on God’s Word. It’s a very delicate balance:)

[@robertdesantis6205]

It's sort of like Gramma driving the getaway car after her grandkid robs a bank. If breaking man's law is out of the question, how much more breaking GOD's law. Going to the ceremony is like being an accessory to a crime.

[@jamesnoggle2661]

@@robertdesantis6205 The grandson was likely already in fornication, yet she still spoke to him. I bet she did not celebrate, dance, or even eat...she probably did her best to keep from vomiting or fainting during the ceremony. I bet she cried, fasted several days prior. But she did it all in love for him. She could have quoted Scripture against him and truly lost him forever. Instead, she suffered greatly at this mockery to prove her and Christ’s undying love for him. Many attendees may have now heard of this outcry and have respect for her courageous decision to go against the mainstream grain. If so they now have a lot to think about. Seeds planted.

[@tebelshaw9486]

​@@robertdesantis6205 Amen. "Blessed the one who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the scorner's seat. But only in the law of YHWH is his delight, and in His law he meditates day & night." Psalm 1 Edit:"Being firm" means standing by your convictions. Actions speak louder than words and either confirm what you say, or deny it. Objecting to breaking the law of GOD, then being willfully present while it's broken is sheer hypocrisy.

[@willbowen1679]

You have no idea how much she searched and agonized. I do know she sent an email and didn't receive a reply so she was vexed enough to call. You make it an all or nothing Jesus or the grandson .How about she is loving the Grandson through Jesus. Obviously in the flesh we would hold the child to the law and in grace through Jesus she can be kind and firm at the same time.

[@stevehill6671]

If you, as a Christian would want that wayward son/daughter or whatever, to come to the Lord at some point in their life, how would that more likely occur, by alienating in judgement of their choice or by keeping an open door to communication. Alistair made it a point that the wayward one knew what was the stand of that grandmother. That point is paramount. Well done Alistair.

[@michaelwark3540]

It would be good and acceptable to the Lord if all the Pharisees got off Pastor Beggs case. As Jesus sat with the publicans and sinners He had compassion on the woman at the well and the woman caught in the very act. Compassion and mercy are required in this cases

[@jeannelederman8992]

There is a night and day difference between telling a Grandma she should go to her grandson’s wedding vs being the preacher marrying a transgender couple. Pastor Begg is right in his counsel. We don’t need more reasons to tear each other apart!!!

[@cranmer1959]

There is night and day between participating in evil and challenging evil.

[@cemaliyeteyzeneder1915]

Alister begg is a human being....who isn't perfect, we can argue for years on this 🎉subject. Loving and forgiveness is the basis of a Christian lifestyle. Christians do not get it right all the time.

[@sheilairwin1756]

John 8 "Let the one who is without sin cast the first stone. Women, where are thy accusers? I don't condemn you. Go and sin no more." The Pharisees thought they understood God. They put Jesus on the cross. We are ALL sinners in different ways. Some humility and grace is needed. God is the judge, not us.

[@EvieBear236]

The point is this couple did not go and sin no more because their grandmother went to the wedding and brought a gift. Anyone going to a same sex wedding is condoning the ceremony and the couple does not see their sin or turn from it. I am not for canceling Alistair Begg. I just think he needs to repent instead of doubling down.

[@tebelshaw9486]

​@@EvieBear236And the Bible calls us to be discerning, and to point out poor decision making as Paul does all through his epistles. The world is watching! "Abstain from all appearance of sin." 1 Thes 5:22

[@arthurhoyte1964]

YOUNG MAN, WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GRANDMOTH-ER AND GRANDCHILD, OR THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE GRANDMOTH-ER AND GRANDCHILD ON ONE SIDE AND GOD?

[@jamesnoggle2661]

The relationship between God and the grandmother is very secure, and she will not jeopardize it by her attendance. Her actions will prove or disprove God's love to the grandson. She is the very representation of God to him. If she goes, it speaks love. If she does not, judgment. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Christ ate and drank with sinners, and we can follow His example. He gives sinners MANY YEARS to repent.

[@sallyvernon2375]

The Christian radio station must be out of God's Will removing the program. The critics come off as religious self-righteous talking heads who jumped on a band-wagon and profited at Pastor Begg's expense.

[@lynettemarymoon579]

And who lead the band wagon?

[@arthurhoyte1964]

MY BROTHER, JOHN MACARTHUR SAID THAT A PERSON CAN TAKE THE MARK OF THE BEAST AND STILL BE SAVED. THIS IS TOTALLY CONTRADICT-ED BY THE BIBLE. THE BIBLE SAYS THAT THE SMOKE OF THESE PEOPLE WILL ASCEND BEFORE THE HOLY ANGELS AND THE LAMB FOREVER, FOREVER, FOREVER! WHY IS NOBODY CALLING ON MACARTHUR TO REPENT OR RECANT?

[@narrowway2448]

You make a great point. Like Begg, I believe JMac made a statement based on what he believed to be possible. Since there are no scriptures for or against his views, it’s kind of neutral. However, it can be a controversial statement. And this is not the only statement he has made that people find difficult to understand.

[@Culprits5]

What if this lady's grandson was marrying a woman after they have lived together? Let's say that the couple didn't repent for having sexual relations during this time.

[@stevebeasley5181]

Allister did not contradict biblical dogma here he came out and confirmed his beliefs about same sex air transgender marraiage . He did nothing wrong and the critics are wrong !!!

[@willbowen1679]

Way to get it wrong. He did nothing of the sort. He confirmed the mother voiced her disagreement and knew she was not for it and neither is he, that's called baring false witness.

[@SEMahlobo]

This generation of vipers must leave Begg alone and rather preach the gospel.

[@jillandpeterwyper7884]

Alistair Begg is owed apologies from so many fundamentalists in USA who slammed him against the wall for his advice to this grandmother. He did not make a doctrine out of it, he is not heretical preacher, but we believed he gave good advice on this occasion. I was so disgusted with the opinions of so many I chose to unsubscribe. AB is a wise man and showed grace....and there was no grace from some of his critics!!

[@narrowway2448]

I understand that the treatment AB received was extreme and unwarranted. However, in unsubbing from channels you supported in the past- no doubt because they were sound- are you not continuing the cycle of cancel culture?

[@robineckard7897]

Be careful… we are not under Law… We are engulfed and surrounded by THE GRACE OF GOD. Our life in Christ is to imitate HIS Love. Not show judgement and disdain especially to those of the house of GOD. “Love covers a multitude of sins”. By which Law are you judged? By none… Jesus paid yours and their complete penalty. Do not take my word for it. Read Roman chapters 4,5,6,7,and 8

[@arthurhoyte1964]

SOUNDS LIKE PAPAL INFALLIBILITY TO ME, SIR.

[@willbowen1679]

If it was Allister Begg or the self righteousness you exhibit. It is not Allister that Matt 7 pertains to. The people in this passage were all about what they did , not what The sovereign Lord had done for us. It is by his love and great kindness that lead to repentance not your impeccable doctrine. If you are going to quote the I never knew you then you might look at that passage deeper. Jesus is judging the self righteous there and I hear a whole lot of self righteous people weighing in on it.

[@EvieBear236]

I am in no way saying that Alistair Begg should be cancelled, but I do believe he gave this grandmother poor advice from a pastoral perspective. I believe we all stick our foot in our mouths on occasion. The problem is he has doubled down on his mistake and is not willing to listen to the wise counsel of other pastors. That is pride. I don't think this mistake should completely erase a lifetime of faithfulness to God, but it should serve as a warning to be careful what counsel you give as a pastor. You can be compassionate and still stand on God's word.

[@cranmer1959]

I cancelled him years ago. His comment is nothing new. He's a closet Arminian.

[@robertdesantis6205]

Yes, anyone who truly believes in the sovereignty of YHWH knows that our actions do not ultimately determine another's salvation, nor do they justify unholy behaviour. It disturbs me that if Grandma is a believer, she subjected the Holy Spirit to an absolute travesty. "Shall we sin, that grace may abound? May it never be!"

[@ThomasCranmer1959]

​​If Granny is a reprobate who is predestined to perdition, she is only fulfilling God's decreed will. Romans 9:11-13.

[@KarenPurdy]

I believe Alistair Begg has been misquoted. He did not say to support the gay marriage or lifestyle, but instead he said to love the grandson/granddaughter, the family member. God tells us to love the person, and not affirm the sin, and this is what he suggested.

[@futuretech2330]

you don't have to participate in sin, a sinful ceremony, to express love to your grandson. please, can we have a little deeper thinking?

[@KarenPurdy]

@@futuretech2330 Yet Jesus ate with sinners, tax collectors, in their homes. He loved all sinners, and showed kindness to all as he forgave and died on the cross for all of us.

[@futuretech2330]

@@KarenPurdy yet he didn't participate in sin with sinners. why is this so hard for you to grasp? jesus loves sinners, but didn't join them in their sins and sinful activities. dah.

[@KarenPurdy]

@@futuretech2330 I do not believe that a presence with a grandchild and a gift to that grandchild, a Bible is participation in the sin. That would be like any Christian watching shows with sinful content, listening to music that is sinful, attending a restaurant that serves alcoholic beverages. Serving God by showing kindness, compassion and love to a person who is not a Christian, is what we are to do. Showing that love of Jesus and God’s glory might lead to the person accepting Jesus’s offer of salvation.

[@futuretech2330]

@@KarenPurdy if you can't see that you are buying into and playing along with a sinful lie, the whole idea of an lgbtq wedding falsehood, simply shows you haven't thought through this whole issue. the whole group of people attending such an abomination is sinning together and participating in a sinful activity. any christian who willfully participates (attends and goes along with the whole ritual) is also guilty. if you think you can attend such an evil thing yet not participate, you're fooling yourself. you may have good motives, but you lack biblical wisdom. listen to the wisdom of your brothers and sisters. think this through this subject instead of just thinking you must witness to someone for christ by joining in with their particular sin. jesus never, ever gives us an example of what you are arguing for. name one instance in the bible where jesus or an apostle joins into a sinners sin or sinful activity in order to "witness" to them. you can't.

[@arthurhoyte1964]

You know, listening to YOU is beginning to make me angry. You are trying to talk out of both sides of your mouth.

[@narrowway2448]

Thank you for sharing your honest opinion. I accept that you are more concerned about how one’s actions can give the impression that they stand with the ‘world.’ We share that concern. As to which relationship is more important- the relationship a person has with Christ is infinitely more important than any human relationship they have. That is not what is being debated.

[@user-ep3bj8bb3u]

No go because you condoning the gay marriage and its against the Holy Spirit teaching of the Holy Scriptures God doesn't change because culture does, be ye Holy because i am Holy come out from the world, light has no company with darkness saith the Lord, the Righteous and the unrighteous are not keep company, Dont strengthen the Hands of the evil doers

[@tebelshaw9486]

Amen. "I hate the assembly of the wicked; I will not sit with evildoers." Psalm 26:5

[@SEMahlobo]

Please Christians, leave Alistair Begg alone.

[@futuretech2330]

if he tells one christian grandmother to attend a gay wedding he's telling all christians that it's ok to attend a gay wedding. that is wrong. no pastor should ever tell another christian to attend that which God hates (a sinful union ceremony).

[@willbowen1679]

Actually he made it clear that is not at all what he's doing and to perpetuate that is just wrong.

[@futuretech2330]

@@willbowen1679 yes, you are correct, he did say in his reaction sermon that he's not saying that it's ok for all christians to attend a gay wedding, but what he also failed to say was by telling a christian to attend a gay wedding he's establishing the principle that there's nothing wrong for christians to attend a gay wedding, in principle. that's the problem. so just because he's inconsistent doesn't get him off the hook. think it through. don't just let him lead you along in his convoluted thinking.

[@tebelshaw9486]

​@@futuretech2330Amen. "I hate the assembly of the wicked; I will not sit with evildoers." Psalm 26:5

[@wstangoe6828]

@@futuretech2330 Nonsense

[@futuretech2330]

@@wstangoe6828 what is nonsense? if you are saying it's nonsense to advise someone to attend a gay wedding I agree. if you are saying it's nonsense in some other way, explain yourself, otherwise we can all just dismiss your one word response as foolish.

[@arthurhoyte1964]

SIR, THE WOMAN WAS NOT "CAUGHT OFFGUARD". SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY SHOCKED THAT YOU COULD GIVE SUCH AN ANSWER.

[@trishasanford348]

Sadly you don’t have anything else to do but bash Alistair Begg If you have nothing else to do please at least get off social media

[@narrowway2448]

I did not. Please watch the entire video, and then rethink your comment. Pastor Begg is one of my favorite pastors. However, what he said warrants analysis since it impacts the body of Christ.

[@Will-sw7zs]

What about ..say ..the grandson was marrying a 9 yr old child...what sort of wedding gift should granny give😡

[@archiedonnachie9983]

Get real.

[@Will-sw7zs]

OMG,have you been living life with a paper bag over your head,this sort of immoral filth is very REAL, oversea's and shamefully in this country.

[@debracopen3119]

You know better. This a stupid question.

[@markfrank0924]

So, a person's feelings govern whether or not we decide to do as God has instructed. Would it not be better to take a stand for Christ? No, we must make sure people are not comfortable in their sin. Either homosexuality is wrong, or it isn't. I worry, too, that when this grandmother is in heaven, her actions may not be received in the same way Alistair feels.

[@elciscoplummer3255]

I agree with you with one difference: there is nothing we can do to make a person either feel convicted of their sins or make them comfortable with them. Conviction comes from God- He is the only One Who can change hearts. No one is saying that homosexuality is right and that it’s okay to support people who engage in that behavior. The point is: how does our ATTITUDE towards our enemies show that we love them DESPITE our disagreement?

[@jamesnoggle2661]

@@elciscoplummer3255best response of all. I agree. thank you.

[@willbowen1679]

What you seem to forget is the lady did make her beliefs known. The fact is as Romans makes it clear it is Gods kindness that leads to repentance, not impeccable doctrine.