- Warren Wiersbe 1 God In contrast to the believer, the ungodly are not like trees but are like chaff. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. (Gal. 4. Warren W. Wiersbe is best known as a Bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. He published his first article for Moody Monthly magazine in 1956, about Bible study methods, and seemed to outline his ongoing writing philosophy. Its a Keswick-related antinomian heresy and it is indeed a false gospel that can save no one. Like Lewis Sperry Chafer, Charles Ryrie and Zane Hodges before himall very vocal voices and proponents of Keswick theologyWiersbe is similarly confused over the true gospel. 14:13), but the unbeliever dies in his sins because he lives in his sins. ), all the volumes in the BE Bible Study Series. Even our good works, our service, grow out of our abiding life (Col. 1:10). Wed spend the first twenty minutes laughing over what happened the day before. In light of this, consider the following quotations from Petersons The Message. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. Our Lord had spoken about peace (John 14:27); now He mentions love and joy (John 15:9-11). It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best. But there was poison in the pot due to his commitment to the ecumenical, rock & roll, New Evangelical philosophy. While at Moody Church, he continued in radio ministry as speaker on the Songs in the Night nationally-syndicated radio program that moved to Moody Church in 1968. How does the Father prune us? Some vineyards invest two or three years in training the primers so they know where to cut, how much to cut, and even at what angle to make a cut. Dr. Wiersbe is author of more than 80 books, including the best-selling "BE" series. After his high school graduation in 1947 (he was valedictorian), he spent a year at Indiana University before transferring to Northern Baptist Seminary in Chicago, where he earned a bachelor of theology degree. A few years later, the president of Youth for Christ, Torrey Johnson, asked him what he wanted to do with his life. The Message is the boldest and most provocative rendering of the New Testament Ive ever read., Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven., Youre blessed when youre at the end of your rope. This certainly involves the Word of God and the confession of sin so that nothing hinders our communion with Him (John 15:3). We bear fruit when we win others to Christ (Rom. Before his death, he and Betty had gifted their huge personal library to the Ohio-based Cedarville University. Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 May 2, 2019) was an American Christian clergyman, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. It is unwise to build a theological doctrine on a parable or allegory. Believers are branches in the vine of heaven, but the unsaved are branches in the vine of the earth. The unsaved depend on this world for their sustenance and satisfaction, while believers depend on Jesus Christ. It means to keep in fellowship with Christ so that His life can work in and through us to produce fruit. After volunteering to usher at a 1945 Youth for Christ rally, Wiersbe found himself listening with rapt attention to Billy Grahams sermon, and responded with a personal prayer of dedication. His most famous series was the BE series of expositional commentaries, which covered the the entire New Testament and most of the Old Testament, from Genesis [Be Basic (Genesis 111); Be Authentic (Genesis 1250) to Revelation (Be Victorious). We knew he was a fraud because he had a head. No person or organizations embracing such a large range of error and false teachers should be trusted, or entertained, or learned from or yoked together with. Youre in charge!, For everything, absolutely everything, ABOVE AND BELOW, visible and invisible . Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message, was a universalist who recommended the ungodly heretic Rob Bells book Love Wins, which says that hell is in this life and most men will eventually be saved. He dodged the question as the typical neo-evangelical compromiser and shouldve never been ordained. The rest of the points below further reflect this truth, including his personal testimony of salvation. Reflecting on his own ministry, Wiersbe once said according to TGC, Im not an athlete, Im not a mechanic. As one that had been closely associated in leadership positions with neo-evangelicalism's major publications and institutions, Wiersbe was a typical neo- evangelical that cared nothing for defence of the truth and obedience to Gods Word but rather doing that which was right in his own eyes. Several of Wiersbes extended family are Moody alums, including a son, David Wiersbe76; grandson Dan Jacobsen09 and his wife, Kristin (Shirk) Jacobsen09; and great-nephew Ryan Smith, a current student. 5:1-7; Jer. In 1980 the Wiersbes moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he became Bible teacher at Back to the Bible Radio Ministries. For example, 1 Cor 6:9-11 in the KJV warns that effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind will not inherit the kingdom of God without being born again. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. In 1957, he left his pastorate at Central to becomeDirector of the Literature Division forYouth for ChristInternational. Generously provided by. Chicago, IL 60610(800) DL-MOODY, I have read and agree to MoodysTerms ofUseandPrivacy Policy.*. Keep us forgiven with you and forgiving others. Wiersbe endorsed and loved the exceedingly blasphemous perversion of the Bible called The Message. Want to Read. (preaching resource for 3/26/23, Lent 5) This post exegetes John chapter 11, providing context for the RCL's Gospel reading for 3/26/23 (Lent 5). 1:6-9). No, no, no. Its nothing but Hocus Pocus., That is unsurprising since Peterson was a New Ager through and through. Birth. Only North Americans seem to believe that they always should, may, and actually can choose somebody with whom to share their blessings . The true believer has his citizenship in heaven (Luke 10:20; Phil. It also tells me that he was likely never a truly saved Christian but merely one by name, since no one is getting saved without true repentance. This is a beautiful, wonderful gift from God. This site uses cookies to provide you with more responsive and personalized service and to collect certain information about your use of the site. These words from Ministering to the Mourning offer a fitting tribute to his own ministry: We who are in Christ know that if He returns before our time comes to die, we shall be privileged to follow Him home. Wiersbes philosophy was the lighten up, be positive, dont be so strict, be more tolerant, have a broader tent of associations. This is doing more than any other one thing to build an apostate church, which is the majority churches of our day. This is a beautiful, wonderful gift from God. 16:17; Ti. The vine of the earth will be cut down and destroyed when Jesus Christ returns. (1929 - 2019) Warren Wendel Wiersbe was born on May 16, 1929, the third and youngest child of Fred and Gladys Anna Wiersbe, in East Chicago, Indiana. From 1971 to 1978, Wiersbe pastored Chicago's Moody Church, named for 19th century evangelist Dwight L. Moody. This must be transcendental, because it doesnt make any non-transcendental sense. for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Accessed 7 May 2019. What I heard him do with Scripture that day changed my preaching forever. Jesus was teaching one main truththe fruitful life of the believerand we must not press the details too much. The more we abide in Christ, the more fruit we bear, and the more fruit we bear, the more the Father has to prune us so that the quality keeps up with the quantity. 80:8-19; Isa. He was 89. Warren Wendell Wiersbe was born May 16th, 1929 to Fred and Gladys (Forsberg) Wiersbe in East Chicago, IN. There is no place in the Bible that even remotely teaches repentance in such a manner. BranchesWe Must Abide (15:1-11), Copyright Warren W. Wiersbe. This is the Gentile world system ripening for Gods judgment. Several different kinds of spiritual fruit are named in the Bible. The reason Jesus and the Jewish leaders were going to different destinations was because they had different origins: Jesus came from heaven, but they belonged to the earth. He continued to write for Moody Monthly and had just started a new column, Insights for the Pastor. The monthly feature continued to run during the years Wiersbe served at The Moody Church. Warren Ray Wiebe. He is the true Vine, that is, the original of which all other vines are a copy. As Christians, we do not live on substitutes! Our Lords reply may be expressed, I am exactly what I said! In other words, Why should I teach you new things, or give you new proof, when you have not honestly considered the witness I have already given?. Once again, He warned them: He would leave them, they would not be able to follow Him, and they would die in their sins! Humility and humor were among the hallmarks of Wiersbes ministry, Vines said. Its a privilege. He enjoyed radio ministry and was effective at crafting the message to fit the medium. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. I remember the Sunday morning at Moody Church when John the Baptist came in. Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 - May 2, 2019), was an evangelical pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. He said He would judge, and judgment (to the Jews) belonged only to God. Keep us alive with three square meals. Many of the images of Christ and the believer given in Scripture emphasize this important concept of union and communion: the body and its members (1 Cor. 1:9-11), "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Eph 5:12), Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. In June of 1953, he received his bachelor of divinity degree from Northern and married Betty Warren, whom he had met at Northern. I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbes. All rights reserved. (3) The vinedresser. It also involves obeying Him because we love Him (John 15:9-10). 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