My wife and I have been attending Trinity Bible since this last January. We literally just signed up for church membership the day before we found out about Lawsons “inappropriate relationship.” What troubles me is that it seems like some of these issues have been brushed under the rug by the elders. We still went to church last Sunday and the elders response was not very comforting or compassionate. It was brief and more focused on moving forward. Where do we go from here? My first response is to stay the course and trust Christ to lead us, but how do we know if the elders are actually handling this appropriately?? From my perspective it seems like they are protecting him more than helping us and the congregation heal.
Be patient brother. Your pastors are going through a lot. Yes trust Christ who is not only leading you, but building His church. Encourage your elders with that very promise that Christ is going to build His church (Matt 16:18), with or without Steve Lawson, just as He has been doing for over 2,000 years. Thank them for their care and let them know you are praying for them. Fight the temptation towards conspiracy but abide in the truth. Remind yourself of 1Tim 5:24 that the the sins of some men go before them and some follow after. Lawson's sin will be exposed to the degree God wants the world to know.
@@patricklacsonthank you brother for your sound advice and also for sharing your thoughts on this tragic occurrence. I believe it’s the most biblically accurate approach I’ve heard thus far. God bless you! 🙏🏼
praying for your church my brother. May this be a turning point in TBC to focus on godly men not merely gifted men. Godly men who preach a foolish message of the cross so that we can say with Paul "where is the wise man, where is the debater of this age?" (1Cor 1:18-21). God uses these kinds of men: "but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong" (1Cor 1:26-27). Common and godly men are whom God will use.
And that’s why Gods Word says we should never put our Trust in men but GOD alone. Man will fail as we still carry the unredeemed flesh and we all are susceptible to sin but GOD never fails us. REMAIN IN THE VINE. It is very disappointing however was there a single man chosen by GOD since the fall of man in the garden of Eden ever remained sinless??? NOT ONE starting from first man ADAM until today. We put our faith and Trust in CHRIST ALONE.
I live in England and have listened to many sermons from Trinity Bible Church for several years now . The Elders ars godly men having to come to terms with this themselves also and two have already stepped up to preach the Word of God this last two Lord's Day's when this sadness is still raw. I go to a church in England and the time of my morning and evening services and the time difference between England and America ebables me to fit your service in between and if I miss for any reason I can. catch up on video. Churches where the Word of God is faithfully preached are not always easy to find. Be encouraged! The Lord will build His church and the gates of helll will not prevail against it. I pray you will feel more settled in the coming days. This has been a shock for those of us who have listened to Steven Lawson's excellent ministry but man can fail and this has been extremely sad but the Word of our God shall stand forever. The Lord bless you both.,
I have watched around a dozen videos regarding this situation. I have to say this is by far the best one because it doesn't have anything in it that will even remotely sound like gossip but sees this situation strictly in a biblical view.
Phil Johnson said Steve Lawson and his women friend said there had not been any intimate sexual sin. It is hard to review the matter because things are not clear. I think to prevent individuals from entering into untruthful conversations and therefore defiling themselves. The elders, or Steve himself, should standup and give an honest laying out, of the matter.
Yes, in due time the Lord will discipline those whom he loves. For now pray for Lawson's repentance, his wife, the other woman, his family, for his church, and for your own soul that you not fall into the same.
The anger and sadness is normal. Steven Lawson has failed, but the gospel will never fail. NEVER. NO ONE is above a fall like this. There’s your take heed ladies and gentlemen. The elders of Trinity Bible Church are in a tough spot, where they have to carefully shepherd the congregation through this difficult time. Be praying for them and the congregation And MOST IMPORTANTLY, pray for the Lawson family and everyone else involved in this
Keep trusting Christ don't trust preachers. Study the Bible and keep it. Look to Christ alone. Don't even trust in your local church but only to Christ. I'm not saying not to submit to a local church or be a member of a local church. Stay on the reformed teaching not on the reformed preacher.
Thank you for expounding on scripture instead of wallowing in emotionalism. Our flesh...how I despise my warring flesh when I disobey Gods Sovereign commands. Gods Grace and Comfort be with all who knew him and learned from him.
En cada video q he visto, en español e inglés, es lo mismo: sobre Lawson pesa un pecado devastador como para quitarlo de sus ministerios y excomulgarlo. Pero queda igual la vaguedad de la acusación: “una relación inapropiada” Lo q hasta el momento está claro: A. El tiene más de 70 años, ella más de 20 B. Él está casado C. Tienen una relación de 5 años D. Por declaraciones de ambos se sabe q durante la relación no hubo contacto físico (lo q descarta un adulterio de ley civil) C. Desde el inicio de la relación ella fue adulta (lo q descarta un problema legal q involucra una menor de edad) Entones, un cristiano casado no puede salir a tomar café con una mujer (mayor de edad y soltera) no puede invitarla a restaurantes o tener conversaciones con una mujer, porque no van a malinterpretar y acusar de relación inapropiada No entiendo la moral protestante.
Thank you for posting. Yes the standard is high for Christians. The standard is even higher for Christian pastors. See Titus 1:6-9, 1Tim 3:2, and 2Tim 2:22 and James 3:1. Christians are to fear God more than to fear man, which means at least this: we obey God's standards not man's.
To all the passive sheep who need men to tell them what to believe, what to do, what not to do, etc etc...STOP LISTENING TO MEN!!! Read Joh 16:13 & 1 John 2:27. It's all there, written down for believers.......learn from THE HOLY SPIRIT....not men. You can hear them out, BUT compare everything they say against scripture and pray for clarity and the Spirit of Truth will teach you and lead you INTO ALL TRUTH. Calvinism is a man-made doctrine that will leave you confused, always feeling guilty (do I do enough for God?) what I don't 'persevere', like Lawson? Will I end up in hell? How can I know for sure if I'm one of the 'elect'? Etc etc etc...All you need to do is what the Lord told us to domin John 3:16-17. God loves you and proved it by sending His only begotten Son to make a way to the Father. Come on, folks. Believe and be saved. How awesome that God made so simple, even a child can choose the Lord Jesus and be saved! Calvinism is heresy !!!
1 Corinthians 10:12. Also, I'm tired of these church boards that are humongous hypocrites. Instead on admitted that a sin has been committed by a pastor that is held to a higher standard, to face the consequences of his sin; they treat him as a more important person than others. I agree with what is said. Let's not forget that we are to be careful. Follow the Word of God. Excellent presentation.
@@patricklacson careful of words in what sense? You do realize the Christ of Calvinism is not Jesus The Messiah? Impossible to align coherently with coalesce these two.
As much as you want to make it different is still the same. It's not about obeying God's word and not sinning your missing the point. Steve lawosn was a very strong theologian and he fail.😢
Thank you for visiting. The video isn't about how to prevent moral failures from happening. In fact, I state it will happen more and more in the future. I said that in the beginning and in the end of the video. More men will fail. More preachers will fall. More Christian preachers will fail. BUT, the church isn't built by Christian preachers. The church is built by Jesus Christ and nothing, not even fallen preachers will prevent the church from being built.
@@patricklacson I know but that explanation is useless you must understand. Steve lawson been preaching this and more. Yes we know man fail but that is not going to change things. There much even you as a guy seem clueless. And more man will fail that old. 😩
I do guess that u r Filipino, just like me. Anyway, the problem with Steve Lawson is with his doctrine. It's really burdening. He rejects what he calls "easy believism", yet he himself sinned bigtime. Woe unto those who reject simple belief in Jesus and have eternal life and at the same time sin. It will feel like both Satan and God will be against u.
I really enjoyed listening to your take on this 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful and thank you for visiting.
My wife and I have been attending Trinity Bible since this last January. We literally just signed up for church membership the day before we found out about Lawsons “inappropriate relationship.” What troubles me is that it seems like some of these issues have been brushed under the rug by the elders. We still went to church last Sunday and the elders response was not very comforting or compassionate. It was brief and more focused on moving forward. Where do we go from here? My first response is to stay the course and trust Christ to lead us, but how do we know if the elders are actually handling this appropriately?? From my perspective it seems like they are protecting him more than helping us and the congregation heal.
Be patient brother. Your pastors are going through a lot. Yes trust Christ who is not only leading you, but building His church. Encourage your elders with that very promise that Christ is going to build His church (Matt 16:18), with or without Steve Lawson, just as He has been doing for over 2,000 years. Thank them for their care and let them know you are praying for them. Fight the temptation towards conspiracy but abide in the truth. Remind yourself of 1Tim 5:24 that the the sins of some men go before them and some follow after. Lawson's sin will be exposed to the degree God wants the world to know.
@@patricklacsonthank you brother for your sound advice and also for sharing your thoughts on this tragic occurrence. I believe it’s the most biblically accurate approach I’ve heard thus far. God bless you! 🙏🏼
praying for your church my brother. May this be a turning point in TBC to focus on godly men not merely gifted men. Godly men who preach a foolish message of the cross so that we can say with Paul "where is the wise man, where is the debater of this age?" (1Cor 1:18-21). God uses these kinds of men: "but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong" (1Cor 1:26-27). Common and godly men are whom God will use.
@@patricklacsonAmen to that! God be praised!! 🙏🏼✝️❤️⚔️
And that’s why Gods Word says we should never put our Trust in men but GOD alone.
Man will fail as we still carry the unredeemed flesh and we all are susceptible to sin but GOD never fails us. REMAIN IN THE VINE.
It is very disappointing however was there a single man chosen by GOD since the fall of man in the garden of Eden ever remained sinless??? NOT ONE starting from first man ADAM until today.
We put our faith and Trust in CHRIST ALONE.
I live in England and have listened to many sermons from Trinity Bible Church for several years now .
The Elders ars godly men having to come to terms with this themselves also and two have already stepped up to preach the Word of God this last two Lord's Day's when this sadness is still raw. I go to a church in England and the time of my morning and evening services and the time difference between England and America ebables me to fit your service in between and if I miss for any reason I can. catch up on video. Churches where the Word of God is faithfully preached are not always easy to find.
Be encouraged! The Lord will build His church and the gates of helll will not prevail against it. I pray you will feel more settled in the coming days. This has been a shock for those of us who have listened to Steven Lawson's excellent ministry but man can fail and this has been extremely sad but the Word of our God shall stand forever.
The Lord bless you both.,
Thank you for visiting and sharing your story
I have watched around a dozen videos regarding this situation. I have to say this is by far the best one because it doesn't have anything in it that will even remotely sound like gossip but sees this situation strictly in a biblical view.
This is a wise and sober minded take. Thank you.
May Jesus be glorified even in this tragic situation.
Phil Johnson said Steve Lawson and his women friend said there had not been any intimate sexual sin.
It is hard to review the matter because things are not clear.
I think to prevent individuals from entering into untruthful conversations and therefore defiling themselves. The elders, or Steve himself, should standup and give an honest laying out, of the matter.
Yes, in due time the Lord will discipline those whom he loves. For now pray for Lawson's repentance, his wife, the other woman, his family, for his church, and for your own soul that you not fall into the same.
The anger and sadness is normal. Steven Lawson has failed, but the gospel will never fail. NEVER.
NO ONE is above a fall like this. There’s your take heed ladies and gentlemen.
The elders of Trinity Bible Church are in a tough spot, where they have to carefully shepherd the congregation through this difficult time. Be praying for them and the congregation
And MOST IMPORTANTLY, pray for the Lawson family and everyone else involved in this
Elders are in a tough spot, but thankfully God’s Word offers clear instructions how to address sin in the church especially from leaders.
Thank you for your message. In this grieving time. Everything that you are saying is so very helpful.
Thank you and yes we weep with those who weep.
This is so good and I have shared it in several places.
Thank you for visiting and may God bless you.
Thanks for the insight
Thank you for stopping by.
Keep trusting Christ don't trust preachers. Study the Bible and keep it. Look to Christ alone. Don't even trust in your local church but only to Christ. I'm not saying not to submit to a local church or be a member of a local church. Stay on the reformed teaching not on the reformed preacher.
Thank you for visiting.
He will survive greater
Calamities have occured!
Thank you
Thank you for visiting!
Thank you for expounding on scripture instead of wallowing in emotionalism.
Our flesh...how I despise my warring flesh when I disobey Gods Sovereign commands.
Gods Grace and Comfort be with all who knew him and learned from him.
Thank you for that encouragement. Yes, I long for the redemption of this body (Rom 8:22-23) so my fight against the flesh will be over!
Hopefully Lawson learned some skills hands on.
En cada video q he visto, en español e inglés, es lo mismo: sobre Lawson pesa un pecado devastador como para quitarlo de sus ministerios y excomulgarlo.
Pero queda igual la vaguedad de la acusación: “una relación inapropiada”
Lo q hasta el momento está claro:
A. El tiene más de 70 años, ella más de 20
B. Él está casado
C. Tienen una relación de 5 años
D. Por declaraciones de ambos se sabe q durante la relación no hubo contacto físico (lo q descarta un adulterio de ley civil)
C. Desde el inicio de la relación ella fue adulta (lo q descarta un problema legal q involucra una menor de edad)
Entones, un cristiano casado no puede salir a tomar café con una mujer (mayor de edad y soltera) no puede invitarla a restaurantes o tener conversaciones con una mujer, porque no van a malinterpretar y acusar de relación inapropiada
No entiendo la moral protestante.
@@ricardomontoya9480 thank you for visiting. Could you translate to English please?
Thank you for posting. Yes the standard is high for Christians. The standard is even higher for Christian pastors. See Titus 1:6-9, 1Tim 3:2, and 2Tim 2:22 and James 3:1. Christians are to fear God more than to fear man, which means at least this: we obey God's standards not man's.
@@patricklacson gracia por contestar
To all the passive sheep who need men to tell them what to believe, what to do, what not to do, etc etc...STOP LISTENING TO MEN!!! Read Joh 16:13 & 1 John 2:27. It's all there, written down for believers.......learn from THE HOLY SPIRIT....not men. You can hear them out, BUT compare everything they say against scripture and pray for clarity and the Spirit of Truth will teach you and lead you INTO ALL TRUTH. Calvinism is a man-made doctrine that will leave you confused, always feeling guilty (do I do enough for God?) what I don't 'persevere', like Lawson? Will I end up in hell? How can I know for sure if I'm one of the 'elect'? Etc etc etc...All you need to do is what the Lord told us to domin John 3:16-17. God loves you and proved it by sending His only begotten Son to make a way to the Father. Come on, folks. Believe and be saved. How awesome that God made so simple, even a child can choose the Lord Jesus and be saved! Calvinism is heresy !!!
Thank you for visiting friend.
1 Corinthians 10:12. Also, I'm tired of these church boards that are humongous hypocrites. Instead on admitted that a sin has been committed by a pastor that is held to a higher standard, to face the consequences of his sin; they treat him as a more important person than others. I agree with what is said. Let's not forget that we are to be careful. Follow the Word of God. Excellent presentation.
Thank you. Trinity Bible Church concluded their statement with that verse when they announced the dismissal of Dr. Lawson.
What do you mean by now what .
Please watch the video
Hopefully Steve , will turn to Jesus The Messiah and reject his christ of Calvinism.
@@truthseeker5698 thank you for visiting. Please be mindful of your words. Adultery is unthinkable but it is not unforgivable, see John 4, Psalm 51.
@@patricklacson careful of words in what sense? You do realize the Christ of Calvinism is not Jesus The Messiah?
Impossible to align coherently with coalesce these two.
Continue with your error and heresy, to your own eternal detriment!@truthseeker5698
As much as you want to make it different is still the same. It's not about obeying God's word and not sinning your missing the point. Steve lawosn was a very strong theologian and he fail.😢
Thank you for visiting. The video isn't about how to prevent moral failures from happening. In fact, I state it will happen more and more in the future. I said that in the beginning and in the end of the video. More men will fail. More preachers will fall. More Christian preachers will fail. BUT, the church isn't built by Christian preachers. The church is built by Jesus Christ and nothing, not even fallen preachers will prevent the church from being built.
@@patricklacson I know but that explanation is useless you must understand. Steve lawson been preaching this and more. Yes we know man fail but that is not going to change things. There much even you as a guy seem clueless. And more man will fail that old. 😩
I do guess that u r Filipino, just like me.
Anyway, the problem with Steve Lawson is with his doctrine. It's really burdening. He rejects what he calls "easy believism", yet he himself sinned bigtime. Woe unto those who reject simple belief in Jesus and have eternal life and at the same time sin. It will feel like both Satan and God will be against u.
Thanks for visiting.