Yes he does he is bringing into disrepute the wonderful Word. The name above all names he is making a mockery of. And he knows exactly what he is doing. Ain't he a cheeky devil.
Thank you for posting this video. I reject pre-millennial dispensationalism 1000%. I can't say I have fully arrived at what my eschatological position is, but I am beginning to lean toward post-millennial. I appreciate Jeff Durbin's ministry very much.
I’m in the same boat. I’m 30 and this is all new stuff to me though when I look back at my church life as a youth I can spit the dispensationalism all over 😅 I was told its all going to burn!! 😊
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
Ok but... Premillennialism isn't dispensational. Historic Premillennialism was the eschatology of the church before Constantine. I repeat. Premillennialism IS NOT Dispensational. Dispensationalism just made its own version of it. And it's really sad to see the overreaction to it lead to a rejection of premillennialism.
If Jeff smoking a cigar is causing you to stumble, then don’t watch the video. In fact you should probably get off the internet period… a cigar is the least of your worries, there’s much worse temptations on here. Don’t be legalistic, creating laws where God hasn’t spoken. If smoking a cigar is a sin (which it’s not imo) then so is drinking coffee or soda or junk food in general, as all can lead to bad health if done habitually. I understand the weaker brother argument but the whole point was to push the weaker brother into maturity. Paul even rebukes those Jews who were trying to force dietary laws on the gentiles, aka being legalistic. I’m not saying you should light up a cigar in person right next to a brother who was abusing tobacco, but at the same time a weaker brother must mature at some point and can’t expect everyone in the faith to put unnecessary yokes upon themselves and burdens because of their lack of self control. The bottom line is temptation is all around us, that’s why we must level up and put self control into practice by the strength of the Spirit of God. Be disciplined, we’re disciples.
I was just thinking about this how Jews reject Jesus because he’s not the political figure they thought He would be. Yet He is the literal King all of things.
Maybe people should close there eyes if Jeff smoking a cigar takes your focus off the sermon. We have become so fickle, straining at gnats... “we can all spot a rotten egg, but none can lay a good one” Spurgeon loved to blaze one down to the glory of God. Amen
@@angelakatsapas7894 I don't think it is about being fragile. Whatever he is doing is not credible. Let's close our eyes and think about Apostle Paul smoking or drinking while preaching to possible pagan or Christian, I don't see that happening. 🤔
I heard some where that we have Christian liberty to make choices , if you want to smoke than that your choice even if it’s not in the Bible . But we can’t bring it somewhere where it can make people stumble it’s between you and God and then they said that shouldn’t keep you from fellowship with them . I read a lot of comments here that many saying it’s distracting them from listening to the message so it is making many stumble to keep them from listening to the word . I love this man is very gifted with wisdom but many new people who don’t know him , the cigar smoking while speaking about God keeps them from wanting to listen what he has to say . Like I said I had an issue with it and it kept me from listening until I heard that pastor say that so it got me thinking the cigar shouldn’t keep me from listening but the cigar made me stumble a little because It confused me . But I still will listening to him because he has a lot of wisdom to teach his word it’s between him and God ! We have to seek and pray about this . This became more about the cigar than what he had to say and teach so maybe he shouldn’t do it when he is teaching . I don’t know ! Love ya Jeff God bless !
I like Jeff’s preaching. I don’t even care that he’s smoking cigar. I’m just not sure why he’s doing so in the video.🧐 Maybe he explains it in the video? I haven’t listened to this one yet. I just saw the title/photo and was confused.
21:35 ... FACTS! Genesis 32: 12 reminds me of Revelation 7: 9 ("After these things I looked, and here was an enormous crowd that no one could count, made up of persons from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb dressed in long white robes, and with palm branches in their hands.") - this is referring to the 144,000 Jews who will be sealed to lead the others in their tribes. 12,000 sealed in each tribe. The 'enormous crowd that no one can count' proves that many more than 144k will be with us in the New Jerusalem.
. Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Indignant because Jesus had healed on Sabbath, the synagogue ruler said to the people, "There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath."
Just curious…how many of you who are so fixated (in a negative way) on Jeff enjoying a cigar have spent time witnessing to Mormons on the street, or sharing the love of Jesus with young women who are contemplating killing their unborn child? One of the most heinous characteristics of original sin is the deep seated legalism that resides in each of us…sin renders us nearly incapable of grasping grace and freedom…many of you reading this right now are thinking that I am antinomian…which merely serves to prove my point…
Witnessing to mormons is not what justifies Jefg Durbin nor does it take away his sinful ungodly example to others. This man is a fool of fools and is storing up heaps of wrath fod himself. If you love or even just like Jeff Durbin you should pray his eyes be opened to his gross errors in regards to his ungodly unbiblical conduct.
But why stop at a cigar? Why not a blunt? Smokes in teachings, cusses in sermons, not realizing holiness is the supreme form of rebellion in a fallen world.
Bro, i struggled with this sin every day. It is My battles, it torna me apart. Smoking.. and now that i click no this and se le Jeff with a cigar... I'm very confused. Very confused very very. It would take los of scripture to reconcilie how i struggled with smoking and brothers in christ Ok with smoking. I am so confused.
I really like the train of thought even though I'm not exactly Postmill. What I would like to see, and what i think would be very helpful and useful is a follow up video. So can we get a follow up video on how to make these arguments from a biblical worldview and stance. So we can drop the political angle and wield the biblical angle like the sword it is.
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and believe in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. So they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
What could you possibly be trying to say while smoking a cigar? Who are you winning? What’s the message? How about not causing a brother to stumble??? Completely ridiculous of a “pastor” to smoke and especially to smoke while “preaching”. Shameless!!
According to this, (postmill eschatology) Christ's kingdom initiative has been a colossal failure for 2000ys. - the problem with postmill is postmill. Great book on the true nature of the kingdom, The Majesty on High by S,M. Baugh.
1 John 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God:
Matt Walsh’s old profile photo was interesting. He was sitting and enjoying a glass of liquor and smoking a cigar. He also had one shirt sleeve pulled all the way up to his shoulder to expose a large tattoo. “Look at me! I’m a rebel.” People have made the “not religious” image into a religion. I drink occasionally, but I don’t flaunt it.
Do you understand that Matt Walsh can one day be a non drinker and smoker? You do realize that God comes to us at different stages of our life? The important part is if this person believes the Son. Do you think God won't take that from him at any point and that the sins you've caught us in or the projections of something you find as imperfect cannot be overcome? Or were you instantly brought to perfection?
@@pilgrimwings1295 hand your child a cigar. I'm sure they've had processed food before, ice cream, chips, a donut, a cookie. Whats the matter? Light that stog for your kid! Everything in moderation right?...the trick is thinking about what you type before you type it, saves you from posting stupid comments on the internet.
@@mikhailyaremkiv Jeff is taking his freedom in Christ a little to far. With the audience he has, there is no doubt that there is probably some people whose conscience is bothered by him smocking a cigar, Jeff doesn't apparently care if he offends a brother or a sister in Christ, even though 1 Corinthians 8:9, warns us not to become a stumbling block to the weaker brother or sister in the Lord. Here is another Scripture that all of us should pay close attention to 2 Peter 2:16, Act as free, and do not use your liberty as covering for evil, but use it as bond servants of God.
Studies show that you do more harm to your body riding in a car, inhaling dangerous carbon monoxide, then you do from smoking cigars, which you don't inhale. If you eat fast food, your health is more at risk than having an occasional cigar according to the FDA
@@Jeremiah17910 do you hear what you're saying? "He's taking his freedom in Christ too far"? Who made you the authority on that for someone else's life? I'm really curious.
Brother Jeff Durbin [in love & sincerity], you are sinning for smoking a cigar during this public Christian presentation. Would this be acceptable while evangelizing the public square or teaching children as well? No, it would clearly not be Biblically wise. What makes this a sin instead of just being unwise is because there are genuine Christians who believe this behavior is sinful, and the Bible has already addressed this scenario in 1 Corinthians 8:10-13 LSB For if someone sees you, who have knowledge, dining in an idol’s temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be built up to eat things sacrificed to idols? [11] For through your knowledge he who is weak is ruined, the brother for whose sake Christ died. [12] And in that way, by sinning against the brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, YOU SIN AGAINST CHRIST. [13] Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again-ever, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.
Since so many seem to be having such a difficult time with basic distinctions in the comments, this is how the whole cigar debacle can be understood: 1.) Is Jeff wrong to smoke a cigar as a Christian (unequivocally)? 2.) Is Jeff wrong to smoke a cigar in this context (teaching, video, ministry, etc.), but not wrong for smoking a cigar in and of itself? The end. You're welcome.
Smoking is a filthy, disgusting habit. It turns people off of the message, no matter how good it is. It creates a roadblock to the Gospel. It is as wrong as teaching while taking swigs from a bottle of beer.
@@gregb6469 what was Jesus’ first miracle? What did his public drinking and eating get him called? How was his drinking viewed by the legalistic Pharisees? Mathew 11:19
It's wrong becuase he is drawing attention to himself not the message. He should lose the beard too. Why is that those who claim God as sovereign and The Bible the inerrent word of God act and look as though they worship John Calvin more.
He is not a Christian. True Christians do not live in wilfull sin, as he is doing by walking after the flesh, which is what he is doing when he is smoking tobacco. Tobacco is a drug, and he is controlled by it, and is not led by the Holy Ghost.
Wow this is great. Thank you!! You have helped me see how Jesus really is ruling right now. I like the post millennium view. I still am expecting a future millennium though. One thing is for sure. The way we rule, the way we conquer is by enduring persecution (not denying Jesus). And after we endure, we will rule with an iron rod with him in the resurrection (the completion). That’s from revelation 2-3. The reign of God (kingdom of God) now is the growth of the sermon on the mount attributes (law of God) (the growth of the body of Christ). I think you’re right, Gods law should infiltrate into people’s lives and they might be in rulership positions. But remember we conquer by enduring persecution. Just like Jesus. A seed first dies to bring forth a tree. CROSS => CROWN But also The CROWN is the CROSS
If this was JESUS, and he was toting a glass of wine and breaking down the scriptures we would have completely missed it. 28:00 minutes in and already the Lord, is confirming in my heart things that he’s spoken to me in secret through this bearded, blessed, cigar toting barbarian 😏.
Oh please. Do not compare this guy to Jesus, Jesus did drink wine in the way most people drink wine. And I am not missing your point. I see what you are doing.
I also enjoy a nice watch once and awhile but how foolish this is to wear one whilst giving a teaching. This could cause so many people to stumble or dismiss him, absolutely unwise.
Jeff Durbin from time to time uttered profanity from the pulpit in order to emphasize what he was trying to convey to the audience. Also, he has been filmed on camera using the F word against supporters of Planned Parenthood.
@@kylec8950 So, you are saying that Satan is bound up right now and has no power to deceive the nations? I am sorry, but this just just not jive with me at all.
@@BeachBumZero It never says he has NO power to decieve the nations. It says he is bound. This is why the gospel is able to go around the globe and the gates of hell shall not prevail (Matt 28)
@@kylec8950 Yeah...it doesn't read like that at all... Satan was not just bound but thrown into a pit and the pit sealed. And if Satan was bound by God already, why would Jesus tell us to go around binding Satan all the time? Lastly, what would be the point of loosing Satan again at the end when it is clear that human beings during this time we are living in now are tempted all the time? Does God need to loose Satan so that people can be double dog tempted? Makes no logical sense.
@@BeachBumZero At the beginning of the Millennium, which started in the first century. Satan was cast back into the Abyss. This does not mean Satan can do nothing, but that he can no longer deceive the nations and keep the Kingdom from them. He cannot do what he did in 13:1. He is bound from deceiving all the nations fully and simultaneously.
Unbelievable I was starting to listen to you and now that I see you with a cigar really causes me to really question your actions I don’t care how many times you teach the word but when you look like the world really sends a wrong message to unbelievers and new believers if we love others we shouldn’t make our brother stumble.. This is not any different then you sitting up there with a case of beer and drinking or smoking a joint. What about the one who is struggling with smoking etc your basically saying its ok I don't agree with this! New International Version If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:13 New International Version And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love 1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV / 19 helpful votes 1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 133 helpful votes But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. Mark 9:42 ESV / 120 helpful votes “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. 1 Corinthians 8:13 ESV / 82 helpful votes Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
If you think smoking a CIGAR is equivalent to weed or getting drunk then the school system has failed you. A case of beer and a hit of weed intoxicates you. Weed and being drunk ARE equivalent. A cigar isn't even inhaled, and if it were it wouldn't intoxicate you and or change your awareness or sobriety. You can smoke 2 packs of cigarettes and your awareness isn't impacted. I hope you understand that. He is not drunk or his awareness hasn't been diluted. Other people can go ahead and take up your other arguments if they want but I just wanted to state these facts in terms of intoxication. He isn't violating scripture in that fact. He is still perfectly able to spot satan.
1 Timothy 3:1-16 ESV / 104 helpful votes The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? ...
It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect but it’s not any different if I saw a Pastor drinking or smoking, I don’t respect that, some leaders and christians are looking for excuses to sin!
I see a lot of comments about the cigar. I’m torn on how I feel about the comments. On the one hand, I wonder why it’s such an issue. On the other hand, I kind of scratch my head why all these postmil and reformed guys add stumbling blocks and petty troubles when they are trying to teach an important message. To those who are offended, stop being so offended. To Jeff and the like who are smoking and drinking in their videos, get wisdom so that you do not add difficulties and stumbling blocks to those who need the Bible message.
" my kingdom is not of this world " " when i return will there be any faith ? " the Greek shows Christ was saying when he returns , very little faith !
Totally disrespectful to the saints and to the body of Christ who would object to this ridiculous behavior while speaking. Paul clearly teaches in not becoming a stumbling block to the body. This individual lacks the qualification in being a pastor and elder of any church. if you find no sin in smoking, then do it in private. I find no sin in it but as a church elder and leader, we must consider the saints that do and refrain from his ridiculousness in public. Lord Rebuke him and bring correcting and a public apology.....i am sure many will not even listen to what he has to says after this...
This is poor form, Jeff. You may have a right to light up but, what profit does it do for many who YOU are causing to stumble with this behaviour. The law of love shuold dominate. Repent.
Do postmil's not believe in a tribulation? Where does that fit in with their view? Christ is peacefully welcomed into His prepared physical kingdom and we just skip the trib?
Really Jeff, a cigar. No problem with it in general but are you trying to influence young minds to gospel and smoking. You did not need to display that.
This pastor is most unwise. Scripture clearly teaches not becoming a stumbling block to a weaker brother in Christ. He may find no sin to smoking while teaching/speaking but I am sure he can not be so ignorant in knowing that many Christians do not see this as G-dly and acceptable. Due to the sake of those saints who would object to his habit, he should then smoke his cigar in private and not while making this video. Its ridiculous and uncalled for. May the Lord rebuke his behavior in becoming a stumbling block to the weaker brothers who does not support his ignorance, regardless to what he says.
I am on a journey to fully embrace the doctrines of grace, I even grow a beard. But I worry that I will have to start smoking cigars to progress in sanctification.
Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room. Let Heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ. Let fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings known far as the curse is found. He rules the earth with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love!
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
Yeah it’s super funny when people joke about something that lands you in hell. “But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.” Ephesians 5:3-6 NKJV Let NO ONE deceive you with empty words!
@@abideintheWord The Bible has words that today are socially considered curse words. So based on your logic of cursing somehow being a sin, that would mean the Bible is endorsing sin. The reality is that cursing in and of itself is not sinful, it can be, but isn’t always.
I very much enjoy your teaching, but even though you have liberty to smoke that stogy, I find it very offensive and it makes me not want to send people to listen to you. Come out from among them and be ye holy/ separate. You look like the world whom I distrust. I have liberty to drink alcohol and not get drunk, but I have seen the effect of Christians drinking in front of non-Christians and it is destructive to the name of Christ. Jeff, you are an ambassador for God and causing offence is not being and being a good ambassador, as I see it. Thanks for thinking about this.
Whats insane is if people just would read the scriptures fully and in context they would see these things , example Matthew 27-51 , mark 15-33 and Luke 23-44 are all cross-referenced to revelations 6-12.
Doesn’t the cigar open the floodgates for people who follow your teaching, to begin vaping, cigarettes, and perhaps pot? I wanted to hear your teaching on post mill theology but the cigar definitely threw things off..
You need to really question your views on your faith if you're going to be that swayed from listening to sound theology because of the mere sight of a cigar. Also, do you really believe that somebody would be so impressionable that they would see this video and decide to go out and try smoking because they saw someone else do it?
@@Antnj81 his idea is right, maybe wrong execution. There may be spiritual babies, very probable because its the internet and anyone can see any video. I love jeff durbin and his techings. But u dont think its wise to smoke a cigar when brothers and sisters can be swayed o tempted. Like when paul says that we shouldnt drink withe a brother who may struggle with wine.
@@Antnj81 When you claim to be a Christian, you immediately open yourself up to people watching to see just what this means to be a Christian. The Bible says to shun the very appearance of evil. Anything that causes health issues with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit, should be shunned. I guarantee, Jeff smoking will tell some that smoking is okay, even for a Christian.
If anything, it provides a great role model for avoiding legalistic heresies, especially given how prone Baptists historically have been to that error.
1 Corinthians 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak. Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Jesus stated His Kingdom is NOT of this world for if it was His followers would fight for it. Postmil thought leads to political chaos and mayhem. You, Jeff, have even stated you are seeking CULTURAL dominion. That is NOT the Gospel nor, the intended outcome of spreading the Gospel. Romans 8:29 is the Biblical, true plan of God.
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
@@skinnie2838 It amazes me, that while most dispensational preachers understand that the events foretold to occur in MT 23 and 24 center around, and come to completion, at the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 70ad; then have the misguided fortitude to suddenly jump 2000 years into the future when Jesus includes his coming and the gathering right there within the very same texts! And it expressed as being IMMEDIATELY after the events in the previous verses! Because of the rise of Dispensationalism in the Church in the early 1900s, with its futuristic perspective of the New Testament prophecies; are we supposed to accept their premise that the first century believers, all the New Testament writers, the Holy Spirit, Jesus the Christ Himself, AND even God the Father, ALL got it completely and totally wrong, as to the timing and nature of the events foretold in holy writ? Especially when they ALL held to the perspective that their fulfillment was to be in that first century? Well, I am not persuaded by spiritual blindness! All of the New Testament writers, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote their texts to their first century readers, prophesying that the resurrection and the coming of the Lord were to occur in that generation then living and breathing at that time. There was no confusion or misunderstanding on the matter! Now, here is what we MUST conclude: Either the resurrection and the coming of the Lord did happen when and how they said it would; or God just flat out lied to them! And if God did lie; what else might he have lied about? And can you really trust the bible which you don't believe is actually true and accurate, since you don't believe those prophecies have happened? Do you see how your believing that the bible, with its prophecies, are both true and accurate is the paramount of your faith? You must choose one way or the other! God requires that you believe what he has preserved. Choose..........
@@makarov138 The Bible is very clear in revelation that its going to get really bad. If you havent noticed things are getting progressively worse. The leftist woke brigade are getting hungrier every day the more and more people they get to apologize to them. Its going to get bad. Buckle up and trust in Jesus.
@@skinnie2838 But that's the problem. You only think you are trusting in Jesus. You really don't believe what he both said and taught to his disciples! He said and taught that his coming would occur before they all died out. MT 16:28. And before THAT generation passed away. MT 24:34. Your misunderstanding other scriptures, and then applying them to what Jesus said, inferring that they are incorrect. You must put the words Jesus said FIRST! And then understand those other scriptures based on what Jesus said. Then you can truly trust in Jesus. Right now, you actually only believe some things he taught, but not the whole. You need the whole.
@@makarov138 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. (Matthew 24:12) At some point, the “lawless one” will come, and he will come in power, with false signs and wonders. He will be so impressive, so powerful, that many unbelievers will be deceived by him. The wickedness promoted and perpetuated by the lawless one will be on a colossal, sickening scale. It’s already bad, and it’s going to get worse.
There are alot of things not mentioned in the Bible, cocaine and heroin aren't mentioned either. What if Jeff was snorting a big fat line of Charlie, would you still be saying get over it as it's never mentioned in the Bible?
i used to be addicted to nicotine heavily for years (as well as hard drugs) before the LORD saved me and watching professed brethren smoking while talking about the LORD has definitely been a stumblingblock for me. Please just consider the weaker brethren like myself. one video i watched i couldnt even hear what was being said because i was fixated on the cigar. im not saying smoking a cigar is a sin - however when it causes others to stumble it may be wiser to reconsider doing it in a context like this. Although one may have liberty to smoke cigars it may cause a weak brother who just came out of this addiction to be tempted to go back to smoking (not for recreation but in a sinful and harmful way). i personally know that i dont want to cause a brother to stumble in this way and just ask whoever reads this to consider my perspective. in no way am i trying to take away Christian liberty, but i think there can be a time and a place for certain liberties to be exercised out of the public eye out of love for others. love you all.
@sanders194539 not sure I agree. One pastor smoking one cigar hardly constitutes an entire movement. I've been reformed for years, and this is the first time I've seen anything like this. But yes, a total disregard of the Romans 14 instruction given about not being a stumbling block to the weaker brother or sister. These liberties should be done in private between them and God .
This is a common feature of the theonomic postmillennialism bearded Calvinist crowd. It is meant to appeal to the rebel counter culture young male, and seem like a cooler more masculine form of Christianity. For too long, the weak, feminine American evangelical form of the church, with its “felt needs” and psychological therapeutic religion, created an environment where men coming out of adolescence didn’t feel like they belonged in the church. This new form (going back to the “Young Restless Reformed” movement with Driscoll and others like him) is the “equal and opposite reaction” to that unbiblical imbalance. But Christ never flaunted his liberty in the face of the weak and spiritually needy. He only went out of His way to offend people when they were self-righteousness and placing themselves in spiritual authority over others (scribes, Pharisees…). Biblical manhood has the masculinity of Christ as its standard. 🙏
I don’t think the Bible mandates that we never smoke cigars. But it’s a weird thing to do while you teach. Doesn’t make him evil, just a weird choice to make.
Yeah just pretty off putting … seems like he just wants to look so cool like “hey guys look at me I’m smoking, I’m so cool” … but aye maybe we can’t judge …
All things are permissible but not all things are profitable. Also, we ought not be a stumbling block to a weaker brother and not use our own freedom and liberty to become a rock of offence to a weaker brother. So, while I personally don't care if you smoke or drink, I just know that it could offend and bother a brother or sister. So I would not do it in front of them, and in this case, I would not do it for a video teaching. I don't think Jeff Durbin would do this if he was standing in a pulpit teaching in an actual church sanctuary. Nor do I think Spurgeon doing that either. It is all a point of context. How you are perceived in your attire and locale, affects how your well your message is listened to and accepted. Lower the possible distractions in order to be a more effective communicator. Love the content though.
i would agre even i don't think that smoking a cigares is "big sin " ,but think it's destructive for a weak and would make some people stumble over the message . I love Jeff's teachings but my opinion that here is big extraggeration especially when it comes to sharing bible message ..
Thank you for your message. It's clear and articulate and full of proof from the Scripture. I still have lots of questions but you are slowly helping me understand the Scripture. Maybe next time though, you smoke at home, VERY DISTRACTING and unhelpful to your weaker brothers.
If the man smoking a cigar is a stumbling block for you, you may want to revisit Deliverance, you will see many people in life smoking all around you and if it doesn't trigger you seeing it from anyone else in the world, or on tv, then it shouldn't trigger you here. Don't miss out on an amazing teaching that will bless your soul, over a cigar. But I cracked up every single time he lit and puffed it, I can feel the comment section just blowing up 😂
Postmil ends in universalism and political revolt. God will bring judgement on this. There is much truth in dealing with the prophetic fulfillment of especially, Matt. 24, as it works out with 70AD. But, this is full preterism which entirely evaporates if Revelation is written AFTER 70AD.
Ehh.. idk about the cigar while you're teaching brother lol I understand you're not in the pulpit but you're having to interrupt yourself to relight and puff puff to get it going.. eh it just seems questionable ya know.. all things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial 😅
Hey Jeff what is the cigar all about? Is it an attention getter just wondering why? I know we are to eat & drink & do all we do for the glory of God but does that include smoking a cigar while handling Gods Word? It seems to be a poor example of one who proclaims Christ. How do you justify it before your congregation?
@@eastlandcc4888 It is the example that it sets forth to children. If our pastor thinks it is okay to smoke a cigar while preaching God's holy Word what is wrong with me smoking cigars, weed all of which can lead to many other vices. 1Cor.. 11:1 say IMITATE me as I fIMITATE the Lord. What we do as ministers, as parents and as a church influence those who look to us. By using the milkshake example shows that you missed the point that I was trying to make. When the church loses sight that the Christian faith is a counter culture to the world she loses sight of her ministry of influence. Pauls letters to Timothy show that ministers are required to set forth an example for others to follow.
@@stevehansel5080 You are in the right this men so called pastor is not a true follower of Christ. He needs to repent, and stop deceiving people in to thinking it’s okay. We serve a holy God with out sin. Keep your eyes on Jesus keep your eyes on Jesus. God is really exposing these false teachers !
Having a cigar in his hand and smoking it and teaching the Word of God is being irreverent. Most times he preaches with his tattoos exposed . He stumbles the Christians who don’t know his past. DO NOT STUMBLE your weaker brother ! Get you act together and present yourself a respectable man of the Word I will no longer watch him A real shame that he lets his smoking addiction get the better of him !
I LOVE a great handmade cigar! They’ve been proven to have no statistical significance towards your health when enjoyed in moderation. But, I agree this felt like a prop. But to you that call it a sin and condemn I would caution you to be very careful about what you call a sin. It’s easy to call the way of the Pharisee.
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and bevievel in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believeing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. SO they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
Classic modern Christians. They dont listen to what his saying and look only at the cigar. How foolish. Then they ask “wHy Is ThErE nO rEvIvAl???”. Maybe cause u see the wrong things, and if one is blind how can he or she guide others to the Light?
@@mikhailyaremkiv No, u aren’t teachable. Not even the man in this video. The foundations of the church must be shaken, another reformation that corrects the mistakes of the first. Ill raise my kids and teach them to see rightfully. Meanwhile, ill wait for that to occur
I had respect for this preacher/teacher until he started to want to look cool with this unhealthy has nothing to do with the gospel CIGAR in his hand! There is nothing edifying about smoking PERIOD! God bless everyone and please don't stumble because of others!
The internet introduces me too a parstor giving a sermon smoking a cigar....my neighborhood introduces me too rainbow flag, lghbt, abortion approving churches....i know where I get my spiritual food from... although in my opinion sermons on loneliness and depression would have more empathy delivered by somone who has actually suffered from these con ditions. ....most importantly the videos outside the abortion slaughter houses are a commendable way too spread the gospel.....
Please come to Crossroads Church if your ever in the New York , New Jersey area Hamburg, N.J. please we need your teaching pastor Durban we are a small church in need.
That’s a huge yikes on the legalism. How many complaining about the cigar eat fried food and refined sugar on the regular basis. Or are wildly out of shape…
So, whats wrong with smoking and drinking? I don't understand. I have noticed however, that the same Christians who have a problem with others smoking and drinking, they themselves engage in gossip, criticism, sarcasm, complaining, nagging, arguing, excuse-making, gloating, arrogance, fear, worry, anger, bitterness, hate, revenge, money lust, impatience, cowardice, irresponsibility, and thoughtlessness, among many other sins. So who are they to judge others? Maybe they should get the log out of their own eye, so that they can see to get the speck out of their brothers eye.
@@mbassett11 yea I mean getting high or drunk to the point if intoxication I get the criticism on that. But cigars and cigarettes the main argument for that is to take care of your body cuz it’s Gods temple. So don’t act like you take that seriously when you eat bad food and don’t exercise that’s my take. I agree w you to an extent also, we need ti be careful when judging others that we aren’t guilty of the same. Some of those things you mentioned are worth pointing out because they are blatantly sinful. But we must be humble when we criticize.
@@gavinfortin1584 I’m glad your not my neighbor. I’m glad your not around my children. I’ve only got one thing to say to you… First remove the log from your own eye, so you can see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brothers eye.
@@mbassett11 what do you mean? What am I judging incorrectly? If the Bible says it’s wrong, it’s wrong it has nothing to do w my judgement. That’s a very weak and traditional view on Christianity where we don’t call sin what it is cuz it’s “judging”. God tells us to judge rightly
@@gavinfortin1584 @Gavin Fortin cigars and cigarettes are not the same thing. You don't inhale cigars and it's not an addiction. You're being legalistic, man. The Bible even says if it's in for you then don't do it, but it may not be a sin for someone else, so you shouldn't try to profitize your own Gospel according to your personal do's and don'ts regarding freedom in Christ
Jeff Durbin I and not against a believer who smokes and drinks actionably Charles Spurgeon did But it was kept from the general public so to speak for good reason your 'advertising' it as you do is really STUPID it's certainly is a stumbling block for young believer's stop it Jeff your teaching is good and your eschatology good but not your 'ADVERTSEMENTS' stop it
this man needs a KJV, we wouldnt even be having this discussion. matt 24 does bot say end of an age it says end of the world. So does matt 13:39, 28:20, and Luke 17:30
Isaac, I just have to say that was a mature response. It’s one thing to say is not your jam but something entirely different to accuse him of sin like many are doing. Good one you for not conflating your preferences with sin.
Revelation 3:10 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. Tereo ek tay-reh'-o Verb NAS Word Usage - Total: 71 1. to attend to carefully, take care of a. to guard b. metaph. to keep, one in the state in which he is c. to observe d. to reserve: to undergo something Ek ek Preposition NAS Word Usage - Total: 62 1. out of, from, by, away from
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and believe in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. SO they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
I may not agree with everything you do or say, a cigar is not as distraction as those ads. Gentile Christians made there own interpreted sin like the pharisees did and start accusing while they cause their brothers to stumble by eating unhealthy foods.
I know for sure that if you are a pastor given God's word you should not be smoking when given God word look at David wilkerson talk about day of age that people and pastor are going to do their own things a new Gospel I have nothing to say
Jeff Durbin is simply following in the footsteps of his Calvinist hero cigar smoking CH Spurgeon who smoked for “the glory of God”. When DL Moody lectured him about it, Spurgeon pointed to Moody’s portly belly and said “I’ll quit cigar smoking when you cut back on your eating”.
They're right when they say don't read the comments. So many unbiblical emotions getting hurt here. Jeff knows what he's doing. Praise God for him.
Yes he does he is bringing into disrepute the wonderful Word.
The name above all names he is making a mockery of.
And he knows exactly what he is doing.
Ain't he a cheeky devil.
“Unbiblical Emotions”-great phrase. And so rampant. Thanks for this.
@@1badplayer
Where is the proof of that accusation?
@@malachi7948 Where are your eyes to see or ears to hear.
Anyway all egotists are devil's, it's in the description.
@@1badplayer You are very wicked for saying these things. Repent of your sin!
Thank you for posting this video. I reject pre-millennial dispensationalism 1000%. I can't say I have fully arrived at what my eschatological position is, but I am beginning to lean toward post-millennial. I appreciate Jeff Durbin's ministry very much.
I’m in the same boat. I’m 30 and this is all new stuff to me though when I look back at my church life as a youth I can spit the dispensationalism all over 😅 I was told its all going to burn!! 😊
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
Ok but... Premillennialism isn't dispensational.
Historic Premillennialism was the eschatology of the church before Constantine.
I repeat. Premillennialism IS NOT Dispensational.
Dispensationalism just made its own version of it. And it's really sad to see the overreaction to it lead to a rejection of premillennialism.
Many of us have the same story. All I can say is keep reading that Bible and come on home!
@Joshua Bigbee Thank you! Very tired of having that label placed on Pre Mill
If Jeff smoking a cigar is causing you to stumble, then don’t watch the video. In fact you should probably get off the internet period… a cigar is the least of your worries, there’s much worse temptations on here. Don’t be legalistic, creating laws where God hasn’t spoken. If smoking a cigar is a sin (which it’s not imo) then so is drinking coffee or soda or junk food in general, as all can lead to bad health if done habitually. I understand the weaker brother argument but the whole point was to push the weaker brother into maturity. Paul even rebukes those Jews who were trying to force dietary laws on the gentiles, aka being legalistic. I’m not saying you should light up a cigar in person right next to a brother who was abusing tobacco, but at the same time a weaker brother must mature at some point and can’t expect everyone in the faith to put unnecessary yokes upon themselves and burdens because of their lack of self control. The bottom line is temptation is all around us, that’s why we must level up and put self control into practice by the strength of the Spirit of God. Be disciplined, we’re disciples.
@@shakazulu9746 it’s idiotic!
If you start a cigar at the beginning of the video and take a puff every time he says "crown rights," you'll finish it by the end
I'll try it!😂😂😎😎
I’m getting an 1800s preacher vibes with the beard and cigar lol
I was just thinking about this how Jews reject Jesus because he’s not the political figure they thought He would be. Yet He is the literal King all of things.
Bring forth the royal diadem and crown Him Lord of all.
Haha preaching while enjoying a stogie! Very nice
Maybe people should close there eyes if Jeff smoking a cigar takes your focus off the sermon. We have become so fickle, straining at gnats... “we can all spot a rotten egg, but none can lay a good one”
Spurgeon loved to blaze one down to the glory of God. Amen
Spurgeon gave up cigars after they started using his name in their advertising.
@@yakapo999 I think Jeff’s safe in that regard haha 😂
indeed, its actually quite pathetic that people are so fragile that they will disregard what someone has to say because of a cigar
Exactly.
@@angelakatsapas7894 I don't think it is about being fragile. Whatever he is doing is not credible. Let's close our eyes and think about Apostle Paul smoking or drinking while preaching to possible pagan or Christian, I don't see that happening. 🤔
I heard some where that we have Christian liberty to make choices , if you want to smoke than that your choice even if it’s not in the Bible . But we can’t bring it somewhere where it can make people stumble it’s between you and God and then they said that shouldn’t keep you from fellowship with them . I read a lot of comments here that many saying it’s distracting them from listening to the message so it is making many stumble to keep them from listening to the word . I love this man is very gifted with wisdom but many new people who don’t know him , the cigar smoking while speaking about God keeps them from wanting to listen what he has to say . Like I said I had an issue with it and it kept me from listening until I heard that pastor say that so it got me thinking the cigar shouldn’t keep me from listening but the cigar made me stumble a little because It confused me . But I still will listening to him because he has a lot of wisdom to teach his word it’s between him and God ! We have to seek and pray about this . This became more about the cigar than what he had to say and teach so maybe he shouldn’t do it when he is teaching . I don’t know ! Love ya Jeff God bless !
I like Jeff’s preaching. I don’t even care that he’s smoking cigar. I’m just not sure why he’s doing so in the video.🧐 Maybe he explains it in the video? I haven’t listened to this one yet. I just saw the title/photo and was confused.
21:35 ... FACTS! Genesis 32: 12 reminds me of Revelation 7: 9 ("After these things I looked, and here was an enormous crowd that no one could count, made up of persons from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb dressed in long white robes, and with palm branches in their hands.") - this is referring to the 144,000 Jews who will be sealed to lead the others in their tribes. 12,000 sealed in each tribe. The 'enormous crowd that no one can count' proves that many more than 144k will be with us in the New Jerusalem.
What cigar are you smoking?
. Woman, you are set free from your infirmity." Then he put his hands on her, and immediately she straightened up and praised God. Indignant because Jesus had healed on Sabbath, the synagogue ruler said to the people, "There are six days for work. So come and be healed on those days, not on the Sabbath."
What's your point?
@@toddcote4904 point is Jesus isn't a pharisee.
@@thundergrace
That's true, but how does that tie into what Jeff is talking about?
@@toddcote4904 I'm kinda busy....I'll try to reply later...
@@thundergrace A year later and you're still too busy?
Just curious…how many of you who are so fixated (in a negative way) on Jeff enjoying a cigar have spent time witnessing to Mormons on the street, or sharing the love of Jesus with young women who are contemplating killing their unborn child? One of the most heinous characteristics of original sin is the deep seated legalism that resides in each of us…sin renders us nearly incapable of grasping grace and freedom…many of you reading this right now are thinking that I am antinomian…which merely serves to prove my point…
The spirit of religion is exhausting!
Witnessing to mormons is not what justifies Jefg Durbin nor does it take away his sinful ungodly example to others. This man is a fool of fools and is storing up heaps of wrath fod himself. If you love or even just like Jeff Durbin you should pray his eyes be opened to his gross errors in regards to his ungodly unbiblical conduct.
But why stop at a cigar? Why not a blunt? Smokes in teachings, cusses in sermons, not realizing holiness is the supreme form of rebellion in a fallen world.
Meh.... don't care really.
Bro, i struggled with this sin every day. It is My battles, it torna me apart. Smoking.. and now that i click no this and se le Jeff with a cigar... I'm very confused. Very confused very very. It would take los of scripture to reconcilie how i struggled with smoking and brothers in christ Ok with smoking.
I am so confused.
I really like the train of thought even though I'm not exactly Postmill.
What I would like to see, and what i think would be very helpful and useful is a follow up video.
So can we get a follow up video on how to make these arguments from a biblical worldview and stance. So we can drop the political angle and wield the biblical angle like the sword it is.
That is my problem with Durban, as I understand him.
He seems to make political activism the method for spreading Christ's rule.
@@thenowchurch6419 100% agree.
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and believe in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. So they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
I have been watching Jeff for awhile but never discovered this remember Christ said you shall know them by their fruits
What could you possibly be trying to say while smoking a cigar? Who are you winning? What’s the message? How about not causing a brother to stumble??? Completely ridiculous of a “pastor” to smoke and especially to smoke while “preaching”. Shameless!!
According to this, (postmill eschatology) Christ's kingdom initiative has been a colossal failure for 2000ys. - the problem with postmill is postmill. Great book on the true nature of the kingdom, The Majesty on High by S,M. Baugh.
I love, that you are smoking a cigar in the video!
1 John 4
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God:
Jeff is a Calvinist. chill. he's got this bro
Matt Walsh’s old profile photo was interesting. He was sitting and enjoying a glass of liquor and smoking a cigar. He also had one shirt sleeve pulled all the way up to his shoulder to expose a large tattoo. “Look at me! I’m a rebel.” People have made the “not religious” image into a religion. I drink occasionally, but I don’t flaunt it.
Well Matt Walsh is a catholic so he has much bigger problems than liquor.
"I drink occasionally, but I don't flaunt it".
You are super spiritual.
Do you understand that Matt Walsh can one day be a non drinker and smoker? You do realize that God comes to us at different stages of our life? The important part is if this person believes the Son.
Do you think God won't take that from him at any point and that the sins you've caught us in or the projections of something you find as imperfect cannot be overcome?
Or were you instantly brought to perfection?
Matt Walsh is a Roman catholic (pagan)
@@salpiccolo9089Many Christians still smoke marijuana carried over from their hippie days.
Post mill sounds silly . How people in the first century relate to that view?
Amen!
I love you Jeff. Listen to you messages all the time and will continue to do so , but you’re bringing harm to your body
@@pilgrimwings1295 hand your child a cigar. I'm sure they've had processed food before, ice cream, chips, a donut, a cookie. Whats the matter? Light that stog for your kid! Everything in moderation right?...the trick is thinking about what you type before you type it, saves you from posting stupid comments on the internet.
@@mikhailyaremkiv Jeff is taking his freedom in Christ a little to far. With the audience he has, there is no doubt that there is probably some people whose conscience is bothered by him smocking a cigar, Jeff doesn't apparently care if he offends a brother or a sister in Christ, even though 1 Corinthians 8:9, warns us not to become a stumbling block to the weaker brother or sister in the Lord. Here is another Scripture that all of us should pay close attention to 2 Peter 2:16, Act as free, and do not use your liberty as covering for evil, but use it as bond servants of God.
Studies show that you do more harm to your body riding in a car, inhaling dangerous carbon monoxide, then you do from smoking cigars, which you don't inhale. If you eat fast food, your health is more at risk than having an occasional cigar according to the FDA
@@Jeremiah17910 do you hear what you're saying? "He's taking his freedom in Christ too far"? Who made you the authority on that for someone else's life? I'm really curious.
Its a problem I have noticed with the "New Calvinist" movement, they take Christian liberties too far.
Brother Jeff Durbin [in love & sincerity], you are sinning for smoking a cigar during this public Christian presentation. Would this be acceptable while evangelizing the public square or teaching children as well? No, it would clearly not be Biblically wise. What makes this a sin instead of just being unwise is because there are genuine Christians who believe this behavior is sinful, and the Bible has already addressed this scenario in 1 Corinthians 8:10-13 LSB
For if someone sees you, who have knowledge, dining in an idol’s temple, will not his conscience, if he is weak, be built up to eat things sacrificed to idols? [11] For through your knowledge he who is weak is ruined, the brother for whose sake Christ died. [12] And in that way, by sinning against the brothers and wounding their conscience when it is weak, YOU SIN AGAINST CHRIST. [13] Therefore, if food causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again-ever, so that I will not cause my brother to stumble.
you distract this great message with that cigar. should listen just audio.
Is it necessary to smoke while preaching?,its kinda distracting.....
Since so many seem to be having such a difficult time with basic distinctions in the comments, this is how the whole cigar debacle can be understood:
1.) Is Jeff wrong to smoke a cigar as a Christian (unequivocally)?
2.) Is Jeff wrong to smoke a cigar in this context (teaching, video, ministry, etc.), but not wrong for smoking a cigar in and of itself?
The end.
You're welcome.
Yes it's wrong because of what people are thinking. Not because of smoking the cigar itself.
Smoking is a filthy, disgusting habit. It turns people off of the message, no matter how good it is. It creates a roadblock to the Gospel. It is as wrong as teaching while taking swigs from a bottle of beer.
@@gregb6469 what was Jesus’ first miracle? What did his public drinking and eating get him called? How was his drinking viewed by the legalistic Pharisees? Mathew 11:19
It's wrong becuase he is drawing attention to himself not the message. He should lose the beard too. Why is that those who claim God as sovereign and The Bible the inerrent word of God act and look as though they worship John Calvin more.
He is not a Christian. True Christians do not live in wilfull sin, as he is doing by walking after the flesh, which is what he is doing when he is smoking tobacco. Tobacco is a drug, and he is controlled by it, and is not led by the Holy Ghost.
Wow this is great. Thank you!! You have helped me see how Jesus really is ruling right now. I like the post millennium view. I still am expecting a future millennium though. One thing is for sure. The way we rule, the way we conquer is by enduring persecution (not denying Jesus). And after we endure, we will rule with an iron rod with him in the resurrection (the completion). That’s from revelation 2-3. The reign of God (kingdom of God) now is the growth of the sermon on the mount attributes (law of God) (the growth of the body of Christ). I think you’re right, Gods law should infiltrate into people’s lives and they might be in rulership positions. But remember we conquer by enduring persecution. Just like Jesus.
A seed first dies to bring forth a tree.
CROSS => CROWN
But also
The CROWN is the CROSS
Why do we have anal swabs for Rona and Drag Queen story hour???
Tribulation is HERE!
I’m confuse he might as well smoke a blunt
If this was JESUS, and he was toting a glass of wine and breaking down the scriptures we would have completely missed it.
28:00 minutes in and already the Lord, is confirming in my heart things that he’s spoken to me in secret through this bearded, blessed, cigar toting barbarian 😏.
Oh please. Do not compare this guy to Jesus, Jesus did drink wine in the way most people drink wine. And I am not missing your point. I see what you are doing.
....idolize much?
I also enjoy a nice watch once and awhile but how foolish this is to wear one whilst giving a teaching. This could cause so many people to stumble or dismiss him, absolutely unwise.
Jeff Durbin from time to time uttered profanity from the pulpit in order to emphasize what he was trying to convey to the audience.
Also, he has been filmed on camera using the F word against supporters of Planned Parenthood.
Cigars are discusting!
And where exactly was his explanation of Rev. 20?
Why do Postmillennialists consistently avoid the KEY TEXT?
Rev 20:7 onward is still mostly in the future.
@@kylec8950 So, you are saying that Satan is bound up right now and has no power to deceive the nations? I am sorry, but this just just not jive with me at all.
@@BeachBumZero It never says he has NO power to decieve the nations. It says he is bound. This is why the gospel is able to go around the globe and the gates of hell shall not prevail (Matt 28)
@@kylec8950 Yeah...it doesn't read like that at all... Satan was not just bound but thrown into a pit and the pit sealed. And if Satan was bound by God already, why would Jesus tell us to go around binding Satan all the time? Lastly, what would be the point of loosing Satan again at the end when it is clear that human beings during this time we are living in now are tempted all the time? Does God need to loose Satan so that people can be double dog tempted? Makes no logical sense.
@@BeachBumZero At the beginning of the Millennium, which started in the first century. Satan was cast back into the Abyss. This does not mean Satan can do nothing, but that he can no longer deceive the nations and keep the Kingdom from them. He cannot do what he did in 13:1. He is bound from deceiving all the nations fully and simultaneously.
I get the feeling you’re backloading works into grace.
Calvinists do that a lot to say they believe in faith without works.
The cigar just isn’t necessary Pastor!
Unbelievable I was starting
to listen to you and now that
I see you with a cigar really
causes me to really question
your actions I don’t care how
many times you teach the
word but when you look like
the world really sends a wrong
message to unbelievers and
new believers if we love others
we shouldn’t make our brother
stumble.. This is not any different
then you sitting up there with
a case of beer and drinking or
smoking a joint.
What about the one who is struggling with smoking
etc your basically saying its ok I don't agree with this!
New International Version
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:13
New International Version
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love
1 Corinthians 6:19 ESV / 19 helpful votes
1 Corinthians 8:9 ESV / 133 helpful votes
But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.
Mark 9:42 ESV / 120 helpful votes
“Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him if a great millstone were hung around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.
1 Corinthians 8:13 ESV / 82 helpful votes
Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own,
Where does the Bible say smoking is off limits ?
It may be wrong for him to be smoking a cigar in this context, but smoking a joint would be the same thing? Really?
If you think smoking a CIGAR is equivalent to weed or getting drunk then the school system has failed you. A case of beer and a hit of weed intoxicates you. Weed and being drunk ARE equivalent.
A cigar isn't even inhaled, and if it were it wouldn't intoxicate you and or change your awareness or sobriety. You can smoke 2 packs of cigarettes and your awareness isn't impacted.
I hope you understand that.
He is not drunk or his awareness hasn't been diluted.
Other people can go ahead and take up your other arguments if they want but I just wanted to state these facts in terms of intoxication. He isn't violating scripture in that fact. He is still perfectly able to spot satan.
1 Timothy 3:1-16 ESV / 104 helpful votes
The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive, for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God's church? ...
It doesn’t mean you have to be perfect
but it’s not any different
if I saw a Pastor drinking or smoking,
I don’t respect that,
some leaders and christians are looking
for excuses to sin!
I see a lot of comments about the cigar. I’m torn on how I feel about the comments. On the one hand, I wonder why it’s such an issue. On the other hand, I kind of scratch my head why all these postmil and reformed guys add stumbling blocks and petty troubles when they are trying to teach an important message.
To those who are offended, stop being so offended. To Jeff and the like who are smoking and drinking in their videos, get wisdom so that you do not add difficulties and stumbling blocks to those who need the Bible message.
Before I was a Christian, I attended the Roman Catholic churches and at wedding receptions, the presiding priest smoked and drank alcohol.
What in the world is a pastor smoking a cigar and reading the Bible?
Does this guy have any sense at all???
Cigar took away from the message
I think that's a personal issue on your part, my friend.
I hate to say it did for me to. But we need to clearly understand
" my kingdom is not of this world " " when i return will there be any faith ? " the Greek shows Christ was saying when he returns , very little faith !
Are you in masonry/illuminati?
Totally disrespectful to the saints and to the body of Christ who would object to this ridiculous behavior while speaking. Paul clearly teaches in not becoming a stumbling block to the body. This individual lacks the qualification in being a pastor and elder of any church. if you find no sin in smoking, then do it in private. I find no sin in it but as a church elder and leader, we must consider the saints that do and refrain from his ridiculousness in public. Lord Rebuke him and bring correcting and a public apology.....i am sure many will not even listen to what he has to says after this...
This is poor form, Jeff. You may have a right to light up but, what profit does it do for many who YOU are causing to stumble with this behaviour. The law of love shuold dominate. Repent.
Do postmil's not believe in a tribulation? Where does that fit in with their view? Christ is peacefully welcomed into His prepared physical kingdom and we just skip the trib?
Really Jeff, a cigar. No problem with it in general but are you trying to influence young minds to gospel and smoking. You did not need to display that.
This pastor is most unwise. Scripture clearly teaches not becoming a stumbling block to a weaker brother in Christ. He may find no sin to smoking while teaching/speaking but I am sure he can not be so ignorant in knowing that many Christians do not see this as G-dly and acceptable. Due to the sake of those saints who would object to his habit, he should then smoke his cigar in private and not while making this video. Its ridiculous and uncalled for. May the Lord rebuke his behavior in becoming a stumbling block to the weaker brothers who does not support his ignorance, regardless to what he says.
I am on a journey to fully embrace the doctrines of grace, I even grow a beard. But I worry that I will have to start smoking cigars to progress in sanctification.
(((( don't inhale .. just taste ))))
As soon as i read, 'I even grow a beard', im like, oh no.. wait, i thout the YR&R Died Off/Out!-)
lol-)
LOL.
Pipes is where its at!
Not sure if it’s deliberate but how much does Jeff look like Spurgeon?!!😮😂
Joy to the world, the Lord is come. Let earth receive her King. Let every heart prepare Him room. Let Heaven and nature sing.
Joy to the world, the Savior reigns. Let men their songs employ. Let fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains repeat the sounding joy.
No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground. He comes to make His blessings known far as the curse is found.
He rules the earth with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love!
Bible prophecies are continuing to be fulfilled. Every knee will bow & every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. 💄🎂🍯
Jeff, you got a chuckle out of me when you said," don't worry, I'm not gonna curse."
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
Yeah it’s super funny when people joke about something that lands you in hell.
“But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience.”
Ephesians 5:3-6 NKJV
Let NO ONE deceive you with empty words!
@@abideintheWord So you’re saying the Bible is sinful?
@@justchilling704 huh?
@@abideintheWord The Bible has words that today are socially considered curse words. So based on your logic of cursing somehow being a sin, that would mean the Bible is endorsing sin. The reality is that cursing in and of itself is not sinful, it can be, but isn’t always.
I very much enjoy your teaching, but even though you have liberty to smoke that stogy, I find it very offensive and it makes me not want to send people to listen to you. Come out from among them and be ye holy/ separate. You look like the world whom I distrust. I have liberty to drink alcohol and not get drunk, but I have seen the effect of Christians drinking in front of non-Christians and it is destructive to the name of Christ. Jeff, you are an ambassador for God and causing offence is not being and being a good ambassador, as I see it. Thanks for thinking about this.
Whats insane is if people just would read the scriptures fully and in context they would see these things , example Matthew 27-51 , mark 15-33 and Luke 23-44 are all cross-referenced to revelations 6-12.
Excellent lesson, next time could you please let us know which cigar you are smoking and recommend a craft beer one can enjoy while listening?
I was thinking the same! It’s obviously a Maduro 😂
Doesn’t the cigar open the floodgates for people who follow your teaching, to begin vaping, cigarettes, and perhaps pot? I wanted to hear your teaching on post mill theology but the cigar definitely threw things off..
You need to really question your views on your faith if you're going to be that swayed from listening to sound theology because of the mere sight of a cigar. Also, do you really believe that somebody would be so impressionable that they would see this video and decide to go out and try smoking because they saw someone else do it?
@@Antnj81 his idea is right, maybe wrong execution. There may be spiritual babies, very probable because its the internet and anyone can see any video. I love jeff durbin and his techings. But u dont think its wise to smoke a cigar when brothers and sisters can be swayed o tempted. Like when paul says that we shouldnt drink withe a brother who may struggle with wine.
@@Antnj81 When you claim to be a Christian, you immediately open yourself up to people watching to see just what this means to be a Christian. The Bible says to shun the very appearance of evil. Anything that causes health issues with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit, should be shunned. I guarantee, Jeff smoking will tell some that smoking is okay, even for a Christian.
If anything, it provides a great role model for avoiding legalistic heresies, especially given how prone Baptists historically have been to that error.
The longer he talks, all I can think is that YOUR CIGAR IS GONNA GO OUT!! PUFF THAT THANG ONCE OR TWICE BEFORE IT GOES OUT!! lol 😆
Whats Jeffs Cigar of choice?
Bad to his health
So outrageous! Smoking a cigar and teaching the Bible. Turning the grace of God into lewdness......
Must be lots of independent fundamentalists on here who cannot understand liberty
@Albert E yes. Pastor Durbin isn’t sinning by smoking , if so please provide a verse, concept or a example of inductive reasoning?
@Samuel Lev please explain to me how smoking , tattoos & martial arts remove blamelessness?
@Samuel Lev so you can declare things without explaining them? Wouldn’t that make you God?
1 Corinthians 8:9 But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Jesus stated His Kingdom is NOT of this world for if it was His followers would fight for it. Postmil thought leads to political chaos and mayhem. You, Jeff, have even stated you are seeking CULTURAL dominion. That is NOT the Gospel nor, the intended outcome of spreading the Gospel. Romans 8:29 is the Biblical, true plan of God.
He's likely a closet Jesuit.
As a fulfilled-covenant Christian, I can say you are spot on! Keep on teaching!
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
@@skinnie2838 It amazes me, that while most dispensational preachers understand that the events foretold to occur in MT 23 and 24 center around, and come to completion, at the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 70ad; then have the misguided fortitude to suddenly jump 2000 years into the future when Jesus includes his coming and the gathering right there within the very same texts! And it expressed as being IMMEDIATELY after the events in the previous verses!
Because of the rise of Dispensationalism in the Church in the early 1900s, with its futuristic perspective of the New Testament prophecies; are we supposed to accept their premise that the first century believers, all the New Testament writers, the Holy Spirit, Jesus the Christ Himself, AND even God the Father, ALL got it completely and totally wrong, as to the timing and nature of the events foretold in holy writ? Especially when they ALL held to the perspective that their fulfillment was to be in that first century? Well, I am not persuaded by spiritual blindness!
All of the New Testament writers, inspired by the Holy Spirit, wrote their texts to their first century readers, prophesying that the resurrection and the coming of the Lord were to occur in that generation then living and breathing at that time. There was no confusion or misunderstanding on the matter! Now, here is what we MUST conclude: Either the resurrection and the coming of the Lord did happen when and how they said it would; or God just flat out lied to them!
And if God did lie; what else might he have lied about? And can you really trust the bible which you don't believe is actually true and accurate, since you don't believe those prophecies have happened? Do you see how your believing that the bible, with its prophecies, are both true and accurate is the paramount of your faith? You must choose one way or the other! God requires that you believe what he has preserved. Choose..........
@@makarov138 The Bible is very clear in revelation that its going to get really bad. If you havent noticed things are getting progressively worse. The leftist woke brigade are getting hungrier every day the more and more people they get to apologize to them. Its going to get bad. Buckle up and trust in Jesus.
@@skinnie2838 But that's the problem. You only think you are trusting in Jesus. You really don't believe what he both said and taught to his disciples! He said and taught that his coming would occur before they all died out. MT 16:28. And before THAT generation passed away. MT 24:34. Your misunderstanding other scriptures, and then applying them to what Jesus said, inferring that they are incorrect. You must put the words Jesus said FIRST! And then understand those other scriptures based on what Jesus said. Then you can truly trust in Jesus. Right now, you actually only believe some things he taught, but not the whole. You need the whole.
@@makarov138 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. (Matthew 24:12)
At some point, the “lawless one” will come, and he will come in power, with false signs and wonders. He will be so impressive, so powerful, that many unbelievers will be deceived by him. The wickedness promoted and perpetuated by the lawless one will be on a colossal, sickening scale.
It’s already bad, and it’s going to get worse.
I don't know what is more distracting. The cigar or the sanctimonious people whining about it.
Tobacco is never mentioned in the Bible. Get over it.
People can disprove of what they want to disprove of. Get over it.
There are alot of things not mentioned in the Bible, cocaine and heroin aren't mentioned either. What if Jeff was snorting a big fat line of Charlie, would you still be saying get over it as it's never mentioned in the Bible?
i used to be addicted to nicotine heavily for years (as well as hard drugs) before the LORD saved me and watching professed brethren smoking while talking about the LORD has definitely been a stumblingblock for me. Please just consider the weaker brethren like myself. one video i watched i couldnt even hear what was being said because i was fixated on the cigar. im not saying smoking a cigar is a sin - however when it causes others to stumble it may be wiser to reconsider doing it in a context like this. Although one may have liberty to smoke cigars it may cause a weak brother who just came out of this addiction to be tempted to go back to smoking (not for recreation but in a sinful and harmful way). i personally know that i dont want to cause a brother to stumble in this way and just ask whoever reads this to consider my perspective. in no way am i trying to take away Christian liberty, but i think there can be a time and a place for certain liberties to be exercised out of the public eye out of love for others. love you all.
Yes, the New Calvinist movement is taking Christian liberties too far
@sanders194539 not sure I agree. One pastor smoking one cigar hardly constitutes an entire movement. I've been reformed for years, and this is the first time I've seen anything like this. But yes, a total disregard of the Romans 14 instruction given about not being a stumbling block to the weaker brother or sister. These liberties should be done in private between them and God .
Well said Steven
Smoking is sin my brother. I am going to prove it live tomorrow at 6pm on my channel. The apostles teaching ministry
This is a common feature of the theonomic postmillennialism bearded Calvinist crowd. It is meant to appeal to the rebel counter culture young male, and seem like a cooler more masculine form of Christianity. For too long, the weak, feminine American evangelical form of the church, with its “felt needs” and psychological therapeutic religion, created an environment where men coming out of adolescence didn’t feel like they belonged in the church. This new form (going back to the “Young Restless Reformed” movement with Driscoll and others like him) is the “equal and opposite reaction” to that unbiblical imbalance. But Christ never flaunted his liberty in the face of the weak and spiritually needy. He only went out of His way to offend people when they were self-righteousness and placing themselves in spiritual authority over others (scribes, Pharisees…). Biblical manhood has the masculinity of Christ as its standard. 🙏
You’re trying too hard to be cool.
You’re not Joe Rogan bro.
I don’t think the Bible mandates that we never smoke cigars. But it’s a weird thing to do while you teach. Doesn’t make him evil, just a weird choice to make.
Yeah just pretty off putting … seems like he just wants to look so cool like “hey guys look at me I’m smoking, I’m so cool” … but aye maybe we can’t judge …
@@Muzicboy3
You sound like a whiny, petulant leftist. Having a cigar is like having a cup of coffee.
Victory cigar.
Lov to talk and share a cigar with you one day
All things are permissible but not all things are profitable. Also, we ought not be a stumbling block to a weaker brother and not use our own freedom and liberty to become a rock of offence to a weaker brother. So, while I personally don't care if you smoke or drink, I just know that it could offend and bother a brother or sister. So I would not do it in front of them, and in this case, I would not do it for a video teaching. I don't think Jeff Durbin would do this if he was standing in a pulpit teaching in an actual church sanctuary. Nor do I think Spurgeon doing that either. It is all a point of context. How you are perceived in your attire and locale, affects how your well your message is listened to and accepted. Lower the possible distractions in order to be a more effective communicator. Love the content though.
So a glass of scotch with the next video!
He’s not smoking a cigarette, that’s different. Take it easy on the pastor.
@@joeluna2930 what he is really smoking ?
i would agre even i don't think that smoking a cigares is "big sin " ,but think it's destructive for a weak and would make some people stumble over the message . I love Jeff's teachings but my opinion that here is big extraggeration especially when it comes to sharing bible message ..
@@vitaliiukraine4662 I can see if he was drinking or smoking pot. That’s way different
Thank you for your message. It's clear and articulate and full of proof from the Scripture. I still have lots of questions but you are slowly helping me understand the Scripture. Maybe next time though, you smoke at home, VERY DISTRACTING and unhelpful to your weaker brothers.
If the man smoking a cigar is a stumbling block for you, you may want to revisit Deliverance, you will see many people in life smoking all around you and if it doesn't trigger you seeing it from anyone else in the world, or on tv, then it shouldn't trigger you here. Don't miss out on an amazing teaching that will bless your soul, over a cigar. But I cracked up every single time he lit and puffed it, I can feel the comment section just blowing up 😂
Postmil ends in universalism and political revolt. God will bring judgement on this. There is much truth in dealing with the prophetic fulfillment of especially, Matt. 24, as it works out with 70AD. But, this is full preterism which entirely evaporates if Revelation is written AFTER 70AD.
Ehh.. idk about the cigar while you're teaching brother lol I understand you're not in the pulpit but you're having to interrupt yourself to relight and puff puff to get it going.. eh it just seems questionable ya know.. all things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial 😅
Jeff dosnt understand Joel's Army. Tribulation like never was or will be. 70 AD ? , jeff dosnt know the bible .
Hey Jeff what is the cigar all about? Is it an attention getter just wondering why? I know we are to eat & drink & do all we do for the glory of God but does that include smoking a cigar while handling Gods Word? It seems to be a poor example of one who proclaims Christ. How do you justify it before your congregation?
@@eastlandcc4888 It is the example that it sets forth to children. If our pastor thinks it is okay to smoke a cigar while preaching God's holy Word what is wrong with me smoking cigars, weed all of which can lead to many other vices. 1Cor.. 11:1 say IMITATE me as I fIMITATE the Lord. What we do as ministers, as parents and as a church influence those who look to us. By using the milkshake example shows that you missed the point that I was trying to make. When the church loses sight that the Christian faith is a counter culture to the world she loses sight of her ministry of influence. Pauls letters to Timothy show that ministers are required to set forth an example for others to follow.
@@eastlandcc4888 You must not understand what being an example means, I'm not able to help you, moving on.
@@eastlandcc4888 Afraid the onus is on you to explain why it is OK.
@@stevehansel5080 Do you think drinking alcohol is a bad example for kids or unbelievers?
@@stevehansel5080 You are in the right this men so called pastor is not a true follower of Christ. He needs to repent, and stop deceiving people in to thinking it’s okay. We serve a holy God with out sin. Keep your eyes on Jesus keep your eyes on Jesus. God is really exposing these false teachers !
Having a cigar in his hand and smoking it and teaching the Word of God is being irreverent.
Most times he preaches with his tattoos exposed .
He stumbles the Christians who don’t know his past. DO NOT STUMBLE your weaker brother !
Get you act together and present yourself a respectable man of the Word
I will no longer watch him
A real shame that he lets his smoking addiction get the better of him !
He is of the cruciform, thus he cannot die the true death.
I LOVE a great handmade cigar! They’ve been proven to have no statistical significance towards your health when enjoyed in moderation. But, I agree this felt like a prop. But to you that call it a sin and condemn I would caution you to be very careful about what you call a sin. It’s easy to call the way of the Pharisee.
Excellent lesson, praise God, thank you!
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and bevievel in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believeing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. SO they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
If you want to imagine Satan speaking half truths to lead many astray through desire to gratify the flesh, this is a perfect representation.
Classic modern Christians. They dont listen to what his saying and look only at the cigar. How foolish. Then they ask “wHy Is ThErE nO rEvIvAl???”. Maybe cause u see the wrong things, and if one is blind how can he or she guide others to the Light?
Teach us petty modern christians oh enlightened one!
@@mikhailyaremkiv No, u aren’t teachable. Not even the man in this video. The foundations of the church must be shaken, another reformation that corrects the mistakes of the first. Ill raise my kids and teach them to see rightfully. Meanwhile, ill wait for that to occur
Agreed!
I had respect for this preacher/teacher until he started to want to look cool with this unhealthy has nothing to do with the gospel CIGAR in his hand! There is nothing edifying about smoking PERIOD!
God bless everyone and please don't stumble because of others!
Ain’t nothin like a good cigar !
The internet introduces me too a parstor giving a sermon smoking a cigar....my neighborhood introduces me too rainbow flag, lghbt, abortion approving churches....i know where I get my spiritual food from... although in my opinion sermons on loneliness and depression would have more empathy delivered by somone who has actually suffered from these con ditions. ....most importantly the videos outside the abortion slaughter houses are a commendable way too spread the gospel.....
Please come to Crossroads Church if your ever in the New York , New Jersey area Hamburg, N.J. please we need your teaching pastor Durban we are a small church in need.
That’s a huge yikes on the legalism. How many complaining about the cigar eat fried food and refined sugar on the regular basis. Or are wildly out of shape…
So, whats wrong with smoking and drinking? I don't understand.
I have noticed however, that the same Christians who have a problem with others smoking and drinking, they themselves engage in gossip, criticism, sarcasm, complaining, nagging, arguing, excuse-making, gloating, arrogance, fear, worry, anger, bitterness, hate, revenge, money lust, impatience, cowardice, irresponsibility, and thoughtlessness, among many other sins.
So who are they to judge others?
Maybe they should get the log out of their own eye, so that they can see to get the speck out of their brothers eye.
@@mbassett11 yea I mean getting high or drunk to the point if intoxication I get the criticism on that. But cigars and cigarettes the main argument for that is to take care of your body cuz it’s Gods temple. So don’t act like you take that seriously when you eat bad food and don’t exercise that’s my take. I agree w you to an extent also, we need ti be careful when judging others that we aren’t guilty of the same. Some of those things you mentioned are worth pointing out because they are blatantly sinful. But we must be humble when we criticize.
@@gavinfortin1584 I’m glad your not my neighbor. I’m glad your not around my children.
I’ve only got one thing to say to you…
First remove the log from your own eye, so you can see clearly enough to remove the speck from your brothers eye.
@@mbassett11 what do you mean? What am I judging incorrectly? If the Bible says it’s wrong, it’s wrong it has nothing to do w my judgement. That’s a very weak and traditional view on Christianity where we don’t call sin what it is cuz it’s “judging”. God tells us to judge rightly
@@gavinfortin1584 @Gavin Fortin cigars and cigarettes are not the same thing. You don't inhale cigars and it's not an addiction. You're being legalistic, man. The Bible even says if it's in for you then don't do it, but it may not be a sin for someone else, so you shouldn't try to profitize your own Gospel according to your personal do's and don'ts regarding freedom in Christ
Jeff Durbin I and not against a believer who smokes and drinks actionably Charles Spurgeon did But it was kept from the general public so to speak for good reason your 'advertising' it as you do is really STUPID it's certainly is a stumbling block for young believer's stop it Jeff
your teaching is good and your eschatology good but not your 'ADVERTSEMENTS' stop it
I honestly didn't even hear what he said. I was so confused with the cigar.
this man needs a KJV, we wouldnt even be having this discussion. matt 24 does bot say end of an age it says end of the world. So does matt 13:39, 28:20, and Luke 17:30
The cigar is very distracting
Respectfully, I think that's a personal issue on your part.
@@jacobgarcia4826 I will not argue with you about that. It is a personal issue.
Isaac, I just have to say that was a mature response. It’s one thing to say is not your jam but something entirely different to accuse him of sin like many are doing. Good one you for not conflating your preferences with sin.
Then divert your eyes.
Revelation 3:10
10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth.
Tereo ek
tay-reh'-o
Verb
NAS Word Usage - Total: 71
1. to attend to carefully, take care of
a. to guard
b. metaph. to keep, one in the state in which he is
c. to observe
d. to reserve: to undergo something
Ek
ek
Preposition
NAS Word Usage - Total: 62
1. out of, from, by, away from
Yes!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing these sweet truths with the body of Christ.
Are you smoking crack? Cause you're not reading the bible and filled with the Spirit yourself to tell you he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.
Nah. Post mil thinks things are going to progressively get better. Pre mil thinks thing are going to get very, very bad., before Jesus comes back. The Bible supports pre mil.
I'll never understand in a million years how anyone can read the NT and Revelation and believe in Post mill. That has to be the hardest sell in the universe, its the complete and total opposite of everything written in the NT and Revelation. Its clear to me people embrace it because they just have a really difficult time believing the prophets. Its not about not understanding them because the words are pretty clear, its about struggling to accept what they say. SO they latch on to the idea that none of them actually mean what they say. And of course if they don't mean what they say then they can mean anything to anyone.
Zechariah chp8
Micah chp4
Most clear of all Romans 11:25-28.
I may not agree with everything you do or say, a cigar is not as distraction as those ads. Gentile Christians made there own interpreted sin like the pharisees did and start accusing while they cause their brothers to stumble by eating unhealthy foods.
The amount of people triggered by the cigar is crazy
I know for sure that if you are a pastor given God's word you should not be smoking when given God word look at David wilkerson talk about day of age that people and pastor are going to do their own things a new Gospel I have nothing to say
Jeff Durbin is simply following in the footsteps of his Calvinist hero cigar smoking CH Spurgeon who smoked for “the glory of God”.
When DL Moody lectured him about it, Spurgeon pointed to Moody’s portly belly and said “I’ll quit cigar smoking when you cut back on your eating”.
Love it!