For less than $5/mo. The more we abide in Christ, the more fruit we bear, and the more fruit we bear, the more the Father has to prune us so that the quality keeps up with the quantity. Wiersbe was committed to the practice of unBiblical ecumenicalism. 5:22-23) is the kind of Christian character that glorifies God and makes Christ real to others. Though he was raised in the church and had attended Vacation Bible School, he trusted in Christ for the first time that night in response to Grahams altar call. He also experiences joy (John 15:11). Keep us alive with three square meals. ), all the volumes in the BE Bible Study Series. 1:6-9). There is no place in the Bible that even remotely teaches repentance in such a manner. How does the Father prune us? 14:13), but the unbeliever dies in his sins because he lives in his sins. Based on the book of Joshua, Be Strong is an inspiring guide to pursuing a victorious life. When Gods own Son came to the vineyard, they cast Him out and killed Him (Matt. But the vine produced wild grapes! If you continue without changing your settings, you agree to our use of cookies. Three Harms that Come from Redefining Marriage, The Scandal of the American Evangelical Intellectual, A Simple Way to Help One Million Christians in the Global South Get a Copy of Their Own Bible. New International Version (NIV), Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series 1. and to ght for His cause and kingdom. "I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference" in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbe's. A contributing editor to Baker Book House, he wrote books beginning in the 1950s under several publishing house labels; completing more than 150books including the popular "BE" series of commentaries on every book of the Bible which has sold over four million copies. 26. W arren Wiersbe (1929-2019) was an influential Bible teacher and a prolific writer who published 150 books, including the popular "Be" series of commentaries that has sold more than 4 million copies. He sparked my interest in Lloyd-Jones, the Puritans, and preachingamong other things.. Sometimes He must chasten us (Heb. Later in life he would move to Lincoln, Nebraska, where he served as host of the Back to the Bible radio broadcast. After volunteering to usher at a 1945 Youth for Christ rally, Wiersbe found himself listening with rapt attention to Billy Grahams sermon, and responded with a personal prayer of dedication. The believer who is abiding in Christ has his prayers answered (John 15:7) and experiences a deepening love for Christ and for other believers (John 15:9, 12-13). A Look at the Church of England, The Burning Question from Asbury Isnt About Asbury, Life and Books and Everything: American History and the Historians Task with Wilfred McClay. Based on the book of Joshua, Be Strong is an inspiring guide to pursuing a victorious life. Summary of progress and ongoing work by Moodys Title IX Office. Not the baseball field but the library. 27. Not every branch bears a bumper crop, just as not every field has a bumper harvest (Matt. 13:15). Clear rating. 5:26-27.) CHICAGO (BP) Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. When you learn the joy and theprivilege of Bible study, you dont haveto be paid to do it. Its not a coincidence that all four of these men were associated with the heretical Dallas Seminary, a bastion for Keswick theology, all similar in belief consisting of the same unscriptural gospel (not only preaching a false repentance but even aggressively opposing true repentance as turning from sin and self) and perversion of Scripture, so that they created two classes of repentance: "justification repentance and sanctification repentance. The former apparently did not involve turning away from sins, while "sanctification repentance" (during the Christian life) apparently did. "I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference" in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbe's. The Answer (Of Course) Is: It Depends! Accessed 7 May 2019. But I can read and study and think and teach. The vines I saw in the Holy Land were large and strong, and it was next to impossible for anyone to break off a mature branch without injuring the vine itself. A machine can produce results, and so can a robot, but it takes a living organism to produce fruit. His most popular positions included pastoring the Moody Church in Chicago (19711978) and director of Back to the Bible radio ministry and editor of Christianity Today (1978-1982). He is the true Vine, that is, the original of which all other vines are a copy. As Christians, we do not live on substitutes! We pray, Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Our abiding in Christ certainly ought to produce His love, joy, and peace in our hearts. Not because of my family, although being the baby of the family is not easy. The vinedresser is in charge of caring for the vines, and Jesus said that this is the work of His Father. Rate this book. by. His Sunday sermons were broadcast as theCalvary Hour on a local Cincinnati radio station. 6:3-5; 2 Jn. Set the world right; Do whats best AS ABOVE, SO BELOW. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. When he invited her to sit closer to the rest of the crowd, the woman said, Young man, Ive been sitting in this same pew for 50 years., Vines recalled Wiersbes recounting of his response: Before I caught myself, I said, My, you must be terribly tired by now.'. Like Lewis Sperry Chafer, Charles Ryrie and Zane Hodges before himall very vocal voices and proponents of Keswick theologyWiersbe is similarly confused over the true gospel. Generously provided by. At his ordination in 1951, he was asked what he thought about fundamental churches joining with liberal churches in evangelistic meetings. He replied, If God could use an unclean raven to feed Elijah, maybe He could even use a liberal (, I see my convictions, not as walls to isolate me from others, but as bridges to help me reach out to others (p. 216). Bruce). Wiersbe does not understand Gods Word, since God is a God of separation. He was the youngest of four siblings. Greenwood Memorial Park. You dont have to be pushed at doing it,and scolded. Because we love Him, we keep His commandments, and as we keep His commandments, we abide in His love and experience it in a deeper way. All rights reserved. He really had quite a sense of humor, Vines said. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. [6], Last edited on 11 September 2022, at 02:35, "Laridian - Wiersbe Bible Commentary: New Testament". The Lord has plainly and emphatically instructed the born again believer to stand for doctrinal purity, to rebuke error, and separate from it (e.g., Rom 16:17; 1 Cor 15:33; 2 Cor 6:14-18; 11:4, 12-15; Gal 1:6-9; Eph 5:11: 1 Tim 1:3; 4:1; 6:3-5; 2 Tim 3:5-9; 4:3-4; 2 Jn 1:9-11; Ju 1:3; Rev 2:6; etc). He encouraged and taught, by example, thousands of pastors and multiplied thousands of laypeople in the convention to do biblical exposition, Vines said. (2) The branches. It is His chief characteristic, the angels singing Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty around the clock. San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA Show Map. It would be in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension that Jesus would be revealed to the Jewish nation. Once you have begun to cultivate this deeper communion with Christ, you have no desire to return to the shallow life of the careless Christian. 1:10-11), or even worse than that, God chastises us with sickness and/or death (Heb 12:5-11; 1 Cor. - Warren Wiersbe 1 Good and Evil Let the trials of life make you a giant, not a midget. The Message is much more like a New Age channeling than a true Bible translation. One of the key principles of neo-evangelicalism is that of neutralism and toleration as contrasted with Bible separation and militancy against error. Popular and prolific Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe died on the evening of May 2, 2019, at the age of 89. - Warren Wiersbe 1 God In contrast to the believer, the ungodly are not like trees but are like chaff. The present Vine is our Lord Jesus Christ, and of course, the vine includes the branches. Sometimes He cuts away the dead wood that might cause trouble, but often He cuts off the living tissue that is robbing you of spiritual vigor. Around that time, Wiersbe later wrote,I had developed an insatiable appetite for the Word of God, and I wanted to study and understand the Bible more than anything else in all the world. He began acquiring and using his first books: the Scofield Reference Bible, Strongs Concordance, Crudens Concordance, Smiths Bible Dictionary,The Christian Workers Commentary by James M. Gray,Notes on the Pentateuchby C. H. MacIntosh, using tools from a dispensational perspective. There is no alternative. This certainly involves the Word of God and the confession of sin so that nothing hinders our communion with Him (John 15:3). But others will know that youre walkingin the light. I think that kind of debate about lesbians and gays might be over. He published his first article for Moody Monthly magazine in 1956, about Bible study methods, and seemed to outline his ongoing writing philosophy. He died on May 2, 2019, aged 89. Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 - May 2, 2019), was an evangelical pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. What happens when you die? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! We are not producing fruit to please ourselves but to serve others. Warren Wendel Wiersbe was born on May 16, 1929, the third child of Fred and Gladys Anna (Forsberg) Wiersbe, in East Chicago, Indiana (25 miles southeast of Chicago). If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (2 Jn. Dr. Warren Wiersbe. Justin Taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at Crossway. That is far from Biblical Christianity and once again proves he was nothing less than a wolf in sheeps clothing. He kept writing, eventually publishing more than 150 books and losing track of how many (I cant remember them all, and I didnt save copies of everything, he said. Rev 22:18-19). (preaching resource for 3/26/23, Lent 5) This post exegetes John chapter 11, providing context for the RCL's Gospel reading for 3/26/23 (Lent 5). Warren W. Wiersbe is best known as a Bible teacher, author, and conference speaker. Thats both a lie and false repentance and thus a false gospel. Jesus boldly made several claims to deity (John 8:26). Not even close. Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. His future wife, Betty, worked in the school library, and Wiersbe was a frequent visitor. Now Jesus spoke about His own death, when He would be lifted up on the cross (John 3:14; 12:32). While at Moody Church, he continued in radio ministry as speaker on the Songs in the Night nationally-syndicated radio program that moved to Moody Church in 1968. There is a fourth contrast. Writing to me is a ministry. Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery that removes what is bad. or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? While in seminary he became pastor of Central Baptist Church in East Chicago, serving until 1957. You make a decision and then you discover youve been chosen. (His grandson Don Jacobsen explains the bridge-building metaphor here.). The Christian dies in the Lord because he lives in the Lord (Rev. So I spent my early days in the library. During a meeting one night at The Moody Church, Wiersbe spotted a woman sitting by herself toward the side of the auditorium, Vines said. Birth. They thought He was planning to kill Himself! And this is what happened. Dr. Wiersbe authored more than 80 books, including the best-selling "BE" series. Eugene Peterson, translator of The Message, was a universalist who recommended the ungodly heretic Rob Bells book Love Wins, which says that hell is in this life and most men will eventually be saved. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Dr. Wiersbe is author of more than 80 books, including the best-selling BE series. all the volumes in the BE Bible Study Series. Popular and prolific Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe died on the evening of May 2, 2019, at the age of 89. The warmth of their love for Weirsbe is evident to this day, he said. Many are at the end of their rope but they are not broken or poor of spirit before God. He claimed to be sent by God, and He claimed to have heard from God the things that He taught. If you dont believe that, go to the shopping mall, sit there and look at the people. This is awful and clearly a translational-paraphrase.. Jesus prayed that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them [the disciples and believers today] (John 17:26). And. 1:9-11), "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. (Eph 5:12), Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Heaven and Earth, spirit and matter, the invisible and the visible worlds form a unity to which we are intimately linked (quoted from Warren Smith, Deceived on Purpose: The New Age Implications of the Purpose-Driven Church, 2004). Dr. Wiersbe is author of more than 80 books, including the best-selling "BE" series. Warren W. Wiersbe was a well known international Bible conference teacher with a heart for missions and a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. 6. He said He would judge, and judgment (to the Jews) belonged only to God. Warren Wiersbe Hebrews As recognized, adventure as well as experience approximately lesson, amusement, as competently as pact can be gotten by just . Not only did he reject the critical doctrine of separation, which is intimately associated with salvation (2 Cor 6:14-18), he brashly encouraged others to disobey the same. See Eph. Even our good works, our service, grow out of our abiding life (Col. 1:10). His impact is still felt at The Moody Church and it will be for decades to come. The pastor, Dr. George Sweeting, had just resigned to become president of Moody Bible Institute. We should be the kind of people who feed others by our words and our works. The true believer has no issue with this and loves to fight the good fight of faith, but not false teachers who serve their belly and not the Lord Jesus Christ. Listen to freely downloadable audio sermons by the speaker Warren Wiersbe in mp3 format. (She was a librarian, and he practically lived in the library.) Its nothing but Hocus Pocus., That is unsurprising since Peterson was a New Ager through and through. The church grew from a church seating a congregation of eight hundred to build a new church seating of two thousand. I cant do so many of the things that successful men can do. But Wiersbes commitment to a corrupted gospel, corrupted fellowship (ecumenicalism), corrupted Bibles, corrupted doctrine and corrupted worship demands exposure and separation. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Reflecting on his own ministry, Wiersbe once said according to TGC, Im not an athlete, Im not a mechanic. I do not believe our Lord is teaching here that true believers can lose their salvation, for this would contradict what He taught in John 6:37 and 10:27-30. It is the most awful and horrendous perversion of Gods Word and in the greatest extreme of adding to or subtracting from Scripture (cg. Warren W. Wiersbe died on May 2, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. Several of Wiersbes extended family are Moody alums, including a son, David Wiersbe76; grandson Dan Jacobsen09 and his wife, Kristin (Shirk) Jacobsen09; and great-nephew Ryan Smith, a current student. Dr. Warren Wiersbe and his son, pastor David Wiersbe, co-authors of Moody Publishers' Ministering to the Mourning. His most famous series was the BE series of expositional commentaries, which covered the the entire New Testament and most of the Old Testament, from Genesis [Be Basic (Genesis 111); Be Authentic (Genesis 1250) to Revelation (Be Victorious). How did the religious leaders respond to these clear affirmations of deity? His mother was of Swedish descent, and his father was of German descent. God wants both quantity and quality. Beginning in 1978, Wiersbe began teaching practical theology classes at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and authored materials for a DMin course on Imagination and the Quest for Biblical Preaching, used at both Trinity and also Dallas. Wiersbe is perhaps best known for his series of 50 books in the "BE" series: Be Real, Be Rich, Be Obedient, Be Mature, Be Joyful, etc., and other theological works. Please make sure all fields are filled out. 15). The praise that comes from our hearts and lips is actually fruit to the glory of God (Heb. This library contains more than 13,000 volumes. He also preached regularly at the annual pastors conference hosted by First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., where Vines was pastor. He could never say with the apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight, because he didnt believe in the fight. Itsa marvelous, glorious privilege. He believed that the Holy Spirit only convicts man of one sin before salvation: unbelief, so thats the only sin he must turn from. Heaven and Earth, spirit and matter, the invisible and the visible worlds form a unity to which we are intimately linked (quoted from Warren Smith, Our Father in heaven, Reveal who you are. The word translated lifted up has a dual meaning: lifted up in crucifixion and lifted up in exaltation and glorification. Jesus often combined the two, for He saw His crucifixion in terms of glory and not just suffering (John 12:23; 13:30-31; 17:1). Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 - May 2, 2019), was an evangelical pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. Copyright 2023 The Gospel Coalition, INC. All Rights Reserved. He is, perhaps, best known for his Be series, a series of 50 books from Be Real to Be Joyful, Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center at Wheaton College, said via email. Humor is based on contradiction, seeing the other side of a situation. 1:13). When you and I are truly motivated by the promise of eternity with God in heaven, it makes a difference in our lives.. 5:25-33), and the sheep and the Shepherd (John 10). They did not understand! Warren Wiersbe. Warren W. Wiersbe is a well known international Bible conference teacher with a heart for missions and is a former pastor of Moody Church in Chicago. The more we abide in Christ, the more fruit we bear, and the more fruit we bear, the more the Father has to prune us so that the quality keeps up with the quantity. Man-made results are dead and cannot reproduce themselves, but Spirit-produced fruit will go on reproducing from one life to another. The past vine was the nation of Israel (see Ps. Reflecting on his own ministry, Wiersbe once said according to TGC, Im not an athlete, Im not a mechanic. The Father loved the Son before the foundation of the world (John 17:24); He loved the Son when the Son died on the cross (John 10:17). If there is no fruit, the branch is worthless, and it is cast away and burned. He served for ten years as General Director and Bible Teacher for Back to the Bible. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. Warren Wendall Wiersbe (May 16, 1929 - May 2, 2019), was an evangelical pastor, Bible teacher, conference speaker and a prolific writer of Christian literature and theological works. But it was his faithful preaching of Gods Word that helped The Moody Church BE a church God called them to be. The points below cover some of the more important reasons why one should not read or endorse Warren Wiersbe but rather warn about this man who by all appearances was a false teacher and wolf in sheeps clothing. Among his contacts with Southern Baptists, Wiersbe spoke at the SBC Pastors Conference in 1977, when Vines served as president. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. We are lifting up pastor Wiersbes family in prayer at this time and rejoicing in the blessed hope that believers share together.. Wiersbe became known as the pastors pastor, the Kentucky Baptist Conventions Kentucky Today news service reported. Ours was a very fragile plant, and it was easy to break off a branch. He pastored the Moody Church in Chicago (19711978) and succeeded Theodore Epp as director of the Back to the Bible radio ministry. There is also a future vine, the vine of the earth described in Revelation 14:14-20. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. (2 Cor 6:14-18), Naturally one would have to be of that mindset and belief to be pastoring a church of such standard, yea, and further, really the catalyst behind the heresies. He once said of marriage: Getting a wife is something like being saved. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 10:1). Want to Read. In the course of the move, Mrs. Wiersbe told the real estate agent, We are looking for a library with a house attached. Their house would eventually have the entire basement devoted to Warrens collection of more than 10,000 books. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. The amazing thing is believers today can experience personally that same love! These words from Ministering to the Mourning offer a fitting tribute to his own ministry: We who are in Christ know that if He returns before our time comes to die, we shall be privileged to follow Him home. But worse, he is actually giving credence to apostates which is so far removed from true Christianity (2 Cor 6:14-18), one can only conclude he was one in similitude. In other words, he advised Cloud to stop worrying about things like doctrinal purity and be concerned solely with a positive approach to Christianity.