I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbes. When you and I are truly motivated by the promise of eternity with God in heaven, it makes a difference in our lives.. 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. Get the BEST VALUE in digital Bible study as you prepare for Easter. The apostle Paul warned of men like Wiersbe who pervert the gospel: 2. In 1961, D. B. Eastep invited Wiersbe to join the staff of Calvary Baptist Church in Covington, Kentucky. A member of the body cut off from the body would die. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. (Rom 16:17-18). Dr. Warren Wiersbe. 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. David Roach is chief national correspondent for Baptist Press. Wiersbe's death occurred on May 2, 2019, in Chicago. Wiersbes sermons were featured on Moodys Songs in the Night national radio program. Warren Ray Wiebe. Not because of my family, although being the baby of the family is not easy. He was 89. The Message is the boldest and most provocative rendering of the New Testament Ive ever read., Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven., Youre blessed when youre at the end of your rope. 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. Ed Stetzer, interim teaching pastor at The Moody Church, noted that Weirsbe was one of evangelicalisms giants, but to the people of The Moody Church, he was their beloved pastor.. The theologian, who authored more than 150 books, passed away on the evening of 2 May. Many Christians pray that God will make them more fruitful, but they do not enjoy the pruning process that follows! It is His chief characteristic, the angels singing Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty around the clock. New International Version (NIV), Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series Life and Death (8:21-30), Copyright Warren W. Wiersbe. From September 1957 to 1961, Wiersbe served as Director of The Literature Division for Youth for Christ International. Warren Wendell Wiersbe was born May 16th, 1929 to Fred and Gladys (Forsberg) Wiersbe in East Chicago, IN. 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). Because God loves us, He prunes us and encourages us to bear more fruit for His glory. Also, you experience the Fathers pruning so that you will bear more fruit (John 15:2). You can change your cookie settings through your browser. [1][2] 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. [1][5] Before his death, Wiersbe and his wife Betty gifted their massive personal library of over 13,000 volumes to Cedarville University in Ohio. 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. 5:1-7; Jer. In Rom 15:13, The Message says, May the God of green hope fill you up with joy and in 1 Cor 6:9-10 it says that those who use and abuse the earth and everything in it, dont quality as citizens in Gods kingdom., The Message is pro-homosexual, playing right into the hands of those who teach that homosexuality is a natural condition that God can bless instead of a sin that needs to be repented of. The Heresies of Warren Wiersbe Demand Exposure and Separation, Not Acceptance or Ignorance. In this series we want to highlight the ministry of Warren Wiersbe. The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. He could never say with the apostle Paul, I have fought a good fight, because he didnt believe in the fight. Chicago, IL 60610(800) DL-MOODY, I have read and agree to MoodysTerms ofUseandPrivacy Policy.*. 1:13). He once said of marriage: Getting a wife is something like being saved. 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. Wiersbe's death was announced by his grandson Dan Jacobsen last Thursday, with Jacobson referring to his grandfather as "a bridge builder." Reflecting on his own ministry, Wiersbe once said according to TGC, Im not an athlete, Im not a mechanic. We bear fruit when we win others to Christ (Rom. That defined Wiersbe but its heretical and ungodly to the core. And we'll be challenged to look forward to our grand reunion with Christ and our loved ones. 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. One of the key principles of neo-evangelicalism is that of neutralism and toleration as contrasted with Bible separation and militancy against error. Even our good works, our service, grow out of our abiding life (Col. 1:10). The sooner we as believers discover that we are but branches, the better we will relate to the Lord, for we will know our own weakness and confess our need for His strength. Wed spend the first twenty minutes laughing over what happened the day before. People who live in their sins and reject the Savior must die in their sins. Jesus was teaching one main truththe fruitful life of the believerand we must not press the details too much. Wiersbe embraced and promoted a false gospel that included false teachings on the Holy Spirit and repentance. He changed me from a topical preacher to a text-driven preacher.. 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. Warren W. Wiersbe died on May 2, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He said. He really had quite a sense of humor, Vines said. The amazing thing is believers today can experience personally that same love! We are lifting up pastor Wiersbes family in prayer at this time and rejoicing in the blessed hope that believers share together.. The rest of the points below further reflect this truth, including his personal testimony of salvation. Jesus is God! Believers are branches in the vine of heaven, but the unsaved are branches in the vine of the earth. The unsaved depend on this world for their sustenance and satisfaction, while believers depend on Jesus Christ. And this is what happened. The word results is often heard in conversations among Christian workers, but this is not actually a Bible concept. (2) The branches. Life and Death . Want to Read. Burial. This is a beautiful, wonderful gift from God. It is not automatic. "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. Warren Wiersbe, pastor and author of the popular 'Be' expositional Bible commentaries, has died aged 89. Now Jesus spoke about His own death, when He would be lifted up on the cross (John 3:14; 12:32). Wiersbe married Betty Warren on June 20, 1953, and they had four children. Rather than withdrawing from those who teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words (1 Tim 6:3-5), cleansing himself from dishonourable vessels as commanded (2 Tim 2:20-21), avoiding and marking those who teach and preach contrary to sound doctrine (Rom 16:17-18), and having no fellowship with the unfruitful workers of darkness (Eph 5:11), Wiersbe, by his own admission and actions, fellowshipped with them. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. But apparently this was Gods plan because I learned to read, to enjoy reading and grew up some what of an introvert, some what of a recluse and yet God had His plan. CHICAGO (BP) Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. But there was poison in the pot due to his commitment to the ecumenical, rock & roll, New Evangelical philosophy. Just as an unfruitful branch is useless, so an unfruitful believer is useless, and both must be dealt with. Many are at the end of their rope but they are not broken or poor of spirit before God. We are a part of the harvest (John 4:35-38). Bruce). Wiersbes autobiography ends with a slanderous mischaracterization of biblical separation and not a word of warning about the worldliness and apostasy that is spreading everywhere in his world of ungodly evangelicalism today including in his world. Itsa marvelous, glorious privilege. That is unsurprising since Peterson was a New Ager through and through. The vine of the earth will be cut down and destroyed when Jesus Christ returns. Summary of progress and ongoing work by Moodys Title IX Office. He also taught courses on preaching at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary. The Bible commands separation and exposure of all false teachers and heretics and compromisers and thats my point here. He also preached regularly at the annual Pastors Conference hosted by First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Fla., where Vines was pastor. How can we tell when we are abiding in Christ? Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com. We may not enjoy it, but we need it. From 1984 to 1990 he served as general director of Back to the Bible. (1) The vine. 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. Jesus boldly made several claims to deity (John 8:26). Jesus was in the world, but He did not belong to the world (see John 17:14-16). Refresh and try again. Back to the Bible has identified itself with a wide range of false teachings and false teachers. It is the most awful and horrendous perversion of Gods Word and in the greatest extreme of adding to or subtracting from Scripture (cg. Death. 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). It draws on various sources including The Bible Expository Commentary (Warren Wiersbe), The New Bible Commentary, The Parable of Joy (Michael Card) and The Gospel of John (F.F. He sparked my interest in Lloyd-Jones, the Puritans, and preachingamong other things.. A few years later, the president of Youth for Christ, Torrey Johnson, asked him what he wanted to do with his life. In the book As Above, So Below, Ronald Miller and the editors of the New Age Journal say: This maxim implies that the transcendent God beyond the physical universe and the immanent God within ourselves are one. During those years he became a popular YFC speaker, which led to a full-time position with Youth for Christ International in Wheaton. For Wiersbe, the promise of eternity became the motivation for his long ministry as a pastor, author, and radio speaker. [6], Last edited on 11 September 2022, at 02:35, "Laridian - Wiersbe Bible Commentary: New Testament". 12), the bride and the Bridegroom (Eph. He claimed to be sent by God, and He claimed to have heard from God the things that He taught. (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). Wiersbe endorsed and loved the exceedingly blasphemous perversion of the Bible called The Message. This library contains more than 13,000 volumes. Wiersbe would become one of the magazines most prolific writers200 articles during a 40-year span. He will be missed at The Moody Church, but he will not be forgotten.. That is far from Biblical Christianity and once again proves he was nothing less than a wolf in sheeps clothing. This is the evil and diabolical ecumenical principle of limiting the message for the sake of a broader tent of ministry, and there is zero authority in Scripture for such a thing. I cant do so many of the things that successful men can do. His mother was of Swedish descent, and his father was of German descent. 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. Since they have not trusted Christ and had their sins forgiven, their destiny is to die in their sins. "He was a longtime, cherished friend of Moody Bible Institute, a faithful servant of the Word, and a pastor to younger pastors like me," said Dr. Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute. There is no alternative. We are not producing fruit to please ourselves but to serve others. Jesus was returning to His Father in heaven, and nobody can go there who has not trusted the Savior. Of this seriously perverted book that calls itself a Bible, he amazingly said: Wow. [1] After graduation, he studied at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Roosevelt University, and graduated in 1953 from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Illinois. From the time he was saved in 1945 at a Youth for Christ event where Billy Graham was preaching, Warren Wiersbe was a man of the Word. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! He also inherited George Sweetings role as host of the popular Songs in the Night radio broadcast, produced by Moody Radios Bob Neff and distributed on Moodys growing network of radio stations. The lips of the righteous feed many (Prov. Wiersbe teachings in Back to the Bible were heavily saturated with unbiblical and ungodly psychology and his commentary contains plenty of false doctrine. If the branches could speak, they would confess that the pruning process hurts, but they would also rejoice that they will be able to produce more and better fruit. From 1961 to 1971 he pastored Calvary Baptist Church of Covington, Kentucky south of Cincinnati, Ohio. This certainly involves the Word of God and the confession of sin so that nothing hinders our communion with Him (John 15:3). After his high school graduation in 1947 (he was valedictorian), he spent a year at Indiana University before transferring to Northern Baptist Seminary in Chicago, where he earned a bachelor of theology degree. During the same time frame between 1978 and 1982, Wiersbe taught practical theology classes at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois and wrote the course material and taught "Imagination and the Quest for Biblical Preaching", a Doctor of Ministry course at Trinity and Dallas Seminary. [1], In 1995, Wiersbe became Writer in Residence at Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. We either receive salvation by grace or experience condemnation under Gods law. He believed that the Holy Spirit only convicts man of one sin before salvation: unbelief, so thats the only sin he must turn from. Would Wiersbe fill the pulpit, and pray about becoming a candidate? ), Throughout his ministry, Warren Wiersbe described himself as a bridge builder, a reference to his homiletical method of moving from the world of the Bible to the world of today so that we could get to the other side of glory in Jesus. As explained by his grandson, Dan Jacobson, His preferred tools were words, his blueprints were the Scriptures, and his workspace was a self-assembled library.. 6:3-5; 2 Jn. See ourPrivacy Policyfor more information. 3:2; 4:17), he is teaching a false gospel (Gal. For one thing, when you are abiding in Christ you produce fruit (John 15:2). No person or organizations embracing such a large range of error and false teachers should be trusted, or entertained, or learned from or yoked together with. There are four elements in this allegory that we must understand to benefit from His teaching. What does it mean to abide? We pray, Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12). Just before his 16th birthday in May 1945, Wiersbe attended a Youth for Christ rally where a 26 year old Billy Graham preached the Gospel. During his time in Chicago, Wiersbe also served asboard chairman for the Slavic Gospel Association. Writing to me is a ministry. Not even close. [1] [5] Before his death, Wiersbe and his wife Betty gifted their massive personal library of over 13,000 volumes to Cedarville University in Ohio. by. Gods people are always encouraged by that blessed hope. Its a privilege. Moody Bible Institute820 N. LaSalle Blvd. He published his first article for Moody Monthly magazine in 1956, about Bible study methods, and seemed to outline his ongoing writing philosophy. 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. All Im doing is using what Hes given to me to teach people, and to give glory to the Lord Jesus Christ.. The compulsion to do good is an innate American trait. In light of this, consider the following quotations from Petersons The Message. What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? God asked (Isa. It is His chief characteristic, the angels singing Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty around the clock. 588 quotes from Warren W. Wiersbe: 'Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.', 'God doesn't bless us just to make us happy; He blesses us to make us a blessing.', and 'The Christian who walks with the Lord and keeps constant communion with Him will see many reason for rejoicing and thanksgiving all day long.' Because the Father does love the Son, He has put all things into the Sons hand (John 3:35) and has revealed all things to the Son (John 5:20). CHICAGO (BP) Warren Wiersbe, an author and pastor credited with influencing thousands of preachers toward biblical exposition, died May 2. None of this should come as surprise considering this man also edited the extremely heretical and unBiblical. Keep us safe from ourselves and the Devil. During a meeting one night at The Moody Church, Wiersbe spotted a woman sitting by herself toward the side of the auditorium, Vines said. There will be fruitmore fruitmuch fruit. But the unsaved belong to this world; in fact, Jesus called them the children of this world (Luke 16:8). No doubt, His enemies reacted violently to these words, but some of the listeners put their faith in Him. You may not see it, you may not know it. At that time, the steel town of East Chicago was the most industrialized city in the United States. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Sometimes He must chasten us (Heb. It also tells me that he was likely never a truly saved Christian but merely one by name, since no one is getting saved without true repentance. Cedarville University celebrates the legacy of Warren Wiersbe, one of the foremost Bible teachers, professors and authors of the 20th century. Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series - Life and Death (8:21-30) . But he also enjoyed live radio . Wiersbes testimony of salvation which consisted of taking part in Billy Grahams easy believism and quick prayerism crusade in 1945, is highly suspect. Both of my brothers were very athletic, very mechanical, my father was quite mechanical and I was that 65 pound weakling that Charles Atlas used to talk about in his advertising. The church he pastored hired a homosexual minister of music. In an act of wonderful grace, God transplanted Israel into Canaan and gave the nation every possible benefit. He was a lactose-intolerant milkman. 5:25-33), and the sheep and the Shepherd (John 10). All Im doing is using what hes given to me to teach people, and to give glory to the Lord Jesus Christ. I first heard Dr. Wiersbe at a Bible conference in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the early 1960s, said Jerry Vines, a former Southern Baptist Convention president and longtime friend of Wiersbes. Wiersbe obviously had no objections to this false gospel as he penned a glowing endorsement for his book. Not the baseball field but the library. BranchesWe Must Abide (15:1-11), Copyright Warren W. Wiersbe. or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? They thought He was planning to kill Himself! And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. This was the message Peter preached at Pentecost (Acts 2), not only the death of Jesus but also His resurrection and exaltation to glory. All rights reserved. He has ministered in churches and conferences in Canada, Central and South America, Europe, and the United States. Our union with Christ is a living union, so we may bear fruit; a loving union, so that we may enjoy Him; and a lasting union, so that we need not be afraid. The vinedresser is in charge of caring for the vines, and Jesus said that this is the work of His Father. 1:8-9). Our abiding in Christ certainly ought to produce His love, joy, and peace in our hearts. The Gospel Coalition supports the church by providing resources that are trusted and timely, winsome and wise, and centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ. Then you can see God in the outside world., But the Pharisees said, He casteth out devils through the prince of the devils., The Pharisees were left sputtering, Hocus Pocus. Yet we must still live each day soberly, realizing that we are mortal and that death may come to us at any time. His Be commentary series covered most books of the Bible and has sold more than 4 million copies, according to series publishing company David C. Cook. Humility and humor were among the hallmarks of Wiersbes ministry, Vines said. Abiding in Christ demands worship, meditation on Gods Word, prayer, sacrifice, and servicebut what a joyful experience it is! In 1997, he wrote an autobiography entitledBe Myself: The Autobiography of a Bridge Builder. New International Version (NIV), Warren Wiersbe BE Bible Study Series 1. Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery that removes what is bad. Wiersbe does not understand Gods Word, since God is a God of separation. Rev 22:18-19). Warren W. Wiersbe died on May 2, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska, just a few weeks shy of his 90th birthday. A machine can produce results, and so can a robot, but it takes a living organism to produce fruit. Through his lessons,. Education makes a people easy to lead, but difficult to drive; easy to govern, but impossible to enslave. Warren W. Wiersbe. Clear rating. Nowhere, does Scripture anywhere establish this alleged distinction. The vinedresser prunes the branches in two ways: He cuts away dead wood that can breed disease and insects, and he cuts away living tissue so that the life of the vine will not be so dissipated that the quality of the crop will be jeopardized. He went on to pastor in Illinois and Kentucky as well as serve on the staff of Youth for Christ International before assuming the pastorate of Chicagos Moody Church, where his radio broadcasts gained a national following. From 1971 to 1978, Wiersbe pastored Chicago's Moody Church, named for 19th century evangelist Dwight L. Moody. [4], Wiersbe married Betty Warren on June 20, 1953, and they had four children. God reveals His truth to the babes and not to the wise and prudent (Luke 10:21). Popular and prolific Bible teacher Warren Wiersbe died on the evening of May 2, 2019, at the age of 89. When our Lord used this image, He was not introducing something new; it was familiar to every Jew. A change of mind repentance is a false repentance, exposed here, and that means Ryrie was a false teacher propagating a false gospel, like Wiersbe. Wiersbe transgressed and did not abide in the doctrine of Christ for many reasons including the ones noted above. Prepare for Easter with Bible Gateway Plus. Jesus made two more stupendous claims: Not only was He sent by the Father, but the Father was with Him because He always did what pleased the Father (John 8:29). Every passage that condemns homosexuality is tampered with in The Message. Ours was a very fragile plant, and it was easy to break off a branch. 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. 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. Beloved for his biblical insight and practical teaching, he was called one of the greatest Bible expositors of our generation by the late Billy Graham. During his long ministry and writing career, Warren Wiersbe covered pretty much every topic, including the inevitability of death. While in seminary he became pastor of Central Baptist Church in East Chicago, serving until 1957. 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. The present Vine is our Lord Jesus Christ, and of course, the vine includes the branches. Jesus prayed that the love with which thou hast loved me may be in them [the disciples and believers today] (John 17:26). Some vineyards invest two or three years in training the primers so they know where to cut, how much to cut, and even at what angle to make a cut. The reason Jesus and the Jewish leaders were going to different destinations was because they had different origins: Jesus came from heaven, but they belonged to the earth. 15). It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best. 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. What I heard him do with Scripture that day changed my preaching forever. And. 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