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"I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—not that there is another one, but there are some who trouble you and want to distort the gospel of Christ. But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach to you a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again: If anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to the one you received, let him be accursed" (Gal 1:6–9). Video: General Session 2 - Phil Johnson - Shepherds’ Conference 2017 from Grace Community Church on Vimeo . Audio: ( MP3 ) For more information, visit  shepherdsconference.org

Phil Johnson preached in the ninth session of the 2017 G3 Conference.  His topic was, "Love Not the World."  NOTE:  All content of the G3 Conference is protected under copyright law.  You can share content, but we ask that you place a link back to the G3Conference.com website or YouTube.com channel when you share.

Phil Johnson #1 / "Why I Am a Ceasationist" / 2015 Bible Conference Globe, AZ Phil Johnson #2 / Beware the Greed Mongers

This is a repost from 2012 with an updated, embedded video: What is wrong with building a "purpose-driven" church?  This two-hour video (while one-sided and in need of editing) documents the major problems with framing a church around the needs and wants of the lost world; it unveils a church of tares.  The expanded description from the YouTube page is below.   I highly recommend the video: This film is non-profit and FREE, not to be bought or sold, but you do have permission to make copies and distribute freely. To obtain a DVD, simply contact us for a free copy or make a donation with your request: www.holybibleprophecy.org HBP is viewer-supported and your support is greatly appreciated. Resources are mailed as time permits. Your patience is appreciated. Please give extra time if this material is needed by a certain date. Can the Church borrow the marketing tools of the world and apply them to the Church? What is the history of the Church Growt...

For those who love conversion stories and also serve in ministry, Phil Johnson shared the practical implications of the text that served to save him from his sins.  I strongly recommend it: Watch Video (Youtube)

What is wrong with building a "purpose-driven" church?  This two-hour video (while one-sided and in need of editing) documents the major problems with framing a church around the needs and wants of the lost world; it unveils a church of tares.  The expanded description from the YouTube page is below.   I highly recommend the video: This film is non-profit and FREE, not to be bought or sold, but you do have permission to make copies and distribute freely. To obtain a DVD, simply contact us for a free copy or make a donation with your request: www.holybibleprophecy.org HBP is viewer-supported and your support is greatly appreciated. Resources are mailed as time permits. Your patience is appreciated. Please give extra time if this material is needed by a certain date. Can the Church borrow the marketing tools of the world and apply them to the Church? What is the history of the Church Growth movement and its false premises? Who is involved in the n...

What is the connection between the Pharisee and the Emergent Christian?  What is the cause of legalism and worldliness in our lives?  How does the Gospel impact these seeming extremes in our personal lives? Lane Chaplin engages Phil Johnson in a fascinating interview that covers these questions.

A slogan thrown around in churches today that want to exalt their passion for God is "a church without walls."  Churches sporting this might want to emphasis evangelism or even an ecumenical spirit, or perhaps both. I hate what cultural fundamentalism  has done to American churches.  It likes being divisive.  It likes being offensive.  In doing so, it creates unbiblical boundaries that should be ripped down by those who love God more than their subculture and tradition. Yet, we can easily forget that division is sometimes helpful (1 Cor 11:19).  We are commanded to avoid being unequally yoked with unbelievers (2 Cor 6:14).  There is even a joke that Matthew 10:34-39 should be inside a Christmas card with the word "Peace" on the front flap. Walls erect themselves as we commit ourselves to God's Word.  We shouldn't like it, but the answer is to persuade those on the other side of the wall, not to tear down a wall that exists for the sak...

Here is the video Phil Johnson referenced in the Shepherds' Conference as one of the most extreme examples of how far our churches are falling:

Ugh, you're dense. That you could be hoodwinked into an tribal war-god religion from the Bronze Age proves that you are among those who lower America's collective intelligence quotient. For atheists who troll the internet in their crusade to get converts or, at least, a rise out of Christians, this sums up their feelings for us. That's okay, we can still love them. While marching to all corners of the internet, though, many of these crusaders have gathered their forces to mount a major ten-point offensive. Maybe you've seen part, if not all, of their iron-clad war machine that has become a popular internet meme . It is the evidence that you hung your brain on the hanger when entering the church building. And I will now open the front door and invite in that brutal machine. Ready to be massacred? Here are the ten signs that you are an unthinking, knuckle-dragging Christian holding the world back from entering a new age of enlightenment. You vigorously deny the ex...

Lots of people do. Lots of people have heard of it, but only in negative contexts. Wonder no more. Phil Johnson gave a short primer of sorts on Calvinism or the "Doctrines of Grace." Go, and be warmed and filled . (HT: Hip and Thigh )

(HT: @mastersseminary ) You can read the book online for free or purchase the hardcopy (only $14.99) at http://grace.ly/foolsgold. In case you are unfamiliar with this book, here is the table of contents, complete with links: About the Contributors 9 Editor's Introduction John MacArthur 13 Part One. Promoting Discernment in an Age of Blind Acceptance 1. All That Glitters . . .: A Call for Biblical Discernment John MacArthur 19 2. Plexiglas Preaching: The Devastating Consequences of a Watered-Down Message John MacArthur 35 Part Two. Practicing Discernment in Your Local Bookstore 3. A Sense of Purpose: Evaluating the Claims of The Purpose-Driven Life Nathan Busenitz 45 4. The Old Perspective on Paul: A Critical Introduction to What Saint Paul Really Said Phil Johnson 61 5. Roaming Wild: Investigating the Message of Wild at Heart Daniel Gillespie 79 6. When the Truth Becomes a Tabloid: A Closer Look at Th...

The church is selling sex? Is this a passing fad or here to stay? Below is an interview between Phil Johnson and John MacArthur. (HT: Defending. Contending. )

Pulpit Magazine has posted the full transcript of Phil Johnson's "What is an Evangelical?" P1: What Is an Evangelical? P2: Scripture and Evangelical Conviction P3: The History of Evangelicalism (Part 1) P4: The History of Evangelicalism (Part 2) P5: Where Evangelicalism Went Astray (Part 1) P6: Where Evangelicalism Went Astray (Part 2) On a related note, they have also posted the full transcript of his address on course language in the pulpit: Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 1) Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 2) Sound Doctrine, Sound Words (Part 3)