Michael John Beasley

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Michael John Beasley grew up in Southern California and later served in the United States Air Force. During most of this time he was a convinced Atheist, but in 1982 he was redeemed by the mercy and grace of Christ.

He has a B.S. degree in Physics from the California State University, San Bernardino; an M. Div. degree from The Master's Seminary; and has served in pastoral ministry since 1991. He is the author of Jesus' Justice, Internet Inferno, My Banner is Christ, Altar to an Unknown Love, The First Institution, All Nations Under God, Indeed has Paul Really Said?, and The Fallible Prophets of New Calvinism.

Personal website: www.miykael.com

Peace Baptist Church: www.peacebaptistnc.com

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The Fallible Prophets of New Calvinism: An Analysis, Critique, and Exhortation Concerning the Contemporary Doctrine of “Fallible Prophecy” Oct 1, 2013

by Michael John Beasley

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This book examines Wayne Grudem's controversial teaching on fallible prophecy in view of various lexical, exegetical, and historical points of analysis. It also addresses the teaching's popularity and continuing advancement through many charismatics within the "New Calvinism" movement. The doctrine of fallible prophecy is neither benign nor harmless, rather it constitutes a troubling strange fire for the body of Christ and continues to spread through the advocacy of popular continuationists like Wayne Grudem, D.A. Carson, John Piper, and Mark Driscoll:

“Not only does fallible prophecy have no real value, it is dangerous and can lead the gullible to take very unfortunate actions...since Grudem is the Neo-Calvinist theologian leading the charge in attempting to develop and defend the position of fallible prophecy, Beasley primarily interacts with his writings. His carefully presented argument leads to the conclusion that Grudem is reasoning from both ignorance of New Testament times, as well as from silence. Beasley has done the church a wonderful service by producing this volume. My hope is that many will read it and absorb its contents."
Gary E. Gilley, Pastor-teacher, Southern View Chapel, Springfield, Il:

Contents:
1. Chapter 1: Prophecy – A Test of Love: According to the proponents of fallible prophecy, the presence of error in a prophetic utterance does not make such claimants of the prophetic gift false prophets, it only means that they are New Testament fallible prophets by definition. This constitutes a complete reversal of meaning of prophecy which results in a confused message concerning the nature and character of the God who has consistently and effectually revealed Himself through His appointed messengers. Moreover, such a redaction of prophecy effectively confuses, and nearly eliminates, the scripturally prescribed tests for prophecy. The importance of this must not be underestimated, for all of the tests of prophecy, in the Old Testament and the New Testament, have an unimpeachable centerpiece: the love of God.

2. Chapter 2: Fallible prophecy – Lexical Considerations: Grudem argues that the New Testament connotation of the word prophet no longer possessed the sense of authority it once had. In view of Grudem’s emphasis on this point, chapter 2 examines Grudem's lexical justification for such a position.

3. Chapter 3: Fallible prophecy – The Case of Agabus: One of the most central arguments for fallible prophecy is founded on Agabus' prophecy in Acts 21:11. Like Grudem, D.A. Carson insists that Agabus’ prophecy was fraught with error: "I can think of no reported Old Testament prophet whose prophecies are so wrong on the details." This serious accusation establishes the basis for a thorough examination of Agabus in the 3rd chapter.

4. Chapter 4: Fallible prophecy – A Gift for All?: The advocates of fallible prophecy argue that the NT gift of prophecy was extremely common and functioned “in thousands of ordinary Christians in hundreds of local churches at the time of the New Testament.” In addition to this, Grudem argues that neither grave error nor immaturity should serve as a barrier to the pursuit and exercise of such a gift by nearly everyone within the local church. Such thinking is a tragedy for the body of Christ which is called to holiness and truth in all aspects of life and servitude.

5. Conclusion: The Fallible Prophets of New Calvinism: Believing in the value and efficacy of fallible prophecy, a growing number of popular pastors and teachers are now openly promoting such teaching. Particularly within the increasingly popular New Calvinism movement we find a growing number of advocates of fallible prophecy.

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All Nations Under God: The Doctrine of Christ's Victorious Atonement - Defined, Defended, and Applied Jan 8, 2014

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Sadly, it is not uncommon to find bitter contention amidst those discussions centering on the atonement of Christ. Queries regarding the atonement's intent and extent normally govern such contests, and the results are often less than productive. This debate is not a new one, and it has only intensified in recent years. In its worst form, this battle is draining the church of her vitality and joy, while robbing Christ of His glory as the victorious Lamb of God. However, the church must refute such contention and reclaim the joy, motivation, and power of the Gospel ministry by looking intently at the One who calls Himself the eternal Victor: The Lord Jesus Christ. All Nations Under God looks to restore the true hope and joy of the church by reclaiming the Biblical vision of the Lamb of God who was slain for our sin.

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Chapter 1: Christ's Victorious Atonement Defined
For Whom Did Christ Die?
The Intent of Christ's Atonement
The Immutability of Christ's Atonement
The Extent of Christ's Atonement

Chapter 2: Christ's Victorious Atonement Defended
A Defense, Not a Diatribe
A Defense of the Lord's Justice & Mercy
A Defense of the Lord's Exceptional Love
A Defense of the Lord's Extensive Atonement
"Victory" Means "Victory" all of the Time

Chapter 3: Christ's Victorious Atonement Applied
Listening to the Victorious Lamb
The Greatest of these is Love
The Exceptional Love Of A Husband
The Exceptional Love Of A Wife
The Exceptional Love Of Heaven's Citizens
The Exceptional Love Of The Brethren
The Exceptional Love Of God's Messengers
Following The Victorious Lamb

Chapter 4: Christ's Triumph Over Tradition
Christ's Triumph Over Tradition
The Trauma Of Tradition
The Tradition of Free Will
The Tradition of Hypercalvinism
The Tradition of Unexceptional Love
The Tradition Of "Whosoever"
There Are Foolish Men On Both Sides Of The Argument

Conclusion: Celebrating His Victory for all Eternity
Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
His Holy and Eternal Victory
Adoring the Lamb of God Forever

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Los Profetas Falibles de Nuevo Calvinismo: Un Análisis, Crítica y Exhortación a la Doctrina Contemporánea de la “Profecía Falible” (Spanish Edition) Feb 14, 2014

by Michael John Beasley, Armando Esqueda

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Este libro examina la controversial enseñanza del Dr. Wayne Grudem sobre la profecía falible considerando los diversos puntos de análisis léxicos, exegéticos e históricos. También se ocupa de la popularidad de la enseñanza y su progreso continuo a través de muchos carismáticos dentro del movimiento del “Nuevo Calvinismo.” La doctrina de la profecía falible no es ni benigna ni inofensiva, sino que más bien constituye un fuego extraño inquietante para el cuerpo de Cristo y continúa propagándose a través de la promoción hecha por los continuistas populares como Wayne Grudem, D.A. Carson, John Piper, y Mark Driscoll. Al reestructurar el significado y la definición de un concepto tan central como la profecía, la enseñanza de la profecía falible crea una serie de problemas doctrinales y puntos de confusión dentro de la iglesia, que plantea interrogantes sobre la naturaleza de Aquel que promete que Su palabra revelada no volverá a Él vacía sin haber realizado lo que Él desea ( Isaías 55:11 ).

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"La profecía falible no solo carece de algún valor real, es peligrosa y puede llevar a los incautos a tomar acciones muy desafortunadas….puesto que Grudem es un teólogo Neo-Calvinista que encabeza el intento de desarrollar y defender la posición de la profecía falible, Beasley interactúa principalmente con sus escritos…. Beasley ha hecho a la iglesia un maravilloso servicio mediante la producción de este volumen. Mi esperanza es que muchos lo lean y absorban su contenido.”

Gary E. Gilley , pastor – maestro de Southern View Chapel en Springfield, IL.
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Michael John Beasley ha servido en el ministerio pastoral desde 1991 y es el autor del Altar a Un Amor Desconocido , La Primera Institución, Todos los Pueblos Bajo Dios , En Realidad lo Dijo Pablo?, Y Los Profetas Falibles de Nueva Calvinismo.

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My Banner is Christ: An Appeal for the Church to Restore the Priority of Solus Christus and to Mortify the Idols of Celebritism and the Fear of Man Oct 31, 2015

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Exodus 17:15: And Moses built an altar, and named it The LORD is My Banner.

The church is called to be the pillar and support of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15), not the pillar and support of Evangelical celebrities. Unfortunately, this plain and obvious truth has fallen on hard times within modern Evangelicalism.

When the church becomes more enamored with popular individuals, or things that are deemed as "trendy," she enters into a dangerous flirtation with man-centered priorities. The church is not called to imitate the world which demands that it have its various celebrities and idols (professional athletes, pop icons, movie-stars, internet-idols etc.). Instead, she is called to a much different standard - the higher standard of exalting Christ and His authority alone (Solus Christus, Sola Scriptura).

Modern Evangelicalism has a great need to be restored to the priorities of Solus Christus and Sola Scriptura. The Reformers heralded these priorities for a very important reason - if Christ is not the church's first love and sole authority, then all is lost. While there is nothing inherently wrong with the idea of celebrating God's grace in the lives of godly individuals and their ministries, there is everything wrong with the idolatry of celebritism: the act of exalting men in a way that diminishes the glory and sole authority of Jesus Christ. It is important to recognize that the sin of worshipping the creature rather than the Creator is as natural to human nature as is breathing (Romans1:25). In light of such human frailty, the church must mortify the temptation of heralding mere men above their station, whether by fear or fawning devotion. In order to accomplish this goal, God's people must remember that they are called to be subject to one another in the fear of Christ, alone (Ephesians 5:21). We can be sure that, wherever such reverence and adoration for Christ waxes hot, man-centered idolatry will wane and die. In the end, the church is called to exalt and magnify the risen and returning Savior, while raising the very banner of truth which He has entrusted to those who adore and fear Him (Psalm 60:4).

Table of Contents:
Introduction - He Has Given Us a Banner
Chapter I - Lessons from History with Pillars of Warning
Chapter II - Being Subject in the Fear of Christ
Chapter III - Celebritism and the Worship of the Nehushtan
Chapter IV - Solus Christus Versus Man-Centered Partisanship
Chapter V - You Cannot Serve Two Masters
Chapter VI - Solus Christus in the Land of Sodom and Gomorrah
Chapter VII - Solus Christus in the Home and Church
Chapter VIII - Solus Christus in the Land of Beulah
Chapter IX - Not all are Teachers
Conclusion - The Palace that is Called Beautiful
Appendix - Part I: John Bunyan, John Flavel, and the Fear of God
Appendix - Part II: The Fear of Christ in Marriage and Family
Appendix - Part III: Thomas Manton's Epistle to the Reader

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Altar to an Unknown Love: Rob Bell, C.S. Lewis, and the Legacy of the Art and Thought of Man Jan 8, 2014

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Internet Inferno: A Contemporary Warning and Reminder Regarding this Ancient Truth - "The Tongue is a Fire, the Very World of Iniquity, and is Set on Fire by Hell" James 3:6 Nov 3, 2017

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While the Internet is a helpful tool in many ways, it has also become a cesspool for all forms of gossip and malicious slander. Many who use electronic media today seem to have little regard for the damage that can be done to the reputation of others through the issuance of lies and deception. What is especially troubling about this problem is that few today are aware of the divine judgment that awaits all those who bring about such destruction by their words (Proverbs 6:16-19, Revelation 22:15). Whether you are a Christian or not, this subject should give everyone serious pause regarding their conduct, thoughts, motives, and their every typed or spoken word. Though men may think nothing of slandering another human being, who is made in God's image (James 3:9), the Creator does not share such indifference. One day His justice will come and everything that has been said in secret will be made known before His holy tribunal (Luke 12:2-3). Thus, Internet Inferno has been written in order to issue a contemporary warning and reminder of this ancient truth:

James 3:6: “…the tongue is a fire, the very world of iniquity; the tongue is set among our members as that which defiles the entire body, and sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell.”

What James sets forth in this passage is quite grave and sobering. By it he seeks to awaken us out of the dangerous indifference that often prevails in our communication. Of course, the tongue is merely a vehicle of communication and nothing more. In the end, the tongue is not the principal danger, it is the human heart that has the dark capacity to unleash hell, or, as Jesus said: Matthew 15:19: “…out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders” (Matthew 15:19, 12:34). It is for this reason that every word we speak avails the opportunity to consider the motives and thoughts of our hearts, to the end that we might also contemplate the eternity of our souls.

"This is a superb book and a needed exhortation, but be forewarned: it’s deeply convicting."
Phil Johnson, Pastor/Elder serving at Grace Community Church and Executive Director of Grace to You.

"The level of acrimony in our current mass-media, politics, and academic discourse shows how destructive rash communication can be. Those of us who write critically about ideas on the Internet really need to consider seriously and heed these warnings."
Bruce Davidson, professor at Hokusei Gakuen University in Sapporo, Japan and board member of the Jonathan Edwards Center Japan.

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Altar a un Amor Desconocido: Rob Bell, CS Lewis, y el Legado del Arte y el Pensamiento del Hombre (Spanish Edition) Jun 23, 2015

by Michael Beasley, Josh Marquez, Armando Esqueda

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En marzo de 2011 el libro de Rob Bell, Love Wins (El Amor Triunfa), suscitó una gran polémica entre los evangélicos. Sin embargo, esta polémica no fue una simple molestia, sino que continúa ofreciendo una oportunidad crucial para la iglesia. Hay una historia muy importante y no contada detrás de todo el debate de Bell que se debe tratar por el bien de las generaciones futuras. El misterio y la singularidad de este conflicto han puesto de manifiesto un problema sistémico - uno que es mucho mayor que las protestas prematuras que rodean a Bell. La cuestión central que se plantea en Altar a un Amor Desconocido es la siguiente: si las opiniones de Bell son problemáticas, entonces ¿qué vamos a decir de su mentor teológico sobre el tema del infierno: CS Lewis? -

"Love Wins (El Amor Triunfa) de Rob Bell : Un libro sobre el Cielo, el Infierno y el Destino de Cada persona que Ha Vivido, ha sido condenado por los evangélicos que son, al mismo tiempo, admiradores declarados de autores de quienes Bell ha sido atraído, a saber, George MacDonald y CS Lewis. Beasley cuestiona la consistencia de este procedimiento, y si su libro se toma en serio - como se merece - debe promover más controversia, porque MacDonald y Lewis son figuras muy respetadas. Una presentación reconstruida del amor de Dios – que se puede encontrar en todos los autores que Beasley está criticando - produce una enseñanza que no lleva una ofensa al hombre natural. ¿Qué es más ofensivo para el hombre natural que la verdad en relación con la justicia de Dios y su ira contra el pecado? Pero esa ofensa se elimina por la enseñanza subjetiva y centrada en el hombre que se revisa aquí. Sin embargo, en lugar de comenzar con la Escritura, Lewis creía que tener en cuenta el amor en el hombre puede ayudarnos a entender el amor de Dios. Una parte importante de Altar a Un Amor Desconocido es una refutación de este error. El amor que se encuentra en el hombre no regenerado es el amor propio - el amor centrado en torno a la búsqueda del placer e identificado por los griegos (y por Lewis ) como eros . Pero el amor de Dios (nunca llamado eros en el Nuevo Testamento) es totalmente diferente, y no se conoce hasta que una persona ha nacido de Dios ( 1 Juan 4:7-10 ) . A nuestro juicio él demuestra el argumento de que Lewis es ahora tan ampliamente aceptable en el cristianismo estadounidense, debido a que las ideas no bíblicas no están siendo reconocidas como lo que son. Una destreza en la escritura, una narración efectiva, con una mezcla de ‘referencias y pensamientos bíblicos desconectados,’ son capaces de alcanzar gran éxito en un día en que la discriminación ha cedido el paso al gusto popular.”

Reverendo Iain H. Murray
Ex Director Editorial
y co-fundador de The Banner of Truth Trust

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The First Institution Jan 8, 2014

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Amidst a culture of materialism, entertainment, and career-worship the modern family faces a panoply of challenges. Today, family unity has become a rare commodity and this problem is not receiving the attention it needs from the modern church. But there is hope. Parents must guard the priority established within Holy Writ: to commend their children to the Lord, rather than to the world. In order for the family of God to sail successfully through the storms of life, they must be firmly established within the sure course of God's Word. Only then can they experience the joy, peace, and unity that is found alone in the Lord Jesus Christ. The challenges to this priority are many, but surrender is no option. The First Institution was written in order to chart such a Scriptural course for the family of God. From Genesis to Revelation this book examines the most relevant passages of Scripture which address these often neglected subjects of family life. But this book invests itself in a much deeper question: why did God create the institution of marriage? No one should think that this is an ancillary query; it is an absolutely crucial question, and formulates the very heart and soul of The First Institution, from the first page to the last.

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Indeed, has Paul Really Said?: A Critique of N.T. Wright's Teaching on Justification Jan 8, 2014

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It was Martin Luther who said that the doctrine of justification byfaith is "the doctrine by which the church stands or falls." Inreflection of this reality, Indeed, has Paul Really Said? is set forthas a modern-day defense of the crucial doctrine of justification against those who seek to undermine it by means of the theological innovationsof men like N. T. Wright. In particular, Indeed, has Paul Really Said?is a directed critique of Wright's own work: What Saint Paul Really Said (Eerdmans Publishing, 1997). But rather than perusing every nuance ofWright's position, this book simplifies matters by revealing theAchilles' Heel of Wright's teaching regarding the expression - therighteousness of God - through four comprehensible and reproducibleevaluations regarding:

A Lexical Analysis of the terms - righteousness, justification, and the expression - the righteousness of God;
The forensic [judicial] connotation of these terms;
The relevance of Paul's background as a Pharisee;
The manner in which justification is revealed within the whole counsel of God's Word.

The appendix contains five critical responses from N.T. Wright, includinghis statement of having "significantly" influenced John Piper's work,The Future of Justification, before it was published. From beginning toend, Indeed, has Paul Really Said? clearly reveals that the doctrine ofJustification requires the strongest possible defense that can beafforded by those who seek to herald the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Anything less than this will prove to be a great danger to the church.This istrue for our generation, just as it has been in every generation.

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Infierno de Internet: Una advertencia contemporánea y un recordatorio con respecto a esta antigua verdad: "Y la lengua es un fuego, un mundo de iniquidad...es ... el infierno." Santiago 3:6 (Spanish Edition) Jun 15, 2018

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Si bien Internet es una herramienta útil en muchos sentidos, también se ha convertido en un resumidero de toda forma de chisme y calumnia maliciosa. Muchos de los que usan los medios electrónicos en la actualidad parecen tener poco respeto por el daño que se puede causar a la reputación de los demás al transmitir mentiras y engaños. Lo que es especialmente perturbador acerca de este problema es que pocos hoy en día están conscientes del juicio divino que les espera a todos aquellos que causan tal destrucción mediante sus palabras (Proverbios 6:16-19, Apocalipsis 22:15). Tanto si se es cristiano o no, este tema debería hacer que todos se detengan seriamente en cuanto a su conducta, sus pensamientos, sus motivos y sus palabras escritas o tecleadas. Aunque los hombres pueden no pensar en calumniar a otro ser humano, que está hecho a la imagen de Dios (Santiago 3: 9), el Creador no comparte tal indiferencia. Un día Su justicia vendrá y todo lo que se ha dicho en secreto se dará a conocer ante Su santo tribunal (Lucas 12:2-3). Por lo tanto, Infierno de Internet se ha escrito con el fin de emitir una advertencia contemporánea y un recordatorio de esta antigua verdad:

Santiago 3:6: “Y la lengua es un fuego, un mundo de iniquidad. La lengua está puesta entre nuestros miembros, la cual contamina todo el cuerpo, es encendida por el infierno e inflama el curso de nuestra vida.”

Lo que Santiago establece en este pasaje es bastante serio y aleccionador. Con esto busca despertarnos de la peligrosa indiferencia que a menudo prevalece en nuestra comunicación. Por supuesto, la lengua es simplemente un vehículo de comunicación y nada más. Al final, la lengua no es el peligro principal, es el corazón humano el que tiene la oscura capacidad de desatar el infierno o, como dijo Jesús: “...del corazón provienen malos pensamientos, homicidios, adulterios, fornicaciones, robos, falsos testimonios y calumnias” (Mateo 15:19, 12:34). Es por esta razón que cada palabra que hablamos sirve a la oportunidad de considerar los motivos y pensamientos de nuestros corazones, para que también podamos contemplar la eternidad de nuestras almas.

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Die fehlbaren Propheten des Neuen Calvinismus: Analyse, Kritik und Ermahnung in Bezug auf die aktuelle Lehre der „fehlbaren Prophetie“ (Kapitel 2: Fehlbare ... – Lexikalische Vorbehalte) (German Edition) Dec 29, 2013

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(This is the German translation of the Book, The Fallible Prophets of New Calvinism - Chapter 2)

Die fehlbaren Propheten des Neuen Calvinismus: Analyse, Kritik und Ermahnung in Bezug auf die aktuelle Lehre der "fehlbaren Prophetie" (Kapitel 2: Fehlbare Prophetie - Lexikalische Vorbehalte):

Dieses Buch untersucht Dr. Wayne Grudems kontroverse Lehre der fehlbaren Prophetie und seine Analyse auf lexikalischer, exegetischer und historischer Grundlage. Es beschäftigt sich ferner mit der Popularität und der Verbreitung dieser Lehre durch die vielen Charismatiker in der Bewegung des Neuen Calvinismus. Die Lehre der fehlbaren Prophetie ist weder ungefährlich noch harmlos, sondern sie ist vielmehr ein beunruhigendes fremdes Feuer im Leib Christi und findet durch die Empfehlung von populären Vertretern der Lehre des Nichtcessationismus wie Wayne Grudem, D. A. Carson, John Piper und Mark Driscoll weitere Verbreitung. Diese Ausgabe des Buches enthält Kapitel 2: Fehlbare Prophetie – Lexikalische Vorbehalte:

Bei seiner Beweisführung für die Auffassung einer “fehlbaren Prophetie” argumentiert Grudem, dass sich der neutestamentliche Begriffsinhalt des Wortes “Prophet” von der autoritativen Bedeutung entfernte, den das Wort einst hatte. Folglich, so Grudem, bezeichnete Christus seine Jünger nicht als Propheten, weil „… das griechische Wort prophetes (‘Prophet’) in neutestamentlicher Zeit … nicht die Bedeutung hatte, dass ‘jemand Gottes eigene Worte aussprach.’” Die Vorstellungen von fehlbarer Prophetie gehen jedoch weit darüber hinaus, lediglich die Bedeutung der Prophetie nach dem Maßstab alttestamentlicher Offenbarung zu verändern – sie stellen das Wesen der Prophetie gänzlich auf den Kopf. Laut Denksystem der Vertreter fehlbarer Prophetie ist der moderne Prophet nicht unfehlbar, sondern er wird nun als fehlbar betrachtet. Das lexikalische Argument für diese Schlussfolgerung steht auf der Grundlage äußerst extremer Anwendungen des Wortes aus dem Profangriechischen sowie anderer außerbiblischer Quellen. Folglich argumentieren die Vertreter fehlbarer Prophetie, dass die Leser des Neuen Testaments im 1. Jahrhundert das Wort Prophetie ganz selbstverständlich in dem Sinne auffassten, dass Prophetie im Alten Testament (unfehlbar) und im Neuen Testament (fehlbar) eine genau entgegensetzte Bedeutung hatte. Indem die Bedeutung und Definition eines solch zentralen Begriffs wie Prophetie umdefiniert wird, kommt es im Zuge der Lehre fehlbarer Prophetie in der Gemeinde zu einer Vielzahl lehrmäßiger Probleme sowie verwirrender Schlüsse, die Fragen über das Wesen Gottes aufwerfen, der verheißen hat, dass sein geoffenbartes Wort nicht leer zu ihm zurückkehren wird, ohne auszuführen, was ihm gefällt (Jes 55,11).

Gary E. Gilley, Pastor-Lehrer, Southern View Chapel: “Da Grudem der führende neo-calvinistische Theologe ist, der versucht, die Auffassung fehlbarer Prophetie darzulegen und zu verteidigen, setzt sich Beasley in erster Linie mit seinen Werken auseinander. Fehlbare Prophetie bringt nicht nur keinen wirklichen Nutzen, sie ist gefährlich und kann den Leichtgläubigen dazu verleiten, sehr bedauernswerte Handlungen zu vollziehen. Beasley hat der Gemeinde einen wunderbaren Dienst erwiesen, indem er dieses Buch geschrieben hat. Meine Hoffnung ist, dass viele es lesen und den Inhalt annehmen werden.”

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