John MacArthur Rebuked by "Prophet" in the Middle of a Sunday Service

Popular Bible teacher, seminary president, and pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, John MacArthur was confronted right during a recent Sunday service by a man clad in black who claims to be a "prophet." The man surprised MacArthur and his congregation when he purposefully stormed the altar to deliver a message of rebuke.
The man whistled as MacArthur spoke, immediately commanding the attention of all in the packed sanctuary. He then declared what he said was his message from God while pointing at the 76-year-old pastor.
"You've grieved the Holy Spirit of God. Your doctrine of cessation is in error," the man declared in an unknown accent while looking directly at MacArthur, who also met the self-declared prophet's gaze. "He has been grieved, John MacArthur. He has sent me here to tell you that."
"You're sharpening the sword, and they are cutting each other," the unknown man added while pointing at the congregation. It was then that two men in suits began leading him away from the podium.
As he was shuffled down the stairs away from the stage, the man looked over his shoulder and continued addressing MacArthur: "You may not believe in prophets, but you're looking at one."
"Your doctrine of cessation is in error," the man repeated, raising his voice as he was rushed down the aisle and out of the sanctuary.
Cessationists do not believe that spiritual gifts such as speaking in strange or unknown languages (glossolalia), prophecy, or the power to heal others are made available by the Holy Spirit to Christians today, as they were among early Christians. MacArthur has been known for being a cessationist. He has led conferences that teaches on this topic. Further, his book Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit With Counterfeit Worship addresses the topic in detail.
Tags : JOHN MACARTHUR john mcarthur john mcarthur news john mcarthur latest
Hot Trends
-
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans Announce Christmas Together Tour
-
Amy Grant's "Be Still and Know... Hymns & Faith" Turns 10!
-
Deitrick Haddon Reimagines A Classic With Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and John P. Kee
-
The Gaither Vocal Band Says Farewell to Two Members
-
TAYA Embarks on Her "Come Into The Light Tour"
-
Earnest Pugh Scores Fifth No. 1 with “Don’t Give Up”
-
Amy Grant Tweets 'Fighting Breast Cancer Today And Every Day By Drinking Pink With Athena Water'
-
Abbie Parker Leaves I AM THEY Band
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
CeCe Winans to Host the "Generations Live!" Conference
-
Southern Raised to Celebrate the Nuptials of Two Group Members
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Kim Walker-Smith Sings Some of Her Best Worship Songs Live
Most Popular
-
Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans Announce Christmas Together Tour
-
Amy Grant's "Be Still and Know... Hymns & Faith" Turns 10!
-
Deitrick Haddon Reimagines A Classic With Fred Hammond, Hezekiah Walker and John P. Kee
-
The Gaither Vocal Band Says Farewell to Two Members
-
TAYA Embarks on Her "Come Into The Light Tour"
-
Earnest Pugh Scores Fifth No. 1 with “Don’t Give Up”
-
Amy Grant Tweets 'Fighting Breast Cancer Today And Every Day By Drinking Pink With Athena Water'
-
Abbie Parker Leaves I AM THEY Band
-
7 Things to Know About Brothers of the Heart's "Listen to the Music"
-
Lauren Daigle Announces Return to the Road in May
-
CeCe Winans to Host the "Generations Live!" Conference
-
Southern Raised to Celebrate the Nuptials of Two Group Members
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
Kim Walker-Smith Sings Some of Her Best Worship Songs Live