Chris Rosebrough of Pirate Christian Radio, Fighting for the Faith, etc. today posted that his "entrance to the Elephant Room had been revoked" and was told to leave immediately or "be arrested for trespassing." He goes on to point out the irony of the situation as the Purpose Statement is designed to be inclusive of those who disagree, yet he was met and stopped by both security and an elder of the host church.
For those who are unaware, Rosebrough is a Christian apologist who critiques ministries and sermons according to the Word of God and reports the findings—both good and bad. If possible he travels to a venue to experience what is happening in order to get the full context. Assuming that Rosebrough had properly registered and not crashed the venue, what in the world is going on here? Why deny someone at the door? Certainly, James MacDonald has the right to deny entrance to anyone, but refusal should have been at registration time.
The larger question though is: what's up with James MacDonald? Once a committed Bible teacher intent on the truth of the gospel, MacDonald has taken unnerving steps away from theologically-conservative ties (resigning from The Gospel Coalition) toward accepting heretics in the name of Christian unity, notably by inviting anti-Trinitarian T. D. Jakes to be a part of the Elephant Room conversations and taking part. In addition one might question his recent participation in the Code Orange Revival (receiving from Chris Rosebrough the richly deserved designation 2012 Heresy Olympics) which featured speakers who elevated themselves, Elevation Church, and pastor Steven Furtick rather than the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt Chandler also spoke, but he remained faithful to the biblical gospel. Check out his message here.)
It appears that James MacDonald is trying to avoid those who wish to move him back to sound doctrine and practice. Either that or he is covering for those joining in the Elephant Room sessions.
Update: Chris Rosebrough gives details about the incident for an interview on Issues, Etc.
For those who are unaware, Rosebrough is a Christian apologist who critiques ministries and sermons according to the Word of God and reports the findings—both good and bad. If possible he travels to a venue to experience what is happening in order to get the full context. Assuming that Rosebrough had properly registered and not crashed the venue, what in the world is going on here? Why deny someone at the door? Certainly, James MacDonald has the right to deny entrance to anyone, but refusal should have been at registration time.
The larger question though is: what's up with James MacDonald? Once a committed Bible teacher intent on the truth of the gospel, MacDonald has taken unnerving steps away from theologically-conservative ties (resigning from The Gospel Coalition) toward accepting heretics in the name of Christian unity, notably by inviting anti-Trinitarian T. D. Jakes to be a part of the Elephant Room conversations and taking part. In addition one might question his recent participation in the Code Orange Revival (receiving from Chris Rosebrough the richly deserved designation 2012 Heresy Olympics) which featured speakers who elevated themselves, Elevation Church, and pastor Steven Furtick rather than the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matt Chandler also spoke, but he remained faithful to the biblical gospel. Check out his message here.)
It appears that James MacDonald is trying to avoid those who wish to move him back to sound doctrine and practice. Either that or he is covering for those joining in the Elephant Room sessions.
Update: Chris Rosebrough gives details about the incident for an interview on Issues, Etc.
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