Brent Detwiler’s blog
February 28, 2019
I hope you will read the entire article in order to fully grasp why the action taken by Al Mohler in cutting all ties to C.J. Mahaney and Sovereign Grace Churches, Inc. was so necessary. It has taken me three weeks to write this documentary account. It preserves a historical record but more importantly it illustrates what I consider to be the greatest problem in the evangelical church. Elders, pastors, overseers are not held accountable to the qualifications of Scripture found in 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9. The examples are endless and it has done extraordinary harm to the gospel.
Evangelical leaders must resolve to act without partiality and favoritism when dealing with fellow leaders who are not above reproach (1 Tim. 5:19-22). Witnesses must be heard, evidence examined, and corrective action taken. This has not been the case with C.J. Mahaney or the leaders of Sovereign Grace Churches over the past 8 years. Tragically, so many of our top Bible teachers, authors, bloggers, professors, seminary presidents, parachurch leaders, and church planting experts have shown no discernment and refused to study the evidence. The good ole’ boy network has covered up for one its own. And yet, no one is fessing up to it.
In the providence of God, Al Mohler was forced to reveal his severing of ties but there is much more for him to do. Here are some highlights from my article followed by the full length article. I hope you take the time to read it all.
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