True Christians are even to hate the garments polluted by the flesh. Hi, I am just wondering how they select a new group leader. The project consists [Read more] They do not teach you to be discerning, its all about bottoms on seats. All made up of sinners who are not perfect. Ive read the article and am a bit confused. So far in the study of ppl, Ive not come across any man- centric inclinations. While they still preach truth, I suspect the Emergent church influences are creeping in. As for our experience in a major city, people know BSF to be one of the most rigorous and organized Bible Studies out there bringing people various mainline Christian denominations to study deeply over a moderated study with definitive doctrinal teaching. None of this would be happening on her watch. WebBible Study Fellowship (also known as BSF) is an international Christian interdenominational or parachurch fellowship of lay people offering a system of structured bible study. If Christians walk in the Spirit, they walk according to holy righteousness and keep themselves unpolluted by the flesh, devil and cultural-pleasing ways which never calls anything sin. This fall, Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) will launch a new study, People of the Promised Land. I just signed up today for BSF again. Neither Jesus nor the Apostles ever marketed the gospel. Theres still so much to learn and I know that Im not perfect yet. But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindlernot even to eat with such a one.. But the changes to BSF go much deeper than that as has been described on our site. Update From Kevin Reeves I love BSF and my faith has grown so much deeper.
These are doctrinal issues, whether BSF sees them as such or not, and from a biblical standpoint these members need to be taught that praying to Mary and baptism for the dead are unscriptural and sinful. Our country is headed for Socialism? And the influence of these main leaders has inevitably entered the curriculum and other facets of the organization. No longer a Catholic, or a Baptist, but a follower of Christ. Isnt that just like him? Philippians 1:9-11 teaches believers to judge by excellence, approving those things which are righteous through discernment. Its very sad to see the Body of CHRIST being manipulated and heresy being taught in small things which are getting bigger and worse yearly. I noticed for the first time last year that there is a doctrine that is incorrect that is in BSF material pertaining to the character of God. His focus is mans personal fulfillment, not Gods glory. But I hope, like any other ministry, they are open to some constructive criticism. until I read Susie Rowans e-book seemingly promoting Dominion Theology. 
Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 20th Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) has done much good, teaching people the Bible. It no longer seeks the glory of God, but has made man the focal point of Gods purpose. The post Update From Kevin Reeves appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. By Tony PearceLight for the Last Days Israels opposition has held [Read more] I have been in BSF since 1996, with 12 years in leadership.
We are to test and judge: Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test (which includes judging) the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (1 John 4:1) The book of Jude warns believers not to allow licentiousness (removal of Gods holy laws for innocent and pure living) into the church. This year I have a lady from Singapore who is so excited to be part of our California Online group. Catholicism has the pope as the final authorityCalvinism has John Calvin to define and direct the supposed [Read more] How do they go about it.
It felt really disenguine. Sacrificing a the real issues at had for a small good-but-not-the-point point. That is not something to boast about. I have seen absolutely no weakening of their strong Biblical foundation and have seen no evidence of shifting away from God to a man focus. BSF draws a large crowd at our church. With working at Bible Study Fellowship, it is great training to teach me about management the right way and teaching other businesses how to thrive. They teach works salvation, without an assurance of salvation and a warped view of hell for starters. This may help Bible Study Fellowship and leaders spread the Good News to many more. I have to admit when I did my questions on week 3 I felt they were a little weak at first. But I could not sit in silence through all the heresies. Um. I have attended BSF for over 20 yearsand this year will be my last. I am the Director of the childrens program and we are now Joy Of Living. I agree! I only attended 6 years and I saw the deception. I went to BSF In my early 20s and a lot of my complaints are echoed by the previous comments. If you dont like new directions in rules or format of BSF, wellyou may just have to adjust. I have never attended BSF but have been doing Precept (Kay Arthur) for over 12 years. My heart is pretty heavy right now not only for my lost love, BSF, but also aches for the men, women and especially the children being lead astray. The methodology change is not a huge dealbut I cannot stomach the emphasis shift from God to people. Tony Pearce: Is Israel Heading for Civil War?
OUR WEBSITES. I lived anxiously awaiting the next year of BSF to begin. Every Tuesday I come into the church to be trained as well as to train the Children's Leaders on teaching that Thursday. Complaining will do no one any good. The focus is still the bible alone. WebBible Study Fellowship walks through each book chapter by chapter, exploring Gods Word in context. This may help Bible Study Fellowship and leaders spread the Good News to many more. We are a family of God, not perfect, not all knowing, but all Love the Lord and His Words. We want to bring our readers attention to numerous reports presented by John Lanagans blog, The Word Like Fire. RESEARCH JOURNAL One of the aims in Bible Study Fellowship is to send women back into their churches to support them, no matter how heretical. I question the faith gift, when it comes to falling away, only those given this gift. Something the seeker friendly, ( we are family ), advocates should think about. Satan is obviously stirring the pot and trying to destroy a legitimate study of Gods word. I agree, with the observation, and feel sad because BSF had been a hold out resisting the relevancy move, holding true to accuracy in Gods word. The attached eBook [this link taken from BSF FB page] is co-written by Susie Rowan, head of BSF International. You probably should take a quick peek at this, too [Rowans new e-book, The Gospel Changes Everything] The notes section identifies some of those influencing Rowan. I have been in BSF for 6 years three of which I have been a leader. 1 2 3. No one appreciates a guilt trip.
WebBible Study Fellowship walks through each book chapter by chapter, exploring Gods Word in context. I miss this unstructured time together. Thank you for your comments regarding the BSF founder.
I have a group of friends/sisters in Christ, five of us, the four of them have attended BSF for many years, I met them three years ago and they have been inviting me to sign up, I tried to attend last year 2021/2022 but just did a couple of days, I found the questions too shallow. As for our experience in a major city, people know BSF to be one of the most rigorous and organized Bible Studies out there bringing people various mainline Christian denominations to study deeply over a moderated study with definitive doctrinal teaching. Sadly, this means many unexpecting women are going to be drawn into emergent teachings. Can you provide the chapter and subheading and perhaps the beginning of the paragraph to which you are referring (on your page 244)? I was personally bothered by an adult Sunday school teacher who was also very dedicated to BSF. I many people are being misled to the progressive church mentality. I have watched the steady decline of this ministry since Susie Rowan assumed the helm about a decade ago. This past semester they However, please keep it positive criticism. I like the not calling on women so often. I pray that is all of our focus, to stay in the word, to pray for our brothers and sisters and to Act according to Gods will. We believe people discover their true purpose and identity by knowing God through His Word. amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; I came to BSF because I dont know much about the Bible and want to learn about God who I want to be in relationship with but dont know very well. 
So sad. I thought I had made a wrong decision, just to find out later that it was indeed a good decision. They were not interested in Gods truthwhatever BSF said was the gospel. That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. I stopped attending after John in 2017.they probably was going to kick me out anyways. 
This last Tuesday we had fellowship lunch after the lesson; during our lunch Catholicism subject came out, I explained that Catholicism is paganism; immediately they reject my comment and told me that is being judgmental. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The lessons/lectures have been dumbed down, and most standards have been tossed out to accommodate anyone who can manage to show up. Things had changed, and not for the better. My heart is broken over this move in BSF. (John 16:33) How long it takes many of us to learn that peace is found in Christ alone.
I had moved from the NE to the south & found out pretty quickly never to divulge my upbringing lest I be looked down upon. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. I always pray for friends and leaders in bsf. "1 It sounds so good, but after John the Baptizer/Prophet exampled this with Herod Antipas, he being an adulterer. The reports are documented exposs on the co-founder of the highly popular Bible Project, Tim Mackie. And more is stated in these verses regarding judging others so we do not associate with them or allow them in the church. Hundreds of thousands of members of all ages and stages across the globe studying Gods Word chapter-by-chapter together. Many years ago there was a personality conflict and a splinter group walked away with the BSF study principles. Christianity and the Bible is under attack from many outside enemies; this is not the time to quibble about small things, accusing people without even knowing who they are, and assuming the worst. "1 It sounds so good, but after Their refrains are engage the culture and keep the conversation going.. It was a gamble of Susie being selected as Executive. If BSF had made me feel ashamed that I had been practicing idolatry all those yrs growing up I would never have gone back.
True love approves of all things holy and chaste; all things untainted by this sinful world which mocks chastity and the ancient paths. Thank you for this insight on Bible Study Fellowship. amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "bottom"; That was the straw for me! I have disclosed it at my website which you can visit through a Google search for val lee on the Bible Project. It should be the first link. Im not ever going back to BSF; they are promoting ecumenism. WebBible Study Fellowship walks through each book chapter by chapter, exploring Gods Word in context. 1 2 3. Later, I started a Bible Class in my own home for the people where I lived. But I hope, like any other ministry, they are open to some constructive criticism. Amazing how few professing Christians understand this dynamic. "Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name [Jesus Christ] under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." She was a formidable leader. Consider Ephesians 5:11 which teaches we are to expose the unfruitful works of darkness and we are to have no fellowship with such. The watered down lessons are; watered down and the tone of the personal questions is akin to the arm chair psycho bangle of many of the feel good churches led by, yes the big name mega churches: Rick Warren and Joel. I cannot imagine what is next. But, according to what Ive been told, BSF will not correct peoples false doctrine in order to remain open to people of all Christian faiths. Through prayer, God will provide the solutions. Webtime to entry this on-line declaration Bible Study Fellowship Genesis Notes Pdf as skillfully as review them wherever you are now. Ill be praying that God will open all our eyes to the truth and will myself, strive earnestly to remain faithful to the true Word.
Additionally, we know true believers by their fruits of righteousnessMatthew 7:15-20. I always did all the questions anyways as you all know and skipping around made the lesson feel choppy, haphazard, and incomplete. I study with BSF, i found them to be contradicting. 2:3. I think it is very important to do the homework, but lets face it life happens and their are times we fall short. Isnt that more important? Im now an online leader, I see how those that love the Word and love their loved ones from afar can study together. This totally apostate religious global community will embrace even false religions. Bible Study Fellowship Online (bsfonline.org), https://www.westbowpress.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-001175214, https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/816117-collection-of-prayers.
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27928. I really thought BSFwas on the right track years ago. I have been in BSF since 2006 with 12 years in leadership. Could fall away. I appreciate BSFs 4 fold approach and many things about the evolution of the study but the one thing I find to be everpresent is the focus on the Triune Lord and maturation of his people along with the rich training for members to take Gods word into the world through the members families and local church. I hope that you find this information useful in calling the unaware to be alert and sober-minded. We had 1 year of prayer and had 70 women to be able to start the class. I have been longing to get back to BSF. Pray for our country.
Excellent article.
Thank God our salvation do not depend on our faithfulness/loyalty but rather solely on the faithfulness and work of Christ Jesus our Lord. Miss Audrey Wetherell Johnson (BSF founder) would be heartbroken to see what has become of Bible Study Fellowship, how it has drifted, at first subtly, and now drastically from the foundation of Truth upon which the Lord used her to build it. These guidelines have been penned in stone for countless years representing compromise to please all ears and for number-sake. Your voice matters!! Lighthouse Trails 21-Year Anniversary Sale The text in the same section says that Jesus calls anyone who would advocate a different way a thief and a robber. amzn_assoc_linkid = "cbae14634df65c235c912dd9a69ad1c9"; feedback to changes made to bible study fellowship, BSF People of the Promise: Kingdom Divided 2022/2023, Coffee and God: Sunday's Monthly Coffee Chat. God-fearing men and women when lies are sown. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by various news sources to bring light to events happening in our world and in the church. Susanne Wong I am glad you voiced on this. It is now man-centered. LTRP Note: For several years now, Lighthouse Trails has received letters from many women who have been involved with BSF (Bible Study Fellowship).
Week after week, I have the honor to witness God restoring broken marriages, smashing down idols and growing humility and maturity of Christ in the lives of the ladies thru BSF studies. I think the change is good to reach more people, I dont think the Word is dumbed down. Finding the Antidote for Deception: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism People will disagree at times, but by Gods grace and in loving each other as Jesus has loved us, let us look at what is really important relationship with Christ and with each other. Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) has done much good, teaching people the Bible. Also, men are simply not to be taught by women for their own protection. 
Most cities had tents from churches in the area. Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God. And Paul wrote the Corinthian epistles or letters because evil was reported to him by godly believers who caredthings reported commonly among you. (1 Corinthians chapter 5:1) Evil is to be reported, judged and removed. We have not missed a week and we teach tge truth from Gods true word the Bible!
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. These are doctrinal issues, whether BSF sees them as such or not, and from a biblical standpoint these members need to be taught that praying to Mary and baptism for the dead are unscriptural and sinful. My leader would email us weekly with thoughts from Jesus Calling( purely metaphysical). This call to community is far more menacing than what meets the eye. Pauls words are Gods words and there is no error when He wrote these truths for our edification. BSF is no longer true to His Word. P.S. Miss Audrey Wetherell Johnson (BSF founder) would be heartbroken to see what has become of Bible Study Fellowship, how it has drifted, at first subtly, and now drastically from the foundation of Truth upon which the Lord used her to build it. I do cherish the 10 years in bsf.
Additionally their magisterial approach to teaching the word of a woman as if it were the Word of God was at the heart of their demise. I moved away and took with me a lovely book which they prepared for me which told me how very much they had appreciated the class. WebBSF International, formerly known as Bible Study Fellowship is "an interdenominational, not-for-profit, international, lay Christian organization [which] aims to acquaint people with the truth of the Bible through classes using personal study, discussion group participation, lecture, printed notes.
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Unfortunately, when you leave the orbit of one cult or similiar you tend to find yourself caught up in a similiar, and I went directly into the Know Your Bible Womens group which I have only just found out, was also founded by Amy Wetherell-Johnson along with another woman but this fact is not widely known.
I also noticed little to no mention of the Holy Spirit except in the context of informal leadership on only one site. This year I decided to give it a try again The thing about shallow questions still there, but I thought I will do it for the fellowship. The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. It also contains a piece on Matthew 18 as well as numerous Scriptures about being discerning. Exposs on Bible Projects Tim Mackie Reveal Emergent Beliefs on the Atonement and Promotion of the New Age Practice: Contemplative Prayer I attended BSF in Australia for 5 years in the 80s and have always been so grateful for the privilege of sound biblical teaching, and during which time, the Lord gave me a love for His Word, which grows more and more the older I get. Dont leave stay and be the change agent. I thank God for His work in and through BSF. We seek for it everywhere else, but seek in vain, until at last, disappointed, disheartened, and distressed in soul, we come to the Lord Jesus, and lo, at [Read more] BSF is no longer true to His Word. Sam, The analogy used by the speaker of a river is constantly used in the Charismatic movement. Also, Rod Dreher (author of the Benedict Option) has been heavily influenced by Alasdair MacIntyre another communitarian. I was a part of BSF for quite a few years and a Childrens Leader but resigned when I finally understood this errancy and repented of participation in it. Praise the Lord!!! Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the Lord has spoken: Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. In regards to the lame man peter healed miraculously, we got a what marginalized people can you reach out to question. The post A Matter of Truth and Connie Frisbees Surprising Reaction to Jesus Revolution Movie appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project. The next week tge leaders from headquarters cand and closed our class because we were rude. It eliminates the guilty feeling if you didnt get your lesson done. Wow this is really a judgmental attitude and I have been a Christian for a long long time. I also enjoy teaching in the school program because of the study I under go to prepare the lesson. If leadership is in error, you should be going to them, then taking a few people with you, then taking it to the church if they do not correct. As for our experience in a major city, people know BSF to be one of the most rigorous and organized Bible Studies out there bringing people various mainline Christian denominations to study deeply over a moderated study with definitive doctrinal teaching. I find it hilarious that you are so quick to jump on the band wagon to JUDGE the so called Christians who are being judgmental!!! This teaching does not come from the Holy Spirit. I was then one of the Group leaders. One of our leaders in her 60s said we are not leaving this room until everyone understands about the rapture. It is one of a kind. After many years of hearing my wifes family (only the women, NONE of the men do BSF) talk about this program and the great studies, Im breaking down and diving in to one of them close (well, 25 minutes the closest) to my home. You cant speak for other classes.
WebAnswer (1 of 6): Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) and Salvation by Works That they teach faith and works are necessary for salvation, perhaps unawares is concerning. Sports teams and co-workers can claim they are family. As a foundational mindset kick-start to the study, eBook A Faithful Legacy, co-authored by Stephen R. Graves and Susan C. Rowan, was sent to Bible Study Fellowship class members and leadership in July 2018. There was so much biblical truth taught in this study that was not said here Christ, the Word is the source of all life- physical, moral, intellectual and eternal The Gospel proclaims that knowing the full scope or our sinfulness, God sent His Son to save and transform us, Whoever trusts in Jesus and commits wholly to Him has crossed over from death to life Jesus is Gods Lamb who takes away the sins of the world To participate by faith in the death and life of Jesus Christ is the only was one may receive eternal life. I was glad to find your website, but sad to find my fears were confirmed. Totalitarianism. We can never stand on the words of men which in any way changes Scripture. The Church is Christ body. Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets (usually three times a year) to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. So, here it is! Complaining will do no one any good.
Abandon ship or drive the lifeboat? And guess what? I feel like is a sinking ship. Some leaders just have chat sessions, some do focus on the Word. I also learned from reading Miss Johnson's biography, Created for Commitment (p. 224), that her aim from the beginning was to establish an ecumenical Bible study.
Acts 4:12, HOME My prayer is that many who love Jesus would wake up to these deceptions quickly and be aroused from any wool that has been pulled over their eyes, blindness. It tells me through the language in her e-mails and books, she is in favor of Dominionisms seven mountains, the ecumenical movement / emergent church. It was founded in 1959 by Audrey Wetherell Johnson, a British evangelist to China. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. After my BSF group discussion tonight I wanted to cry. I see those that cant leave their homes to go to a meeting can meet online and have rich and deep discussion. Also read Jude, 2 and 3 John. But if the Word is truly being compromised, whining about it to the world is NOT earnestly contending for the faith, it is handing the devil a trophy. This is why I resigned. This past semester they LTRP Note: For several years now, Lighthouse Trails has received letters from many women who have been involved with BSF (Bible Study Fellowship).
The info provided on your website has assured me that I was right to be concerned about the changes in BSF. Sometimes changes are painful. Its about the people, the benefit of their togetherness and their strength in joining forces. She explained it in detail with scripture. The first 11 chapters of Genesis concern the creation and expansion of the entire human race. I have no idea what you are talking about and find the post actually divisive of the Gospel and work of making the Word known. Each one expressed a concern that the organization once taught Gods Word but over the last decade especially began to drift. were told to turn to the Bible Project for a teaching on the Holy Spirit.
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