MLD- Jesus wasnt literal and theres no book in your hand. There is more going on at this church than just this infidelity. They did not need a transformation gospel to know right and wrong and to choose to do good things. Reading something about the spiritual state of a released preacher by how the press release is worded is sheer folly. All folks pretty much have a good sense of right and wrong whether or not they are saved by an evangelical gospel construct. You only want those who will tell you how smart and how right you are? This is irritating. All the best that money can buy. Your. didnt they come to fort lauderdale to start calvary together? Some of us can duck arrows better then others. no im not angry. But this situation hurts my heart so much. The regulars here are great people. No mans gifts and abilities are so necessary to Gods work that he (God) will violate his own word and wink at that mans seemingly covered and hidden sin. Too bad Christians dont look beyond a mans reputation to the truth. And dont forget that one of MacArthurs disciples, Francis Chan, is constantly preaching that American Christians are too rich and need to give it away to the world, as part of his works-based errors concerning the Gospel. Coy rented space for his church from a funeral parlor in Oakland Park and made ends meet by selling shoes while his wife worked as a waitress. We made a covenant, a lifelong commitment, so we both choose to honor each other and grow old together, day by day, raise a family and, some day, have our children bury us. I hung out with Mac behind the scenes, he was actually quite a nice guy outside the pulpit. Nice try. they will mention Israel 100 times for every mention of Jesus Christ. Returning to a CC isnt returning to folly unless you know its folly. I hope that real love and compassion for his wife & kids are available. Certainly they sinned as well, but Im only seeing defense of 1/2 (or 1/3, or 1/4, or.) I know of a young 20 something recent Bible college grad (female) who wrote sermons for him. Unfortunately, many accountability relationships fail for a variety of reasons. 11 I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers. What was Jesus thinking!? I actually have a lot of experience in having to deal with unwanted attention from married men both at work and at church. The one who hung on a cross continues to be foolishness to the Greeks and a scandal to the Jews. I can understand why you might take offense by what appears to be piling on here on a blog like this. Although he's spent years away from the altar, Coy still looks straight out of central casting for a hip Evangelical preacher. You said that the 1,000 yrs had to be taken literally. Then there was another put up for bid winning at a lower price. Whatever happened to preaching The Bible, and not ones own brand of The Gospel? I like to know everyones sin here and blog about it. Im a line cook (staff member) at Calvary chapels restaurant The Grill, I went to the church staff meeting at 2:30 today (4/6/14) where this information was officially announced. CNN's Coy Wire recalls being on the field when play continued after two catastrophic football injuries - as a college player and while playing with the Buffalo Bills, who must now cope with what . In the same vein, Sharon had no cause for alarm. #RealLove. If he is not happy with the wife, divorce her first and then if you want to go spread your seed, go ahead. And when some were gone like that in recent years, it was probably said, they were troublemakers, or, they didnt respect the work of God, and so on and so on. You got that right, MLD is probably 300 lbs., sitting on a big leather sofa eating popcorn as he writes, with three cats purring around him, while his wife yells from the other room, get off the computer and take the trash out as he answers in a moment, I gotta write one more thing, I have no sympathy for adulterers, may they rot in hell! And then he prays to himself, Thank you God that I am not like that Bob Coy!. Ya because he has 20k followers that he lies to daily. It's unclear how seriously they took the claim of the teenager whom New Times is not naming in accordance with our policy on reporting on victims of sexual abuse who said Coy had forced her to have sex even when she was only 4 years old. He has opportunity to confess, repent and turn back to the faith he knows so well. As a pastor, I dont want people to blindly follow me. RB, LOL. Bob Coy, pastor of megachurch Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale has been fired for moral failure. A core of my current belief system is that none are truly transformed when they are saved. Bob Coy is very intimidating and you cannot cross him. WIKI article is pretty good. I have been stating 61 million. He also earned more than $100,000 from The Masters Seminary the same year. By my count, only 7 including myself have listed your names. Personally I saw through thi scumbag years ago ..he used his popularity to con people and he was smart enough to do itHe never took the word seriously to his heart. People would drive by our home, honk their horns and scream terrible things at us. Bob did it. So much happened in so short a time-it seemed that after moving from the warehouse to the new building, things exploded. They are the ones truly in need of prayer. Why would they allow or risk the public seeing this crime scene being removed and altered? Did you just take the mark of 666? But then, in April 2014, he resigned in disgrace after admitting to multiple affairs and a pornography addiction. We should have stoned that adulterer. Let them tear eachother apart like wolves. Tell me why you need to be the first w news rather than respecting the church body and unity of faith and respecting that as a congregation, we need to be together to receive our family update. Pastor Bob Coy scandal: Resigns from Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale is the 7 associated with Daniel? Confession is step one. I meant no disrespect. I understand the severity of this. Im not answerable to you. With that we end another day of broadcasting. March 4, 2023. Thanks for your words. Im asking sincere questions. Really? Wait, what? MLD, satan is bound? [9] Dusty, no, Steve will tell you theres nothing but good fruit and clear skies and smooth sailing. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. It was supposed to be raised for a new sanctuary that was to be at the North-East part of the property near the canal and would take up part of the main front parking lot. We all do it. MLD, until you show me that you are wiling to disagree with Luther on anything, then it is, in essence, me discussing doctrine with a man that has been dead for centuries. Not everyone should stay married for their reputation in a church. Let me stand corrected. Here is what Acts 2 does to your literal 1,000 yrs. They chose to ignore the explosion that created and run all their services as normal anyway. The reformed/protestant groups picked up on it, since they were catholics and knew nothing else. This sorrow proceeding merely from the fear of punishment, is called legal repentance, as being excited by the terrors of legal penalties, and it may exist without an amendment of life. There is another one in Daniel 3 He ordered the furnace heated seven times more than it was usually heated. Now according to your view of numbers in Daniel, they would need to check the temperature with their thermometer and raise the thermostat from 400 degrees to 2,800 degrees. Well when you do bad stuff and get caught sometimes you have to pay a price and Im not sure it is the best thing for churches to put guys right back in Positions of Trust and power over folks telling them how to live and what to do etc. He attended machinist trade school and completed a three-year apprenticeship in machining. God sees everything. Dont ever disagree with him because he will pull out more bible passages and have your head spinning so fast that you will feel you are wrong. I cant find it on the backend. Restoration is step three. Yes, Praise God He has, but forgiveness does not always cancel consequences. you will know if youre a preterist scripture denying disciple of Calvin or a Bible believing follower of Jesus!. I told Michael he could post a thread to what I shared at Grants Pass almost 8 years ago. Coy sued Fort Lauderdale in 2003 after the city tried to block Calvary from placing a sign with a Christian message at a Christmas light show. So this is a serious question. Coy Randall Gibbs (December 9, 1972 - November 6, 2022) was an American NASCAR driver, assistant coach for the Washington Redskins, and co-owner of Joe Gibbs Racing. Coddington was charged with a misdemeanor and pleaded guilty on April 7, 2005. Before this Blog Newhman had maybe 5 readers. What about their families? The danger with the Calvary Chapel transformation Gospel is that it makes your walk and your fruit the evidence of your official saved-ness. Youre going to find many branches of the faith represented here which adds to the richness of what takes place here. We will all disappoint others, we all sin, but Christ will always be there for us and will never let us down. No one is denying that grace, forgiveness, and redemption are available to him and all of us who are sinners by birth and by choicebut lets focus on the wounded before the wounder. 3 And his delight shall be in the fear of the LORD; and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither decide after the hearing of his ears; , -; - , . For many people, restoration mistakenly means the duration before the erring pastor is behind the pulpit again. Wow, this is shocking and very sad I will pray for healing for his wife and marriage, and that he is broken before God because of his sin, and takes full responsibility for all of it. Broward State Attorney Mike Satz says he was never notified about the investigation. Ixtlan, Yes I completely understand this. Keep the witchhunt there and find out who on the board insisted the news wait until after services and who wanted immediate notification. Apologies are step two. Had a phone call and was ready to continue a bit with RiBo but think it best to set it aside as there are tons of people reading now and also per Michaels request @ 166. Bob, Anons #472 is absolutely true. Coy's faithful didn't know it, but just over a year after the pastor's resignation for adultery, Coral Springs Police launched their investigation into a far worse allegation. Thanks for sharing that Laura. This is not uncommon among men. Wow I did not know there were so many perfect people in the world. Just saying. #464, Unfortunately, I see this all over the place in American evangelicalism. "The law enforcement agency makes [its] decision on whether to bring the case to us," says Ron Ishoy, a spokesman for Satz. I am not too sure he wanted a small group of believers because the building kept getting larger to accommodate all that were being brought in. Martin Luther wanted it thrown out along with James and a couple other books. Can you provide some more info links, etc.? It is no doubt that BC did a lot of good. I think quoting one of the ten commandments isnt politically correct. I think its cheap entertainment. Lots of stories here. where the Bible literally says that there will be a 1,000 yr EARTHLY reign of Christ this should not be hard since it is so clear. I knew/know many who know him and he has no skeletons. How do you know that Isaiah is speaking of the millennium other than Missler or some other end times guru told you. To all who insist he honorably initiated his resignation: His last fb post (Thursday at 3:37) was I cant wait for beach baptisms next month! Does that sound like a man who plans to end his pastorate that same evening? Its a constant throughout human history. Prayers for restoration and healing of the flock and his family. 7. Im just sick to death of Christians jumping all over each other when theyve fallen. Antonio- Please find for me the scripture references for Moral Failure. I hope they reconsider that vision in light of his failure. Im just glad I dont see you all questioning Bobs salvation. When did I ever mention Bob Coy? I reject his whole eschatological scheme, so I could care less. Jean- Yes it went on because I knew a couple that had dinner with BC and wife with only a few other couples. just a question, Michael, you should be able to answer, we all should be transparent, especially you since you are a pastor, you were married right? Have you ever had a hairball? Sauder, a married father of three, has been a minister since 2004 and on staff at Calvary for 14 years, according to the churchs website. well is that what you did? For her perfecting, she awaits the return of her Lord. Anon I always thought it was a collaborative effort mostly with Hickling (the most knowledgeable of the bunch, based out of TN I think ) etc. MLD is too old to be tempted. It looks like the CC movement is quickly passing. You just have to be careful when looking for a church some of these churches teach that Calvinism garbage, like God had chosen some to go to hell and theres no such thing as free will for the nonbeliever, and the limited atonement nonsense that Jesus only died for the elect and not for the whole world, others teach replacement theology that God is through with the nation of Israel and we the church have replaced them and there are no more promises for Israel, but instead they apply to the church. Loss of respect. He was divided, must have been tormenting at some point? It was the Catholics then the reformed then the anabaptists to our modern movements of which CC was one, we shall have to wait and see what will be the next movement God raises, hey dont be so sad, CC had a good run, what was that like 50 years? And I did ask Andy and others if they could make a connection between Isaiah and the millennium? Did Jesus only die for Christians? Its too much temptation, too much power, causes too much pride, etc. It has nothing to do with the Bible. And I also said that I would not give him the keys to another church. Total identity loss. Even worse, they said church officials knew full well he was a pedophile: He'd been kicked out of another Calvary youth ministry in California after being charged with sex crimes there. Dustyno issues, sishugs right back to you. Really? Published November 28, 2014. If true that absolutely stuns me. Megachurch Founder Bob Coy Accused of Molesting 4-Y-O, Sexually Abusing You said you werent CC, and didnt know B Coy, but now your motive is clear, so youve been lying all along. God forbid he get a real job like the rest of us. Your pseudo challenges to Calvinist are nothing any of the Calvinist I know would take seriously. It also took us all years to get over it mentally and spiritually. Please Note wins with best line AND most clever word! Brian Brodersen is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, the president of the Calvary Chapel Bible College, and the director of Creation Fest (UK). [sad to say but true in my experience] Bob could easily do 6 months to a year for that and be right back at it in no time. I'll never forget that meeting.". There is obviously far more to the story that I dont have sufficient verification on. Sources tell Charisma News there was a positive response from the staff and congregation. Pastor Bob had suddenly resigned, the assistant pastor told the stunned crowd. It never is. Just like you were proven wrong about the giving of the Holy Spirit requiring baptism. Oh now its inappropriate!!! my point exactly. But they do have these pills now. Is it like a day or is a day like a 1,000 yrs? Diane's son survived the accident with several injuries and the passengers in the Tracker suffered minor injuries. Not one of us is truly living a life of purityand are struggling with some kind of sin. I dont always agree with his point of view and we have had a few discussions to that end. The strange thing is that Mark was with Bob for almost the entire 30 years as his #1 right hand man and Mark was a brilliant businessman. {} 10 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the root of Jesse, that standeth for an ensign of the peoples, unto him shall the nations seek; and his resting-place shall be glorious. Indwelling our hearts, He gives new life to us, empowers and imparts gifts to us for service. No one is perfect. But two weeks after his surprise resignation, Assistant Pastor Chet Lowe filled Coy's followers in on what had happened. Instead, the pastors Smith installed in his hundreds of megachurches, which are similar to Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, had nearly unlimited power over budgets, personnel, and message. I have been tempted to be unfaithful, yeah, and its not funny. Keep making stuff up, friend. Better perforate your Bibles if that is so. Orthodoxy (doctrine) is inseparable from Orthopraxy (behavior); they are components of the same. Thank God for grace and mercysince none of us is without sin. 22:20), The Lord Jesus Christ commands all believers to proclaim the gospel throughout the world and to make disciples of all nations. She spends too much money on collectables and is enamored with movies, comics, and television series. 18 Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak. I dont like that at all. My apologies to all people who are 300 pounds or over it wasnt my intention to insult you or hurt your feelings and my apologies to MLD in reading your post, they seemed very callous and cruel without regard for the scripture that says that we need to consider ourselves lest we also be tempted, so this caricature came to my mind but again my apologies and I want to ask the moderator to take down my previous post since Im unable to do that, Thank you. BTW, you might want to be a bit more cautious with the word prognosis, or at least become more informed to the breadth of its meaning. Michael and erunner, thank you for the kind words. The way we are transformed is by accepting the Rest that remains. As someone that leans amill and reformed, its all I can do to bite my tongue jeesh. Ive never been married. I think it is a great post. It amazed me that this pastor was able to convince his church that he had done no wrong and that because of his amazing ministry the devil was trying to tear it down. (RNS) Florida megachurch pastor Bob Coy has resigned from his 20,000-member Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale congregation over a moral failing., A statement on the churchs website reported the news: On April 3, 2014, Bob Coy resigned as Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, effective immediately, after confessing to a moral failing in his life which disqualifies him from continuing his leadership role at the church he has led since its founding in 1985.. <3. So, what about babylons Dread is his theology from Homer Simpson? Now lets help him get back to his feet. Period. He was already richI. This man was struggling with sin. This blog has been around for many years, and many of the screen names you read are actually people well known to one another in the regular community here. Im not amill, but that was a ludicrous statement. The woman got away without a scratch. I am glad to see the Board either making a deal to buy Coy out or maybe the Board had the power in the by-laws to deal with a moral failure like thisdunno, but do know that you cant really have a CC-style church that puts some much emphasis on their brand of transformation Gospel while pointing fingers at those outside the church for stuff like gay marriage etcand then have a guy in that CC pulpit that is addicted to p0rn and having relations with multiple women who are not his wife. 2nd, I dont believe much that I see quoted on these rapture ready type web sites. Now this man was their bishop and without a bishop they were not sure if they would still be a church what to do? There is more nonsense on that site than I think Ive ever seen piled in one place. This dynamic makes guys like Coy hide their sin for a long time b/c they know if theyre caught, the game is up and theyre exposed for not being saved or not being specially anointed etc in the CC mindsetand they lose their power and career. Weve had too much of that here lately and it hurts us all. ( |o )====:::Convenient answer, ======= or whoever you are. Isnt it the Lord Jesus that transforms lives and grows places of worship? Pastor Bob has said time & time again that you dont go to church for him you go to church for a connection to god. Miracles are still happening on earth. But the report is true, the blog host reported accurately and now that the rest of the media is reporting the same thing, these voices have quieted down and are left to the long task of relating to a new devastating reality. Pray for Bob in this very dark hour for many. He said Satan was looking to destroy people .he sure did not take his advice.. Coy black balled a number of people who served and now he is going to know what being black balled is all about..karma comes back on him.. @ Hugh Flynn. Unfortunately, his teaching was very shallow, and a tendency toward story-telling and stand-up comedy in favor of sound, Biblical doctrine was both offensive and disappointing to me asking themselves why they did not recognize the absence of authentic Christian character in the fallen mega-pastor. And Ill be glad to talk with you via Skype, FaceTime, or in person about my comments if we ever happen to be close enough to each other. I have no crusading vendetta. It boggles my mindboggles itthat you want to haggle over the terms of removal of someone who we now know had at least two affairs and a porn problem. If you think it is to avoid war, famine and sickness you are wrong. Depression,anxiety and emotional paralysis can cloud your ability to make healthy decisions and achieve a happier life. Thats not being victimized, thats being tempted by women who need healing not exploitation. Beating a brother up as you mention Im sure is not what Jesus meant by loving your enemy and turning the other cheek! Why kick a wounded brother in Christ????? Back 160 yrs ago Martin Stephan led the Lutherans from Saxony to America.
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