by Ron Henzel | Nov 24, 2016 | Bill Gothard / IBLP, context, False Teacher, Grace, Legalism
When debating Gothardites on the topic of grace, often the first text they cite is James 4:6b: “‘God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble,’” (ESV). It is also usually the one text they keep coming back to in support of their assertion that grace is not...
by Don and Joy Veinot | Feb 25, 2016 | Bill Gothard / IBLP, Church leadership, False Teacher, Fear, Legalism, Sexual Abuse, Shepherding, Spiritual Abuse
Recovering Grace is a website which hosts discussions of the teachings of Bill Gothard and his Institute in Basic Life Principles. They do this in an effort to help those who have been hurt by Gothard’s legalistic and authoritarian teachings. On February 19, 2016,...
by Guest Writer | Feb 13, 2016 | Bill Gothard / IBLP, Legalism, MCOI Journal, Winter 2001
(This originally appeared in the Winter 2001 edition of the MCOI Journal beginning on page 10) By Dr. Harry Adams Christianity is the faith of the cross. “But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ”(Gal. 6:14). The sufferings of...
by Guest Writer | Jul 27, 2015 | Bill Gothard / IBLP, Fear, MCOI Journal, mysticism, September/October 1998
By Marty Butz Suffering, including medical and health hardships, affects Christians and non-Christians alike. Not only are physical infirmities tough to deal with, but mental anguish can be at least as disturbing when the question “Why me, Lord?” goes unanswered. Like...
by Ron Henzel | Jul 11, 2015 | Bill Gothard / IBLP, Christian living, Grace, July/August 1998, Legalism, MCOI Journal, Theology
(This originally appeared in the July/August 1998 edition of the MCOI Journal beginning on page 6) In Parts 1 and 2, we assessed some of the teachings of Bill Gothard and his Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) through a chronological approach. While we wish to...
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