I came across J. Newton's quote "Yet, though I am not what I ought to be, nor what I wish to be, nor what I hope to be, I can truly say, I am not what I once was; a slave to sin and Satan; and I can heartily join with the apostle, and acknowledge, "By the grace of God I am what I am." This quote gives me hope.

@vitalsigns2679

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for posting.

@sandman9390

4 ай бұрын

It took me many years to begin to understand God's Grace & then only by being crushed: the following makes some sense to me now:❤️✝️ Romans 7:14-25 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law is good. So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. But if I am doing the very thing I do not want, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin.❤️✝️

@YeshuaKingMessiah

4 ай бұрын

John Newton

@lisafaser6031

4 ай бұрын

Beautiful quote. Thanks for sharing.❤

@southerngirl1408

4 ай бұрын

Amen!

I'm withdrawing from medication I should have gotten off of a long time ago. Please keep me in your prayers. For strength and thank you brothers and sisters

So convicting. I greatly appreciate this reminder of how the conduct of the believers should be. Lord Jesus, help us be “wise as serpents and gentle as doves”.

@stephenhagen234

3 ай бұрын

We are led and taught by the Spirit of God. Put your confidence in His faithfulness to equip you and not those things that God gave to John Newton. Those things that God gave to John Newton were for his audience at the time. Your audience might be different and so your approach will be as well.

@HonrbleMention

3 ай бұрын

You're dead according to God. Did you make yourself alive?

This is much needed, as we live in this period of history where deception is great.

@Version135

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

“Brother, if any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him; for you are worse than he thinks you to be. If he charges you falsely on some point, yet be satisfied, for if he knew you better he might change the accusation, and you would be no gainer by the correction. If you have your moral portrait painted, and it is ugly, be satisfied; for it only needs a few blacker touches, and it would be still nearer the truth.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon, David Dancing Before the Ark Because of His Election JULY 1, 1888 “Discernment is not a matter of simply telling the difference between right and wrong; rather, it is telling the difference between right and almost right.“ -- Charles Spurgeon

Justin and Todd are two of the best! May the Lord be praised.

@weewee1518

4 ай бұрын

Love Justin. Love Todd. The best!

@gabbsdad

4 ай бұрын

Whats their annual income?

@XoxoMoot

4 ай бұрын

The best heretics!

@WilliamtheWorst

4 ай бұрын

probably less than yours@@gabbsdad

@WilliamtheWorst

4 ай бұрын

nice comeback... Do you have recess before or after lunch? @@XoxoMoot

Ouch, the "Discernment N*zi" was a much needed punch in the Guts, as I realise that is where I have been heading, so thank you for that, God just used that to bring me to Repentance! I am far too quick to Judge and need to learn to take it slower so I do not Judge Unrighteously, Love and Peace.

Wish we could have heard from Justin

@horseman4now

2 ай бұрын

No lie! Why did Todd ask him to be there, if he wasn't going to ask him to weigh in equally? Incredibly rude! Todd has been at the edge of the A-List (Sproul, Peters, MacArthur and a couple more) and I think this very self-centered (vain) behavior is why he isn't with them more frequently. If I'm seeing it, they certainly are.

True discernment is a gift of Holy Spirit. It is guided by humility and proper judgment on when it is appropriate to share. If one remains humble and quiet, prayer filled & obedient Holy Spirit can have a prominent place within the believer. A soap box need not be required to convey a message to one or many. Evangelizing sharing the gospel: it is good to have discernment. As an example, to see where or in whom the demon may be. Even if no outward expression occurs. As a gift of from Holy Spirit we know the if, where, when , and the how before engaging in sharing the gospel. May God bless all believers with true discernment in all things, most importantly sharing scripture.

Lord, please temper me that I would not hurt my witness🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@user-op7tm4kf9j

4 ай бұрын

Amen! me, too!

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

"“And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. " (Matt 6:5-6)

What a great man of God, John Newton was ! For any of my American friends visiting the UK I recommend visiting the Cowper Newton Museum in Olney Buckinghamshire Olney is the home of amazing, Grace And also not far from Bedford, where they have the John Bunyan Museum. Excellent places to visit

I discern I have nothing worthwhile to add to this interesting discussion.

@Craigs_Veritas_Bullet1n

4 ай бұрын

😁 good one!

@melindamercier6811

4 ай бұрын

That’s better discernment than 99% of commenters.

@mattleitner5194

4 ай бұрын

Haha

@michaelterry4394

2 ай бұрын

The more i get to know the more i realize how little I know craig morris

I've been so encouraged by this today. In this last week, I have had to resign my Membership from a beautiful Fellowship and refuse (currently) to take up Membership with my new Fellowship, there's been a series of anxious meetings and letter writing sessions. I have been greatly wronged by my Pastor and our community failed by all who were in a position to support us. I chose, with great difficulty to leave as peaceably as possible, ultimately surrendering these events and the wrongs to Christ. Even as we met to part peaceably we were further wronged and I just kept my peace - The LORD gave me His supernatural peace. He truly is all in all

I think this was a wise suhject to bring up. Many Christians are not very Christian about how they address others whom they don't agree with. From one Christian to another... Take this message to heart

@tonimccoy9778

4 ай бұрын

Many who claim to be Christian are not Christian..Toni's husband

@per-arnemoa103

3 ай бұрын

​@@tonimccoy9778well, hypocrites will not be able to claim their faith in Jesus Christ when the worldwide tyranny soon becomes reality.

Todd has such "A Great Heart" and truly loves all people... so well!! He is appealing to our "Godly sense of reason" It's so good how Todd, from his Godly sense of compassion and courteousness and kindness as he explains John Newton's guidelines of tenderness and praying for both ourselves and those to whom we may be seeking to correct. See 1 Corinthians 13...... all 13 verses!! Amen. Ted Schempp, Nashville

His sensitivity and graciousness are the result of his mind being set on heavenly things. (Colossians 3) This video convicted me most thoroughly! Thanks!🙏📖😊

Thank you both for doing this! I really need it❤

This was God helping me discern how to handle a situation I’m having with a church member who keeps giving me the “Judas kiss” and the SLAP! I know in my heart how I’m supposed to handle it (I’m the person’s target of her anger at some medical issues she is facing including her husband), but it has really been an internal struggle for me and the last SLAP was a four-fer last Wednesday including the last one in front of the group I lead. I needed to hear these principles to remind me how I should handle the situation, conduct myself and maintain a Christian attitude towards this person.

@stephenhagen234

3 ай бұрын

God will now allow more on your plate that what He (not you) can handle. He wants us to look to Him, not ourselves, that our confidence grows in Him more and more and less and less in ourselves.

That letter also reminds me about removing the log in your eye before trying to pick out a splinter from someone else's eye.

Wow….. consider your audience 👏🏼 that one slapped me in the head! Every time I comment on somebody’s posts or videos on KZread I need to remember that hundreds if not, thousands of people read my comments. You never know who you might affect. Good or bad. Great reminder.

Wish we would of heard from Justin too.

@horseman4now

2 ай бұрын

Todd didn't even seem to be gracious enough to be embarrassed about hogging all the time. I'm embarrassed for him.

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

@@horseman4now CLUE #1: It's Todd's channel. CLUE #2: This is an EXCERPT from a larger, soon to be released work where Justin is the main speaker.

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

@trishamaitoza6481 "Wish we would of heard from Justin too." It's "would HAVE". not., "would OF".

Glad to hear from Justin.

@janetedley4331

4 ай бұрын

Was wondering if he was ever going to say anything😅

So needed today with all the social media, and phones we hide behind. Grateful for these reminders. I hope and pray many see this.

Thank you. I am a Christian and of late, I see Christians finding fault with other Christians on the internet. If we are called by God to Love Him and Love our neighbour, then what I see happening at the moment is pretty much the opposite! The Bible says, speak the Truth in Love. If we speak the Truth without Love, it is meaningless and will fall on deaf ears. If we show love, but avoid telling the Truth, it is meaningless also. When love and Truth are presented in humility with kindness and respect, then I think that most people will listen, even if they don't necessarily agree. If we are Christians then we must speak the Truth in Love. Love is God's highest command! If we fail in that, we fail in everything.

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

The Bible also says: "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. " (Eph 5:11) "For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. " (2Cor 11:13-15)

Justin is a good ventriloquist and great impressionist. I never saw his mouth move and he sounded just like Todd Friel...😂 Just kidding. Great video, love you brothers❤

Thank you Todd for this. It would have been good if you presented Newton’s rules as a series. With each rule, Justin and you can have a conversation and share how we can apply and give examples. That would be a great teaching series and we can share the different rules with people who need them. 😊 Just something for you and Justin to consider. God bless both of you for your courage and the talents He has given you to do this. Both of your ministry have helped me a lot as it is difficult to find good biblical guidance in Singapore. 😢

Unfortunately, many known people come on without discernment, consideration or prayer and the prioritising number of videos/views they can garner by being more than giving just biblical opinion, often with no shame. to reiterate Robyn's comment, this is much needed, and a breath of fresh air to the viewer. thank you both.

My most earnest Prayer for myself, friends & family, is for discernment from The Holy Spirit. Beware of well meaning family & friends who want you to defend yourself…we are all guilty of spewing “righteous indignation” for our loved ones.

I am thankful to the Lord, hearing this morning ( from India), that I am taught these great considerations.

Justin was speechless!

@JamesEverhart-jy1ri

4 ай бұрын

Literally

@JJ-ns9bb

28 күн бұрын

That’s a first!!!!

I have great respect for Todd F. Considerable truth and wisdom. Hope Justin P. was paying attention.

This is needed today in a lot of churches.

I think Justin Peters really hit the nail on the head with his comment in the video...

@MarciaDiehl-wy5rw

4 ай бұрын

What comment?

@tannermcginn7330

4 ай бұрын

@@MarciaDiehl-wy5rw Exactly. 😅 He didn't say a thing in the whole video. I just thought that was pretty funny.

@dianad4633

4 ай бұрын

Poor Justin looking at Todd like “Dude, why am I here”

@tannermcginn7330

4 ай бұрын

@@dianad4633 I mean, I know there's more to it than the part shown in this video, but it was just kinda funny to me that Justin was there during the whole segment, but he doesn't say anything. And then Todd makes a joke about dropping Justin's name at the beginning of the video. 😅

@NateL1992

4 ай бұрын

​@@tannermcginn7330 I believe his silence spoke quite loud. He was listening, taking notes, and exemplifying that a man who is silent is wiser than he who speaks a lot. I'm not saying Todd was wrong in any capacity, but its worth noting that you don't always need to have a word in. His silence was total agreement to the lesson of discernment. Keeping silent can also be seen as discernment, too.

This is so true, each one of us can learn from what todd has quoted from the letter by john newton what a eye opener this has been for me when i thought i knew it all i found out how little i did know, it is not a sin to be wrong but to be wrong and not admit it weights on our hearts if we are a true child of god, to say the leased i will rethink the words that comes out of my mouth and be sure that they are words from the heart the heart that jesus said i will give you a heart made of flesh and take away the one that is of stone, i pray that everyone will get a chance to see and hear this god filled message, and to jesus christ to which i owe everything to please forgive this old sinner such as myself and help me not to forget that your word and your word alone is and always will be true. In jesus name i thank you dear father for saving a sinner like me. AMEN.

Thank you so much! I needed this so much. I'm going watch again and take notes. In Jesus Name

So last Sunday I went to see an old church. I used to go to and the church was no longer there. Me and my daughter were driving around the parking area. And the buildings looking for the church to see if maybe they upgraded their building or something. And we found what we thought was the church. But as we found out it wasn't the same church. But it ended up being really wonderful and very good for us. And we decided to make that our church for a while and see how it goes. And I'll tell you. This came up to me today. Because I was talking about certain things in my life. That had happened to me right away. First thing I did was talk about my problems to them. And not really thinking in my new walk. As a crime Christian, what I was doing and then this video came up today and guess what? You pointed out to me was. I was not supposed to be talking about that to them. That was the first mistake that I made when I went into. That church and now I almost feel embarrassed to go back but. I'll go back and I'll remember this and keep my mouth closed as best as I can. Because I learned how to have quite a gift for gab as I was growing up. So I'm trying to fix that right now. To not have that gift for gab, unless it's for the right reason. And my gift for gab is not for the right reason. It's always talking about. How I've been pained or hurt or abused in my life? And I need to stop with that whole thing. And this today literally reached out and told me watch this video. God told me to watch this video today. And There you were telling me what I was doing was not right and I am so happy that you had this video up for us today. Not just me, but for us. Thank you so much and God. Bless you.

Wonderful reminder for these times, thank you and God bless you.

So good. Thank you❤️

what a great video... Thank you both!

Very helpful. Thank you Todd,

So good. Thank you, Todd.

This is excellent. Thank you for sharing this.

Thank you !

Outstanding Todd!!

This is wonderful advice for today's online arguments.

Thank you, Todd and Justin. GBY

Amazing!!! Great news.

This is timely and I needed to hear it. Thank you

I NEEDED TO HEAR THIS, THANK YOU. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊

Let Justin speak!!!

So helpful, thanks Todd!

Love these wonderful words of wisdom!!!❤

Justin is a lovely decoration on this video!

Thank you. I saw this at just the right moment, when before this I was asking The Lord to help me with a situation that I must address and to set a watch upon my mouth and to watch over the doors of my lips. This person is my elder and also a believer. I do not want to lash out but acknowledged that I need help to speak rightly, I cannot do that without Him. I desire to learn how to speak in a God honoring way to all. I know He's the one to teach me. I went to The Word first to see what it said about the situation. This tells me if I am wrong in my thoughts/stance. This morning I prayed about words. Thank you so much for this video. I will be saving it a Playlist so I can reference it often. Got to strengthen these muscles alot.

@horseman4now

2 ай бұрын

Don't you just LOVE it when God gives you those almost-instant replies?!!!!!!!

Brilliant, if only people today could communicate so fluently. This video reminds me of a verse I pray daily, so as to not forget my place. *_Mat _**_10:16_**_ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves._* *_KJB_*

@TSeeker1

4 ай бұрын

Yes, amen! The Holy Spirit whispered this to me also.❤️✝️🛐

Excellent!

Looking forward to this video series. Hopefully there will be more of Justin Peters.

@lelamoore1019

2 ай бұрын

Catch Justin’s videos. He gets to speak on them.

Well said. Thank you.

Excellent. Thank you

Our church has issued. Wish I saw this sooner and we could learn from it. Thank you so much.

So sad that brJustin not spaek on this video ,He is so humble! GOD BLESS YOU ALL

@melissiakuhn7287

4 ай бұрын

Right?? Incredibly odd episode. 😮

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

@@melissiakuhn7287 CLUE #1: It's Todd's channel. CLUE #2: This is an EXCERPT from a larger, soon to be released work where Justin is the main speaker.

@melissiakuhn7287

Ай бұрын

@@Packhorse-bh8qn how about Clue 1A Showing Justin Peters in the main picture for the video. Leads one to believe he will be in the video. 🙄

@Packhorse-bh8qn

Ай бұрын

@@melissiakuhn7287 It's called an "announcement". Really, you should go listen to the first few minutes of the video. He explains it quite clearly.

@melissiakuhn7287

Ай бұрын

@@Packhorse-bh8qn I listened to the entire episode. You’re really aggressive about something that really doesn’t matter. Get a life.

At the beginning, Mr. Friel said this was just a small portion of the entire discussion. I can’t wait to view the finished product and believe that Justin will appear more prominently in that version.

@horseman4now

2 ай бұрын

One would certainly hope so! This imbalance is appalling.

Amen. Excellent

Good word!

Shows the Holy Spirit upon John Newton. Good counsel.

Excellent advice! My takeaway is that I should centre myself in Jesus before I commit to writing a commentary to identify and to correct a wrong. If I don’t get myself out of the way of Jesus, then my prideful flesh will dictate the narrative and I will achieve nothing. The truth is eternal and Jesus is the only way to the truth. Praise be to God for His eternal wisdom and faithful loving mercy.

@stephenhagen234

3 ай бұрын

You also need to ask yourself why you believe you need to address this wrong and how is it wrong. Have you prayed and asked God to show you if you should be the one or what level of involvement you should provide? Are you willing to wait on Him to give you an answer or do you want to take it upon yourself to be in something that God would not have you involved in? Do you believe that God is much more knowledgeable about the situation and has been aware of it long before you learned of it and has the proper time and place to address these concerns?

very timely - thanks.

Great subject

This is lovely! Very much needed, and while I have heard these words before from others I maybe havent hear them so eloquently put! Is Justin getting paid by the word or something? 😄I'm sure youre breaking it up into sections, just thought it funny him sat there staring at you for 20 minutes

Love this biblical reminder on how to treat one another when discussing different views

@horseman4now

2 ай бұрын

It would have been even better if it had been demonstrated, rather than ignored. The was Todd treated Justin was NOT how we should treat one another. I was so disgusted by the halfway mark that I went to the comments, only to find that Todd ignored Justin through the whole thing. Yuk!

This was a humbling video

I have to say, I have tried tenderness through forgiveness and grace to my abusers, but they see that as a sign of weakness and a green light to continue their abuse, because their was no consequences for their abusive behaviours. So, I am no longer tender and I publicly expose their abuse, just like Jesus did to the Pharisees. Im having more success with that. I note that more real pastors are exposing the false teachers.

Beautifully presented, full of compassion, mercy, and truth. I very much appreciate and respect both Todd Friel and Justin Peters for this message. Well done, gentlemen, very well done.

Boy, do I need this!!! Yowza I really love sarcasm I better re-watch this & take notes.

I was about a Bible study and gave my opinion that I thought the tv show the chosen was wrong for us to watch and gave some examples. A guy got up, looked at me and said “don’t judge lest you be judged” then walked away. It was uncomfortable. Even though I didn’t feel I was in the wrong, I called him the next day to apologize. I didn’t know him well so I had to ask som on for his number. I kept thinking of the verse “ blessed are the peacemakers”

@krystalgoin

4 ай бұрын

Not in the face of going along with false tv productions. Your initial discernment was correct. The Chosen should NOT be promoted.

@stephenhagen234

3 ай бұрын

It's not your problem if this person did not like your evaluation of the program. He took offense so he needs to change his heart and has some growing to do. Some were offended too at what Christ had to say. He didn't apologize either.

Wow!!! Godly advice, thank you!

Justin Peters will be at the Bible Belt Conference in April, Lord willing. There are still early bird discount tickets for those interested.

Yes, there is a lot of arrogance and just nastiness in our circles. The principles beautifully elucidated here are rarely followed. One reason I stopped going to certain conferences.

This is so good! Can’t wait for the full lectures! The ridicule part tho! Isn’t it interesting that debates (of any kind) most commonly descend into ridicule … which is basically personal jabs. Sarcasm can be used as a personal jab but it isn’t inherently categorized as ridicule. Good stuff, good stuff. Can’t wait!

@jasonshoots1655

4 ай бұрын

Sometime within the next decade! 🤣🤣

What a great subject to cover. If only more so-called born-again believers practiced this. Me included. However, my experience with so many brothers and sister, they will spew vinum at you for correcting and trying to help them understand scripture better. Act18:26. For example, I love eschatology and have studied it for years. But when I show scriptures clearly showing there is NO pre-trib rapture. You would not believe the ungodly replies I receive. Yet, I still love them, just like we are commanded. To God be the Glory.

I was there just a few weeks ago!

I hope that all who were quick to judge Alistair Begg will please consider your thoughts and comments after hearing this message.

I appreciate the video. Great, and needed, advice. It could be that it is coming, and this was essentially just an introduction, but I think it would have been better if each guideline was delivered with Scripture backing it up. Either way, still a good addition to my Friday night, thanks.

Come on Friel take a breath i want to hear Peters talk....

@janetedley4331

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@southerngirl1408

4 ай бұрын

Me too!! 😢

Narasistic use to weaponizing empathy, ive forgive and tried continuously to save souls 🙏😇 but everyone close and love I feel a failure and had to make a drastic decision and walk away their depraved heart's. I use Christ as walk with and show by liberated from my desires, material thing's and delivered from demonic's spirit's, humble daily Psalms 51 : 1-6 reminding my sin. Gave all thing's that became a master of me, but other's and family can't understand or recognize my anointed decisions.😇 So i pray for all enemies 🙏🙌😇 who i love.

Well done. Having a link to Newton's letter would be helpful.

Excellent video. I needed to hear this before work this morning. Can anyone become a part of the audience?

Mr. Friel, you did Mr. Peters a disservice by having him in your video, but not including any of his comments. Why did you invite him to participate?

@bmbutler2

4 ай бұрын

Might go back and watch the opening monologue.

@gregnixon1296

4 ай бұрын

@@bmbutler2 Just did. My question remains.

I'm so hungry for sanity..how about you.

You conclude your talk by saying that Newton was not only a great hymnwriter, but a great theologian. I would argue that one cannot be a great hymnwriter without first being a great theologian! Thank you for sharing and reflecting on these wise words from a brother of yesteryear.

16:43 AGAINST not AGIANST (sorry if someone already replied) - does brother Justin speak before this closes?

Great. Dealing with now, with my ex and her family, child custody/support, decided to go against the order and send her to a different doctrinal church.

Wow, Justin Peters never spoke. I'll catch him at his next conference.

No Judus kisses here - Justin Peters and you sre on my list of Expositional Preachers/Teachers! Great clip.

What about wolves who are perniciously ripping sheep to shreds leaving them spiritually shipwrecked?

❤❤❤

Hey where’d you get that cardboard cut out of our brother Justin Peters ?

@mattlinc

4 ай бұрын

It was actually AI Justin Peters 😂

@jeremiahyeo5863

4 ай бұрын

@@mattlinc So funny!

I'm not defined by my past. I am what God says I am. I have what God says I have. I can do what God says I can do. Scripture admonishes us not to pass judgement upon others, in a critical sense but we are called to be fruit inspectors. AND make no mistake about it, God can and will give you the words that will challenge them to question their beliefs held deep within their hearts and minds, though they do not reveal this to you. God's love and truth can and will conquer their ego and strongly held beliefs in what they perceive as the truth. He WILL reveal Himself to them thru you. Just love them and be merciful and patient. He doesn't call you to prove your beliefs as superior to theirs. He does call you to relate lovingly the living hope within your heart set forth in Scripture.

Was Justin Peters going to speak?

Very good job!