A Calvinist Defends Steven Furtick

19/11/2025 1h 9min
A Calvinist Defends Steven Furtick

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Is Steven Furtick a false teacher? As a Calvinist, I dive into seven of the most common charges—from Modalism to prosperity Gospel—leveled against the pastor of Elevation Church. We'll examine preaching style, theological worldview, and specific statements, all the while standing on certain foundational doctrines of Reformed theology. Learn why the accusations often miss the mark and how we can apply charity and nuance even when discerning tough theological lines. This isn't just about Furtick; it's about how Evangelicals should handle the 'heresy' label.Time stamps:Introduction 0:00Why does this even matter? 4:09Continuationism vs Cessationism 8:30Objection #1: "Furtick is a celebrity pastor." 13:08Objection #2: "Furtick's sermons are man-centered rather than God-centered." 16:14Objection #3: "Furtick does not do exegesis. He engages in eisegesis and takes the Bible out of context." 19:32Creative application is not eisegesis! 22:19Objection #4: "Furtick is soft on sin." 27:21Objection #5: "Furtick preaches the prosperity gospel." 30:13Objection #6: "Furtick teaches heretical doctrine." 32:32Did God break the law? 33:58Is Furtick a modalist? 40:11Should Furtick be more clear? 48:39Furtick's friendship with T.D. Jakes 51:35Is T.D. Jakes a modalist? 53:23Objection #7: "Furtick has a lavish lifestyle." 1:01:40This has to stop! 1:05:04When a pastor makes an error theologically or stylistically, how should the church respond 1:06:30Closing remarks! 1:08:22