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Peter Lumpkins Eaten By A Mohler Bear
Peter Lumpkins is no stranger to controversy. That’s unfortunate, but when one spends so much effort in stirring up false accusations and generally causing unnecessary trouble with the likes of Dr. James White and Founders Ministries among others, well, you make your bed….
This week, Peter may have bitten off more than he could chew. In fact, he did just that after questioning Al Mohler about his stand on homosexuality and accusations of lying…and such strong language was not only directed at Mohler, but others as well. Peter’s questions, or accusations rather, begin at the 14:45 sec. mark. While it is unfortunate for Lumpkin that this was recorded, his questions, accusations, etc., in addition to Mohler’s biblical, finely-tuned and most effective response serve as a lesson to those who take baseless pot-shots at others. Note well Mohler’s response, because this is what it’s like to be eaten up by a loving ‘Mohler bear’.
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I must say that I find it immensely gratifying to see Lumpkins being told what’s up.
Notice how Dr. Mohler genuinely thanks the questioner and responds without rancor; he directs the argument toward the centrality and solution of the gospel. Well done!
First time I’ve heard Lumpkins – having read too much in recent months. Mohler is dead-on right in his reply to Lumpkins: there is NO choice to turn from homosexuality – or any other sin – other than by the power of the Spirit of the living God. If anyone puts confidence in a program to “release” anyone from their particular sin, he is an idolator.
I was put off, I confess, but Mohler’s staunch defense of the seminary system – as if it is found in Scripture. I realize that’s his world. But a Billy Graham center? Not only is it wretched to name buildings and programs after men – why this one? Why this one for evangelism and missions? Why Billy Graham at Southern – which is a welcome relief from the Arminian cancer in the SBC? These things I have against Mohler.
But I thank God for him, all things considered. We would be worse off, I think, if he was merely another Paige Patterson.
To hear Peter tell it… ‘they’ are now using intimidation to keep people from voicing their concerns. I find that quite amusing coming from a man who thrives on misrepresenting what others have to say with regular frequency.
Dr. Mohler handled the situation with enormous class. He took ownership of his words and spoke directly to the issue of what scripture teaches regarding homosexuality and in effect, put Peter in his place.
I was at the convention. I live in Phoenix. Watching this exchange was one of the highlights.
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I believe Mr. Lumpkins asked for clarification of Dr. Mohler’s position, which was fair considering Mr. Merritt’s interview, etc. I also believe Dr. Mohler’s response was respectful and straightforward — no “intimidation” of any sort, as Mr. Lumpkins claimed. Manfred is absolutely correct in noting Dr. Mohler’s response is completely biblical, that is, there is no turning away from sin apart from the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit.