I almost always keep quiet regarding Christian personalities and issues (unless it is false teaching), as it is too easy for it to turn into self-righteous character assassination or internet gossip. However, I am out of patience with those who supported and promoted Mark Driscoll remaining silent, unrepentant, and unapologetic.
Too many pastors, young and older, were influenced by him. Too many people were damaged and savaged by him. The cause of Christ was wounded because of him, all while the warning signs were there and were not hidden; and those who supported him and promoted him have remained silent.
Unfortunately, we are now subjected to this puff piece interview of John Piper. Yes, what John says in this interview is true, but it makes him look like the wise sage now that the carnage is over, while ignoring his association and promotion of Mark Driscoll. This piece provides cover for him by letting him address, from a distance of time, what happened without calling him to take responsibility for his part in the victory against the church he says Satan has had in this situation. It allows him to take the the "high, noble, and wise ground" as if he had nothing to do with it. John Piper is one of the main reasons Mark Driscoll had a national following, and for John to continue avoiding the responsibility for his fomenting of Mark Driscoll's reputation is unconscionable. For The Gospel Coalition to do the interview and air this piece is just as unconscionable.
John and The Gospel Coalition, for the sake of the church you say you love and its unity, come out boldly and admit your part in the Mark Driscoll debacle. It would go a long way toward healing and the restoration of trust in your ministries and motives.
See the interview below by following the link below.
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/reflections-on-mark-driscoll-and-the-mars-hill-implosion
Too many pastors, young and older, were influenced by him. Too many people were damaged and savaged by him. The cause of Christ was wounded because of him, all while the warning signs were there and were not hidden; and those who supported him and promoted him have remained silent.
Unfortunately, we are now subjected to this puff piece interview of John Piper. Yes, what John says in this interview is true, but it makes him look like the wise sage now that the carnage is over, while ignoring his association and promotion of Mark Driscoll. This piece provides cover for him by letting him address, from a distance of time, what happened without calling him to take responsibility for his part in the victory against the church he says Satan has had in this situation. It allows him to take the the "high, noble, and wise ground" as if he had nothing to do with it. John Piper is one of the main reasons Mark Driscoll had a national following, and for John to continue avoiding the responsibility for his fomenting of Mark Driscoll's reputation is unconscionable. For The Gospel Coalition to do the interview and air this piece is just as unconscionable.
John and The Gospel Coalition, for the sake of the church you say you love and its unity, come out boldly and admit your part in the Mark Driscoll debacle. It would go a long way toward healing and the restoration of trust in your ministries and motives.
See the interview below by following the link below.
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/reflections-on-mark-driscoll-and-the-mars-hill-implosion
