We who preach the gospel must not think of ourselves as public relations agents sent to establish good will between Christ and the world. We must not imagine ourselves commissioned to make Christ acceptable to big business, the press, the world of sports or modern education. We are not diplomats but prophets, and our message is not a compromise but an ultimatum. A.W. Tozer
Therefore let God-inspired Scripture decide between us; and on whichever side be found doctrines in harmony with the word of God, in favor of that side will be cast the vote of truth. --Basil of Caesarea
Once you learn to discern, there's no going back. You will begin to spot the lie everywhere it appears.

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service. 1 Timothy 1:12

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bill Gothard’s book, 7 Basic Needs of a Wife


I have been examining the poor teaching in this book, the way in which Bill Gothard twists Scripture, etc.


I have made 10 posts about this book, beginning a year ago, and could continue with a few more, but I decided to just leave what I have.


As I noted on my first post about this book: One of my blog followers sent me a box of publications by Bill Gothard’s IBLP and other personal teachings quite a while back. So much has gone on in my life that I totally forgot about that box. Recently I came across the box and began looking at the material; oh what a lot to examine and expose!!!


Well I’m having less and less time for blogging and I decided Gothard will only be very small part of my exposing of false teachings because there is just tooooooo much! So I will dispose of the most of the material material and leave Gothard pretty much behind.


2 comments:

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

The comment was from Lorna:

Glenn, That was a helpful series of posts you undertook, and I for one appreciate your doing them. At one time, many years ago, I considered Bill Gothard a wise man who offered sound Biblical advice; now I know better. It really is necessary to carefully examine all our so-called "Christian" influences and to read and listen to others with discernment, in order to guard our hearts and our minds. Thanks for your efforts along those lines!

Glenn E. Chatfield said...

I began exposing Gothard with articles in 2011 and many of my "agglomeration"- type posts linked to articles others have written. I know some people who have suffered harm because of his teachings, which is why I began addressing them.

Don and Joy Veinot, along with Ron Henzel, wrote an excellent book titled, "A Matter of Basic Principles," and later a 20th Anniversary edition. They really expose Gothard for the not-so-good person that he is.