A preoccupation with psychological theory has in many cases eroded confidence in the Scriptures. When the essence of the human predicament is redefined in terms of lack of self-esteem, it is almost inevitable that people will be directed toward a couch but not a cross, a psychologist but not a Savior.

— Alistair Begg (b. 1952), Prediger, Buchautor, Radiosprecher

Topics: Doubt & Hard Questions, Grace & Redemption

Alistair Begg

Der 1952 in Schottland geborene reformiert-evangelikale Pastor und Buchautor Alistair Begg leitet seit 1983 die Parkside Church in den USA und erreicht durch seinen Mediendienst „Truth For Life“ ein weltweites Radiopublikum. Er steht für fortlaufende, christuszentrierte Auslegungspredigt und geriet 2023/2024 in konservativ-evangelikalen Kreisen in die Kritik, weil er einer Großmutter den Besuch der Hochzeit ihres Transgender-Enkelkindes aus pastoralen Gründen anriet. Bibellesern bietet er eine Auslegungstradition, die theologische Tiefe nach reformiertem Verständnis mit lebensnaher seelsorgerlicher Anwendung verbindet.

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