Russell Brand's Infant Baptism | Doug Wilson
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
- In this episode, Pastor Doug Wilson discusses the news of Russell Brand's baptism. After many years of searching for transcendence in various places, Brand claims he has found inner peace with Christ. Russell Brand is a British actor, comedian, and political thinker.
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He’s since done a short video - one month in a Christian. Very simple sincere, accurate gospel message. I’ve followed him for a couple of years. I couldn’t believe the change in this person. He was a mess. He’s done consistently thoughtful interviews. Although there are none who seek for God, he’s been sincerely seeking for peace for as long as I’m I’ve followed him. He had a couple of million subscribers. RUclips demonetized him because why not? He has close to 7 million subscribers. My husband is wiser than me and even he’s persuaded of his sincerity. He’s had all the fame. He’s a happily married dad with three kids. Very concerned about the direction of the world. I pray for him as a brother. We all started out as baby Christians. I have people I love who appeared to be believers. They’ve fallen away. It grieves me. I still pray for them. I told you so is a thought that never comes to mind where anyone like this is concerned. Blessings.
Just keep praying for brian Welch the guitarist from korn, it seems he has some good fruit recently
Do you have any videos where he says the word sin or repentance one time?
Edit: I heard him say sin in one video.
It's pretty simple, really. You take him at face value. Believe what he's saying, and if he stumbles, you approach him as you would any other Brother in Christ. It's not really our business to try to dissect someone's sincerity right away. The truth always becomes evident in time.
Prayers Brand finds a great local church and humbles himself as he learns under biblical, gracious church leadership.
He has already gotten involved with the Chosen, and that Hallow, catholic, prayer group, not looking good so far
@@betty8173 …babies gotta, “crawl ‘fore they ball.” He’s still shaking loose his new age garbage too.
Patience and prayer. Luckily it’s not our call. All whom the father calls to the son will be saved
exactli
God calls by name
"church leadership" is an awful term. They're not leaders. They are students that inform us what they have learnt.
Every man is his own leader and of his household, under the Lord God.
Russell has since said thank you to people who pointed out that tarot is sinful and basically said he'd avoid it going forward
I'm floored at how many comments I've read in other places where it appears people (who claim to be Christian) have forgotten where they came from and who God is. I say take him at his word, pray and rejoice! God can and does call and save whomever He pleases and pasts do not equal futures. Far too many log-filled eyes out there...
True - though I would also say to be careful not to account to him extra credibility and authority merely due to his fame as many have done with (for instance) the Tate brothers.
@@Globeguy1337 *All* get the same level of scrutiny and/or equity with me- all. I'm not one who is impressed or swayed by fame or stature- not even 0.01%, not an iota. ALL are level at the foot of the cross, and God is 100% sovereign. Period.
It’s called discernment, something almost everyone lacks.
The Bible doesn't teach anywhere Christians told to take someone's word at face value when they claim to be Christian just because they were baptized. That is what fools do. In fact, the epistles repeatedly warn that Christians ought to test every spirit that come in Christ's name. None of the apostles accepted Simon Magus just because he got baptized. It's Kanye all over again smh
@@theeternalsbeliever1779 I sincerely hope you consider not playing judge to people you don't know, will never know and won't come into contact with, and will be unable to witness the fruit they are bearing in their walk over time. Truly.
God be with you, Russell; you’ve entered the Narrow Gate.
none of us in this world have actually entered the Narrow Gate. only found the Narrow Path.
oh rly
@@CanonPress "Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him.
But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul."
I’m just impressed with his ankle and hip mobility in that full squat.
I can do that and I am 75! But I can also stand up from a sitting position with my hands tied behind my back! It is a product of too much time and too little money!
Praying for Russell and his family. God saves sinners like you and me and Russell. Let’s not forget that.
Jesus Saves.... sinners.
Amen!
Yet while we WERE sinners, Christ died for us.
PRAISE THE LORD JESUS!!!! Really needed to hear this Pastor Doug as we all need the reminder, myself included, that we Christians all start as infants in Christ. How easy it is for us, myself included, to be so prideful thinking we were never once infants in Christ ourselves, and are so easy to forget how we have stumbled along the way ourselves. Praying for genuine born again salvation for Russell!
Prayers for Russell.
Hallelujah for God’s grace and new life in Christ Jesus 🩵
Of course I'm naturally skeptical but he seems genuine and i certainly hope and pray he is. All glory to God!
Jude 25 & 25! "Now unto Him Who is able to keep you (him, me, us) from falling, and to present you (him, me, us) faultless before the Presence of His glory with exceeding joy; to the only wise God...&c."
And THAT is how we pray for Russell Brand. Jesus...finish the work, we beg. Amen.
Thank you for this, Pastor Wilson! Your gracious response was very encouraging!
I pray that his faith is genuine, a true gift from God above. Only Jesus can save, Brand cannot save himself just like you and I cannot save ourselves. He seems genuine and I pray that is genuine. It seems to be a testimony of his wife preaching truth to him (1 Peter 3:1). I am glad that he is feeling the rebirth! I believe he is a true Christian and pray that Jesus owns his soul.
So cool to see him being catechized and sanctified in real time, and with him being old enough to notice it. Thank you, Father, for our new brother. May Your Spirit guide him, and may his whole family come to know truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Truly hope Russell grows on His path.
Really do.
When the feeling passes, only The Rock of God’s Word will anchor the soul🙏🏼🙏🏼
Your response to his baptism is beautiful. I'll gladly keep the brother in our prayers.
High praises
As a pilgrim on this journey, I pray he finds peace and satisfaction in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 🙏🏻
Good job Doug.
Thank you for this episode and speaking about this.
I didn't really know much of who Russell Brand was/is.
But I wish him well in the Lord, and would really be interested in hearing about his journey to faith in Christ and the Gospel.
We have all witnessed a number of false confessions of faith. Sadly, they have made me skeptical when a well-known person comes forward.
But for some reason, watching this and listening to Doug, the Holy Spirit moved my heart to grace and prayer for Russell.
I understand that his wife is Roman Catholic and her example has spurred him on to make this step of faith. It is another proof of the influence of a spouse and the marriage bond to be able to direct us to the source that the union symbolizes. I hope Russell grows in his faith and that it is a true redeeming faith in Christ.
I was born and raised a cradle Catholic many years ago when my youngest child was to be baptized during mass all the baptismal families placed in the front of the church( front pews) before the mass started the priests stood in front and for about 10 Min he admonish the families , "The only time you come to church is when you need something."
( and it wasn't me that needed something it was my daughter that was to be baptized)
For him to make a broad statement like that it was quite an assumption and to believe things are true when it hasn't been proven - by no means we were perfect we did miss church from time to time but we were pretty regularly. That was the last time I went and that was 30 years ago.
@@sitka49 So are you saying you are no longer in any fellowship within the body of Christ?
@@sitka49 that was Catholic mass, which is unfortunately an abomination to the Lord. In my experience, attending Mass in my youth, Priests routinely traffic in guilt. So you made a step in the right direction not going back.
Have you heard the biblical gospel apart from Roman Catholic dogma?
streets been waitin on a new doug reaction vid
forgive us, fam
I hope for his sake that he grows into a full fledged acknowledgment of the Cross Christ and Redemption. Lets all pray for Russell.
Amen and Amen to Russell's decision upon Christ Jesus! While I do not know much of the man, I do know that publicly expressing an inward decision acknowledges a sinful self that cannot save itself, but for saying YES to I AM. I will always celebrate a brother or sister joining the Family of God. I'll leave the true conversion of heart to Holy Spirit and will lift that person (Russell) in prayers to Heavenly Father for their spiritual maturation with abundant fruit.
I've been noticing Russells apparent trajectory towards greater levels of Truth & genuine Christian / Biblical Spirituality.
Pray God its genuine !
Russell IS boldly confronting institutional
L!ES as few others do...
Hope so but there is a large movement to make a global unified conservative(ish), rational, and peaceful religion to preserve the freedoms and prosperity of the West. That is a golden calf. There is only total submission to Jesus Christ and His word or judgement and terror. Brand is a smith of syncretization and we should want none of his wares.
Scripture says that the seed falls on four different types of soil. All four think they are saved. Only, one is, the other three soils the people who will fall away. At first, one doesn't know which kind of soil the person has.
@@rseward7183
Right on.
So we shall see & pray for ourselves and for Russell that we're legitimately faithful in Christ.
Hating what is evil doesn’t make you a Christian, only public repentance from sin and faith in Jesus Christ does that.
If most people would accept what he says in these videos as evidence of faith in Christ no wonder we are in trouble.
@@mrich21087 Hating what is evil begins with us as conviction of our own sin & fallenness - called "mortifying our flesh" and abhoring that which God abhors & loving what He loves.
"Ye that love the LORD, hate Evil"
We are instructed to hate the evil that we commit, and turn from it.
A sure sign of NOT doing that personally, is the tolerance and glossing over of the Cultural evil that surrounds us.
I've listened to Doug Wilson enough to know that he's not doing that - or do you speak of Russell Brand ?
Please make your judgements
S L O W L Y and if something isn't said as a complete set of Beliefs don't automatically project a misunderstanding onto another Brother.
We are in a death struggle with Godless Cultural Marxist Barbarians that want to DESTROY every last vestige of Western Christian Civilization, including & especially the healthy nuclear Biblical Family.
So, everyone is "fighting the Good Fight" in the manner of their gifting - its gonna look different here & there.
Praise GOD that CHRIST is KING & reigns on High, all Principalities & Powers being made subject to Him !
I am going to give Russell a chance. Being regenerative is an on-going process.
Amen!
"Infant baptism is the golden calf of the reformation. " Paul Fisher.
Of course it is. This though it's on one, Doug Wilson does endorse works righteousness.
Been praying for RB for a while, he needs a solid foundation not mother's milk or formula...some Gospel meat well chewed, the term discipleship comes to mind
Brand was already saved from eternity, it’s his awareness of it in time that is a beautiful work of the Lord within the longing of Brand’s heart..
I don't get it. Does anything Russel says sound christian? I haven't heard anything at least. Just normal mysticism. Isn't faith required for baptism? One blieves first, gets baptized after. You don't just get baptize because you think it might give you some spiritual experience. Am I the only one thinking that?
You're assuming that he got baptized by a Christian minister without any instruction or discipleship. (You must be assuming that, otherwise you'd have reason to believe that he was instructed in the meaning of baptism and its relationship to faith in Christ.) That seems like an extremely faulty assumption to start with.
Just because he's not yet fluent in Christianese after being formally Christian for one day is not a basis on which to make a judgment, or even express skepticism. As Doug says, time will tell, and fruit is borne over time.
At the time of my baptism (as an adult, late 20's), although I knew I had been converted to faith in Jesus, there was a lot that I did not know and didn't understand and things that I read in the Bible that went right over my head. I remember thinking that Paul exaggerated things about Jesus and there was no way I could believe some of the things he said. But every day, week, month and year I grew and learned more and understanding and faith came like a flood. My understanding of everything was transformed. If Russell's conversion is genuine, the same thing will happen to him.
He has been about mysticism, his wife is catholic, he has hooked up with The Chosen (mormon/catholic), and the Hallow, catholic prayer group...he needs prayer to truly follow Christ.
Thank you! I am baffled about all of this.
all the baptists are probably thinking that
Hello Pastor! I just want to ask if you could make a video of your thoughts on Jordan Peterson's recent tour with We Who Wrestles with God. Thank you!
Remember when Kanye became a "Christian"?Let's be cautious, time will tell.
"Remember when someone else unrelated became a christian one time??"
i was surprised at how my wedding day felt literally "heavenly". i dont know what I was expecting apart from a little nervousness and happiness, but i felt like I was in a dream and that eternal things were moving..... I will say my wedding day was far more mystical than my baptism and I haven't really dug deep into it. As a man I m not as in touch with all of my emotions but there was something very different that occurred on that day
Amen
Inner peace of mind and spiritual harmony, achieved through calmness, self-control, knowledge and understanding ❤
Stay free and safe with Russell Brand…💥💯❤️🙏💫💥
I would have hated to have my conversation and first few years of spiritual growth being online for all to see. I hope he finds a solid enough church and a group of solid Christian men to help him along the way.
We shall see what we shall see. God bless the man, though.
Salvation is not received by doing good works and clearly Russell is relying on this work (his baptism) to save him. There was no word of him coming to God in faith believing the Gospel and then repenting. Sadly he has been misguided and I pray he learns the truth and trusts Christ alone to save him.
Skeptical here
noted, thanks jack cz8so
Hasn't Russell come out just recently giving a very succinct and short Gospel message?
wormwood will be hard at work now after this apparent setback.. but alas, uncle screwtape knows many tricks
Amen
Douglas [Nicodemus] Wilson,…. a credible professional of faith is needed before baptism. Russell did not express this.
The problem isn’t the baptism or anything to do with the act nor is it whether or not his fruits will show. He got sober before all this. He changed because he’s spiritual long before any of this occurred. This has nothing to do with salvation in Christ. That is the problem.
The problem is he never once mentions the blood of Christ or repentance. He’s speaking in spiritual terms, not redemptive.
I pray that he may one day come to find salvation in Christ, but he hasn’t as yet by his own lack of acknowledgment of the very thing that he’s been saved from, let alone by.
Even a baby Christian understands that. He never mentions it once and Christians who are taking him at face value are hearing what he isn’t saying.
No one should discourage him from seeking Christ but we must make certain it’s the correct Jesus.
I sure hope that one day he will perform the necessary works needed to tip the scales and be judged a follower of Christ by you.
baptists vs new converts is a historic rivalry in christendom
@@chrisdotson3520 wow.
@@Tagavka What? 😂
@@CanonPresswhere can I get more info on this? I will search your channel and website.
Praise be to God that Russell has ostensibly surrendered his life to the Lordship of Christ!
There may be cause for concern however; The number of times he referred to himself and to his feelings may indicate that he doesn’t yet understand the gospel.
I’m thinking of other celebrity conversions - Bob Dylan - don’t know what happened there. I suspect it might have something to do with the Vineyard movement, and all the crazies.
Jim Carrey - claims to be a Christian - seems more like a new ager.
Kanye West - He’s God don’tcha know.
Alice Cooper - seems very genuine.
Jane Fonda - not even close.
Russell Brand - the verdict is still out. I pray he continues to seek the truth.
I almost forgot Jordan Peterson - friend of Russell Brand. I’m amazed. God definitely changes hearts. I’m not certain if he has completely converted, but I see definite changes in his thinking towards Jesus - at one time Jesus was completely mythical to Jordan - now it seems that he’s grasping the necessity of Christ’s (and his resurrection’s) historicity. I’m sure he’s read and contemplated 1 Corinthians 15 - “16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” ESV
I think that one verse will tend to set someone straight on the mythical value of Christ - negligible.
Honorable mention - Donna Summer - gone too soon.
RUclips, when it demonetised Russell Brand, never imagined it would lead to his turning to Chri$t.
He mentions incidents, experience, feeling, personal, happy, relieved, me, my resources, etc. Then mentions "...someone else..." . And then mentions "Christ". The almighty God king of the universe whose glory is majestic in holiness may well use the self absorbed for good, for His purposes. It could happen. Let us pray He will. And may we stop looking for that next experience and love God more that our experience.
Brand's "typical tattoo green" party has started! 😁😁
Water baptism is simply a standing with the Brethren. Put away the Old Man brother. Things are new. You stand with your brothers in Christ.! And if you don't stand with the Brethren, you will reap what you sow. This isn't a joke. Once the Holy Ghost makes your heart new, you must act accordingly. Walk with the Brethren.
This is what attracts me to Presbyterians, they are so hospitable. Welcoming people into the fellowship. Not blindly, and not overly skeptically either.
Last video I watched of him was about yoga. Beware
A guy who just converted from New Age stuff talked about yoga? Spooky stuff!
@@CanonPressyou are flippant and in a dangerous spot. If you slap your seal of approval on anyone that says they are a follower of Christ without using discernment you are profaning the name of Christ. Be prepared to come back and say you are wrong when he doesn’t completely reject the ways of this world. Yoga is demonic.
Brand has really went after the ruling elites. He's looking for greater meaning in life, and he's turned to Christ.
We'll have to see the fruit. Unfortunately many celeberities who become "Christians" never truly turn from their sinful ways. But hopefully that is not the case and he stops making sinful movie and we actually see fruit of genuine repentance and salvation
Honestly the most concerning part of this is finding out that his wife is Catholic :( she's going to be such a stumbling block.
Acts 1:5
So where do you all stand on baptismal regeneration? Contrary to the Bible, sounds like a lot of people are equating baptism with salvation. I like Russell Brand and truly hope he received Christ as his Saviour by grace alone through faith alone - but I’ve heard nothing about this… only baptism, which is an act of obedience AFTER salvation.
baptists vs new converts is the greatest rivalry in christendom
Ye shall know them by their FRUIT!
He’s a babe in Christ.
We’re all a work in progress. Christ was perfect. Shed His Blood for those who believe on His name.
Baptism doesn’t DO anything. It’s a public picture of what’s already happened in your heart.
God chooses who He will to be saved from damnation. He brings us to an irresistible choice.
+canonpress *To quote Yeshua' Ben Yushef Ben Heli Ben Mathat:* "Amen, Amen, I tell you this: That no Person, except one born of water and the Spirit, is able to enter the Realm of the Lᴏʀᴅ. Flesh bears flesh, and Spirit bears spirit. Be not surprised that I tell you that ye must be born _from above._ Ye hear and feel the wind, but cannot judge whence it comes or whither it goes: So with every one that is of the Spirit."
Love Doug. But here's (to my mind) the only matter deserving comment:
It's all about the ceremony and Brand's feelings.
Not a single, serious, contentful word from Brand about Christ - until the last two pro forma words.
So, until the signoff, not in any sense a Christian testimony.
baptists vs new converts is a historic rivalry in christendom
@@CanonPress Yes, I suppose a lot of us still want to see someone actually show saving faith in the Biblical Christ, per se, before we'll call him a "Christian" and celebrate his conversion.
Remember Kanye. That is all.
remember Some Other Guy. That is all.
@@CanonPressJV player at the helm of the canon account today? I guess they need some time in the game too.
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1 Timothy 6:4-5
He is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain
James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
Matthew 24:24
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Romans 16:17-18
I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive
You should’ve done some research before opening your mouth… He has been in recovery for years… A bruised reed God will not crush. Why are you? Should I not send this Lord?
Yes baptism is all about clicks
Sadly they all become Roman Catholic hopefully god has mercy on in and draws him to the real Christ from the Bible.
Yes , not the Roman Catholic God who is one God , one essence, eternal being in three divine Persons. With the Father, Son, and holy Spirit. Where both the Son and the Spirit proceed from the Father. The Son bu being eternally begotten before all ages, and the Spirit proceeding through spiration from the Father and the Son. Yes. We definitely don't want russel to know this God.......🙄
You realize Catholics literally believe in the same Jesus right ..
@@nickynolfi833 that’s nice and what you said is all true the problem is Roman Catholic doctrines and dogmas that contradict the Bible, like Mary is sinless a perpetual virgin is a co intercessor prayer to saints in heaven let’s not leave out purgatory etc etc this is what he might sadly fall into.
@@leviwilliams9601 no not really and that’s not the problem, the problem is Roman Catholic doctrines and dogmas that will condemn sadly Roman Catholics like Mary was sinless and was a perpetual virgin and that’s just 2 blasphemous beliefs they claim as biblical.
@xxJ0xx correct, so you prove the point that you believe that St. Augustine was not a Christian. He promoted all of this, and you deny historical Christian thought . You deny that Jesus entering our heart saves and justifies us.
I heard that baptism is the redemption of your sins
Cool
I hear all kinds of stuff too. Strange stuff, erroneous stuff.
No. Baptism is an act of obedience. Redemption is when your sins are credited to Christ and his righteousness is credited to you. That is the moment that you are saved, when you've cried out to the Lord. If, after that, you die before you can be baptized, you are still saved. Baptism doesn't save. Jesus does.
It depends on the theological family you're in. In the Roman Catholic and Lutheran branches, yes, it is.
Some may say - that but it’s not correct, biblically.
Roman’s and Ephesians are key salvation texts that spell out how redemption happens (both front and backstage). Baptism is an act of obedience and more than a symbol which images the death life resurrection of a born again soul, made alive again in Christ. Not an effectual means of salvation in and of itself.
Brand is a grifter. Probably works for the British government.
o rly mr coolmug3181
@@CanonPress I'm not your enemy.
@@mr.coolmug3181 that's what a british fed would say
@@CanonPress OK Brand is not a government operative whose sole purpose is to promote fake culture wars to divide and distract the masses. Have a pleasant rest of your day.
@@mr.coolmug3181but it seems whoever is running the Cannon app today probably is your enemy.
No one cares.
I love you Doug. But you are so wrong on infant baptism. It’s tradition, it’s not supported by Scripture.
Jacob!
Amen