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David Platt

Which Way, Christian?: A Contrast of David Platt’s Radical and Michael Horton’s Ordinary

By Filings on Fri, 10/03/25
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“as helpful a correction as Radical is to a real problem in American Christianity, Platt nevertheless overcorrects and creates an unhealthy and unwarranted expectation…. In this article, I’m going to focus on three areas where I think Horton offers a helpful counter-correction to Platt.” - Christ Over All

Court Dismisses Suit Against Platt’s McLean Bible Church

By Filings on Tue, 06/28/22
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“While the DC-area congregation celebrates getting to move forward, critics continue to accuse leadership of a liberal takeover.” - CToday

Church Planting: The Missing Ingredient in Platt's Address to T4G

By Filings on Thu, 04/21/22
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“Platt gave a talk yesterday at the T4G conference that was an excellent challenge for all Christians to be more committed to pursuing disciples of Christ among all nations…. I believe something was missing from his message, and that missing element is vital to understand the work of missions.” - Ben Edwards

Judge Allows Lawsuit Against David Platt, McLean Bible Church to Move Forward

By Filings on Wed, 01/12/22
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“Boyer told Religion News Service that although courts are usually reluctant to involve themselves in church disputes, Virginia law requires churches to follow the rules in the constitutions they put forth. ‘The heart of the complaint really comes down to truth, transparency, and a free, open, and uncoerced process,’” - C.Leaders

Tensions over 'liberal' direction of David Platt’s McLean Bible Church erupt in lawsuit

By Filings on Thu, 07/22/21
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“ ‘That we would change our stance on abortion and sexuality, that we will allow critical race theory, Black Lives Matter and defunding the police to drive our agenda as a church,’ he continued, noting that all those claims are ‘unquestionably untrue.’” - C.Post

Of Course Christians Should Pray for President Trump

By Filings on Wed, 06/12/19
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“The choice isn’t between praying or confrontation. One can pray and confront. Sycophancy is a sin. Christian leaders should confront earthly rulers who commit unjust acts. But lack of charity is a sin also. So is lack of faith.” - David French

“My aim was in no way to endorse the president, his policies, or his party, but to obey God’s command to pray for our president”

By Filings on Wed, 06/05/19
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David Platt Responds to Criticism after Praying over President Trump

SBC IMB's Platt initiates sexual abuse investigations

By Filings on Fri, 07/27/18
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“Two ‘thorough, outside, independent’ investigations have been initiated by International Mission Board President David Platt into the IMB’s handling of any past sexual abuse allegations and into its policies of zero tolerance for such abuse.” - BPNews

David Platt to transition out of IMB presidency

By Filings on Tue, 02/13/18
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Platt added, “I have come to the realization that it is not viable long-term for me to lead as president of the IMB while serving as teaching pastor in a church.” BPress

"As much as some of these radical pastors would say otherwise, their rhetoric still relies on listeners 'making a decision.'”

By SharperIron on Sun, 03/10/13
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...reservations about David Platt’s approach to “radical Christianity” … and others in the radical tribe.

Related: Here Come the Radicals! (CT)

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