A word from Allen the Beloved
🌿 Children of the Promise
God’s children are not defined by the flesh, but by the promise. As Isaac was, we are heirs not by human lineage, but by faith in Christ. ✝️ “And if you are Christ’s, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise” (Gal. 3:29). ✨ “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint-heirs with Christ” (Rom. 8:16–17).
🛡️ God’s Protection and Victory
The Lord assures His servants: ⚔️ “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me”(Isa. 54:17). 🌟 In Christ, “all the promises of God are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us” (2 Cor. 1:20). Nothing can separate us from His love. 💖
🏃 Persevering in the Faith
The Christian life is not a sprint but a long race. ⏳ Jesus declared: “But he who endures to the end shall be saved”(Matt. 24:13). 📖 Hebrews reminds us: “For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise” (Heb. 10:36). 👀 “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith” (Heb. 12:1–2). 🏅 Paul wrote: “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14). Perseverance is not optional—it is the evidence of true faith.
⚠️ Warnings Against Falling Away
Scripture also warns us of the danger of turning back: 🚨 “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall”(1 Cor. 10:12). 🔥 “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in departing from the living God; but exhort one another daily… lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin” (Heb. 3:12–13). 🕳️ Peter speaks strongly: “For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning…” (2 Pet. 2:20–21). 📌 Hebrews exhorts us: “We desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end… imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises” (Heb. 6:11–12).
👑 Conclusion
We are children of the promise, heirs of an unshakable kingdom. 🌍 We have the assurance of God’s protection and victory, but also the solemn call to persevere in faith until the end. 🕊️ The Christian life is both a glorious inheritance and a race of obedience and vigilance. ✝️ The Holy Spirit keeps us, and the Word continually reminds us to walk firmly, for only those who endure will inherit the eternal promise. 🌟
about Allen the Beloved
Allen surrendered his life to Christ more than two decades ago and has been pursuing true discipleship ever since, even while acknowledging his own failures along the way. For over 20 years he has been active in ministry, with a special focus on the Spanish-speaking world. His work has included translating materials on the Kingdom of God and discipleship, proclaiming the gospel, and continually learning what it means to live as a faithful disciple of Jesus.
About Steve Gregg en Espanol
If you strip away the veneer of “independent Bible teacher,” Steve Gregg slots almost perfectly into the Calvary Chapel mold. His method of verse-by-verse exposition, his casual radio Q&A persona, his itinerant teaching across churches of all stripes—these mirror the Calvary Chapel brand DNA:
Non-denominational by name, denominational by practice. The movement loves to brand itself as “simply Christian” while functioning as a tightly aligned network. Gregg embodies that posture—avoiding denominational labels yet operating comfortably in their pulpits.
Ecumenical drift disguised as balance. Calvary Chapel’s power has always been to blur the lines—absorbing charismatic energy, Baptist conservatism, and evangelical pop-culture cool into one package. Gregg has mastered the same “blurring act,” presenting competing views as if neutrality were virtue. The effect: doctrinal edges are dissolved in real time.
Prophet of the moment, not prophet of the Lord. Instead of drawing hard lines, he reassures audiences that “many sincere Christians disagree” and “the Bible isn’t always clear.” This is not illumination but sedation—people come away pacified, not awakened. It is a prophet’s posture stripped of fire, functioning as anesthesia.
The result? A ministry that feels safe across the evangelical spectrum, yet functions as a gateway to ecumenism. Instead of calling out compromise, Gregg normalizes it by endless “options-lists,” treating heresies and historic faith alike. In this sense, he is not standing against the current but surfing it—a perfect Calvary Chapel clone, even if he never took their badge.
Why call him the “Gandalf clown”? Because his role is myth-maker and pacifier at once.
Like Gandalf, he positions himself as the wise guide, the seasoned traveler through many realms of doctrine. His followers see him as the man who has “read it all” and can hand down measured interpretations.
But unlike a true prophet who draws the sword of the Word, he waves a staff of smoke—grand storytelling, calm voice, reassuring neutrality. The result: people are lulled, not stirred. The “wizard aura” hides a clownish effect: the congregation laughs, nods, and goes home unchanged.
In practice, he is a central piece in the sleep-machine: not outside of Calvary Chapel, but in symbiosis with its ecumenical instinct. His “balanced” approach validates their core compromise: unity at the cost of truth, breadth at the expense of depth.
Thus, the Gandalf-clown banner isn’t caricature—it’s diagnostic. He is the mascot of this moment: the wizard-sage who turns out to be a jester, mesmerizing the crowd into accepting a world with no drawn lines. Instead of calling the church to repentance, he lulls it into spiritual slumber while standing at the very crossroads of evangelical ecumenism.
The Chuck E. Smith Circus Script
Lonnie Frisbee – Hippie Clown
“I brought the flowers, the hair, the acid-trip visions, the free-love vibe. I turned counterculture rebellion into revival kitsch — and they called it the Spirit.”
Chuck Smith – Ringmaster Clown
“Step right up! I’ll package the Jesus Freaks into a church franchise, build a network, sell it as holiness while running the tent like a business.”
Steve Gregg – Academic Clown
“I’ll hold the commentary, the lectures, the debates. I’ll never separate fully, just keep the circus respectable with intellectual gloss.”
Greg Laurie – Stadium Clown
“All in black, lights and cameras on me. I juggle stadium spotlights, make decisions look like discipleship, and call it a harvest.”
Kathryn Kuhlman – Theatrical Clown
“Flowing robes, swoons, drama on stage. Every gesture exaggerated, every sigh turned into spectacle. Showbiz packaged as anointing.”
The tent rises again—painted in warm carnival colors, pitched over Babylon’s rubble, the same old show dressed as something “new.” At the center stands Steve Gregg, the Gandalf-clown ringmaster of the Chuck “Chuckie” Smith Traveling Syncretist Theater. The costume changes, the beard grows, the tone softens, but the doctrine underneath is the same machine: a painless, plastic gospel engineered to merge everything into one big spiritual soup. Syncretism pretending to be discernment. Universalism masquerading as “balance.” A circus disguised as theology.
Behind him flicker the side-acts: the hippie mystic with peace-sign pendants; the Kathryn Kuhlman spectacle spirituality; the Greg Laurie stadium-concert evangelism factory; the Calvary-Chapel-era personalities who traded the sharp two-edged sword for a bubble-wrapped blade that never cuts. Together they form the ensemble cast of a new Babylon—religion without repentance, unity without truth, a tower built from the mortar of compromise.
This system sells comfort, not conviction. It trains people to treat the Scriptures as a buffet line: pick this, ignore that, blend it all into a narrative that never confronts the flesh, never names sin, never bows before the holy fear of God. It manufactures theological “nuance” as a shield for avoiding obedience. And it adorns itself with friendly rhetoric—“We don’t divide,” “We seek balance,” “We embrace all traditions”—while quietly dismantling the very boundaries that preserve the purity of the gospel.
Syncretism isn’t an accident; it’s a business model. When you refuse to take a stand, everyone feels welcome. When you blur doctrines, you never have to suffer for them. When you act like all views are equally plausible, no one can accuse you of error—because your position is never precise enough to test. That’s the con. That’s the sleight of hand. That’s the circus Gregg headlines.
What makes it dangerous is not the flamboyance—it’s the subtlety. Babylon isn’t always loud; sometimes it whispers. Sometimes it teaches verse by verse while simultaneously draining the text of its force. Sometimes it quotes Scripture while denying its demands. Sometimes the clown nose is only symbolic—but the performance behind it is real.
The Herald Lens calls it what it is: a universalist theater built on theological sedation, preserving the comfort of the audience at the expense of the truth. Light entertainment dressed as wisdom. A circus tent pitched on sacred ground.
The call is simple: Come out of Babylon. Step out of the carnival lights. The gospel of Christ is not a circus act—it is a consuming fire.
Public Statement of Separation
After prayer and careful discernment, we announce a clear separation from the ministry of Steve Gregg.
I came into this as an absolute outsider. I never knew him, never spoke with him personally. I simply heard some of his teachings—some of them helpful—and asked for permission to translate them into Spanish. For several months, nearly half a year, I repeatedly requested clarity. He never gave a straight answer. Eventually he said yes, but provided no explanation whatsoever about rights, conditions, or any boundaries. He later claimed he has “no copyright” on anything, but that was never stated clearly at any point.
Once I began translating, I visited his Facebook ministry page and immediately became troubled by what I found. His wife, Dayna, openly promotes universalism, and the imagery, symbolism, and tone of that environment revealed a deeply syncretistic posture. Several volunteers who appear to hold influence on that page also displayed highly questionable backgrounds. The man who runs his primary website, for example, openly states that he comes from a family of Freemasons. None of this was disclosed, and all of it raised legitimate concerns.
Doctrinally, Steve Gregg defends figures such as Lonnie Frisbee, Kathryn Kuhlman, Greg Laurie, and Chuck Smith, along with the entire charismatic–rock revival movement wrapped in theatrics and spiritual confusion. Any attempt to cut through the illusions and examine these matters soberly seems to provoke anxiety within his circle. I could already sense them becoming wary of me.
The decisive break came when—despite my reservations—I attempted to place some of his teachings on the Kingdom of God on Spanish Christian radio, funded by donations 100% dedicated to radio airtime only. No personal gain, no separate ministry structure, nothing beyond what he himself claims to value: teaching freely without charge.
But because this effort was outside his control, the retaliation was immediate. Within 24 hours, I was effectively excommunicated. Steve went onto his forum and defamed me, attacking my character without ever attempting a single conversation. Soon after, individuals from his ministry contacted me with hostile warnings. Then an intellectual-property lawyer, a close personal friend of Steve, sent extreme litigation threats, including statements to the effect of: “I will ruin you.” At that point, we had no choice but to abandon the project entirely.
Meanwhile, the financial structure of his operation remains completely opaque. He has run schools, programs, and broad media outreach for decades, yet how these efforts are funded is never disclosed. He insists that ministries should never state their needs, while quietly receiving contributions, securities, inheritances, and gifts under a system known only to him. The contrast between his public message and private control is impossible to ignore.
For these reasons, we can no longer support him or his organization. Although a few of his more orthodox teachings remain available in Spanish, they should be approached with strict discernment.
Why We Differ from the Ministry of Steve Gregg
(2 Timothy 4:2–4)
Paul charged: “Preach the word… reprove, rebuke, exhort… for the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine.”
The ministry of Steve Gregg:
- Presents options instead of preaching with urgency.
- Mentions error but avoids reproof (Calvinism, Catholicism).
- Normalizes compromise (universalism, annihilationism, syncretism).
- Emphasizes tolerance over holiness and doctrinal clarity.
This reflects the very climate Paul warned about: itching ears, teachers who will not endure sound doctrine.
Our stance:
We choose clarity, not neutrality. We will preach, reprove, rebuke, and exhort in truth — even when unpopular.
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Steve Gregg: El encaje perfecto con Calvary Chapel y el ecumenismo — El efecto “Gandalf payaso”
Si le quitas la capa de “maestro bíblico independiente”, Steve Gregg encaja casi perfectamente en el molde de Calvary Chapel. Su método de exposición verso por verso, su tono casual de preguntas y respuestas en radio, su itinerancia enseñando en iglesias de todo tipo: todo eso refleja el ADN de marca de Calvary Chapel.
No denominacional de nombre, denominacional en la práctica. El movimiento se vende como “simplemente cristiano” mientras funciona como una red estrechamente alineada. Gregg encarna esa postura: evita las etiquetas denominacionales pero opera cómodamente en sus púlpitos.
Deriva ecuménica disfrazada de equilibrio. La fuerza de Calvary Chapel siempre ha sido borrar las líneas: absorber la energía carismática, el conservadurismo bautista y el “cool” de la cultura pop evangélica en un solo paquete. Gregg ha dominado el mismo “acto de difuminar”, presentando posturas competidoras como si la neutralidad fuera virtud. El efecto: los bordes doctrinales se disuelven en tiempo real.
Profeta del momento, no profeta del Señor. En lugar de trazar líneas firmes, tranquiliza a las audiencias con que “muchos cristianos sinceros discrepan” y que “la Biblia no siempre es clara”. No es iluminación sino sedación: la gente sale pacificada, no despertada. Es una postura profética despojada de fuego, que funciona como anestesia.
¿El resultado? Un ministerio que se siente seguro en todo el espectro evangélico, pero que funciona como puerta de entrada al ecumenismo. En vez de denunciar el compromiso, Gregg lo normaliza con interminables “listas de opciones”, tratando por igual a las herejías y a la fe histórica. En este sentido, no está resistiendo la corriente: la está surfeando—un clon perfecto de Calvary Chapel, aunque nunca haya llevado su insignia.
¿Por qué llamarlo el “Gandalf payaso”? Porque su papel es a la vez creador de mitos y pacificador.
Como Gandalf, se posiciona como el guía sabio, el viajero curtido por muchos reinos de la doctrina. Sus seguidores lo ven como el hombre que “lo ha leído todo” y puede entregar interpretaciones mesuradas.
Pero, a diferencia de un verdadero profeta que desenvaina la espada de la Palabra, él agita una vara de humo—gran cuentista, voz calmada, neutralidad tranquilizadora. El resultado: la gente es arrullada, no estremecida. El “aura de mago” oculta un efecto de payaso: la congregación se ríe, asiente y se va a casa sin cambio.
En la práctica, es una pieza central de la máquina del sueño: no está fuera de Calvary Chapel, sino en simbiosis con su instinto ecuménico. Su enfoque “equilibrado” valida su compromiso nuclear: unidad a costa de la verdad, amplitud a expensas de la profundidad.
Así, la bandera “Gandalf payaso” no es caricatura: es diagnóstica. Es la mascota de este momento: el mago-sabio que resulta ser un bufón, hipnotizando a la multitud para que acepte un mundo sin líneas trazadas. En vez de llamar a la iglesia al arrepentimiento, la adormece espiritualmente mientras permanece en la encrucijada misma del ecumenismo evangélico.
Declaración Pública de Separación
Después de oración y un discernimiento cuidadoso, anunciamos una separación clara del ministerio de Steve Gregg.
Yo ingresé a todo esto como un completo desconocido. Nunca lo conocí personalmente ni hablé con él. Simplemente escuché algunas de sus enseñanzas—algunas útiles—y pedí permiso para traducirlas al español. Durante varios meses, casi medio año, solicité claridad una y otra vez. Nunca dio una respuesta directa. Finalmente dijo que sí, pero sin ninguna explicación sobre derechos, condiciones o límites. Más tarde afirmó que no tiene “copyright” de nada, pero jamás lo aclaró de manera transparente.
Al comenzar a traducir, visité la página de Facebook de su ministerio y de inmediato me inquietó lo que encontré. Su esposa, Dayna, promueve abiertamente el universalismo, y el conjunto de imágenes, símbolos y publicaciones revelaba una postura profundamente sincrética. Algunos voluntarios con aparente influencia en esa página también mostraban antecedentes altamente cuestionables. El encargado principal de su sitio web, por ejemplo, declara abiertamente provenir de una familia de masones. Nada de esto se divulga públicamente, y todo ello generó preocupaciones legítimas.
Doctrinalmente, Steve Gregg defiende figuras como Lonnie Frisbee, Kathryn Kuhlman, Greg Laurie y Chuck Smith, junto con todo el movimiento carismático–rockero envuelto en teatralidad y confusión espiritual. Cualquier intento de mirar estas cosas con sobriedad y sin ilusiones parece generar ansiedad dentro de su círculo. Yo ya percibía que se estaban volviendo recelosos de mí.
El quiebre definitivo ocurrió cuando—pese a mis reservas—intenté colocar algunas de sus enseñanzas sobre el Reino de Dios en radio cristiana en español, financiadas con donaciones 100% destinadas únicamente al tiempo de transmisión. Sin beneficio personal, sin estructura ministerial aparte, sin nada que contradijera lo que él mismo afirma valorar: enseñar sin cobrar.
Pero como este esfuerzo estaba fuera de su control, la represalia fue inmediata. En menos de 24 horas, fui excomulgado. Steve acudió a su foro y me difamó, atacando mi carácter sin jamás intentar una sola conversación. Después, personas de su ministerio me contactaron con advertencias hostiles. Finalmente, un abogado de propiedad intelectual, amigo cercano de Steve, me envió amenazas legales extremas, incluyendo expresiones como: «Te voy a arruinar». En ese punto, no tuvimos otra opción que abandonar por completo el proyecto.
Mientras tanto, la estructura financiera de su operación sigue siendo totalmente opaca. Ha dirigido escuelas, programas y transmisiones durante décadas, pero jamás explica cómo se financian. Insiste en que los ministerios no deben expresar sus necesidades, mientras recibe donaciones, valores, herencias y regalos bajo un sistema conocido solo por él. El contraste entre su mensaje público y su control privado es imposible de ignorar.
Por estas razones, no podemos seguir apoyándolo a él ni a su organización. Aunque algunas de sus enseñanzas más ortodoxas permanecen disponibles en español, deben escucharse con un discernimiento estricto.
Por Qué Nos Diferenciamos del Ministerio de Steve Gregg
(2 Timoteo 4:2–4)
Pablo encargó: “Que prediques la palabra… redarguye, reprende, exhorta… porque vendrá tiempo cuando no sufrirán la sana doctrina.”
El ministerio de Steve Gregg:
- Presenta opciones en lugar de predicar con urgencia.
- Menciona el error pero evita redargüir (calvinismo, catolicismo).
- Normaliza el compromiso (universalismo, aniquilacionismo, sincretismo).
- Enfatiza la tolerancia sobre la santidad y la claridad doctrinal.
Esto refleja exactamente el clima que Pablo advirtió: comezón de oír, maestros que no soportan la sana doctrina.
Nuestra postura:
Escogemos la claridad, no la neutralidad. Predicaremos, redargüiremos, reprendemos y exhortaremos en la verdad — aun cuando sea impopular.
