MEMBERS: Is Christ-Centered Preaching Dangerous?
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
The guys give advice to those who are stuck in a pietistic context.
The guys continue reflecting on 2020 and the faithfulness of God.
Jon and Justin have a spirited conversation about how the church has lost its focus and mission--and how that makes it difficult for people to find legitimate communion in Christ around the means of grace.
The guys have a lively conversation about how spiritual disciplines are highly individualized--and how the corporate realities of life in the church are what matter.
Jon and Justin discuss accountability and how it is often approached in the church.
Jon and Justin talk about preaching that leads to more despair and discouragement, rather than helping us in it.
What about politics? Should Christians be debating what candidate or political party one should vote for?
Jon and Justin talk about the mission of the church and what it looks like to keep the main things the main things.
Jon and Justin talk about the "taste and see" reality of a church where the gospel permeates everything in the life of the congregation.
Jon and Justin consider why we would interpret the Bible in any other way than a redemptive-historical fashion with Jesus at the center.
The guys discuss whether all of Scripture is Christian Scripture, dispensationalism, and how interpretative models affect assurance.
The guys continue the conversation around the major tenets of reformed theology.
Justin and Jon consider Proverbs 6:33 and whether our disgrace from sexual sin can ever be taken away? Also, the guys talk about how the church has often confused its mission when it comes to sex and the culture.
The guys consider whether personal Bible reading is a litmus test of being a good and faithful Christian.
We get a little bit more punchy as we talk about the dangers of pietism as it relates to the gathered saints in the local church and the damage that it can cause. We hope this conversation is beneficial to you as it was to us. We look forward to you listening.
Jon and Justin talk about the most difficult kind of people to live with, as well the struggle we have to accept people's repentance.
Jon drops a bomb and opens the topic of transforming culture and American Christianity. Is it the mission of the church to fight back against bad governments? What role should Christian play in politics, or even pursuing being a politician?
Jon and Justin consider how Calvinistic evangelicalism hasn't helped with assurance but, rather, has doubled down on pietism.
Jon and Justin talk about the responsibility of leaders in light of Hebrews 13 and James 3. And, we discuss turning our fear into good motivation for the advancement of the gospel.