How Should We View Christian Ministers?

How Should We View Christian Ministers?

This past Sunday Pastor Jay preached from 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 and gave us 4 ways in which we should view Christian ministers. We should view our ministers as… Slaves/Servants Stewards Those who are required to be faithful Those who will ultimately be judge by God In expounding point 2, the question is raised- “Stewards of what?” Stewards of the mystery- “What mystery?” Pastor Jay explains in the 6 minute clip...

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God’s Wisdom vs. the World’s (diametrically opposed)

God’s Wisdom vs. the World’s (diametrically opposed)

“When Christians unto carnal men give ear, Out of their way they go, and pay for ’t dear, For master Worldly-Wiseman can but show, A Saint the way to Bondage and to woe.” - Pilgrim’s Progress (when Christian meets Worldly-wiseman) - Yesterday, Pastor Jay gave 4 reasons why we are to reject the world’s wisdom. One of the reasons was because God’s wisdom & the world’s wisdom are diametrically opposed...

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NOT Signing Manhattan Declaration

NOT Signing Manhattan Declaration

“The Manhattan Declaration is a document affirming the sanctity of human life, the sanctity of marriage, and the rights of conscience and religious liberty. All three of these items are under siege in our culture today, so a group of Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians have drafted this statement and call upon others to defend life, marriage, and religious liberty.“ Our elders have made know that they stand with R.C....

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Low Views & God’s High View of the Church

Low Views & God’s High View of the Church

Yesterday Pastor Jay described some common (and troubling) views of the Church in our day and age. Starting off with the “Lone Ranger” view (listen below, under 1 minute): Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Not all have that view of the Church but they may, nonetheless, be building up the...

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“How Should Calvinists Deal with Arminians?” from Dr. James White

“How Should Calvinists Deal with Arminians?” from Dr. James White

How should Calvinists deal with Arminians? Is it possible to stand firm for Reformed theology without causing offense? If you’re a Calvinist now but were an Arminian before and a Calvinist caused offense against you in explaining their theology, would you have been as apt to lay hold to the doctrines of grace? Dr. James White answers a call on The Dividing Line show regarding this subject and offers some great advice. Watch the 7 minute...

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