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1Corinthians 11:8–12 (ESV) — 8 For man was not made from woman, but woman from man. 9 Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. 10 That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels. 11 Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; 12 for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God. REVIEW: THE APPLICATION OF 3 TRUTHS OF HEADSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:3 (ESV) — 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. (v8-9) MARRIAGE & DISTINCTION IN GENDER ROLES ARE ROOTED IN THE DESIGN OF GOD'S CREATION, NOT THE DISASTER OF SIN'S CORRUPTION a. 1 Corinthians 11:8-10, Genesis 1 & 2, Matthew 19:4, 1 Timothy 2:13 (v10) THE DESIGN OF GOD IS PURPOSED IN THE DISPLAY OF HIS GLORY IN ALL CREATION a. 1 Corinthians 11:10, 1 Peter 1:10-12, Ephesians 1:7-10 Week 4: (v11-12) MEN AND WOMEN EXIST IN RELATIONSHIP INTERDEPENDENT ON ONE ANOTHER, AND ALWAYS DEPENDENT ON GOD. INTERDEPENDENCE BY DESIGN (11a) LIKE ALL THINGS COMPLETELY DEPENDENT ON GOD (11b) MALE & FEMALE DECLARED EQUAL IN VALUE DIFFERENT INROLE…1. Equal in Value (Genesis 1:27-28, 1 Peter 3:7) 2. Different in role a. Physically (1 Peter 3:7, Jeremiah 50:37, 51:30, Nahum3:13) b. Functionally (1 Cor 11:3, 14:34, 1 Timothy 2:11-13, 3:1-11) THREE MODERN POSITIONSTO COMMUNICATE GENDER RELATIONSHIPS (Egalitarian, Complementarianism, Biblical Patriarchy)Principles in such debates: 1. Be responsive to scripture more than you are reactive to society.2. Find unity in the word of God, more than you debate the words of men. HELPFUL DEFINITIONS OFBIBLICAL MASCULINITY AND FEMININITY “AT THE HEART OF MATURE MASCULINITY IS A SENSE OF BENEVOLENT RESPONSIBILITY TO LEAD, PROVIDEFOR AND PROTECT WOMEN IN WAYS APPROPRIATE TO A MAN'S DIFFERING RELATIONSHIPS.” “AT THE HEART OF MATURE FEMININITY IS A FREEING DISPOSITION TO AFFIRM, RECEIVE AND NURTURESTRENGTH AND LEADERSHIP FROM WORTHY MEN IN WAYS APPROPRIATE TO A WOMAN'SDIFFERING RELATIONSHIPS.”Grudem, Wayne. RecoveringBiblical Manhood and Womanhood: A Response to Evangelical Feminism (p. 51).
Tackling one of the most challenging questions of faith needed someone with incredible knowledge of God's Word. In this episode of THE INDOUBT SHOW, host Andrew Marcus sits down with renowned theologian and author Dr. Wayne Grudem to take a deep dive into the character of God, the nature of justice, and the reality of human free will. Dr. Grudem provides biblical insight into why hell exists, what Scripture teaches about God's holiness and love, and how we can reconcile the idea of eternal punishment with a good and merciful God. If you've ever wrestled with this question or know someone who has, this episode will equip you with thoughtful, biblical answers. Tune in for an engaging and theologically rich discussion that encourages both believers and skeptics to consider the truth of the gospel.
1 CORINTHIANS CorrectionWith Confidence Because of The Faithfulness Of God Toward His Saints! 1 Corinthians 10:22 Shall we provoke the Lord to jealousy? Are westronger than he? YOUMUST CONSIDER THE PREEMINENCE OF THE LOVE OF GOD, AND IN IT FIND COURAGE ANDCOMFORT GOD IS THE OBJECTIVEDEFINITION OF LOVE.1 John 4:7–11 God's perfect love is hisdetermination to give of himself to himself and to others, and is his affectionfor himself and his people.MacArthur and Mayhue, eds., Biblical Doctrine: A SystematicSummary of Bible Truth God's love means that God eternally gives of himselfto othersWayne A. Grudem, SystematicTheology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine GOD IS THE OBJECTIVEDEFINITION OF HOLY/DIVINE JEALOUSY, PASSION, OR ZEAL. Exodus 34:14 for you shall worship no other god, for the Lord,whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God… God's jealousy is hiszealous protectiveness of all that belongs to him (himself, his name, hisglory, his people, his sole right to receive worship and ultimate obedience,his land, and his city). (MacArthur and Mayhue) God's jealousy may bedefined as follows: God's jealousy means that God continually seeks to protecthis own honor. It is healthy for us spiritually when wesettle in our hearts the fact that God deserves all honor and glory from hiscreation, and that it is right for him to seek this honor. He alone isinfinitely worthy of being praised. To realize this fact and to delight init is to find the secret of true worship. (Grudem)TWO QUESTIONFOR US ALL TO CONSIDER! (1) SHALL WE PROVOKE THE LORDTO JEALOUSY? NO! FIND COURAGE IN HIS LOVE LIVE TO INCITE THEPLEASURE OF GOD!Hebrews 12:10–14 (2) ARE WE STRONGER THAN HE? NO! FIND COMFORT IN HIS LOVE LIVE IN THE POWER OFHIS STRENGTH! Romans 8:12–17
In 1 Corinthians 7, Paul affirms both singleness and marriage as good options for Christians. But when he is asked about issues of separation and divorce, Paul applies the teaching of Jesus and the heart of God in a way that offers both grace and truth. There is hope for every marriage to stay together, there is hope for victims, and there is hope for life after divorce.The sermon today is titled "Body Matters." It is the twelfth installment in our series "City Lights: Bearing Witness To A Culture In Crisis." The Scripture reading is from 1 Corinthians 7:8-15 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on November 17, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under LEARN: Christian Scripture.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Coffman, James Burton. 1 Corinthians. Coffman's Commentaries on the Bible.Hays, Richard B. “Divorce and Remarriage,” in The Moral Vision of the New Testament, pp. 347-78, NY: HarperOne, 1996.Instone-Brewer, David. Divorce and Remarriage in the Church: Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities, Downers Grove, IL: IVP Books, 2006.Adams, J. E. Marriage, Divorce, & Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look at What Scripture Teaches, Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1980 / Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.Grudem, Wayne, Heimbach, Daniel R., Mitchell, C. Ben, & Mitchell, Craig. “Divorce and Remarriage,” in ESV Study Bible, pp. 2545-47, Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2008.Collier, Gary D. “Rethinking Jesus on Divorce,” RQ 37/2 (1995): 80-96.Lightfoot, Neil. “Paul on Marriage & Divorce (1 Cor 7).” ACU lectures 1982. (Audio)I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
24_10_26 -Ep.335 - Run With Horses Podcast - The Challenge of Shepherding a Church Part 2 Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube: https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Susan's New book – Parenting Manual https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo Norman's New book – Pursuing Godliness Together - It's a practical, quick read! https://a.co/d/c7Y7F04 ***(28:00)*** END ***(27:00)*** I have been talking about the church and how we can develop an intentional process to live out out purpose in the world. Today, I want to focus on the role of the pastor in all of this. What a big job! Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is both incredibly simple and potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to live intentionally and on His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! If you are new to the show, you can find our past shows on our website, runwithhorses.net. I have spent several weeks focusing on a definition of the church and the current discussion about a discipleship pathway is best understood in the context of our broader look at the church. If you have been enjoying the show, I would appreciate it if you would leave a review wherever you are listening! And as always, your questions, comments and feedback are welcome. Write me at norman@runwithhorses.net. And now, on with the show... ***(27:00) ***END***(23:00)**** Habits – Personal Humility and Teachability • Habit: Maintain a posture of humility, being teachable and open to correction and growth. • Biblical Basis: "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." (James 4:10) Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. • Why It's Important: Pride can hinder spiritual growth and effectiveness in discipling others. Humility allows the disciple maker to continue growing and learning. Prides keeps you at the center, Humilty helps keep Jesus at the center. ***(23:00)***END***(0:00) Shepherding and equipping a church for ministry requires a lot from a pastor. 1. **Spiritual Leadership** - **Biblical Knowledge****Prayer Life****Discernment** 2. **Preaching and Teaching** - **Effective Communication****Teaching Skills** 3. **Relational Skills** - **Empathy and Compassion****Conflict Resolution****Mentoring and Discipleship** 4. **Leadership and Vision Casting** - **Visionary Leadership****Decision-Making and Strategy****Delegation** 5. **Equipping and Empowering** - **Recognizing Gifts in Others****Training and Development****Empowerment – give authority away to others** 6. **Administration and Organization** - **Organizational Skills****Team Building****Budgeting and Stewardship** 7. **Emotional Intelligence** - **Self-Awareness****Ability to read the room****Resilience** 8. **Counseling and Pastoral Care** - **Counseling Skills****Crisis Management** 9. **Cultural Awareness and Engagement** - **Cultural Sensitivity**: Churches are often diverse in terms of culture, background, and socioeconomic status. A pastor must be culturally aware and sensitive, able to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. - **Community Engagement**: Pastors should have a heart for the local community and a strategy for how the church can serve outside its walls. Engaging with local needs and being a visible presence in the community helps fulfill the church's mission. 10. **Adaptability and Lifelong Learning** - **Adaptability**: The church and broader culture are always changing. Pastors must be flexible, able to adapt their leadership and ministry approaches to meet new challenges, such as changes in technology, social issues, or generational shifts. - **Continual Growth**: Great pastors are lifelong learners, committed to their own spiritual, intellectual, and professional growth. Attending conferences, pursuing theological education, or engaging with mentors helps pastors stay sharp and effective in their ministry. 11. **Personal Integrity and Character** - **Moral Integrity**: Above all, pastors need to model Christlike character, demonstrating integrity, humility, and faithfulness in their personal and professional lives. Trust is central to leadership, and integrity is foundational to building that trust. - **Servant-Heartedness**: Pastors should approach their leadership role with humility and a desire to serve others, following the example of Christ, who came not to be served but to serve (Matthew 20:28). By developing these skills, a pastor can effectively shepherd the congregation, equip members for ministry, and create a thriving, Christ-centered church community. Balancing the various responsibilities of a pastor—such as sermon preparation, counseling, small groups, leadership, and training — requires intentional time management and prioritization. Here's a strategy to help a pastor manage these tasks effectively: 1. **Set Priorities and Define Time Blocks** - **Sermon Preparation:** This is typically the pastor's core weekly responsibility, so allocate large, uninterrupted blocks of time. Many pastors reserve the best mental energy times, such as mornings, for sermon prep. A typical week might include: - **Monday**: Initial study and prayer for the sermon. - **Tuesday/Wednesday**: Deep study, outlining, and drafting. - **Thursday**: Finalizing and practicing delivery. - **Counseling:** Set dedicated times during the week for counseling appointments. For instance, 1-2 afternoons can be reserved for pastoral care and counseling. - **Small Groups and Discipleship:** These typically occur in the evening. You can limit these to a few nights per week (e.g., Tuesday and Thursday) and delegate or raise up other leaders to assist in leading groups. - **Leadership and Training:** Set aside time for leadership development, meetings, or training sessions. This can be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, depending on the need. For example, leadership meetings could be set for Monday or Wednesday afternoons, before or after sermon prep. 2. **Delegate Where Possible** Pastors often feel they need to do everything themselves, but delegating is key to maintaining balance. Assign trusted team members or volunteers to lead certain small groups, handle administrative tasks, or even assist in some counseling roles. ***(00:00)*** END PART 1*** ___________________ ***(27:00) ***BEGIN PART 2 ***END ***(5:00)*** 3. **Utilize Early Mornings or Evenings for Training and Leadership** If training leaders or discipling key individuals is a priority, use early mornings for small leadership huddles or evenings if that works better for the participants. Short, focused meetings (e.g., breakfast meetings) can maximize time without disrupting the rest of the day. 4. **Batch Similar Tasks** Instead of switching between different types of work throughout the day, batch similar tasks together. For instance, group all counseling appointments on specific days and leave other days for sermon prep and leadership training. This minimizes transition time and helps you stay mentally focused on one type of task at a time. 5. **Personal Development Time** Block time each week for your own spiritual and professional growth. Without this, it can be easy to burn out. This might include personal Bible study, prayer, or reading to stay refreshed. 6. **Protect Your Sabbath** Schedule a clear day of rest each week to recharge. It's important for pastors to guard their time for personal renewal, family, and spiritual refreshment. ### Example Typical Weekly Schedule:### Where is the rest? - **Monday:** - Morning: Sermon prep (Initial study, prayer, and research) - Afternoon: Counseling and administrative tasks - Evening: Rest/Family time - **Tuesday:** - Morning: Sermon prep (Deep study and outlining) - Afternoon: Counseling appointments - Evening: Small group meeting or discipleship group - **Wednesday:** - Morning: Sermon prep (Writing and structuring) - Afternoon: Leadership team meeting or training session - Evening: Midweek service or discipleship training - **Thursday:** - Morning: Sermon prep (Finalization and practice) - Afternoon: Free for flexible needs or meetings - Evening: Small group meeting or discipleship - **Friday:** - Morning: Personal study and prayer (Sabbath/Rest day) - Afternoon: Counseling or visiting members - Evening: Rest/Family time - **Saturday:** - Morning: Free for sermon review or final prep - Afternoon: Outreach, ministry, or personal rest - Evening: Rest - **Sunday:** - Preaching and ministry day ## My Thoughts on a Weeks Schedule Sunday AM Message – Theology of the week – Main theme for the body to focus on this week. Sunday PM – small group ministry, each group asks specific questions about the application of the morning theme and discusses personal application and questions. Feedback for the pastor should come from these groups, what wasn't understood or agreed with? Midweek small groups – prayer focused on living out the mission of Jesus, who are we reaching out to now, how are we doing in living out the Sunday Am message. How can we pray for each other and answer questions that come up as we make real attempts to be followers of Jesus. SS AM before next Message and new theme – final thoughts on the theme from last week, questions about application, encouragement to continue applying this truth to their lives For the pastor, First thing on the schedule is Personal pursuit of Jesus. Second is time with men he is equipping for ministry. Ideally every pastor would always have 2-3 men he is training. Give them your best time and meet when they are available. As men are trained and able to come alongside in ministry time is freed up for the pastor to train others. I put prep for these men above sermon prep. Third, prep for weekly theme. Ideally these consistently builds and are related so you aren't starting from zero, ever. The focus should be practical truths that, when applied in the life of the believer, lead them closer to Jesus and His mission. Fourth, general ministry activities and life of the church tasks. Delegate as many of these as possible. You serve the church body best not by doing everything for them but by helping them see that they are the church and it is their responsibility to be the church. ****(5:00) ***END***( 1:00)*** DOCTRINE October – Bible Authority of the Bible Inerrancy of the Bible Sufficiency of the Bible Necessity of the Bible Necessity: Related to sufficiency, but slightly different, this doctrine holds that “the Bible is necessary for knowing the gospel, for maintaining spiritual life, and for knowing God's will, but is NOT necessary for knowing that God exists or for knowing something about God's character and moral laws” (Grudem, Systematic Theology, 116). This gets at the difference between special and general revelation. Scripture alone provides special revelation: knowledge of God's will and salvation Rom. 10:13–17 – 13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Israel Rejects the Gospel 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our report?” 17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 18 But I say, have they not heard? Yes indeed: “Their sound has gone out to all the earth, And their words to the ends of the world.” Acts 4:12 – 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” **(1:00)**END**(00:00) Thanks for joining me again today! I think you will agree with me that the role of the pastor is a big job. If you are not a pastor, take some time to pray for yours today. If you are a pastor, thank you for your service and take some time to ask God to continue growing you in Christ-likeness as you serve. If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Take time today to pause and thank God for His work in your life and keep running. (00:00) Parenting Manual and Pursuing Godliness Together Susan's New book – Parenting Manual https://a.co/d/8L7GWIo My wife has a new book out. She took some of the lessons from Scripture that helped us as parents and put them together into a parenting manual written as one thought a day from the Bible. You can find it on Amazon by searching for Susan Jane Smith, Parenting Manual. I also have a link in the show notes. If you are a parent or know a parent who is interested in raising godly children, this book can point you to Scripture that will help you keep your focus as you take the journey with your children. The book is $5 and is available as a paperback or kindle book. If you read it, leave her a review, it really does help others find it! Thanks!
Gary discusses an article by Wayne Grudem about 10 reasons to vote for Ron DeSantis over Donald Trump. While many of Grudem's points make sense, they don't factor in the current political "mood" prevalent in the country right now. Trump is certainly a lightning rod, which is exactly why he is opposed at every turn by the mainstream media.
It's Tuesday, December 19th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Muslim terrorists kidnapped pastor in Burkina Faso, Africa Global Christian Relief reports that Muslim terrorists have kidnapped a pastor in Burkina Faso, Africa along with seven church members. One pastor said he knows of “around 20 churches that were forced to relocate and are living as refugees in different parts of the country.” Pray for the believers in Burkina Faso — a smaller African nation located just West of Niger. American Jewish facilities targeted Repercussions against American Jewish facilities have increased, reports Israel National News. Just over the weekend, authorities reported 200 bomb threats and false alarms — 100 in California and 62 in Arizona. Plus, a Boulder, Colorado synagogue was forced to evacuate their Saturday services. Overall, these institutions have experienced a 541% increase in these malicious attacks this year, compared to the previous year. 19,500 Palestinians have been killed According to satellite analysis of Gaza Strip, The Economist reports that almost 43,000 buildings have been damaged and 450,000 people have been left without homes in the Israel-Hamas War. Around 19,500 Palestinians and 1,100 Israelis have been killed, according to official numbers. Canadian real estate bubble burst That loud pop sound you just heard is the Canadian real estate market bubble bursting. The greater Toronto area is down 19% from its peak, Victoria is down 11%, and Ottawa 14%, reports Norada Real Estate Investments. More Americans in financial trouble The number of Americans underwater on car loans as exceeded the record set in 2020. In addition, an unprecedented number of Americans failed to make a monthly payment on their federal loans — about 40% according to the Biden Administration, reports Politico. In fact, 45 million Americans have yet to pay off their federal student loans that total more than $1.6 trillion. Debt is skyrocketing The Global Debt Monitor stands at $307 trillion, reports Reuters. And the federal government debt stands at $97 trillion which is up 40% since 2019. A whopping 34% of the debt comes from the United States. That's twice China's contribution, three times Japan's contribution, and ten times the United Kingdom's contribution — as calculated by Visualist Capitalist. Brazil's drop in Gross Domestic Product Brazil's economy retracted in the third quarter by 0.64%. This follows two years of positive Gross Domestic Product growth in 2021 and 2022. Nonetheless, since 2011, the per capita GDP for the nation dropped from $13,200 to $8,900. Conservatives unable to stop tax-funded abortion travel & transgender surgeries The House has passed an $886 billion defense bill without the support of the Republican conservative caucus amounting to 118 votes. They were unable to eliminate taxpayer-supported transgender surgeries and travel for abortions, reports CNA News. Also, some conservatives were hoping to prevent the intelligence community from accessing private devices and communications without a warrant. The bill allowed access through 2024. Pope approves of blessing homosexual couples For the first time, the Vatican and Pope Francis have officially approved of blessings for those living in sinful sexual relationships, removing church discipline for men living in sin, reports LifeSiteNews.com. These blessings are allowed for “couples in irregular situations and for couples of the same sex,” and they are intended so that “human relationships may mature and grow in fidelity to the Gospel message.” However, the decision contradicts a 2021 ruling which stated that God “cannot bless sin.” According to Pew Research, 92% of Catholics in the Netherlands support homosexual faux-marriage as well as 76% of England's Catholics and 61% of American Catholics. Proverbs 25:26 says, “A righteous man who falters before the wicked is like a murky spring and a polluted well.” Evangelical Wayne Grudem calls for Trump to drop out In a public op-ed posted on Newsweek.com, Evangelical theologian Wayne Grudem is encouraging former President Donald Trump to drop out of the 2024 presidential election. While Grudem believes Trump “accomplished a remarkable number of good things for America,” he lists seven problems with the candidate in the 2024 election — including legal problems, refusing to admit losing the last election, Trump's character, Trump's age, and rash endorsements of weak Republican candidates in the last U.S. Senate election. Grudem is calling for a younger Republican candidate for the nomination. Tennessee tornado destroyed 100 homes And finally, more than 100 homes were destroyed by a tornado in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday. One mom almost lost her 4-month-old baby to the EF Scale 3 twister. The newborn was still in his bassinet as his father desperately reached for him. Sydney Moore, the mother, talked to News 15. MOORE: “He tried to grab him, but he couldn't and the tip of the tornado sucked them both up.” The baby was ejected from the home. The father was hit by a tree. And Sydney and her other child were trapped under a collapsed wall. Eventually, the father found the newborn alive and without injury. MOORE: “He found him laying in a tree, like somebody placed him in this tree. I don't know how we survived. It had to have been God.” Psalm 56:11-13 says, “In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Tuesday, December 19th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
The Church Part 3: The Power of the ChurchWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/Battle4FreedomSystematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrinehttps://a.co/d/8qwRimrSystematic Theology - Chapter 46Tools and ResourcesBible (ESV, NASB, KJV, NKJV) Wayne Gruden's Systematic Theology Bible ConcordanceThe Power of the ChurchWhat kind of authority does the church have? How should church discipline function?Defining Church PowerThe power of the church is its God-given authority to carry on spiritual warfare, proclaim the gospel, and exercise church Discipline.SPIRITUAL WarfareSpiritual warfare will take place outside and inside of the church.THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOMThis is the authority to open a door and give enttrance to a place or realm. (Grudem 889)Power of Church and StateThe civil government should not enforce laws requiring or prohibiting kinds of church doctrine ... (Grudem 893).CHURCH DISCIPLINEIf children need to be corrected, why would we not do the same for Christians?Purpose of DisciplineA. Restoration and Reconciliation of the Believer Who is Going Astray. B. To Keep the Sin from Spreading to Others. C. To Protect The Purity of the Church and the Honor of Christ.Sins to be Disciplined.Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, ..How to Church DisciplineA. Knowledge of the Sin Should Be Kept to the Smallest Group Possible. B. Disciplnary Meassures Should Increase in Strength Until There Is a Solution. C. Discipline of Church Leaders.
“[A] church officer is someone who has been publicly recognized as having the right and responsibility to perform certain functions for the benefit of the whole church.” (Grudem, Systematic Theology, 2e, 1115)Big Idea: Church members do their priestly work by making disciples. Matt 28:18–20
“[A] church officer is someone who has been publicly recognized as having the right and responsibility to perform certain functions for the benefit of the whole church.” (Grudem, Systematic Theology, 2e, 1115)Big Idea: Church members constitute the local church temple and have the authority and responsibility of priest-kings.
Heaven and hell are at stake in the fight against pornography. When we recognize that, using every weapon at our disposal won't feel extreme.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279340/advertisement
Heaven and hell are at stake in the fight against pornography. When we recognize that, using every weapon at our disposal won't feel extreme.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3279343/advertisement
Heaven and hell are at stake in the fight against pornography. When we recognize that, using every weapon at our disposal won't feel extreme.
Casamento, complementarismo, Wayne Grudem, subodinação eterna funcional do Filho... acho que isso já é o suficiente para garantir uma treta neste episódio! Mas cremos que nosso dever é desarmar o alto grau de conflito que essas pessoas e temas adquiriram e olharmos com parcimônia o que a Bíblia e a tradição cristã julgam que a Trindade tem a ver com a vida matrimonial. Seja você o mais ferrenho defensor da família tradicional ou o mais rápido detector de mentiras patriarcais incrustadas em teologia, está convidado hoje a sentar e beber da fonte eterna de autoentrega da Trindade, que julga e redime famílias também. Veja uma transcrição deste episódio em nosso blog. Na Pilgrim você também pode ler a principal obra de Grudem, sua teologia sistemática. Se você gostou deste episodio, compartilhe o Em Suma, um produto gratuito da Pilgrim, para que possamos continuar financiando este trabalho. _____ PARA SE APROFUNDAR Hans Urs Von Balthasar. Theo-Logic, Vol 2: Truth of God. Matthew Levering. Engaging marriage. Wayne Grudem. Confrontando o feminismo evangélico. Wayne Grudem. Teologia sistemática (2ª edição). _____ JÁ CONHECE A PILGRIM? A nossa plataforma oferece acesso a conteúdos cristãos de qualidade no formato que você preferir. Na Pilgrim você encontra audiolivros, ebooks, palestras, resumos, livros impressos e artigos para cada momento do seu dia e da sua vida: https://thepilgrim.com.br/ _____ SEJA PILGRIM PREMIUM Seja um assinante da Pilgrim e tenha acesso a mais de 10.000 livros, cursos, artigos e muito mais em uma única assinatura mensal: https://thepilgrim.com.br/seja-um-assinante Quais as vantagens? Acesso aos originais Pilgrim + Download ilimitado para ouvir offline + Acesso a mais de 10.000 títulos! + Frete grátis na compra de livros impressos em nossa loja _____ SIGA A PILGRIM No Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pilgrim.app/ no Twitter: https://twitter.com/AppPilgrim no TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pilgrimapp e no YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy1lBN2eNOdL_dJtKnQZlCw Entre em contato através do contato@thepilgrim.com.br. Em suma é um podcast original Pilgrim. Todos os direitos reservados. O ponto de vista deste texto é de responsabilidade de seu(s) autor(es) e colaboradores diretos, não refletindo necessariamente a posição da Pilgrim ou de sua equipe de profissionais. _____ SIGA-ME NAS REDES SOCIAIS No Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theolo.gui/ No Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCPdf
Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Grudem as they discuss lifelong theological study. Topics of conversation include, 1) Dr. Grudem's personal journey into theological study, 2) 12 books that have had a significant impact on his understanding of the Bible and theology, 3) Encouragement for people looking to begin studying theology, and 4) Theology as a foundation of truth for a deeper relationship with God and a faithful ministry. Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and served as General Editor of the ESV Study Bible (Crossway, 2008). Dr. Grudem is the author of several books, including Systematic Theology (Zondervan Academic, 2020), and What the Bible Says About How to Know God's Will (Crossway, 2020). As we close this season of our Faith Seeking Understanding podcast, we want to first thank you for being a faithful listener. We sincerely hope you have been encouraged and helped in your understanding of the faith! Stay connected with us! Keep your ears open on this channel for future projects from Phoenix Seminary and connect with us by subscribing to ps.edu/shepherdsandscholars/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An Interview with Allen Nelson author of A change of heart About the book "Not long ago, I was asked to write on the topic, "If Christianity is so good, why are Christians so bad?"—a question made vastly more difficult by the problem of "false professors" in the pews. I'm grateful that Allen Nelson has accessibly, persuasively, and winsomely laid out the case for restricting the title, "Christian," to the regenerate. As A Change of Heart negotiates the theological currents and rapids associated with monergism, Ordo salutes, sacraments, etc. it's chock-full of scripture citations, helpful analogies (employing The Princess Bride, spinach, buzzards, and a hostage situation), and rich quotes (such as Martyn Lloyd-Jones's "It is true of a man not only that he is in the dark, but that the darkness is also in him") . . . with even a touch of humor (referring to Jesus John 3 visit to "Nick at Night"). And Nelson's use of other voices is most impressive, so much so that I started grouping them alphabetically to see if every letter was covered. Pretty close, to include this sampling: Augustine and Ascol; Beeke, Berkhof, Bavinck, Bunyan, and Boettner; Calvin, Carson, and Cyprian; Dagg, Edwards, Flavel, Grudem, Hodge, Judson, Keach, Luther, MacArthur, Nettles, Owen, Packer, Reisinger, Sproul, Tertullian, Vaughan, and, for W, Wesley, Whitefield, Watson, and Washer. Here is a link to the podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Yv8K9PviKzb Here is a link to the book: https://freegracepress.com/products/a-change-of-heart?_pos=1&_sid=68f7175a7&_ss=r Here is the church website https://perryvillesbc.org/
Pastor Steve and Dr. Sam Waldron sit down to discuss a controversial topic in our age, does the Bible really have some imperatives that are different for men and women in the context of the church setting? (Beginning of Show Notes) My guest is: Sam Waldron (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the president of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and a pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky. He is the author of numerous books, including The End Times Made Simple and MacArthur's Millennial Manifesto: A Friendly Response. (Paper - The role of women in the church - 85 pgs). (Hurley - man and woman in Biblical perspective; - 1 Tim 2:11 - 15) 1 Tim 2 - Men and Women in church. Set up: - Saddleback Church, the California-based megachurch founded by Warren (purpose driven life) in 1980, was recently expelled from the Southern Baptist Convention for having a woman fill the office of teaching pastor. The church plans to appeal the decision later this year. Warren's reasons: Great commission - for men and women. Women are to baptize, women are to teach. Acts 2 - women were filled with the Holy Spirit, and women spoke. His third verse of evidence was John 20:17 when Jesus told Mary Magdalene to tell the disciples about his resurrection, noting that Jesus "chose her to be the first preacher of the Gospel." More: Want to get us to 1 Tim 2. Do you believe that women are created in the image of God? Equally? Do you believe that there are women who are intellectually gifted? Are there smart women? Bell curve? Do you believe that men and women are different? *Modern Psychology tells us that… So women preaching. Women pastors. *How do we decide on these things? *What's our doctrine of scripture? Finished: 1 Tim 2V8 - I want the men to do the praying. So wrong to have a woman…? Distinguish. Informal settings. V9 - Similarly. Praying understood. Ellipsis. 2 choices: - I want - I want to pray, the women.. V 11 - what's mean? Turning from praying to teaching/learning. Adam…, the woman. Why? V 12 - How many things? One or two? Ancillary meetings. Youth group? How do some combine into one? V 13 - For Adam… What does this mean? What's the point? V 14 - Not deceived. Deceived. (Aleph and A - super deceived). Point? Q - easier to deceive men about certain things, and in certain circumstances? Q - easier to deceive women about certain things, and in certain circumstances? Do the gender differentiated commands map to differences in male/female natures? Are men and women equal in value…, but different in nature? Workarounds - Seems clear. How do people work around this? Paul wrong…Jesus, not Paul…Radical new interpretations. Esiegesis *Circumstances Ex Nihilo. *Deus Ex Machina Exegesis Examples? Was a localized problem - temple women teaching… How do we know this was not a local problem? “this means a woman can do…?” Some - we should be identifying women with gifts, and training, raising them up…. Some churches create other venues, mixed Website - Village. Staff, women, “minister.” Some - A woman can do anything that an unordained man can do.Alternate venues for women to preach. 1 Cor 11:1-16 - women proph. When? Where? Why? ***Judging the prophets - Grudem, Piper, Carson? 1 Cor 14:33b… What's it mean? V 34 - reasons. What does it mean? What are some of the workarounds?Grudem/Piper view of prophecy? Gal 3:28 - mean? Does it somehow trump? Helps for a women who's struggling with this? What to focus on? (Doctrine of scripture). Eph 5 (Col 3, Titus 2:4-5 train the younger women to be submissive, 1 Peter 3)In general, for the Christian family, husband/wife - what is the God intended role of the wife and husband respectively? Does that role map to their natures? Soft complementarianism. Do these passages really mean what they seem to? Or can we find radical, new ways of understanding them? Paul wrongWe wrong - misunderstand PaulGal 3:28 - trumps all (End of Show Notes)
If you've enjoyed this content, please subscribe to my channel! Support Theology in the Raw through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theologyintheraw 00:00 Introduction 3:00 What areas do you think Christian thinkers need to put more attention in the next five years? What would you like to see books and dissertations written on? 14:00 If God chose both Adam and Eve to rule the Garden. Why then would he say only men to rule the church? 20:30 What do “treasures in heaven” look like? It seems materialistic to do something motivated by treasures in earth or in heaven, but we're told that's our reward. 29:46 Why do so many Christians view decision-making in terms of “open doors” as a signal of God's will or “feeling a peace about it”? Isn't this a misapplication? 38:38 Thoughts on doctor assisted suicide for conscious, aware, terminally ill and suffering people whose lives are prolonged by medicine? 40:55 What is the optimal way to incorporate children (K-6th) into church services. Why Is this less a priority in many evangelical spaces? My kids don't feel welcome. 50:17 If you've seen The Chosen, what are your thoughts on it? And what are your thoughts on some of the criticism that has been leveled against it? 56:03 Is there any info/data to refute the claim that a non-affirming theological position leads to suicidality/self-harm? 108:11 You said ESV wasn't biased to Gender Roles. 13 translators, 11 of them with a direct link to Grudem/on board of CBMW, complementarian, and 0 women- Thoughts? 122:00 Why does God seem so clear about some things in scripture (e.g. generosity, unity) but so unclear about other things (like women's roles in ministry and hell)? 1:26:47 What does scripture actually say about Communion? The texts in Luke 22:19 & 1 Cor 11:24 seem to simply say: whenever you have any meal at all, remember my death 1:31:13 When do you think a woman can preach/teach? If she's the most qualified or available person in a certain situation, should she preach until a man is available? 1:34:22 Do you believe good and/or evil things can happen "randomly" in the world? Or can everything be traced back to the free will of humans and/or spiritual beings?
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Open Mike w/Michael Thiessen On this week's episode of OPEN MIKE, Mike had the distinct pleasure of conversing with biblical scholar and Professor of Theology and Christian ethics Dr. Wayne Grudem. In their discussion, Mike and Dr. Grudem talk about Christian ethics and the role of God's law in society. Episode Resources: http://www.waynegrudem.com/; List of Dr. Grudem's books: http://www.waynegrudem.com/category/media/books. Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Please Support us in bringing you real, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. Subscribe to our various shows: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com Stay up-to-date on all things LCC (https://libertycoalitioncanada.com): Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews; Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada; Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb1yNIeJ-2bSuHRW4oftRQ; You can also find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and just about every other podcast catcher! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!
Open Mike w/Michael Thiessen On this week's episode of OPEN MIKE, Mike had the distinct pleasure of conversing with biblical scholar and Professor of Theology and Christian ethics Dr. Wayne Grudem. In their discussion, Mike and Dr. Grudem talk about Christian ethics and the role of God's law in society. Episode Resources: http://www.waynegrudem.com/; List of Dr. Grudem's books: http://www.waynegrudem.com/category/media/books. Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Please Support us in bringing you real, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. Subscribe to our various shows: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com Stay up-to-date on all things LCC (https://libertycoalitioncanada.com): Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews; Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada; Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb1yNIeJ-2bSuHRW4oftRQ; You can also find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and just about every other podcast catcher! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!
Open Mike w/Michael Thiessen On this week's episode of OPEN MIKE, Mike had the distinct pleasure of conversing with biblical scholar and Professor of Theology and Christian ethics Dr. Wayne Grudem. In their discussion, Mike and Dr. Grudem talk about Christian ethics and the role of God's law in society. Episode Resources: http://www.waynegrudem.com/; List of Dr. Grudem's books: http://www.waynegrudem.com/category/media/books. Sick of Mainstream Media Lies? Please Support us in bringing you real, truthful reporting and analysis from a Christian perspective. Subscribe to our various shows: LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com OPEN MIKE WITH MICHAEL THIESSEN: https://openmikewithmichaelthiessen.podbean.com Stay up-to-date on all things LCC (https://libertycoalitioncanada.com): Gab: https://gab.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Telegram: https://t.me/libertycoalitioncanadanews; Instagram: https://instagram.com/libertycoalitioncanada; Facebook: https://facebook.com/LibertyCoalitionCanada; Twitter: @LibertyCCanada - https://twitter.com/LibertyCCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/LibertyCoalitionCanada; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLb1yNIeJ-2bSuHRW4oftRQ; You can also find us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts and just about every other podcast catcher! Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW and SHARE it with others!
Attributes Describing God's BeingWhat is God made of?Can you explain God's invisibility with referencing scripture?Mental Attributes Could you define and describe omniscience?What is open theism and why is it not biblical?How would you describe that God is wise?When we say that God is true, what are we saying? How does Grudem define?Moral Attributes When we say that God is good what are we saying?What is the greatest expression of Love and how is this reflected in who God is?How can we understand God being Holy? Why is it ok for God to be jealous? What is He jealous for?In a beloved modern hymn we sing, “the wrath of God was satisfied.” What is wrath and what does this lyric mean?Attributes of PurposeHow should we think of the will of God?Explain omnipotence. What are the summary attributes Grudem mentions?
1. What does the word Theology mean? What is theology proper? 2. Does man have an inner sense of God? What does the Scripture say about this? 3. Can we fully know God as we think about Him being incomprehensible? Psalm 145:3 4. What are some true things we know about God? 5. Speaking of God's attributes there are some that are incommunicable and some communicable. Could you explain what this means? 6. What does the “aseity” of God mean? What attribute is that referring to? 7. Does God ever change His mind? 8. Do you hold to impassability as an attribute of God? 9. How can God be eternal? What does the Scripture say about His infinitude? 10. Grudem says, “God is unlimited with respect to space.” What attribute is this referring to and can you explain in more detail?For Tertullian divine impassibility does not mean that God is without emotion, rather it means that God possesses emotions in a divine manner.“God's will is determined from within instead of being swayed from without. It safeguards the truth that the impulse alike in providential order and in redemption and sanctification come from the will of God.” ~ G. L. Prestige, God in Patristic Thought (London: SPCK, 1969), 7.
What's the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Where does wisdom come from? What does wisdom look like in everyday life? Where does wisdom come from? Worldly Wisdom: Naturalism: Everything comes from natural properties and causes. Hedonism: Life is motivated by the desire for pleasure and avoidance of pain. Existentialism: Every person is responsible for creating his or her own meaning. Postmodernism: There is no universal or ethical absolute standard. Right and wrong is determined by different places, times, and cultures. Godly Wisdom: Job 28:20-24 From where, then, does wisdom come? And where is the place of understanding? It is hidden from the eyes of all living and concealed from the birds of the air. Abaddon and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor of it with our ears.' “God understands the way to it, and he knows its place. For he looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. Wisdom: A Definition Hebrew: Chokmah—Greek: Sophia Knowledge. Ability. Understanding. Discernment. Prudence. Insight. God's wisdom means that God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals. -Grudem, Systematic Theology, 193 Wisdom comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. Since fearing God is the beginning of wisdom, and since the only way we can love, honor, respect, and obey him is through Jesus, only the true believer can have true wisdom. What does wisdom look like? 1. A believer who demonstrates godly wisdom lives with eternity in mind (Eccl 7:1-4). 2. Believers who demonstrate godly wisdom surround themselves with true friends who speak truth (Eccl 7:5-6). 3. A believer's wisdom is not bulletproof. • Be careful with your finances (Eccl 7:7). • Practice patience (Eccl 7:8). • Guard against anger (Eccl 7:9). • Don't live in the past (Eccl 7:10). …The memory of the past—are good images of what we really desire; but if they are mistaken for the thing itself, they turn into dumb idols, breaking the hearts of their worshipers. For they are not the thing itself; they are only a scent of a flower we have not found, the echo of a tune we have not heard, new from a far country we have not yet visited. -C. S. Lewis (The Weight of Glory) quoted in Living Life Backward, David Gibson, 103. We long for the past—but the past was never as good as we remember it to be. Lewis says the wise person understands that when we long for the past, God is nudging us to long for the future—Heaven—where every earthy experience will be finally fulfilled. Wise people who understand how God has made us to long for him and for heaven don't look backward when they get nostalgic. They all the feeling to point forward. They look up to heaven and to home. -David Gibson, Living Life Backward, 103 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you're just starting out in faith or you've been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org. CAMPUS FACEBOOK GROUPS You're invited to connect with The Bible Chapel family in your campus Facebook Group. Look for Facebook Groups at facebook.com/biblechapel and click on Groups on the left side. FIND AN ENCOURAGER TODAY! JOIN A SMALL GROUP Community Groups are our easiest on-ramp to community at The Bible Chapel; these groups use sermon-based questions to dive deeper into weekly messages. Visit biblechapel.org/smallgroups to learn more and sign up!
In this episode we talk about the clarity, necessity, and sufficiency of the Bible. This is part 1 of a 2 part mini series. We seek to answer the following questions: Do we need to know what the Bible says to know that God exists? p. 48Can you speak to the dynamic that some parts of Scripture are clear and others are more difficult to understand? Why is this the case? p. 48Please define the clarity of Scripture?” p. 49How does the Old Testament and New Testament affirm its own clarity? pp. 49-50What was your reaction to Grudem's thought that “give yourself to the public reading of Scripture” could implies that ordinary people can understand its clarity? p. 50What are the 7 requirements that Grudem gives for understanding Scripture rightly? pp. 50-54
In today's world, information is quickly delivered to us in vast amounts from all parts of the world. And…with all the “advances,” life under the sun is still “vanity” (short, elusive, confusing, and wearisome). The Information Age brought on a new set of problems. TikTok not only numbs young minds but challenges our children to question their sexual identity. Social media keeps us alone while “connecting” with others, often resulting in an array of relationship issues. Has the vast information at our fingertips made us wiser or more discerning? And what does it mean to be wise anyway? If you said, “That person has a lot of wisdom,” what would you have observed to come to that conclusion? Wisdom (Part 1) Observations from Ecclesiastes 1:12-15 and 2:12-17 • Intellectual pursuit cannot solve our foundational issues (Eccl 1:12-15). • Chasing knowledge ends with the sad conclusion that our heart is still empty (Eccl 1:16-18). • Even the wisest man or woman must face the solemn reality of death (Eccl 2:12-17). The Wisdom of God • God alone is all-wise. Romans 16:27 To the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Job 9:4 He is wise in heart…. Job 12:13 With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding. God's wisdom means that God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals. -Grudem, Systematic Theology, 193 The Wisdom of the Cross (1 Corinthians 1:18-31) • God redeemed fallen man (his goal) by sending Jesus to pay the penalty for our sin on the cross (the best and only means). • The work of Jesus on the cross was the “wisdom of God” (1 Cor 1:24) and “became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption” (1 Cor 1:30). DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you're just starting out in faith or you've been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every stage. Contact gdevore@biblechapel.org to get connected. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org. CAMPUS FACEBOOK GROUPS You're invited to connect with The Bible Chapel family in your campus Facebook Group. Look for Facebook Groups at facebook.com/biblechapel and click on Groups on the left side. FIND AN ENCOURAGER TODAY! JOIN A SMALL GROUP Community Groups are our easiest on-ramp to community at The Bible Chapel; these groups use sermon-based questions to dive deeper into weekly messages. Visit biblechapel.org/smallgroups to learn more and sign up!
Today's speaker is Dr. Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. Dr. Grudem discusses numerous benefits to an economic society built upon innovation, creativity, and freedom.
Today's speaker is Dr. Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. Dr. Grudem gives eight observations about the problems associated with socialism.
Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Grudem about how to know God's will. Topics of conversation include, 1) The fact that God wants to be known and has revealed himself to us, 2) 9 factors to consider when seeking God's will for our lives, 3) The role of prayer and wisdom in this process. Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and served as General Editor of the ESV Study Bible (Crossway, 2008). Dr. Grudem is the author of several books, including Systematic Theology (Zondervan Academic, 2020), and What the Bible Says About How to Know God's Will (Crossway, 2020). Find full show notes here: https://ps.edu/how-do-i-know-gods-will-dr-wayne-grudem/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Protestants may get the doctrine of justification right, but what about the Trinity? Tony Arsenal of the Reformed Brotherhood chimes in to set the record straight on contemporary controversies over the relationship of Jesus to the Father. Trigger warning: some popular Christian theologians are named in this episode! Show Notes Check out the Reformed Brotherhood Podcast and join the Telegram channel
Are you prepared to provide your biblical defense for guns, self defense, and assisted suicide in a conversation? What about capital punishment for murder and what the Governments role and extent in suicide should be? Well Dr Wayne Grudem does, in fact he's written nearly 1300 pages in his Christian Ethics book on how a Christian should view ethical issues from a biblical standpoint. Join us as Nick Shalna discusses these heavy and difficult issues with Dr Grudem. Don't forget to hit follow and share this episode with a friend to start a discussion!The Universe Next Door Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pW3R_zw-fXfcRTpRMsXJS1mblCuZkwfFZ0SoBoJ_n84/viewform?edit_requested=trueChristian Ethics by Wayne Grudem:https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Ethics-Introduction-Biblical-Reasoning/dp/1433549654/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AHWI6IWL0T1P&keywords=wayne+grudem+ethics&qid=1661194016&sprefix=wayne+grudem+ethics%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1Check out Wayne Grudem's Website:http://www.waynegrudem.com/Support the show
In this episode Ben Edwards and Bruce Compton discuss tensions with Grudem's view of prophecy. You can read Dr. Compton's article on the topic https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpQzODPg_xv4uiN-k-13jtPCJxW7-Ytn/view (here).
Vamos analisar o conetxto intelectual do surgimento do cristianismo a partir dos textos filosóficos e religiosos de autores judeus. O objetivo é entender de que forma a filosofia grega, expandindo sua influência com a consolidação do helenismo, exerceu forte pressão sobre o vocabulário judaico, sobretudo nas reflexões sobre a vida após a morte. Vamos compreender como a ideia de reencarnação foi interpretada e reconstruída por autores como Flávio Josefo e Filo de Alexandria, definindo as bases conceituais para os pensadores cristãos dos primeiros séculos da nossa era. __ Site: https://ocastdosespiritos.libsyn.com Instagram: @ocastdosespiritos Youtube: https://bit.ly/ocastdosespiritos __ Referências AVERY-PECK, A. J.; NEUSNER, J. Judaism in Late Antiquity IV - Death, Life-After-Death, Resurrection, and the World-To-Come in the Judaisms of Antiquity. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 2000. BOCK, D. L.; KOMOSZEWSKI, J. E. O Jesus histórico - Critérios e contextos no estudo das origens cristãs. Rio de Janeiro: Thomas Nelson Brasil, 2020. COLLINS, J. J. The Afterlife in Apocalyptic Literature. Judaism in Late Antiquity 4 - Death, life after death, resurrection and the world-to-come in the Judaisms of antiquity. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 1999. COLLINS, J. J. The Apocalyptic Imagination - An Introduction to Jewish Apocalyptic Literature. Livonia, Michigan: WILLIAM B . EERDMANS PUBLISHING COMPANY, 1998. COLLINS, J. J.; HARLOW, D. C. Early Judaism - A Comprehensive Overview. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2012. DI MUZIO, G. Reincarnation, and infinite punishment in Hell. International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, v. 74, n. 2, p. 167–180, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11153-013-9408-3. EHRMANN, B. Heaven and Hell - A History of the Afterlife. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2020. ELLEDGE, C. D. Future Resurrection of the Dead in Early Judaism: Social Dynamics, Contested Evidence. Currents in Biblical Research, v. 9, n. 3, p. 394–421, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476993x11400180. ELLENS, J. H. (editor). Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife - Eternity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Santa Barbara: Praeger, 2013. FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS. Life of Josephus, translation, and commentary by Steve Mason. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 2001. Available at: file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/fvm939e.pdf. FLAVIUS JOSEPHUS. Life of Josephus, translation, and commentary by Steve Mason. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 2001. Available at: file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/fvm939e.pdf.YLI-KARJANMAA, S. Clement of Alexandria ' s Position on the Doctrine of Reincarnation and Some Comparisons with Philo. n. 294528, p. 1–24, [s. d.]. GLASSON, Francis T. Greek Influence in Jewish Eschatology. London: SPCK, 1961. GRABBE, L. Eschatology in Philo and Josephus. In: AVERY-PECK, A. J.; NEUSNER, J. (orgs.). Judaism in Late Antiquity 4 - Death, life after death, resurrection and the world-to-come in the Judaisms of antiquity. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 1999. GRUDEM, W.; COLLINS, C. J.; SCHREINER, T. R. Understanding Scripture - An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2012. HORSLEY, R.; HANSON, J. S. Movimentos populares no tempo de Jesus. São Paulo: Editora Paulus, 2020. JOSEPHUS, F.; MASON, S. Flavius Josephus - Judean War 2 (Volume 1B). Leiden - Boston: Brill, 2008. LÉVY, Carlos, "Philo of Alexandria", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Spring 2018 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = . PORTER, S. E.; PORTER, W. J. Christian Origins and Hellenistic Judaism: Social and Literary Contexts for the New Testament. Leiden - Boston: Brill, 2013. v. 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091829613518718b. REALE, G.; ANTISERI, D. Filosofia - Antiguidade e Idade Média. São Paulo: Editora Paulus, 2017. RUNIA, D. T. Philo of Alexandria and The Timaeus of Plato. Leiden: Brill, 1986. SANDERS, E. P. Judaism: Practice and Belief 63 BCE-66 CE. London: SCM Press, 1994. SEGAL, A. F. Life After Death - A History of the Afterlife in the Religions of the West. New York: Doubleday, 2004. VERMES, G. Jesus e o mundo do judaísmo. São Paulo: Edições Loyola, 2015. WINSTON, D. Logos and Mystical Theology in Philo of Alexandria. Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College Press, 1985. REALE, G. Estoicismo, ceticismo e ecletismo. São Paulo: Edições Loyola, 2015. WRIGHT, N. T. The resurrection of the Son of God. London: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 2003. https://doi.org/10.5149/northcarolina/9781469628394.003.0011. YLI-KARJANMAA, S. Reincarnation in Philo of Alexandria. London: SBL Press, 2015. YLI-KARJANMAA, S. Clement of Alexandria's Position on the Doctrine of Reincarnation and Some Comparisons with Philo. n. 294528, p. 1–24, [s. d.]. YLI-KARJANMAA, S. The New Life of the Good Souls in Josephus: Resurrection or Reincarnation? Journal for the Study of Judaism, v. 48, n. 4–5, p. 506–530, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1163/15700631-12340154. Para acesso às fontes primárias dos textos antigos e tradução para o francês: http://remacle.org/
Vamos estudar o helenismo e a expansão das ideias filosóficas sobre a vida após a morte. Iremos abordar o surgimento de diversas escolas que desenvolveram as ideias pitagóricas e platônicas e fizeram com que elas chegassem até os territórios do oriente próximo. Abordaremos o medioplatonismo, o neopitagorismo, o gnosticismo e o hermetismo, dentre outras escolas, e vamos conhecer um pouco mais sobre alguns pensadores pouco estudados, mas fundamentais para entender o contexto intelectual do surgimento do cristianismo. __ Site: https://ocastdosespiritos.libsyn.com Instagram: @ocastdosespiritos Youtube: https://bit.ly/ocastdosespiritos __ Referências AVERY-PECK, A. J.; NEUSNER, J. Judaism in Late Antiquity IV - Death, Life-After-Death, Resurrection, and the World-To-Come in the Judaisms of Antiquity. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 2000. BOCK, D. L.; KOMOSZEWSKI, J. E. O Jesus histórico - Critérios e contextos no estudo das origens cristãs. Rio de Janeiro: Thomas Nelson Brasil, 2020. COLLINS, J. J. The Afterlife in Apocalyptic Literature. Judaism in Late Antiquity 4 - Death, life after death, resurrection and the world-to-come in the Judaisms of antiquity. Leiden - Boston - Köln: Brill, 1999. COLLINS, J. J.; HARLOW, D. C. Early Judaism - A Comprehensive Overview. Grand Rapids, Michigan: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2012. DI MUZIO, G. Reincarnation, and infinite punishment in Hell. International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, v. 74, n. 2, p. 167–180, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11153-013-9408-3. EHRMANN, B. Heaven and Hell - A History of the Afterlife. New York: Simon and Schuster, 2020. ELLEDGE, C. D. Future Resurrection of the Dead in Early Judaism: Social Dynamics, Contested Evidence. Currents in Biblical Research, v. 9, n. 3, p. 394–421, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1177/1476993x11400180. ELLENS, J. H. (editor). Heaven, Hell, and the Afterlife - Eternity in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Santa Barbara: Praeger, 2013. GLASSON, Francis T. Greek Influence in Jewish Eschatology. London: SPCK, 1961. GRUDEM, W.; COLLINS, C. J.; SCHREINER, T. R. Understanding Scripture - An Overview of the Bible's Origin, Reliability, and Meaning. Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2012. HORSLEY, R.; HANSON, J. S. Movimentos populares no tempo de Jesus. São Paulo: Editora Paulus, 2020. KARAMANOLIS, George, "Numenius", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2021 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = . PORTER, S. E.; PORTER, W. J. Christian Origins and Hellenistic Judaism: Social and Literary Contexts for the New Testament. Leiden - Boston: Brill, 2013. v. 2. https://doi.org/10.1177/0091829613518718b. REALE, G.; ANTISERI, D. Filosofia - Antiguidade e Idade Média. São Paulo: Editora Paulus, 2017. REALE, G. Estoicismo, ceticismo e ecletismo. São Paulo: Edições Loyola, 2015. SANDERS, E. P. Judaism: Practice and Belief 63 BCE-66 CE. London: SCM Press, 1994. SPINELLI, M. Helenização e recriação de sentidos: a filosofia na época da expansão do cristianismo. Caxias do Sul: EDUCS, 2015. SEGAL, A. F. Life After Death - A History of the Afterlife in the Religions of the West. New York: Doubleday, 2004. VERMES, G. Jesus e o mundo do judaísmo. São Paulo: Edições Loyola, 2015. WINSTON, D. Logos and Mystical Theology in Philo of Alexandria. Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College Press, 1985. Para acesso às fontes primárias dos textos antigos e tradução para o francês: http://remacle.org/
Hi all! Here is a new episode of our review concernign Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology (2nd ed). We published this critical review in the peer-review journal Priscilla Papers 35.2 (2020): 19-22. You can read our more extensive review right here.
Original publication date: Jun 13, 2003
What do you do when your theology of suffering moves from the realm of hypothetical to the realm of reality? Join us this week as we host our friend and fellow minister Tony Perrello, who has lived this as much as anyone we know. Tony and his family moved to Macau to be missionaries with World Venture. On his first day there, he began to develop symptoms of multiple sclerosis. While initially shaking his faith, Tony learned to see this as a gift of God that could be used to bring hope to others. This discussion doesn't settle for easy or trite answers. We hope that this podcast will be a resource for so many who are suffering during this hard time in our world. Thanks for listening! Links and Additional Resources: www.pccsomerset.org https://worldventure.com Carson, D. (1990). How Long Oh Lord. Carson, D. (1994). DIVINE SOVEREIGNTY AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY Carson, D. A. (2002). Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility: Biblical Perspectives in Tension . Eugene, Oregon, USA. Carson, D. (2008). Christ and Culture. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Eerdmans. Carson, D. (2012). The Intolerance of Tolerance Carson, D. A. (2012). The Intolerance of Tolerance . Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Eerdmans. Copan, P. (2011). Is God a moral monster? Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Baker Books. Dobson, E. (2012). Seeing through the fog. USA: David Cook. Dunlop, J. (2017). Finding Grace in The Face of Dementia. Wheaton, Illinois, USA: Crossway Publishers. Geisler, N. (2011). If God, Why Evil? Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Bethany House. Grudem, W. (2005). Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know. Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Keller, T. (2013). Walking with God through pain and suffering. New York, New York, USA: Penguin Books. Tada, J. E. (2010). Heaven . Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA: Zondervan. Website, O. D. (n.d.). https://www.opendoorsusa.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pcc8/message
On the next episode of the Hard Questions Real Answers Podcast, Pastor Nat is back with Phoenix Seminary's Professor of Theology and author, Dr. Wayne Grudem. This week, they will discuss the roles men and women play in marriage and church leadership. Join us for Part 3 in this 4-part series with Dr. Grudem.
The Bible says that we are made in the image of God, but what exactly does that mean? This week Tanner and Glen discuss the concept of "Imago Dei" and how—when rightly understood—it plays a huge role in our lives and God's big story.Enter to win the new 2nd Edition of Grudem's Systematic Theology on our Instagram! instagram.com/_bibleandstuffPlus, get a free chapter while you wait at ps.edu/grudemsot.Redbud City Coffee Roasters:Support the show and get 10% off by using code BIBLEANDSTUFF.bbl.st/redbudDon't like banter? Skip to 1:24.For more information, visit our website at bibleandstuff.com.
Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wayne Grudem about spiritual gifts. Conversation topics include: 1) How are spiritual gifts different from natural abilities? 2) What is the purpose of spiritual gifts? 3) Where do we see spiritual gifts listed in the Bible? 4) How can we identify our spiritual gifts? 5) What are some resources for thinking through the continuationist and cessationist views on the miraculous spiritual gifts? Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of over 20 books, including Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning (Crossway, 2018), and he served as the general editor for the ESV Study Bible. Dr. Grudem is a graduate of Harvard University (BA) and Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv), and he received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge. Click here to access the full show notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Guest: Dr. Wayne Grudem | Dr. Arnold interviews Dr. Wayne Grudem about systematic theology. Conversation topics include: 1) What are some of the sources we can use when discerning what the Bible teaches about a particular topic? 2) How can we put doctrinal theology together in a logical way? 3) Can we understand the Bible? 4) What are some of the updates and features available in the 2nd edition of his book, Systematic Theology? Dr. Wayne Grudem serves as distinguished professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is the author of over 20 books, including Systematic Theology, 2nd ed., (Zondervan, 2020), and he served as the general editor for the ESV Study Bible. Dr. Grudem is a graduate of Harvard University (BA) and Westminster Theological Seminary (MDiv), and he received his doctorate from the University of Cambridge. Click here to access the full show notes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wayne Grudem has written probably the most popular systematic theology of the last 50 years—and “popular” in two senses: it's widely used and it's very accessible. Grudem has just put out a second edition of his work, and he talks with Bible Study Magazine Podcast host Mark Ward about how to apply the whole Bible to our questions.
Zach and Dave discuss Donald John Trump's relationship with Evangelicals via a letter supporting his re-election written by Dr. Wayne Grudem on Townhall.com. Note: This is not the recent letter that Grudem wrote responding to former Pastor John Piper's thoughts on the election as we recorded this episode before Grudem wrote his most recent piece. Here is the Piper article which was written after we recorded this episode: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin Mentioned on the show: Article, featuring a survey, on Evangelicals and morality in public leaders. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2016/10/19/has-trump-caused-white-evangelicals-to-change-their-tune-on-morality/ Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood by John Piper and Wayne Grudem (Dave made an error on the show calling this book "Rediscovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood".) Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here: https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at: www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@gmail.com Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm
It turns out that there's been a lot of pollution dumped into Genesis 3:16 by translations into the modern languages we use today. They mix new ideas into the verse and cover over the ideas God put there in the original Hebrew words of the verse. Translations make it look like God cursed the woman when God cursed neither the woman nor the man. The translation of that verse has been incorrect. So, why aren't our translations doing better? And, why would there be a problem translating this verse? What's going on?Did God blame Eve? Take the Mini Course. Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3fFC8j4GO DEEPER!
Introduction This morning as we continue in our study on spiritual gifts, I'm going to zero in on the gifts of prophecy and healing to try to understand those spiritual gifts. As I do, I think about this season of the year, and I think about the Christmas hymns that we sing and how many of them mention fulfilled prophecy in reference to the birth of Christ. One of the clearest is a hymn written by Charles Wesley in 1744, "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus," one of my favorites. And he wrote it with these words, "Come Thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free, from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art. Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart." Well, why was Jesus long expected by the Jewish nation? Well, it's because God told the Jews through the prophets that He would come and He gave many details of the birth, and the life, and the death and the resurrection of Christ through the prophetic gift. How prophets with the eagle eye of prophecy were able to look down through the long corridors of centuries before they even happened, were able to give us details. A supernatural vision ahead of time, even centuries ahead of time of what the Messiah would be like. The Gift of Prophecy Distributed To Many This gift of prophecy was given to many different individuals, at many times in various ways. One example is Balaam, who's a fascinating study in prophecy, and he spoke of the coming of Christ in this powerful visionary kind of language. In Numbers 24:17 he said, "I see Him, but not now. I behold Him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob. A scepter will rise out of Israel." So there's that visionary work of the prophet, how he can see the Messiah who was to come, a star rising up out of Jacob, but He was not near, He was far away. Seven centuries before Christ was born, the same kind of visionary gift was given to the prophet Isaiah and he spoke with these powerful familiar words, Isaiah 9:6, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders, and He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." These words are sung in Handel's Messiah and in other hymns, and sermons that are preached. Seven centuries before Jesus was born, that level of clarity on the incarnation was given to Isaiah the prophet. At the same time as Isaiah was prophesying, another prophet, Micah, predicted the exact location where Jesus would be born. In Micah 5:2 it says, "But you, Bethlehem, Ephrathah, although you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel," listen to this, "Whose origins were from of old, from ancient times." And so the origination of Jesus was before the foundation of the world, in the councils of the Trinity of the Father, Son, and Spirit. But little by little, God, through the Holy Spirit, paid out some information through the prophets, so that Jesus was long expected. This stunning ability to see the future, this prophetic gift sets Christianity apart from every other religion in the world. God alone has the power to see the future. He's the only one that can do it, He's the only one who knows the future, only God and those to whom God reveals the future and those who believe those revelations. God makes His boast in Isaiah the prophet over against the false gods, and goddesses, that Israel was wandering after in Isaiah's day. And God challenged those gods to a duel. And the contest would be a prediction of the future. Listen to what He says in Isaiah 41, "Bring in your idols to tell us what is going to happen. Tell us what the former things were so that we may consider them and know their final outcome. Or declare to us the things to come. Tell us what the future holds, so that we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear. But you are less than nothing, and your works are utterly worthless. He who chooses you is detestable." In other words, God challenges the gods, the idols, to a duel and He knows they can't succeed. God’s Sovereignty to Determine the Future Now the reason that no one but God can foretell the future is that God is sovereign over the future, He's sovereign over everything that happens on planet Earth. And as the Book of Proverbs says, "Many are the purposes of a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." And so, if individuals predict the future and God says, "Yeah, no, it's not going to happen," then it's not going to happen. There's a clear example of this in Isaiah 7, where the kings in the area are conspiring to topple the Davidic seed, the son of David that's on the throne in Jerusalem, and they're making all these plans and schemes, and God says, "It shall not take place, it shall not happen." Conversely, He says of Himself in Isaiah 10, "The hand of the Lord is stretched out and who can turn it back?" When God decrees to do something, no one can stop Him. That's why God alone knows the future, He also knows the end from the beginning, and the beginning from the end because He is eternal. So what that means is that prophecy and fulfilled prophecies in particular, have always been the centerpiece of our presentation of the Gospel to unbelievers. It's the center of our apologetic, our defense of Christianity. Fulfilled prophecies set Christianity apart from every other religion in the world. There are no Muslim predictions of the future. There are no Buddhist predictions of the future, no Hindu predictions of the future. The cults that tried to predict the future, failed and should have ended that day. I speak of the Jehovah's Witnesses that predicted at different times the end of the world. Didn't happen. I would think that would end it, but it didn't. So the ability to predict the future rests alone with Christianity. Christianity’s Fulfilled Prophecies Josh McDowell in his apologetic book, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, speaks of the fulfilled prophecies around the life of Jesus from His birth through His life to His death. There are 61 prophecies that Josh McDowell lists. Sixty-one! The theme of promise fulfillment was central to the way that the apostles presented the Gospel in the synagogues, trying to persuade unbelieving Jews to cross over into faith. Again and again, they would point to the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. They learned this promise fulfillment approach from Jesus Himself. As Jesus began His public ministry in Nazareth, you remember the scene, how the scroll of Isaiah the Prophet was found. He opened up the place in Isaiah 61 where it says, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor," and after reading that prophecy rolled it up and set it aside and sat down. And He said, "Today, in your hearing, this Scripture is fulfilled." Now you can imagine how electrifying that must have been there in Nazareth that Jesus was claiming to be the long-expected Messiah. Promise and fulfillment. So that's how God has used prophecy in the past to identify Jesus as the Christ, the Savior of the world. Born the son of Abraham, in fulfillment of prophecy. Born the son of David, in fulfillment of prophecy. Crucified with His hands and feet pierced, in fulfillment of prophecy. Raised from the dead on the third day, in fulfillment of prophecy. And since that time, the Gospel has spread from Jerusalem through Judea, Samaria to the ends of the earth, in fulfillment of prophecy. And we still have more prophecies to come, especially the second coming of Christ, so Jesus is still the long-expected Jesus, He's the long-expected Savior. One of the last things Jesus said to us through Scripture is, "Behold, I am coming soon." And so, we've been waiting for 20 centuries, and we still wait for the fulfillment of that prophecy. Dealing With the Charismatic Gifts Now, what does all this have to do with spiritual gifts? Well, we've been trying to answer one of the more perplexing questions that faces Evangelicals, and it's been divisive in Evangelicals and it has to do with the sign gifts or the miraculous gifts, some call them the charismatic gifts. And the question is: Are all of the gifts listed, that you heard Topher read about a few minutes ago, that you read about in 1 Corinthians 12, are they all still active today, or have some of them ceased? We zeroed in specifically on five in particular, the gift of prophecy, the gift of healing, the gift of miracles, speaking in tongues and the interpretation of tongues, these are sometimes called the sign gifts. Last week I traced out the history of the Pentecostal movement and the charismatic movement, beginning in Topeka, in 1900, Topeka, Kansas, and then in 1906, at the Azusa Street Revival, and we traced out how Pentecostalism, the movement of Pentecostalism grew. And then a subset of that, the Charismatic movement, similar but different in some ways, grew and spread, and we talked about how widespread in the world it has been and it is. Probably at this point, over 600 million Pentecostal plus charismatics in the world. It's hard to be an evangelical at any length of time without bumping into this issue and questions that arise. And so the goal for me here is to do the best I can, as I did last week, in seeking to address that question. The divide in Evangelicalism between cessationists, which are people who believe that the Scripture teaches, and it's clear that these sign gifts have ceased. So they're cessationists. Versus, broadly speaking, continuationists would be the opposite, that those gifts continue. And there are different flavors really of both. Now last week, we walked carefully through 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, which is the clearest text on the end of the gifts. And it does say that the gifts will end. It says, "Where there are prophecies, they will cease. Where there are tongues, they will be stilled. Where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when the perfection comes, the imperfect is done away with or passes away." “Imperfect” is not a great translation. The “partial,” the “in part” would be a better translation there. And so, we walked through that. And what I sought to do last week is show that this is clearly talking about the Second Coming of Christ, an eternity in which we will see God face-to-face. And that level of knowledge of knowing God face-to-face, that's decisively what Paul's saying, when the gifts will cease. So rather than teaching I think a clear cessationism, it actually points more clearly to continuationism, but that leaves some questions in front of us, and those are some of the questions I want to seek to answer today, some practical questions. As we address this gift of prophecy, let me just lay out my cards on the table as I've thought about it. This sermon like last week's was a work in progress right until the time I walked up here, so I have no desire like last week to be a fog machine here, pumping out uncertainties and “inclarities”. That's not even a word, "inclarities." Anyway, you know what I mean. What I'm trying to do is help you think through how you would address this scripturally. Four Convictions Concerning Prophecy So these are four convictions I have right now about prophecy. Number one, the New Testament points to a kind of prophetic gift that is less authoritative than scripture. That's a key divide between, let's say, me and a cessationist. Number two, I believe there is not sufficient scriptural clarity or evidence to support a hard cessationism, to make the absolute statement, “Prophecy cannot happen today.” I looked at the clearest Scripture that they have 1 Corinthians 13, and I don't think it's clear enough. To be that ardent and clear, I think, is not helpful. Third, this kind of prophetic gift, if it still functioned today, would be very helpful in our lives, both for personal holiness and for the spread of the Gospel. But now hear me clearly, on this fourth point, unless and until, an individual predicts the future and that prediction comes true, I will not know, and I don't think the church can know that that person's a prophet. And that would make me very different than most continuationists. I think it's reasonable to expect a prediction of the future in order to mark someone as a prophet. The Gift of Prophecy The Beginning of the Office of Prophet So let's walk through this, let's talk first about the beginning of the gift of prophecy and where it started in the Old Testament. The first time the word is used, it's used of Abraham, in that rather scandalous encounter he has in Girar, remember when he lied about his wife, said “She's my sister,” not a great moment for Abraham. And the king of Girar wanted to take her as his wife, and God came to him and warned him in a dream, and then said this to him in the dream, "Now return the man's wife, for he is a prophet, he will pray for you, and you will live, but if you do not return her, you may be sure that you and all yours will die." So that's the first time and the actually the only time the word prophet appears in the book of Genesis. However, it definitely appears in the Exodus and beyond. And the key moment there, let's skip ahead to the key moment, and that's Mount Sinai. At Mount Sinai, God descends in fire on the top of Mount Sinai. There's a terrifying earthquake, there is this unearthly supernatural darkness, and God descends in fire on the mountain and begins to speak to the people, and the people are utterly terrified of God's voice. God speaks the Ten Commandments to the people in the hearing of the people. Deuteronomy 5 talked about that moment, Deuteronomy 5:23-31 says this, "When you heard the voice out of the darkness, while the mountain was ablaze with fire, all the leading men of your tribes and your elders came to me and you said, 'The Lord our God has shown us His glory and His majesty, and we have heard His voice from the fire. Today we have seen that a man can live even if God speaks with him. But now why should we die? This great fire will consume us and we will die if we hear the voice of the Lord our God any longer. For what mortal man has ever heard the voice of the living God speaking out of fire as we have and survived? Go near and listen to all that the Lord our God says, then tell us whatever the Lord our God tells you. We will listen and obey.' The Lord heard you when you spoke to me, and the Lord said to me, 'I have heard what this people has said to you. Everything they said was good. Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commandments always, so that it might go well with them and their children forever. Go tell them to return to their tents. But you, stay here with me so that I may give you all the commands decrees and laws you are to teach them to follow in the land I am giving them to possess.'" Well, that is the formal beginning of the office of prophet in the nation of Israel. This is the beginning of the office. Later in Deuteronomy 18, He makes it clear that that office would continue after Moses was gone. In Deuteronomy 18:15-20, it says, "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own brothers, you must listen to him, for this is what you asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said, 'Let us not hear the voice of the Lord our God nor see this great fire anymore or we will die.' The Lord said to me, 'What they say is good. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. If anyone does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name, I myself will call him to account, but a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death." So that clearly establishes the opening of the office of prophet, and also what the nature of the work was. The prophet would effectively stand spiritually in the presence of God, God would teach the prophet the words to say and the prophet would then deliver them to the people. That was the essence of prophecy. That pattern continued. Throughout the history of Israel, God raised up what He called "My servants, the prophets," and they would come and they basically would press, effectively press the Mosaic covenant onto the consciences and the hearts of the Jewish people and show where they were failing to keep it. That was the centerpiece of their work, although they did other things. And so God would speak, and this prophet would listen. You see this pattern with the little boy Samuel, remember that when God was raising him up to be a prophet, and he was sleeping in Eli's house and he heard God speaking to him, and he had to be instructed to say these words, "Speak Lord, for your servant is listening." And so that was the essence of the prophecy, and the prophet, the office of prophet. And so, he would hear the word of God and he was like a table waiter, bringing the words that God spoke directly to the people. It says in 1 Samuel 3:19, "The Lord was with Samuel as he grew up, and he let none of his words fall to the ground.” So he successfully delivered to the people everything that God told him to say. So, again and again, we have these individuals who hear God speak words and then speak those exact words to the people. Jeremiah 1:4-7, "The word of the Lord came to me saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you were born, I set you apart. I appointed you as a prophet, to the nations.' 'Ah, Sovereign Lord,' I said, 'I do not know how to speak, I'm only a child.' But the Lord said to me, 'Do not say I am only a child. You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you to say.'" And then a verse later it says, "Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, 'Now, I have put my words in your mouth.'" So that's the essence of that prophetic gift, was delivering clearly and directly the words of God to the people. And there were a variety of prophetic communications. Hebrews 1:1, which I already quoted, "In the past, God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways." Now, many of the prophets were commanded to write down the things that God had committed to them, though not all. Elijah and Elisha, there's no record of them writing down any of their prophecies. But Jeremiah and Isaiah were commanded to write them down. And so we have the written word coming from this prophetic gift. How to Identify Prophets: The Fulfillment of Their Words Now, the key issue for our purpose today is the question of how can we know that this person is a prophet? It was an issue then and it's an issue now. And so, it was raised in Deuteronomy 18:21-22, "You may say to yourselves, 'How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?' If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously. Do not be afraid of him." So in other words, if they make a prediction that does not come true, that is a false prophet. That is a person who has not spoken in the name of the Lord. And so fulfillment of predictions was the marker of the prophet. We see this in Jeremiah's time. You remember how all of the false prophets were saying to the kings of Judah, that Nebuchadnezzar wouldn't even come? But then he comes, and he takes over most of Judah, and Jeremiah is saying, God is bringing the Babylonians as a judgment. Your only hope is to go out and surrender, which was not very popular with the fighting men on the walls. He looked like a traitor, but he was given the word of the Lord to say. And when it started coming true exactly as Jeremiah had said, he pointed to that and separated himself from the false prophets. He said to the king of Judah, "Where are your prophets who said he wouldn't even come?" The Babylonian king wouldn't even come. There was a false prophet named Hananiah, who predicted that there would be an exile once Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians had come and started to win battles. It's like, "Okay yes, there's going to be an exile but it's going to be really short.” Jeremiah predicted 70 years. And this is what Jeremiah said to Hananiah, the false prophet, "The prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true." There it is again, it's the same pattern every time. This is is how we know. Ezekiel 33:33 says the same thing, "When all this comes true, and it surely will," I love how the prophet says that, "When all of this comes true, and it surely will, then they will know that a prophet has been among them." A Description of Prophets Alright, so my own description then is an Old Testament prophet is an individual called by the Lord, who is appointed by God to speak His words directly to the people. He would say, "Thus says the Lord," and everything that followed was the word of God directly to the people. The prophets didn't only predict the future, they didn't even mostly predict the future. There was forth-telling, "Thus says the Lord," and He would uncover the sins and the wickedness of the nation. But it inevitably involved some prediction of the future so that the people could know that the individual was a prophet. And so, he would say directly the words of God. To disobey those words was equivalent to disobeying God Himself. The Yearning of Moses and the Prediction of Joel Now, Moses in his day, yearned that all of God's people would be prophets. He says that in Numbers 11:29, "I wish that all the Lord's people were prophets, and that the Lord would put His Spirit on them." Now, Joel predicted, maybe not a universal gift of prophecy, but a widespread expansion of the gift of prophecy in the new covenant. In Joel 2:28-29, it says, "And afterward I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days." Well, the day of Pentecost came. Jesus had told them to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit, and as they were assembled there in the Upper Room, 120 of them waiting for the Lord to give His gift, suddenly there was a sound of a terrifying powerful wind, and they saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them, and all of them began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them." And a crowd gathered because of the sound of the wind, and because there were many there for the feast of Pentecost, they were all gathered, and so the apostles streamed out into the streets, they had no fear of the Jews at that point, no fear of being arrested, they had a mission to proclaim the Gospel, and so they did. Peter, speaking on behalf of the apostles, preached a message. Now, the people were deriding them, they were mocking them and saying, “They're drunk.” Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose. It's only nine in the morning." I think that's humorous, anyway. "This is that which has been spoken by the prophet Joel." By the way, someone wrote a book on interpretation of prophecy, This is That, that's the title of the book. What it is saying is this thing that you're seeing is that which was predicted, it's that promise fulfillment motif. That's exactly what he says, this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel, "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions. Your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days and they will prophesy." The Cessationists Understanding of the New Testament Prophets Now, the cessationists as they look at New Testament prophecy, they effectively say that's what prophecy is and only that, it's scripture-level prophecy. And they rightly say, I agree with them, that the Canon is closed and there is no more scriptural-level prophecy coming. That once the book of Revelation came, that all of that type of perfect revelation which is written down, the perfection of scripture has ended. You remember the end of the Book of Revelation, where these words are written, this is the very end of the Bible pretty much, "I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. And if anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from him his portion in the Tree of Life and in the holy city, which are described in this book." So he says, this book is a book of prophecy, and you can't add anything to it and you can't take anything away from it. But it's interesting that it's positioned at the end of the last book of the Bible, and so many Christians think that it also is speaking a word in general about adding to or taking away from the Bible, the 66 books of the Bible, saying those days are over. We have the Canon. And I think that's actually not a bad way to look at it. Now the gift of prophecy was functioning in those days in ways, however, that we don't fully understand. It wasn't just scriptural-level prophecy. The apostles are listed first, then prophets in verse 28, "He gave first of all, apostles, then prophets.” I've tended to see the prophets as the Old Testament prophets, and I don't have any problem with that, but there are clearly New Testament prophets at work in the church at Corinth and in other places. It says in Ephesians 2:20 that the Church is built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone. Now cessationist John Stott says this about that, "The simplest knowledge of architectural construction is enough to tell us that once the foundation of a building is laid and the superstructure begins to be built, the foundation cannot be laid again. So in the primary sense of prophets as vehicles of direct and fresh revelation, we must say that this charisma, spiritual gift, is no longer given. There is no longer anyone in the Church who may dare to say, 'the word of the Lord came to me' or 'thus says the Lord.'" I think aspects of what Stott says there are true. Are There Different Types of New Testament Prophets? We don't look for scripture-level prophecy anymore, but are there different types of prophecies? Are there different aspects of the gift? This is the point of division between cessationists and continuationists on the gift of prophecy. Wayne Grudem, he's a continuationist, cites a number of examples of the gift of prophecy that's lower than Scripture. For example, Acts 21:4, some disciples urged Paul through the Spirit, that is by the gift of prophecy, not to go to Jerusalem. But Paul disobeyed and went to Jerusalem anyway. If New Testament prophets spoke with an authority equal to that of Scripture, Paul would not have disobeyed it. So, that's one example. Other examples come in with what we call the weighing of prophecies. Alright, 1 Thessalonians 5, 1 Corinthians 14. 1 Thessalonians 5, it says, verse 19-22, "Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophecies, but test everything. Hold fast to what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.” And then 1 Corinthians 14:29, "Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said." Wayne Grudem says this, "We cannot imagine that an Old Testament prophet like Isaiah would say, 'Listen to what I say and weigh what is said, sort out the good from the bad, what you should accept from what you should not accept.' It's just a different kind of prophetic gift," says Grudem. There's also other examples of prophecy which I don't really even understand what they're about. For example, 1 Timothy 1:18, it says, "Timothy, my son, I give you this instruction in keeping with the prophecies once made about you so that by following them, you may fight the good fight of faith." I don't know what prophecies were made about Timothy. I don't know if we would call them scriptural-level prophecies, or what, just something it seems about his teaching ministry or his gift, but just we don't know what it is. Also this one is very interesting to me. Acts 21:9, "Philip had four unmarried daughters who prophesied." I know nothing about those ladies. I don't know what they said. I don't think that their prophecies made it into Scripture, they just had a gift and they used it. So I don't really know. There's just things that we don't know. Now sometimes the prophets gave direct guidance concerning the Great Commission. Clear example of this is in Acts 13, "In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul," so that is Paul. "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, 'Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.' So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus." So I don't think it's too much to say that it was the prophets who spoke under the influence of the Holy Spirit that said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for this missionary work." And so that would be an example of how the prophetic gift would give a clear guidance of ministry and missions that people could do. And that's why I say if it were still to function like that, it'd be very useful or helpful. So, prophesy didn't always function as predictions about the future but a form of communication of the mind of God. Prophets also have the ability back then, in the church at Corinth, there were various people with the gifts. We would not say they were all speaking at Scriptural-level prophecy, but they just had a gift. And it's interesting, it says, "If an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all. And the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, 'God is really among you.'" So there's some aspect of the prophetic gift that was at work in the Church at Corinth, which would uncover and lay bare secrets of hearts so that people are convicted and come to Christ. An Analysis of the Facts Now Wayne Grudem has an interesting idea of prophecy which I don't share, but I'll just share it with you. How could someone be a prophet and still speak imperfect words? So he says that God gives a revelation to the prophet, and the prophet then puts them into imperfect human words. So the idea is true, but the articulation is different. I have a hard time accepting that because it seems that the verbal communication has always been of the essence of the gift of prophecy, but that would be a discussion we would have. So, if prophecy does not actually literally contain the word of God for us, word-for-word, then what is it? And how is prophecy different today from let's say preaching or teaching? One of the Puritans, William Perkins, wrote a book called "The Art of prophesying." But you shouldn't go get it, it's probably free online. You can read the PDF and it's like I want to be a prophet. Read it, it's just about preaching, friends. It's how people like me should preach, and so they make it equivalent, prophesying and preaching. I don't think that's helpful. I actually just think prophesying and preaching and teaching are different. Grudem thinks so too, I think they're different. With preaching and teaching, you're taking the written Word of God that we all have, and you're walking through it, and explaining it through rules of exegesis and theology and applying it to people, that's the gift of preaching and teaching. Prophecy is just "Thus says the Lord," and you say it. Or, according to Grudem, a revelation, and you try to articulate that revelation. Grudem says preaching and teaching is more authoritative than that type of prophesying. Well, let me give you my analysis. I think Grudem brings up some interesting points. I'm not ready to say that prophecy doesn't exist anymore, but I have serious questions. I want to know why it is that many of these continuationists set aside my requirement that the prophet, or prophetess, because God uses women too, needs to predict the future before the Church knows that they are prophets. It's always been there. There are examples of New Testament predictions. Agabus predicted a famine that would come over the entire Roman world. And like in the days of Joseph, they got ready ahead of time for the famine and set aside stores for it because they believed that Agabus was predicting the future. Why couldn't we require that of prophets today? What ends up happening, I've heard, in some of these churches like Sovereign Grace churches, or some of these other charismatic churches, is that they'll have open mics. And if you want to know what's the application, we're not going to see open mics anytime soon. Just, that's a prediction, but it's not a prophecy, it's just kind of a judgment that I'm making. But what happens in these Sovereign Grace churches, and I had this confirmed even a week ago, I talked to somebody who used to attend there. So you would go up and you would talk to the elder and they would filter it, because they were really trying to follow the New Testament prescriptions. want to weed out anything wacky or strange that would be said. And what ends up happening is the prophet or prophetess just ends up doing scriptural exhortation. “The Lord is saying to us that He is our Shepherd and that we shall not want, and that he makes us lie down in green…” I'm like, friends if you just want to read Psalm 23, read it. That's not a prophecy. Or to say the Lord wants us to be active in evangelism. Again, I do that as a preacher, but I'm not claiming prophecy. “The Lord is saying to all the members, all the men, the married men in this church, that you are to love your wives as Christ loved the Church and you're to lay yourself down…” It's like, look I actually think that's even harmful to call that prophecy because I don't know that the Spirit is saying, that there's a specific deficiency in the husbands of the church that this is an area of emergency that needs a prophetic word. So it's better to just say the Scripture says this, it's binding on all of our consciences, but don't call it a prophecy. However, if someone is willing to come along and make a prediction and we mark that person as a prophet, then I think we could listen, if they were to say something like a 21st century version of, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them." What is that work? X, Y, and Z. I think that would be powerful if God wants to do that, but He first has to mark the person with a clear prediction. What I call, this is very geeky, but here it is: Independently verifiable prediction of the future that then gets verified. Don't predict something that's going to happen in seven centuries. Because how can we know? It has to be verified by fulfillment. And that's always been the rule. Prophecy in Church History Now, has anything like that happened since then? Well, Church history gives us some interesting insights. I want to tell you a story of a Viking raider, that was converted by a prophecy. This is fascinating, this man, his name was Olaf Tryggvason, he lived a thousand years ago, over a thousand years ago, born in the year 963, died in the year 1000. He eventually became king of Norway. He was a viking. Viking was more of a verb, it was like a raider, and he went up and down the coasts of England plundering and killing and doing all the stuff vikings would do. But he was anchored at one point in a place called the Isles of Scilly, that is how you pronounce it, off the West Coast of England. And there was there a Christian hermit who was known to be a prophet. In other words, his reputation as speaking predictions that came true was established. Well Olaf was interested in that. He knew a lot about Christianity, but he was not a Christian. So he decided to test this guy, and he sent one of his tall men to pose as himself to the hermit. The Hermit saw right through that. He said, "You are not the king. And the advice I give you is to be faithful to your king." Well, the man went back, and then Olaf went in person and sought him out and asked if he, Olaf, would attain a kingdom, a kingdom. The hermit replied with a holy prophecy, "You will become a famous king and work famous deeds, you will bring many men to the true faith and to baptism, and in so doing you'll benefit both yourself and many others. And lest you doubt my answer, let this be taken as a token. When you return to your ships you shall encounter a band of traders, and you will yourself receive a mortal wound, and be borne on your shield to your ship, but you'll recover from this wound within seven days, and you'll be baptized soon thereafter." Now, that's a very clear prediction. Well, when Olaf returned to his ships, the events occurred just as the hermit had foretold, Olaf then believed he was a prophet, Olaf then visited the hermit and asked where did he get the wisdom that he could foretell the future? The hermit said that it was the God of the Christians who alone knew the future and who told him all that he was anxious to know. He told Olaf of the many miracles of God, he shared the Gospel with him clearly, and he persuaded Olaf to be baptized. And Olaf and all his men were baptized there. He went on to be the king of Norway. You can look it up. The Gifts of Healings Alright, on the gifts of healings briefly, we don't have much more time. Paul speaks interestingly in verse 8-9, he speaks of the gift of healing, in Verse 9, he says, "to another faith, by the same Spirit, to another, gifts of healings," gifts of healings. All of the English translations make gifts plural, but they all make healing singular. It's odd, it's actually double plural, gifts of healings. Therefore, it could be that they're just different kinds of healings and healing ministries that go on. They're not all of the same sort. Now, for us, you could say, I heard John MacArthur in a sermon on spiritual gifts say, "If I could have one gift I don't have, it would be this gift, the gift of healing." And I think anybody who's been to an ICU, anybody that's been to minister to sick people, hurting people, injured people, you know why he says that. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to lay your hands on somebody and pray for them and have them healed? And that would be a remarkable thing. Jesus Healing Ministry Unmatched No one in all of human history, no one, has had the gift of healing like Jesus. The apostles did not have Jesus' level of healing. Huge crowds went to Jesus and He healed everyone of every disease, there was nothing He could not do. And as a matter of fact there were huge crowds because of this healing gift. You understand why. When you're sick and dying, or someone you love is sick, and dying, it's top priority for you to get that addressed. And we see a number of individuals that are urgent to get the healing, like the royal official in John 4, and the Syrophoenician woman, all they want is to be well or have their loved one well. We understand that. Now, here's the thing: Disease and suffering and accidents and pain, all of that leading to death, is part of the fall in Adam, it's part of the final enemy, what Jesus, what Paul calls the final enemy: Death. Jesus in one sense, banished illness from Palestine for a brief three-year period, but everyone He healed eventually died of something. The gifts of healings, were in some smaller measure committed to the apostles, but they didn't have the same level. Paul left Trophimus sick in Miletus. He gave Timothy counsel about his hurt stomach about not drinking water from a well anymore, but taking wine, so that he wouldn't have these microbes I guess. He didn't heal him, he just said, manage it in this way. Paul himself had a thorn in the flesh, which the Lord chose not to remove. There is in some sense a diminishing of the miraculous gift of healing. However, I don't believe that I can say like an ardent cessationist that there are no miraculous healings anymore. And, frankly, in my 21 years here, I have seen again and again and again, remarkable answers to group prayers. God Answers Prayers for Healing It says in James 5:14-15, "Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him, and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord, and the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well. The Lord will raise him up." So many of us have had people that we know that have had very serious diagnoses, and are prayed for, and they go back and there's just remarkable evidence of healing and there's no medical explanation, and so we've seen that again and again. Now is that the gift of healing? I'm not up here to say it is or it isn't. Imagine if there were a brother or a sister that just had a heart for sick people and loved to pray for them, and followed James 5 and went and prayed all their life, again and again, sick people and saw many people healed. Certainly it's different than Jesus who never failed to heal somebody, but it's more similar to how the apostles sometimes left people sick. And so, I cannot say, like I'm a kind of a black and white cessationist, that that kind of gift doesn't happen. I am skeptical of public healers like TV-type people, as we all should be, because we've not seen organic diseases healed by those individuals. But I think we have seen, there's many testimonies of organic illnesses healed in answer to group prayer. And to have a brother or sister that might want to be in those groups again and again, and has seen multiple healings to look over 20 centuries of Church history and say that couldn't happen, I'm not ready to do it. So where does that leave us? I don't know, it leaves me out of time. What I would say is that I cannot go with the cessationist scripturally and say that these gifts have certainly ceased, but I have pretty serious questions about some continuationists and the way specifically the gift of prophecy functions. And so, at least for me, and I'm going to commend it to you, dear church, to require prediction of the future for somebody to be identified as a prophet. And if they won't do that, I'll just welcome them as giving me good, sound, scriptural, Christian exhortation. Does that makes sense? Prayer Close with me in prayer. Father, we thank You for the time we've had to study Your word. We thank You for its complexity, its depth, its power. I thank You for the gifts of the Spirit. Lord, as I'm going to say in two weeks, God willing, the ordinary ministry of the Spirit is sufficient to do so many things, and I pray that as in the end we understand spiritual gifts we'd realize that the non-controversial gifts that are going on all the time, that everyone agrees are so powerful and so sufficient to finish the work, but that there may be advancements of the power of the Spirit that we should seek that is often called revival, that we should seek Your face, and ask You would pour out afresh and anew Your Holy Spirit, that we might be empowered to share the Gospel with people who need to hear it so much, and that we be empowered to do all the good works You have for us to do. In Jesus' name. Amen.
(00:00-10:05) Friday was Black Friday, and now it’s Cyber Monday. Brian and Ian talked about how to find contentment during a time of year that involves so much consumerism. (10:05-18:59) Theologian Wayne Grudem has changed his mind about whether or not divorce is acceptable in cases of abuse. Brian and Ian reacted to Grudem’s change on that issue, as well as the larger topic changing your mind as ideas change. (18:59-28:40) At Brian’s church, the tackled the issue of Christians seeking rest while Brian himself was spending time with his family. Ian meanwhile preached about the start of the Christmas season and what that means for our search for peace. (28:40-37:35) John Piper believes that “A life without regrets is built is on a mirage.” Brian and Ian talk about regrets in life and whether or not they agree with that idea. (37:35-47:30) A clip of Joel Osteen has resurfaced on social media, and it brings up a question about the prosperity Gospel and also how outraged people can get over social media posts years after the comments actually happen. (47:30-57:38) A new PBS documentary is looking at a new college program for people currently serving in prison. Brian and Ian talked about how sort of an impact that could have on people trying to turn their lives around. (57:38-1:07:49) Brian and Ian talked about the problems involved in being a parent while also taking the time out to be a good Christian. (1:07:49-1:14:50) Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”: A dog may be the first victim of the robot uprising, a chihuahua may have qualified for its learners permit, magnet fishing can be a dangerous new hobby, you should never get in a store’s express lane with too many items, and the most heartwarming story you’ll hear today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is especially true in a day when so many self-proclaimed Christians appear to be conducting their affairs and casting their votes as if they were more secular-minded than biblically-minded. Because, it's quite possible that parents and children, alike—through our political views and voting habits—will be responsible for helping shape the kind of world our grandkids either have to inherit or get to inherit someday. Today we speak with Dr. Wayne Grudem, as he helps us examine how the Bible helps us navigate our political landscape. Wayne Grudem is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He received a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.Div. and a D.D. from Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia, and a Ph.D. (in New Testament) from the University of Cambridge, England. He has published over twenty books, including Politics According to the Bible. This would be a great reference book for any family discussing over 60 political issues. He is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a co-founder and past president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He and his wife Margaret have been married since 1969 and have three adult sons. Talking Politics and Religion How do political conversations, along with Politics According to the Bible, better help kids and parents participate in a political discussion? We have the privilege in the United States of living under a system where the government arrives at its powers by the power of the governed. This means we get to decide as a people, but we need the wisdom to choose rightly. The teachings of the Bible provide principals, morals and the proper role of government that help to guide us as we make these decisions. The bible talks about God's people having an influence on secular government. In Genesis 41:40, Joseph was second in command over the whole nation of Egypt! In Daniel, Nehemiah, and others, we see other godly figures in places of power. Another well-known bible character, Esther, was able to save God's chosen people because of the place she was given. In the new testament, we also see figures such as John the Baptist, Paul and others. How do we as believers engage in the current political and social climate? While some people will be very involved politically, run for office and become officials, others will seek to vote and possibly work more on a local level. That is all part of God's calling on the individual. But as Christians, we are all called to pray for those in authority. We should not be overtaken by fear and worry, but warn our children against that and how to listen wisely to our media and news outlets. It seems to me that kids these days aren't even aware of our biblical heritage and Christian foundation. So how did we get to a place, biblical and morally and theologically where we are so divided? Dr. Grudem states that he is “not sure that we let it happen. The supreme court took to itself powers that it shouldn't have and began to chip away at religion in general but Christianity specifically.” There is a need to reclaim the ground that has been lost by our supreme court. Romans 13 talks about obeying our government. We need to understand the structure of our government and who really has authority over the people. Episode Highlights: How should parents answer their kids who say that their vote isn't really gonna change anything? We got to where we currently are in America—-politically, morally and ideologically-divided because—how? As parents, what, specifically, could we have done better; and, what can we be doing, now, to better prepare our kids to stem the tide of some of this political insanity and division we're seeing today? Picture via: Pixabay
This is especially true in a day when so many self-proclaimed Christians appear to be conducting their affairs and casting their votes as if they were more secular-minded than biblically-minded. Because, it's quite possible that parents and children, alike—through our political views and voting habits—will be responsible for helping shape the kind of world our grandkids either have to inherit or get to inherit someday. Today we speak with Dr. Wayne Grudem, as he helps us examine how the Bible helps us navigate our political landscape. Wayne Grudem is Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Phoenix Seminary in Phoenix, Arizona. He received a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.Div. and a D.D. from Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia, and a Ph.D. (in New Testament) from the University of Cambridge, England. He has published over twenty books, including Politics According to the Bible. This would be a great reference book for any family discussing over 60 political issues. He is a past president of the Evangelical Theological Society, a co-founder and past president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version of the Bible. He and his wife Margaret have been married since 1969 and have three adult sons. Talking Politics and Religion How do political conversations, along with Politics According to the Bible, better help kids and parents participate in a political discussion? We have the privilege in the United States of living under a system where the government arrives at its powers by the power of the governed. This means we get to decide as a people, but we need the wisdom to choose rightly. The teachings of the Bible provide principals, morals and the proper role of government that help to guide us as we make these decisions. The bible talks about God's people having an influence on secular government. In Genesis 41:40, Joseph was second in command over the whole nation of Egypt! In Daniel, Nehemiah, and others, we see other godly figures in places of power. Another well-known bible character, Esther, was able to save God's chosen people because of the place she was given. In the new testament, we also see figures such as John the Baptist, Paul and others. How do we as believers engage in the current political and social climate? While some people will be very involved politically, run for office and become officials, others will seek to vote and possibly work more on a local level. That is all part of God's calling on the individual. But as Christians, we are all called to pray for those in authority. We should not be overtaken by fear and worry, but warn our children against that and how to listen wisely to our media and news outlets. It seems to me that kids these days aren't even aware of our biblical heritage and Christian foundation. So how did we get to a place, biblical and morally and theologically where we are so divided? Dr. Grudem states that he is “not sure that we let it happen. The supreme court took to itself powers that it shouldn't have and began to chip away at religion in general but Christianity specifically.” There is a need to reclaim the ground that has been lost by our supreme court. Romans 13 talks about obeying our government. We need to understand the structure of our government and who really has authority over the people. Episode Highlights: How should parents answer their kids who say that their vote isn't really gonna change anything? We got to where we currently are in America—-politically, morally and ideologically-divided because—how? As parents, what, specifically, could we have done better; and, what can we be doing, now, to better prepare our kids to stem the tide of some of this political insanity and division we're seeing today? Picture via: Pixabay
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