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@dougponder I appreciate this, especially "the article" that is linked. It is helping me think through this issue as our church wrestles with what God has commanded and how our denomination is practicing it.
@jaredcwilson A sin? No. Healthy? No. Developing the outline and questions yourself helps you to communicate the material better and to understand it better. There's a value in the process that would be lost doing this.
@versatileyankee I wouldn't say it's greater. I think a key difference is that back then all you had was the Roman Catholic church. Nowadays, there are freedom of options, though many are under the umbrella of "protestant". But protestant is a term, a label, and does not equal the true church.
@Svigel Should definitely keep it. Or at least use it as a preview of the book. Like a movie preview that uses a scene that doesn't end up in the actual movie, but is interesting enough to get someone to see the movie. This paragraph alone has me wanting to read more.
@BrandonLansdown abstain from the cup until he is able to enjoy the fruit of the vine as intended? It's the harder path, but maybe its the more appropriate.
@BrandonLansdown I often speak of this issue by considering a person with a pornography or sex addiction. If they were to get married we don't tell them to permanently abstain from sex since it may cause them to stumble. We disciple them to control their urges and desires. Why not have the man/
@expositcllctv Oh, I need this... though I think in my case it might simply come down to being more disciplined. Looking forward to listening to the episode.
@TobyLogsdon@MichelleDLesley I pastor an EFCA church up here in WI, and there have been conversations about possibly leaving the denom. If you could expound on why the move itself was beneficial, I would appreciate it. Feel free to DM me if you want.
Theology 101: A church body should observe the Lord's Supper only as often as they want to repent from sin, recommit to righteousness, renew their faith, and embrace Christ’s sanctifying grace through his person and work.
@Pastor_Brady_ @versatileyankee I can't find it. It was a panel discussion at the Bethlehem Pastors Conference in Minneapolis. They disagreed over covid response, mandates and response to mandates, and obeying speed limits among other things.