Amen!!! I wish pastors would compare or contrast biblical narratives instead of devoting so much of their sermon to tell their personal anecdotes. The sermon can become a string of Reader’s Digest or Reddit otherwise.
My pastor never tells jokes or personal anecdotes. He takes 1 book of the Bible & will read a few verses each week & explain them, till all the way thru that book. Can takes weeks. In 25 years he has taken us thru many books of the Bible line by line.
I love what Haddon Robinson said about sermons that have no clearly defined purpose. He said, "Such sermons are like a dropped lemon meringue pie. They splatter all over everything, but they never hit anything really hard."
The pastor of the church where I've been attending for about two years now, preaches expositorily almost exclusively and presents the Gospel with zero sugar coating. Another pastor I know told me a while back that expositional preaching will inherently cover every topic and is superior, whereas topical preaching allows the pastor to cherry-pick the verses he wishes to use. Wise words indeed.
@@williamhourigan5761 Indeed, we are immensely blessed not only for having such a pastor, but also a consistory that fully supports him. Our assistant pastor, who we hired just a few months ago, is also 100% in step so to speak. As I tell others, it is a rare gem of a church.
1:01 in and my answer is that a sermon should ultimately lead people to prayer and reading the word. No matter who is saying the sermon you should be double checking with GOD all the time. Pastors are with you for a short amount of time, GOD is always with us.
I’ve only once sat under a pastor who was an expositor. That was the last church I was at for any length of time. I had to move, ending up in a more rural depressed area. I’ve been here just under 2 years. I’ve visited 4-5 different churches. Only 1 had a pastor worthy of listening to. He was a man, not being ordained as a pastor, but filling in until one could be found. I spoke to him after service and asked if he wouldn’t consider taking the position as he was so good. No was his answer, and as I found out after I left, it was because of the congregation. The very reason I left. They are cold, unwelcoming, stiff and won’t acknowledge anyone unless you’re a member of the congregation. There was nothing this poor man could do to help them become open. Turns out they hated how he preached, but couldn’t find anyone they could push around. So, he preached according to Holy Spirit hoping to stir someone, or to tell him to go. He knew God placed him there and chose to obey, much to his unhappiness. Any other of the churches I’ve visited; one or two didn’t even use the Bible! But, I’m still taught by some of the best men of God; MacArthur, Charles Stanley, RC Sproul and those like them who preach the word in and out of season.
There's nothing more uplifting than being taught God's word. Being enlightened to His word and instruction. It's pointing to Christ Jesus, just like you said.
Friel preaches a false gospel as part of his adherence to the Calvinist cult. He uses comedic relief to ease people, and he may be saved, but he's still doing Satan's work for him.
Any advice on how to help a mouthy, defiant 8 yr old girl? Parents are in late 40s, patient, very involved in kids lives. Dad looked forward to seeing costumed students in oarade & daughter said dont come, you embarrass me. He was hurt but to spare her disappointment, stayed home. Why would a child be embarrassed by her dad? He doesnt smoke or drink, not overweight or slovenly, well behaved. Should he have gone or stayed home. He's been generous to his kids. How can a child be so mean to kind, caring parents???
I listened to all John MacArthur's sermons on the Gospel of John. I loved his point about Jesus being in control of that whole process of the crucifixion. Until I heard his sermons I never thought about it like that. Listening to the preaching of the Word alot of times brings out concepts and truths that I would miss on my own.
I would add Steve Lawson to listen to. Also read books by A. W. Tozer. I now see God more fully and worship Him in more awareness of Who He is and what He did and how much He truly loves us,
I can tell you you are exactly right. We stopped going to church, we were told over 20 years ago that we were not Christian or saved because we did not speak ear in tongues. I am not kidding or embellishing. The pastor and his brother both told us this. We were crushed. Because we trusted these people. I was a struggling Father of 3 married for 11 years at this point. We responded by not going back. And have not gone back to any church, We never stopped believing and while we may have not have read our Bible on a regular basis, we did read weekly and at times daily but not consistently. The only thing we did consistently was pray. And we needed improvement in this area, still do. We still struggle with a lot of things, I can already understand most would say “Find another church” Well you would be right. We did attend some churches to attemp to do this, but everywhere we went was just like the church we left.
There is a high standard as far as Elders in the Bible mainly in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Coming from the Brothren/ Gospel Hall background I have only ever had Elders serving in the local church but I wouldn't go as far to say that the idea of a pastor I.e. someone who does most of the preaching in the assembly is out of question. However Church is a 24/7 family not a Sunday Morning get together. Which is why I like how my upbringing taught me that the Church is the people not the building, in other words you can have Church whenever and wherever you are free to do. If anyone disagrees with something I have said or has further comments don't hesitate to comment and humble me in some way. Also thanks Todd for the great Bible content, God bless!
Varying polities are necessary for varying churches because it takes all kinds to reach, lead, and disciple all kinds of people (1 Corinthians 12:12-31). Thanks, Todd.
Great comments on NT church polity 👌🏻 The authority rests in the Word… though there are offices, and they are noble roles to aspire to with qualifications which imply how to function…
Amen!!!!!Please pray for me,I am no pastor nor a preacher but because the lack of biblical churches in my area I have to lead myself and wife spiritually.Pray that I rightly divide the Word of God.
If we concede that the pastor’s primary job is to teach... Teaching can be done in a variety of modes, preaching certainly being one. But Bible study, Q & A, and any participative learning are all modes of teaching as well. I think you will have a difficult time trying to find instructions or an example of preaching (expository or otherwise) as we see in a modern-day church. Maybe the exception would be Paul preaching into the night when the poor guy fell asleep and fell out of the window. Instead, the words that we translate as “preach” are most often used to mean “proclaim the gospel.” And McArthur is half-right. The sanctification of the congregation is one goal of preaching. But another goal should be to prepare the congregation for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13). Churches should be asking themselves… What is the most effective way to teach, leading not only to increased knowledge, but increased ownership of ministry by the laity. I would say, generally speaking, a monologue from the expert up front (like a lecture from a professor) would be amongst the least effective ways to teach. Instead, something that is participative, allowing for questions to be asked by and from the learners would be amongst the most effective, especially if combined with a modelling component. Why the modern church has chosen the sermon as its primary mode of teaching, spurning the Biblical model which seems much more participatory, I do not know.
Don’t forget to fast and pray before the prep work! The Holy Spirit Who authored the Word, needs to be asked to be present and fill the pastor in compiling. Then, control the delivery before the congregation and transforming the message to allow for transformation.
Most Churches are too big for their Britches..... 150+ parishioners , and all of a sudden they are a World Wide force to be reckoned with. The Dog & Pony show runs rampant throughout Churches today... Give me a Good ol, Local Assembly any day. Perfect , far from it , but a whole less confusing.
The YOU tube "you should watch this next" icon on the screen covered the left half of the screen and I couldn't see the cake. Is there anywhere we can watch these without having the squares over top half the screen (ok not half but you know what I mean.) Thanks!
One difference between teaching and preaching is, the teacher is presenting the subject to You. The preacher preaches to the group and himself. He needs to hear it too! Holy Spirit, for shepherd and flock alike.
I keep wanting to go to the local franchises in a new town I'm in... And I keep feeling bad because I know I'm just going to be wanting to sit around with Alistair, Steven, RC, some Todd Guy,,,,, and keep on absorbing in that level. How do I go to a church, keep my mouth shut, and help the local guy learn that's preaching,,,, if he might still be learning? I'll get help,,,, I know. 🤠👆🙏
In the eighteenth century in Scotland, there was a majority of pastors (called Moderates) who preached the Bible but they did not press the gospel message upon the conscience of people. The messages were thoroughly orthodox.but the aim was moral refinement. The idea was not to convert sinners but to reform. The need for new birth was completely overlooked. If there is more gospel in the songs than in the sermon, it might be time to change church.
There is an increasing trend to concentrate on application over exegesis. Application is vital, of course, but scripture often has application already 'built-in'. Ephesians is a great example of this. The first three chapters are doctrine, the last three are application. Further application is great, but it is done by fallen humans beings, so best to concentrate on what is 100% reliable and perfect - the word of God.
I think 🤔 our pastor is very good at preaching. I’m always challenged about something. There are times when he COULD expound on current events but stays focused on scripture.
A mega church in my town has spent the last 3 weeks showing videos of missions they sponsor. It tells the story of the mission and what is going on there such as in Japan and then more locally. I know they want to share what they are supporting but three weeks of this with really no bible teaching going on at all except missions. What do you think ? Is this correct?
Find one! There are some great videos on this channel of things to look for in a church. Begin your church search and visit your local churches for a few weeks in a row. When you find the right church... you'll know!
AND equip the saints for the ministry. Not a one man ministry where the pastor does all of the heavy lifting. I am astonished at how many "Christians" cannot even vocalize what the gospel is!
So many "Christians" can't vocalize what the gospel is because they falsely assume it's about Christ. They don't know what the gospel is because they don't believe Christ when He said that He came to promote the Father instead of Himself.
Bit disappointed with our new Pastor. He is not yet married. And its hard to live because he is my Friend since we were 15. Ive been starving in my spiritual life. The sermon is so legalistic focusing on what should we do as a believer and God will chastise if we dont do that. Please Pray for me
Technically speaking, if God were to have given explicit instructions on polity (which Acts 15 does some work for us Presbyterians) then it would be effective today. Perhaps we would be “out of step” but it would be the wisdom of God thwarting that of men.
I have to say that the Bible is very clear on how a New Testament Church should be structured. It is elder(multiple) led. Deacons take care of the finances stuff or assets. Pastor is a GIFT, not a position or title. Now someone who is not an elder or a deacon may have this gift. It does NOT mean they are the one who does all the teaching. They keep an eye on the flock, like the shepherd is supposed to. They are not to be a hireling, for when the wolf comes they will run away. The "modern" church is so far away from the template set out in scripture. I calp it the business of church. I know of what we call nowadays, mega churches that follow New Testament Principals and are thriving assemblies of GOD'S people. Just my thoughts.
Interesting, yeah. Jesus said in Mark 16 Go ye into all the world, and _preach_ the gospel to every creature. And in Mat28 Go ye therefore, and _teach_ all Gentiles, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: _Teaching_ them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded (note the past tense) you. Preach the gospel. And then we get Teach them to observe all things whatsoever he commanded us.
Why do we venerate sophistry and elavate the sermon? It appears as much learning occured through fellowship and actions in the early church. Sermons can be good but notice something? The sermons passed down to us are short. The same dude Sunday after Sunday preaching one way at the same passive group? Was this normative for how the early church learned? The sermon itself has become as revered as the Catholic Mass.
@@JDeWittDIY i totally agree, but the argument of polity, which Todd talks about in the video is that a church doesn’t have the right to tell another church how to worship
'Is Denominationalism God's Order or Man's?' By: Stanley Bruce Anstey "1) What authority is there from God’s Word for setting up so-called denominational or non-denominational "divisions" within the Christian testimony, when the Lord and the apostles taught that Christians should walk in oneness and unity in all things? (John 10:16; 11:51-52; 17:11, 21; Eph. 4:2-4; Phil. 2:2) In fact, Scripture decries the making of sects and divisions among believers! (Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3; 11:18-19) 2) What authority do Christians have from God for calling their so-called “church” groups names, such as: Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Alliance, Christian Reformed, Anglican, etc., when we have no direction in the Bible to meet together in any other name than the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? (Matt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4) 3) What authority do Christians have for naming their so-called church groups after prominent gifted servants of the Lord, such as: Lutheran (Martin Luther), Mennonite (Menno Simons), Wesleyan-Methodist (John Wesley), etc., when Scripture decries the forming of a fellowship of Christians around a leader in the Church? (1 Cor. 1:12-13; 3:3-9) ... 5) What authority do Christians have for fashioning their places of worship after the pattern of the tabernacle and temple of the Judaic order in the Old Testament? Many of these church buildings have ornate furnishings of gold and other fine materials. Many have a "altar," though it doesn't resemble the Old Testament altar. Others have special parts of the building roped off as being more sacred than other parts. What authority do Christians have for borrowing things like this from Judaism, when the Bible indicates that Christianity is not an extension of Judaic order, but rather an entirely new character of approach to God? (Heb. 10:19-20; 13:13; John 4:23-24) 6) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for having steeples and crosses, etc., erected on these so-called "church buildings"? 7) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for calling these buildings “a church?” The Biblical definition for the "Church" is a company of believers who have been called out of both the Jews and the Gentiles by the gospel, and are united into one body by the indwelling Spirit of God, to Christ their Head in heaven. Hence, the Church is a company of redeemed people-not a literal building made with men's hands (Acts 11:22; 15:14; 20:28; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 5:25). 8) What authority from Scripture is there for setting up a man in the Church (a Minister or a Pastor, so-called) to “conduct” the worship? Scripture teaches that the Spirit of God has been sent into the world for the purpose of guiding Christian worship (Phil. 3:3; John 4:24; 16:13-15). The Bible indicates that the Lord, by the Holy Spirit, is to preside in the assembly of the saints and direct the proceedings as He chooses (1 Cor. 12:11). ... 10) What authority is there from Scripture for calling the services that go on in these churches “worship,” when they usually consist of listening to music and having a man give a sermon? ... 12) What Scriptural authority is there for rehearsing pre-written prayers from prayer books in church services? The Bible says that we should not have vain repetitions in our prayers, but that our prayers should be our own words expressed from the heart. (Matt. 6:6-8; Jam. 5:16; Psa. 62:8; 1 Tim. 4:5 - "freely addressing Him"). 13) What authority is there for rehearsing the Psalms in those so-called “Christian” worship services, when the Psalms do not express the sentiments of believers who know Christ's finished work on the cross? The Psalms do not express the worship of those on Christian ground, who know the privilege of access into the presence of God as purged worshippers (Heb. 9:14; 10:19-22) 14) Why do most churches have the Lord’s supper once a month or every three months, when the habit of the Church in Scripture, once it was established under Paul's ministry, was to break bread each Lord’s day? (Acts 20:7) 15) What authority is there from New Testament Scripture for having a choir of trained singers to aid the worship? 16) What authority from Scripture is there for the use of robes and special garments in the services of Christian worship? The choirs inn these churches are usually dressed in robes, and the Ministers are often similarly attired-depending on which denomination they may be affiliated with. 17) What authority do these churches have for allowing women to publicly preach and teach when the Bible says that the role of the sister is in not taking a public place in the Church, either in administration, teaching, or preaching? Scripture says that they should be silent in the assembly (1 Cor. 14:34-38; 1 Tim. 2:11-12). ... 19) What Scriptural authority is there for allowing only certain individuals (the Pastor or Minister) to do the official ministering from the Word of God? Why is there not liberty in these churches for all who are able to minister to do so, as led by the Spirit? The Bible teaches that when Christians come together in assembly that all (brothers) are to have liberty to minister as the Lord would lead them by the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:6, 11; 14:24, 26, 31). ... 21) What Scriptural authority is there for the idea that there are men on earth today who have power to ordain others? Where did those men get this power? 22) Is there any authority from Scripture for making a man a Pastor of a local church? Scripture never speaks of the gift of a pastor as a local office, but rather, is a gift to the Church universally? (Eph. 4:11) Moreover, what authority is there for naming these men who preach and teach “Pastors” (i.e. “Pastor Jones”), when in Scripture the gift of pastoring (shepherding) was never given as a title to someone? 23) What authority from Scripture is there for these so-called Ministers calling themselves, “Reverend,” when the Bible says that “Reverend” is the Lord's Name? (Psa. 111:9) Some clergymen take the name “Father,” even though Scripture says that we should call no man “Father!” Others take the title “Doctor” (meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor' in the Latin) which Scripture also says shouldn't be done (Matt. 23:8-10). 24) Is it a Scriptural practice for the Church to be choosing its “Pastor” or “Minister?” The usual procedure is that the would-be “Pastor” will be invited to a certain church group where he will be given an opportunity to prove himself by giving some sermons. If his preaching is acceptable, then the church (usually through a board of deacons) will elect him to be their “Pastor.” Is this procedure according to the Word of God? .... 26) What authority from Scripture do churches have for making holy days and observing Christian festivals, such as, Good Friday, Easter, All Saints Day, Lent, Christmas, etc.? Scripture says that Christianity is not to do with special days and seasons (Gal. 4:10; Col. 2:16). 27) What Scriptural authority do those ministering in the pulpits of these churches have for teaching erroneous doctrines such as, Covenant Theology, A-millennialism, Conditional Security, Purgatory, Absolution, Law-keeping, etc.? 28) Is there any authority from Scripture for “testimonial” meetings, where a man will get up and tell the audience how he got saved, often dwelling on his past life of sins? 29) What authority from the New Testament is there for taking tithes (giving 10% of our income) from the audience, when tithing is clearly a Mosaic law for Israel? (Lev. 27:32, 34; Num. 18:21-24) 30) What Scriptural authority is there for the fund-raising efforts and the asking for donations from mixed audiences of saved and lost persons in these churches? The Bible indicates that the servants of the Lord took “nothing” from the unsaved people of this world among whom they preached the gospel (3 John 7). 31) Are seminaries and Bible schools God’s way of preparing a servant for a ministry? Is the giving and receiving of diplomas and degrees (i.e. Doctor of Divinity D.D.) supported by Scripture? The Bible says we are not to give flattering titles to one another (Job 32:21-22; Matt. 23:7-12). 32) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for these churches sending Ministers and Pastors to a particular place to carry on a service for the Lord? We have often heard comments like, “Pastor so and so was sent out by such and such organization.” Scripture shows that Christ, the Head of the Church and Lord of the harvest, sends His servants under the direction of the Spirit into the work He has for them, and that the Church is to merely recognize it by giving the servant the right hand of fellowship (Matt. 9:38; Acts 13:1-4 - J. N. Darby Trans., Gal. 2:7-9). 33) Where in Scripture do we get the concept of the Church being a teaching organization? We often hear people say, “Our church teaches that...” In the Bible, we do not read of the Church being in a position of authority whereby it formulates doctrines as a legislative body, but simply being a company of believers taught by teachers raised up by the Lord (Acts 11:26; Rom. 12:7; Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 1 Thess. 5:27).
"All Christians have, more or less, looked into the Word of God (the Bible) to find the way of salvation, but it seems that very few, after being saved, have searched the Word to find out how the Lord would have them to assemble together for worship and ministry. Though all believe that there is only one way to be saved, many consider that each is left to himself to choose how he should worship. ... To stimulate our thoughts along these lines we ask the following questions as a challenge to all believers for their Biblical authority as to why they worship in the way they do. The following questions are not meant to criticize the present order of worship and ministry in the Church today, but to stir up our thoughts as to what God’s order really is. "We Can Do Anything in Worship If Scripture Is Silent on It!" Some Christians respond to these questions by reasoning that if the Word of God does not specifically address or prohibit something, then it is a non-issue with God. They believe that the Bible does not directly address the subject of how Christians should meet together for worship and ministry, and therefore, it is something that should be left to personal taste and discretion. Consequently, they see nothing wrong with implementing things into Christianity that are not in the Bible. This view conveniently excuses the present order of things in the Church today. However, this assumption is quite incorrect because the Bible does address the subject of how Christians are to meet together for worship and ministry. God’s ideal is clearly found in the Scriptures. To think that the worship of God in Christianity is simply a matter of personal preference is ignorance. " From: God's Order For Christians Meeting Together For Worship and Ministry: The Biblical Answer to Traditional Church Order By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
"It is a poor sermon that gives no offense; that neither makes the hearer displeased with himself nor with the preacher." -- George Whitefield “ "If my preaching of this cross is not an offense to the natural man, I am misrepresenting it.” ― D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Walking With God Day By Day: 365 Daily Devotional Selections In the Reformed Church in the United States the pastor is a teaching elder, who is hired by the ruling elders after the congregation votes on whether to issue the call. Normally if the vote is too close they wont isssue the call. I've seen pastors refuse the call because the vote was 80-20%.
The bible is sufficient for all things...except for when it's not. Then it's God's brilliance (@5:48) that we get to make it up ourselves. Authority is ascribed to sources that are closer to the original, but we don't have to be locked into the 1st century. We're not? What other 1st century dictates are we "not locked into"? Can we please get this straight?
Todd, the ideia that God has not given clear rules to how we should congragate is false. I really want to talk about the good message you gave here, and i don't judge your intentions, but I need to talk about a huge gap in the ideia i mentioned. God has talked extensively about this, but we do not obey. God says 1Cor 14:29-34,36-38,40: "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. … What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. … Let all things be done decently and in order." And we obey? Let's read this passages with an open heart, because a steady peace can come from it. God says two or three talk and others judge, this is not an opinion, not something just for that church as we see in verses 37-38, it's for all of us, and I don't see denominations obeying it. What I see is, one talk and others don't judge. Another thing, a preacher is not someone paid, it's a gift given by Christ and not by a theology course. Eph 4:11: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;" The silence of the bible in such important matters should be enough, so that we go not beyond what's written. Well, I learned what I know from the bible, and God used brethrens like jhon nelson darby, C.H.Mackintosh and others to clear the trash that was in the way of such beautiful truths that only glorify Jesus as the only leader of the church. You asked, who is going to get paid, or fired, or decide things... The bible teaches about it, and in the end it's not the responsability of man to create a organization as a company and make these types of decisions... I think we should rethink our power, when we despise the 1 centure, when we despise the root, we will fall.. Let's see what the bible says about denominations and their names and preferences... 1Cor 1:10,12-13; 3:1-6: "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. … Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? … And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase." I hope you read carefully, because here is a clear verse that show how much is a dishonor to God and Jesus to see us diveded by preferences and names... Creating organizations by our power and Insatisfaction with what the bible gives us. I'm not acussing anybody, I'm judging what's Doctrinally bad and exalting what is good. 1 Corinthians 14 is a clear chapter in how we should congragate, there are others, but it's absurd to say we have not clear rules on how to do a so important work. It's not about humans preferences, but obedience to the divine order. Just an image, but a really good one to explain the matter is in the passover. Luk 22:8-9: "And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?" We should ask Him, and He will give us explicit instrunctions on how to behave and act, again, it's not an opinion, it's the bible clearness that is being Underestimated. I talk a lot, but that's because it's is really important. It is peace and glory to God that i want to give and promote. I saw the video when you see the difference between israel and the church, and you know that israel will have the promised land, just as promissed and all. All the dispensation and the ways God acts is with orders and clearness, so i beg anyone reading, be careful, and search for God intent, ask Him, He will answer through His word!
"All Christians have, more or less, looked into the Word of God (the Bible) to find the way of salvation, but it seems that very few, after being saved, have searched the Word to find out how the Lord would have them to assemble together for worship and ministry. Though all believe that there is only one way to be saved, many consider that each is left to himself to choose how he should worship. ... To stimulate our thoughts along these lines we ask the following questions as a challenge to all believers for their Biblical authority as to why they worship in the way they do. The following questions are not meant to criticize the present order of worship and ministry in the Church today, but to stir up our thoughts as to what God’s order really is. "We Can Do Anything in Worship If Scripture Is Silent on It!" Some Christians respond to these questions by reasoning that if the Word of God does not specifically address or prohibit something, then it is a non-issue with God. They believe that the Bible does not directly address the subject of how Christians should meet together for worship and ministry, and therefore, it is something that should be left to personal taste and discretion. Consequently, they see nothing wrong with implementing things into Christianity that are not in the Bible. This view conveniently excuses the present order of things in the Church today. However, this assumption is quite incorrect because the Bible does address the subject of how Christians are to meet together for worship and ministry. God’s ideal is clearly found in the Scriptures. To think that the worship of God in Christianity is simply a matter of personal preference is ignorance. " From: God's Order For Christians Meeting Together For Worship and Ministry: The Biblical Answer to Traditional Church Order By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
'Is Denominationalism God's Order or Man's?' By: Stanley Bruce Anstey "1) What authority is there from God’s Word for setting up so-called denominational or non-denominational "divisions" within the Christian testimony, when the Lord and the apostles taught that Christians should walk in oneness and unity in all things? (John 10:16; 11:51-52; 17:11, 21; Eph. 4:2-4; Phil. 2:2) In fact, Scripture decries the making of sects and divisions among believers! (Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3; 11:18-19) 2) What authority do Christians have from God for calling their so-called “church” groups names, such as: Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Alliance, Christian Reformed, Anglican, etc., when we have no direction in the Bible to meet together in any other name than the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? (Matt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4) 3) What authority do Christians have for naming their so-called church groups after prominent gifted servants of the Lord, such as: Lutheran (Martin Luther), Mennonite (Menno Simons), Wesleyan-Methodist (John Wesley), etc., when Scripture decries the forming of a fellowship of Christians around a leader in the Church? (1 Cor. 1:12-13; 3:3-9) ... 5) What authority do Christians have for fashioning their places of worship after the pattern of the tabernacle and temple of the Judaic order in the Old Testament? Many of these church buildings have ornate furnishings of gold and other fine materials. Many have a "altar," though it doesn't resemble the Old Testament altar. Others have special parts of the building roped off as being more sacred than other parts. What authority do Christians have for borrowing things like this from Judaism, when the Bible indicates that Christianity is not an extension of Judaic order, but rather an entirely new character of approach to God? (Heb. 10:19-20; 13:13; John 4:23-24) 6) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for having steeples and crosses, etc., erected on these so-called "church buildings"? 7) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for calling these buildings “a church?” The Biblical definition for the "Church" is a company of believers who have been called out of both the Jews and the Gentiles by the gospel, and are united into one body by the indwelling Spirit of God, to Christ their Head in heaven. Hence, the Church is a company of redeemed people-not a literal building made with men's hands (Acts 11:22; 15:14; 20:28; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 5:25). 8) What authority from Scripture is there for setting up a man in the Church (a Minister or a Pastor, so-called) to “conduct” the worship? Scripture teaches that the Spirit of God has been sent into the world for the purpose of guiding Christian worship (Phil. 3:3; John 4:24; 16:13-15). The Bible indicates that the Lord, by the Holy Spirit, is to preside in the assembly of the saints and direct the proceedings as He chooses (1 Cor. 12:11). ... 10) What authority is there from Scripture for calling the services that go on in these churches “worship,” when they usually consist of listening to music and having a man give a sermon? ... 12) What Scriptural authority is there for rehearsing pre-written prayers from prayer books in church services? The Bible says that we should not have vain repetitions in our prayers, but that our prayers should be our own words expressed from the heart. (Matt. 6:6-8; Jam. 5:16; Psa. 62:8; 1 Tim. 4:5 - "freely addressing Him"). 13) What authority is there for rehearsing the Psalms in those so-called “Christian” worship services, when the Psalms do not express the sentiments of believers who know Christ's finished work on the cross? The Psalms do not express the worship of those on Christian ground, who know the privilege of access into the presence of God as purged worshippers (Heb. 9:14; 10:19-22) 14) Why do most churches have the Lord’s supper once a month or every three months, when the habit of the Church in Scripture, once it was established under Paul's ministry, was to break bread each Lord’s day? (Acts 20:7) 15) What authority is there from New Testament Scripture for having a choir of trained singers to aid the worship? 16) What authority from Scripture is there for the use of robes and special garments in the services of Christian worship? The choirs inn these churches are usually dressed in robes, and the Ministers are often similarly attired-depending on which denomination they may be affiliated with. 17) What authority do these churches have for allowing women to publicly preach and teach when the Bible says that the role of the sister is in not taking a public place in the Church, either in administration, teaching, or preaching? Scripture says that they should be silent in the assembly (1 Cor. 14:34-38; 1 Tim. 2:11-12). ... 19) What Scriptural authority is there for allowing only certain individuals (the Pastor or Minister) to do the official ministering from the Word of God? Why is there not liberty in these churches for all who are able to minister to do so, as led by the Spirit? The Bible teaches that when Christians come together in assembly that all (brothers) are to have liberty to minister as the Lord would lead them by the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:6, 11; 14:24, 26, 31). ... 21) What Scriptural authority is there for the idea that there are men on earth today who have power to ordain others? Where did those men get this power? 22) Is there any authority from Scripture for making a man a Pastor of a local church? Scripture never speaks of the gift of a pastor as a local office, but rather, is a gift to the Church universally? (Eph. 4:11) Moreover, what authority is there for naming these men who preach and teach “Pastors” (i.e. “Pastor Jones”), when in Scripture the gift of pastoring (shepherding) was never given as a title to someone? 23) What authority from Scripture is there for these so-called Ministers calling themselves, “Reverend,” when the Bible says that “Reverend” is the Lord's Name? (Psa. 111:9) Some clergymen take the name “Father,” even though Scripture says that we should call no man “Father!” Others take the title “Doctor” (meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor' in the Latin) which Scripture also says shouldn't be done (Matt. 23:8-10). 24) Is it a Scriptural practice for the Church to be choosing its “Pastor” or “Minister?” The usual procedure is that the would-be “Pastor” will be invited to a certain church group where he will be given an opportunity to prove himself by giving some sermons. If his preaching is acceptable, then the church (usually through a board of deacons) will elect him to be their “Pastor.” Is this procedure according to the Word of God? .... 26) What authority from Scripture do churches have for making holy days and observing Christian festivals, such as, Good Friday, Easter, All Saints Day, Lent, Christmas, etc.? Scripture says that Christianity is not to do with special days and seasons (Gal. 4:10; Col. 2:16). 27) What Scriptural authority do those ministering in the pulpits of these churches have for teaching erroneous doctrines such as, Covenant Theology, A-millennialism, Conditional Security, Purgatory, Absolution, Law-keeping, etc.? 28) Is there any authority from Scripture for “testimonial” meetings, where a man will get up and tell the audience how he got saved, often dwelling on his past life of sins? 29) What authority from the New Testament is there for taking tithes (giving 10% of our income) from the audience, when tithing is clearly a Mosaic law for Israel? (Lev. 27:32, 34; Num. 18:21-24) 30) What Scriptural authority is there for the fund-raising efforts and the asking for donations from mixed audiences of saved and lost persons in these churches? The Bible indicates that the servants of the Lord took “nothing” from the unsaved people of this world among whom they preached the gospel (3 John 7). 31) Are seminaries and Bible schools God’s way of preparing a servant for a ministry? Is the giving and receiving of diplomas and degrees (i.e. Doctor of Divinity D.D.) supported by Scripture? The Bible says we are not to give flattering titles to one another (Job 32:21-22; Matt. 23:7-12). 32) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for these churches sending Ministers and Pastors to a particular place to carry on a service for the Lord? We have often heard comments like, “Pastor so and so was sent out by such and such organization.” Scripture shows that Christ, the Head of the Church and Lord of the harvest, sends His servants under the direction of the Spirit into the work He has for them, and that the Church is to merely recognize it by giving the servant the right hand of fellowship (Matt. 9:38; Acts 13:1-4 - J. N. Darby Trans., Gal. 2:7-9). 33) Where in Scripture do we get the concept of the Church being a teaching organization? We often hear people say, “Our church teaches that...” In the Bible, we do not read of the Church being in a position of authority whereby it formulates doctrines as a legislative body, but simply being a company of believers taught by teachers raised up by the Lord (Acts 11:26; Rom. 12:7; Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 1 Thess. 5:27).
“But Whom Do ‘Y-O-U’ Say that I AM ???” ~ JESUS CHRIST ~ (St Matthew 16:15) ~~~ “O my friends, we are 'loaded' with countless 'church activities', While the 'R-E-A-L' work of the church, that of ‘Evangelizing’ And Winning the Lost, is almost ENTIRELY NEGLECTED." ~ Oswald J. Smith ~~~ :o
Free grace is the only true gospel and is mocked as easy believism, hyper grace, greasy grace, sloppy agape, etc. Todd Friel, James White, Paul Washer, John MacArthur, John Piper, Voddie Baucham, Tim Conway, etc, all have false gospel messages.
You don't know what you're talking about. There was only 1 Church in the 1st century, and it was composed of congregations located in different areas. The entire Church was in turn led by 1 over-arching apostle who was being held directly responsible by Christ to guide that organization in accordance with the Father's will.
To edify the saints, evangelize the sinner, and exhort the savior. It's to be Gospel focused and teach the flock the word of God in its proper context. Saying it's almost never about the Gospel is not true. It should always have the Gospel as expositing the Word will lead to the Gospel. Go look for a Gospel presentation from the people shown in the clip Washer, MacArthur or Lawson and you will get lots of results. You can also go back un time to others who held to doctrines of grace by reading Spurgeon, Owen, Bunyan, Calvin, Brooks, Bavinck, Ryle, Packer, and on and on. The Gospel is always there at the forefront.
Exposition is sadly lacking in many places, there is no real thinking about what a verse is saying, just general platitudes. The distinction between law and gospel is not maintained and we end up with a works mentality, be more godly, love Jesus more, instead of Christs fulfilled work in the gospel.
I'm sure the Steve Lawson clip was more reasonable in context, but if an "expository preacher" is the only person "playing with a full deck," no wonder women want to be Pastors.
John MacArthur gospel? “We lose down here, get that, we lose down here?” Pessimistic and defeating gospel or optimistic and victorious gospel 😂 For God Jesus Christ our King must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. - 1 Corinthians 15:25
2 Corinthian : 15 1-4 that’s what’s not being taught in church. The true gospel of accepting the Lord our savior and coming from our sins. You just blabbbered for 11 minutes without implementing scripture and explaining it good day.
No, he is Wesleyan-Arminian Prosperity teacher, teaching the Lies of Satan in exchange for Unrighteous Mammon. He is a Damnable Heretic teaching lies of Hell and Satan, so Mark him, Rebuke him Publicly as an Unbelieving, Idolatrous, Satan Worshipping, Unsaved Pelagian (as Saith the 1619 Canons of Dort), rebuke the church for it's Apostasy, and then Flee from them! Unless the Church adheres to Reformed Theology as per Holy Written Scripture, the 3 Godly Creeds (Nicene, Apostolic, Athanasian), the Reformed Confessions (Either the Second Helvetic, the 1561 Belgic, the 1646 Westminster (which I hold to) or the 1689 Second London) and the Reformed Catechisms (95 Thesis of Martin Luther, Calvin's Institutes, Heidelberg, 1619 Canons of Dort, 1647 Shorter and Longer Westminster, and 1648 Westminster Standards.....note, I also personally hold to 1662 Book of Common Prayer as well as a Reformed Episcopal/Anglo-Presbyterian, but know that is extremely Controversial in Confessional Reformed Baptist Circles due to the Tyranny of the false monarch Charles 2 in Forcing Adherence to that Book.) then, sadly, It is to be considered as Apostate and fled from. It is why I had to flee from my old church (the Cult of England) for it was no longer Adhering to Reformed Theology and had fallen into Abject Apostasy through the Damnable Rebellions against God that are Ecumenicalism (in Direct Defiance of the 95 Thesis of Martin Luther), allowing Women Preachers and Leaders (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (1st Timothy Chapter 2) and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer), Permitting New Age Bethel and Hillsong Rock Music and Worldliness (in Direct Defiance of the Regulative Principle recorded in Standards 1648) , teaching Wesleyan-Arminian-Papacist-Pelagianism (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (Galatians Chapter 1) the 1619 Canons of Dort, the 1646 Westminster Confession and the 1689 Second London Confession), Blessing Arsenokoitai (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (1st Corinthians Chapter 6) and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer) , indulging in Charismaticism (in Direct Defiance of Calvin's Institutes, the Second Helvetic, 1561 Belgic, 1646 Westminster and 1689 Second London Confessions) , and countless other Ungodly and Hellborn False teachings that are in Defiance of Biblical, Reformed, Theology! Flee from any church that does the Same! to put it very simply.. "Reformed or Bust!" Love and Peace.
Ray Comfort ❓. He's a 6.5 out of 10... It's obvious you like to have your ears Tickled. You like Ray for the Showmanship , and not for his content.. He's a good Man of God but I could never sit under His Authority...
Please mark and avoid Todd Friel. He may be saved, but he promotes a blatantly false gospel of 'salvation by works.' This false gospel is part of his religious adherence to the cult of Calvinism, which is as antichristian as Roman Catholicism.
Love Wretched but John McArthur? If you only Google his name you will find so many discrepancies. False teacher, false etc, (even from his own church). 😌
A mega church in my town has spent the last 3 weeks showing videos of missions they sponsor. It tells the story of the mission and what is going on there such as in Japan and then more locally. I know they want to share what they are supporting but three weeks of this with really no bible teaching going on at all except missions. What do you think ? Is this correct?
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Amen!!! I wish pastors would compare or contrast biblical narratives instead of devoting so much of their sermon to tell their personal anecdotes. The sermon can become a string of Reader’s Digest or Reddit otherwise.
Agreed 🙏
I think testimonials are important, but they’re just a piece.
Those pastors are out here and maybe closer to you than you know.
My pastor never tells jokes or personal anecdotes. He takes 1 book of the Bible & will read a few verses each week & explain them, till all the way thru that book. Can takes weeks. In 25 years he has taken us thru many books of the Bible line by line.
I would love your church. Mine tells his anecdotes and talks about his favorite teams. I’m ready to move on.
“Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.”
II Timothy 4:2
I love what Haddon Robinson said about sermons that have no clearly defined purpose. He said, "Such sermons are like a dropped lemon meringue pie. They splatter all over everything, but they never hit anything really hard."
The pastor of the church where I've been attending for about two years now, preaches expositorily almost exclusively and presents the Gospel with zero sugar coating. Another pastor I know told me a while back that expositional preaching will inherently cover every topic and is superior, whereas topical preaching allows the pastor to cherry-pick the verses he wishes to use. Wise words indeed.
You're very blessed to have that Pastor, Unfortunately NOT so in many churches these days .
@@williamhourigan5761 Indeed, we are immensely blessed not only for having such a pastor, but also a consistory that fully supports him. Our assistant pastor, who we hired just a few months ago, is also 100% in step so to speak. As I tell others, it is a rare gem of a church.
"Preaching is more than simply the transference of information, we are looking for transformation."
1:01 in and my answer is that a sermon should ultimately lead people to prayer and reading the word. No matter who is saying the sermon you should be double checking with GOD all the time.
Pastors are with you for a short amount of time, GOD is always with us.
I’ve only once sat under a pastor who was an expositor. That was the last church I was at for any length of time. I had to move, ending up in a more rural depressed area. I’ve been here just under 2 years. I’ve visited 4-5 different churches. Only 1 had a pastor worthy of listening to. He was a man, not being ordained as a pastor, but filling in until one could be found. I spoke to him after service and asked if he wouldn’t consider taking the position as he was so good. No was his answer, and as I found out after I left, it was because of the congregation. The very reason I left. They are cold, unwelcoming, stiff and won’t acknowledge anyone unless you’re a member of the congregation. There was nothing this poor man could do to help them become open. Turns out they hated how he preached, but couldn’t find anyone they could push around. So, he preached according to Holy Spirit hoping to stir someone, or to tell him to go. He knew God placed him there and chose to obey, much to his unhappiness. Any other of the churches I’ve visited; one or two didn’t even use the Bible! But, I’m still taught by some of the best men of God; MacArthur, Charles Stanley, RC Sproul and those like them who preach the word in and out of season.
Keep looking my sibling.
Thank you so much, Todd! We need to fix our hearts our minds our eyes on JESUS CHRIST OUR SAVIOUR AND LORD!!!🙏🙏🙏
There's nothing more uplifting than being taught God's word. Being enlightened to His word and instruction. It's pointing to Christ Jesus, just like you said.
Todd Friel is such a great teacher!❤🙏😇
Todd Friel enjoys conning the rubes.
Friel preaches a false gospel as part of his adherence to the Calvinist cult. He uses comedic relief to ease people, and he may be saved, but he's still doing Satan's work for him.
Any advice on how to help a mouthy, defiant 8 yr old girl? Parents are in late 40s, patient, very involved in kids lives. Dad looked forward to seeing costumed students in oarade & daughter said dont come, you embarrass me. He was hurt but to spare her disappointment, stayed home. Why would a child be embarrassed by her dad? He doesnt smoke or drink, not overweight or slovenly, well behaved. Should he have gone or stayed home. He's been generous to his kids. How can a child be so mean to kind, caring parents???
I listened to all John MacArthur's sermons on the Gospel of John. I loved his point about Jesus being in control of that whole process of the crucifixion. Until I heard his sermons I never thought about it like that. Listening to the preaching of the Word alot of times brings out concepts and truths that I would miss on my own.
I would add Steve Lawson to listen to. Also read books by A. W. Tozer. I now see God more fully and worship Him in more awareness of Who He is and what He did and how much He truly loves us,
@invisibleman53 Steven is a faithful preacher so is JM, different styles but same gospel they all deliver.
@@invisibleman53 Definitely A.W. Tozer!!!
Macarhur says Jesus blood doesnt matter.
As the only pastor serving a 2 church parish, Todd is spot on.
I can tell you you are exactly right.
We stopped going to church, we were told over 20 years ago that we were not Christian or saved because we did not speak ear in tongues. I am not kidding or embellishing.
The pastor and his brother both told us this.
We were crushed. Because we trusted these people. I was a struggling Father of 3 married for 11 years at this point.
We responded by not going back. And have not gone back to any church,
We never stopped believing and while we may have not have read our Bible on a regular basis, we did read weekly and at times daily but not consistently. The only thing we did consistently was pray. And we needed improvement in this area, still do. We still struggle with a lot of things, I can already understand most would say “Find another church”
Well you would be right.
We did attend some churches to attemp to do this, but everywhere we went was just like the church we left.
This might be your best video, from my perspective. Thank you, edifying and encouraging to me.
Another excellent video Mr. Friel. Thank you!
There is a high standard as far as Elders in the Bible mainly in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Coming from the Brothren/ Gospel Hall background I have only ever had Elders serving in the local church but I wouldn't go as far to say that the idea of a pastor I.e. someone who does most of the preaching in the assembly is out of question. However Church is a 24/7 family not a Sunday Morning get together. Which is why I like how my upbringing taught me that the Church is the people not the building, in other words you can have Church whenever and wherever you are free to do. If anyone disagrees with something I have said or has further comments don't hesitate to comment and humble me in some way. Also thanks Todd for the great Bible content, God bless!
Varying polities are necessary for varying churches because it takes all kinds to reach, lead, and disciple all kinds of people (1 Corinthians 12:12-31). Thanks, Todd.
Love Cornerstone Chapel in VA as their services go through the Bible book by book and I have learned so much have a blessed day
That intro was 🔥🔥🔥!
Sure was
Thanks for your work!
I wish I could click more thumbs up!!!! And all God's people said AMEN!!!
Great comments on NT church polity 👌🏻
The authority rests in the Word… though there are offices, and they are noble roles to aspire to with qualifications which imply how to function…
Amen- and you’re friends w all my favorite expositors!!!!!
I was just born again in January. I’m already out evangelizing even making it the focus of my channel. ✝️
The early church was HOME based, relationship based, not named, not incorporated, not tax exempt and not a business.
But community also .
Polity: “a form or process of civil government or constitution.”
Amen!!!!!Please pray for me,I am no pastor nor a preacher but because the lack of biblical churches in my area I have to lead myself and wife spiritually.Pray that I rightly divide the Word of God.
Very encouraging!
That 1st 30secs 🔥
If we concede that the pastor’s primary job is to teach... Teaching can be done in a variety of modes, preaching certainly being one. But Bible study, Q & A, and any participative learning are all modes of teaching as well. I think you will have a difficult time trying to find instructions or an example of preaching (expository or otherwise) as we see in a modern-day church. Maybe the exception would be Paul preaching into the night when the poor guy fell asleep and fell out of the window. Instead, the words that we translate as “preach” are most often used to mean “proclaim the gospel.” And McArthur is half-right. The sanctification of the congregation is one goal of preaching. But another goal should be to prepare the congregation for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13).
Churches should be asking themselves… What is the most effective way to teach, leading not only to increased knowledge, but increased ownership of ministry by the laity. I would say, generally speaking, a monologue from the expert up front (like a lecture from a professor) would be amongst the least effective ways to teach. Instead, something that is participative, allowing for questions to be asked by and from the learners would be amongst the most effective, especially if combined with a modelling component. Why the modern church has chosen the sermon as its primary mode of teaching, spurning the Biblical model which seems much more participatory, I do not know.
Don’t forget to fast and pray before the prep work! The Holy Spirit Who authored the Word, needs to be asked to be present and fill the pastor in compiling. Then, control the delivery before the congregation and transforming the message to allow for transformation.
Most Churches are too big for their Britches..... 150+ parishioners , and all of a sudden they are a World Wide force to be reckoned with. The Dog & Pony show runs rampant throughout Churches today... Give me a Good ol,
Local Assembly any day. Perfect , far from it , but a whole less confusing.
Yes-what's NOT to laugh about a Saviour like Him 🥰
Wonderful blessing😊.
The YOU tube "you should watch this next" icon on the screen covered the left half of the screen and I couldn't see the cake.
Is there anywhere we can watch these without having the squares over top half the screen (ok not half but you know what I mean.) Thanks!
I was JUST complaining about that UA-cam "feature" - then I looked down on saw your comment
Adrian Rodgers and Billy Graham I grew up on. I judge all Pastors by how powerful they are in the Word like those two men in Heaven now... ❤
Hebrews 12:2
Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith
Inspire Faith and motivate life change
One difference between teaching and preaching is, the teacher is presenting the subject to You. The preacher preaches to the group and himself. He needs to hear it too! Holy Spirit, for shepherd and flock alike.
“God’s brilliance” Excellent
Are godly people appointing godly leaders?
I keep wanting to go to the local franchises in a new town I'm in...
And I keep feeling bad because I know I'm just going to be wanting to sit around with Alistair, Steven, RC, some Todd Guy,,,,, and keep on absorbing in that level. How do I go to a church, keep my mouth shut, and help the local guy learn that's preaching,,,, if he might still be learning?
I'll get help,,,, I know. 🤠👆🙏
Does he have a church in Houston Texas? I been looking for one haven’t found a decent one
The purpose of a teacher is to explain the Truth. The purpose of a preacher is to move you into it!!!!!
In the eighteenth century in Scotland, there was a majority of pastors (called Moderates) who preached the Bible but they did not press the gospel message upon the conscience of people. The messages were thoroughly orthodox.but the aim was moral refinement. The idea was not to convert sinners but to reform. The need for new birth was completely overlooked. If there is more gospel in the songs than in the sermon, it might be time to change church.
There is an increasing trend to concentrate on application over exegesis. Application is vital, of course, but scripture often has application already 'built-in'. Ephesians is a great example of this. The first three chapters are doctrine, the last three are application. Further application is great, but it is done by fallen humans beings, so best to concentrate on what is 100% reliable and perfect - the word of God.
I think 🤔 our pastor is very good at preaching. I’m always challenged about something. There are times when he COULD expound on current events but stays focused on scripture.
Expository preaching must emerge from the text being exposed! It must call for a decision to obey Jesus!
A mega church in my town has spent the last 3 weeks showing videos of missions they sponsor. It tells the story of the mission and what is going on there such as in Japan and then more locally. I know they want to share what they are supporting but three weeks of this with really no bible teaching going on at all except missions. What do you think ? Is this correct?
IF a Pastor doesn't have a clue why he's preaching, he has no business standing behind the pulpit
Wish I had a church 🥹 😭
Reading and study will help you and your listing to this great man of God .
@@kellynisbett5876never forsake the assembly with others
Find one! There are some great videos on this channel of things to look for in a church. Begin your church search and visit your local churches for a few weeks in a row. When you find the right church... you'll know!
@marthaj67 I feel you. 🙍
One pastor at our church will deliver at least one Hollywood movie illustration every sermon 🤦
Jesus should run as the head! Careful attention to the word and prayer!
AND equip the saints for the ministry. Not a one man ministry where the pastor does all of the heavy lifting. I am astonished at how many "Christians" cannot even vocalize what the gospel is!
So many "Christians" can't vocalize what the gospel is because they falsely assume it's about Christ. They don't know what the gospel is because they don't believe Christ when He said that He came to promote the Father instead of Himself.
Sigh
Well stated
Bit disappointed with our new Pastor. He is not yet married. And its hard to live because he is my Friend since we were 15. Ive been starving in my spiritual life. The sermon is so legalistic focusing on what should we do as a believer and God will chastise if we dont do that. Please Pray for me
My pastor has said his job is to feed the sheep, protect the sheep and prepare us to die.
Amen
A Pastor is silent and watchfull. A preacher talks all the time. And looks away.
Technically speaking, if God were to have given explicit instructions on polity (which Acts 15 does some work for us Presbyterians) then it would be effective today. Perhaps we would be “out of step” but it would be the wisdom of God thwarting that of men.
I have to say that the Bible is very clear on how a New Testament Church should be structured. It is elder(multiple) led. Deacons take care of the finances stuff or assets. Pastor is a GIFT, not a position or title. Now someone who is not an elder or a deacon may have this gift. It does NOT mean they are the one who does all the teaching. They keep an eye on the flock, like the shepherd is supposed to. They are not to be a hireling, for when the wolf comes they will run away.
The "modern" church is so far away from the template set out in scripture. I calp it the business of church. I know of what we call nowadays, mega churches that follow New Testament Principals and are thriving assemblies of GOD'S people.
Just my thoughts.
Love the video just a clarification:
“Feeding” is Teaching. Preaching is what you do to non-saved people.
Preaching is NOT just teaching with “humf”
Interesting, yeah. Jesus said in Mark 16
Go ye into all the world, and _preach_ the gospel to every creature.
And in Mat28
Go ye therefore, and _teach_ all Gentiles, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: _Teaching_ them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded (note the past tense) you.
Preach the gospel.
And then we get
Teach them to observe all things whatsoever he commanded us.
I have t hat kind of free time, Lol
Why do we venerate sophistry and elavate the sermon? It appears as much learning occured through fellowship and actions in the early church. Sermons can be good but notice something? The sermons passed down to us are short. The same dude Sunday after Sunday preaching one way at the same passive group? Was this normative for how the early church learned? The sermon itself has become as revered as the Catholic Mass.
06:10 I thought the video was about to end
Do you see the SBC kicking out Rick Warren for ordaining female “pastors” as a violation of church polity? Most profs and pastors I’ve talked to do
Pastor must be the "husband of one wife"...... pretty cut and dried if ya ask me.
@@JDeWittDIY i totally agree, but the argument of polity, which Todd talks about in the video is that a church doesn’t have the right to tell another church how to worship
'Is Denominationalism God's Order or Man's?' By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
"1) What authority is there from God’s Word for setting up so-called denominational or non-denominational "divisions" within the Christian testimony, when the Lord and the apostles taught that Christians should walk in oneness and unity in all things? (John 10:16; 11:51-52; 17:11, 21; Eph. 4:2-4; Phil. 2:2) In fact, Scripture decries the making of sects and divisions among believers! (Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3; 11:18-19)
2) What authority do Christians have from God for calling their so-called “church” groups names, such as: Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Alliance, Christian Reformed, Anglican, etc., when we have no direction in the Bible to meet together in any other name than the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? (Matt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4)
3) What authority do Christians have for naming their so-called church groups after prominent gifted servants of the Lord, such as: Lutheran (Martin Luther), Mennonite (Menno Simons), Wesleyan-Methodist (John Wesley), etc., when Scripture decries the forming of a fellowship of Christians around a leader in the Church? (1 Cor. 1:12-13; 3:3-9)
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5) What authority do Christians have for fashioning their places of worship after the pattern of the tabernacle and temple of the Judaic order in the Old Testament? Many of these church buildings have ornate furnishings of gold and other fine materials. Many have a "altar," though it doesn't resemble the Old Testament altar. Others have special parts of the building roped off as being more sacred than other parts. What authority do Christians have for borrowing things like this from Judaism, when the Bible indicates that Christianity is not an extension of Judaic order, but rather an entirely new character of approach to God? (Heb. 10:19-20; 13:13; John 4:23-24)
6) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for having steeples and crosses, etc., erected on these so-called "church buildings"?
7) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for calling these buildings “a church?” The Biblical definition for the "Church" is a company of believers who have been called out of both the Jews and the Gentiles by the gospel, and are united into one body by the indwelling Spirit of God, to Christ their Head in heaven. Hence, the Church is a company of redeemed people-not a literal building made with men's hands (Acts 11:22; 15:14; 20:28; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 5:25).
8) What authority from Scripture is there for setting up a man in the Church (a Minister or a Pastor, so-called) to “conduct” the worship? Scripture teaches that the Spirit of God has been sent into the world for the purpose of guiding Christian worship (Phil. 3:3; John 4:24; 16:13-15). The Bible indicates that the Lord, by the Holy Spirit, is to preside in the assembly of the saints and direct the proceedings as He chooses (1 Cor. 12:11).
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10) What authority is there from Scripture for calling the services that go on in these churches “worship,” when they usually consist of listening to music and having a man give a sermon?
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12) What Scriptural authority is there for rehearsing pre-written prayers from prayer books in church services? The Bible says that we should not have vain repetitions in our prayers, but that our prayers should be our own words expressed from the heart. (Matt. 6:6-8; Jam. 5:16; Psa. 62:8; 1 Tim. 4:5 - "freely addressing Him").
13) What authority is there for rehearsing the Psalms in those so-called “Christian” worship services, when the Psalms do not express the sentiments of believers who know Christ's finished work on the cross? The Psalms do not express the worship of those on Christian ground, who know the privilege of access into the presence of God as purged worshippers (Heb. 9:14; 10:19-22)
14) Why do most churches have the Lord’s supper once a month or every three months, when the habit of the Church in Scripture, once it was established under Paul's ministry, was to break bread each Lord’s day? (Acts 20:7)
15) What authority is there from New Testament Scripture for having a choir of trained singers to aid the worship?
16) What authority from Scripture is there for the use of robes and special garments in the services of Christian worship? The choirs inn these churches are usually dressed in robes, and the Ministers are often similarly attired-depending on which denomination they may be affiliated with.
17) What authority do these churches have for allowing women to publicly preach and teach when the Bible says that the role of the sister is in not taking a public place in the Church, either in administration, teaching, or preaching? Scripture says that they should be silent in the assembly (1 Cor. 14:34-38; 1 Tim. 2:11-12).
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19) What Scriptural authority is there for allowing only certain individuals (the Pastor or Minister) to do the official ministering from the Word of God? Why is there not liberty in these churches for all who are able to minister to do so, as led by the Spirit? The Bible teaches that when Christians come together in assembly that all (brothers) are to have liberty to minister as the Lord would lead them by the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:6, 11; 14:24, 26, 31).
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21) What Scriptural authority is there for the idea that there are men on earth today who have power to ordain others? Where did those men get this power?
22) Is there any authority from Scripture for making a man a Pastor of a local church? Scripture never speaks of the gift of a pastor as a local office, but rather, is a gift to the Church universally? (Eph. 4:11) Moreover, what authority is there for naming these men who preach and teach “Pastors” (i.e. “Pastor Jones”), when in Scripture the gift of pastoring (shepherding) was never given as a title to someone?
23) What authority from Scripture is there for these so-called Ministers calling themselves, “Reverend,” when the Bible says that “Reverend” is the Lord's Name? (Psa. 111:9) Some clergymen take the name “Father,” even though Scripture says that we should call no man “Father!” Others take the title “Doctor” (meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor' in the Latin) which Scripture also says shouldn't be done (Matt. 23:8-10).
24) Is it a Scriptural practice for the Church to be choosing its “Pastor” or “Minister?” The usual procedure is that the would-be “Pastor” will be invited to a certain church group where he will be given an opportunity to prove himself by giving some sermons. If his preaching is acceptable, then the church (usually through a board of deacons) will elect him to be their “Pastor.” Is this procedure according to the Word of God?
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26) What authority from Scripture do churches have for making holy days and observing Christian festivals, such as, Good Friday, Easter, All Saints Day, Lent, Christmas, etc.? Scripture says that Christianity is not to do with special days and seasons (Gal. 4:10; Col. 2:16).
27) What Scriptural authority do those ministering in the pulpits of these churches have for teaching erroneous doctrines such as, Covenant Theology, A-millennialism, Conditional Security, Purgatory, Absolution, Law-keeping, etc.?
28) Is there any authority from Scripture for “testimonial” meetings, where a man will get up and tell the audience how he got saved, often dwelling on his past life of sins?
29) What authority from the New Testament is there for taking tithes (giving 10% of our income) from the audience, when tithing is clearly a Mosaic law for Israel? (Lev. 27:32, 34; Num. 18:21-24)
30) What Scriptural authority is there for the fund-raising efforts and the asking for donations from mixed audiences of saved and lost persons in these churches? The Bible indicates that the servants of the Lord took “nothing” from the unsaved people of this world among whom they preached the gospel (3 John 7).
31) Are seminaries and Bible schools God’s way of preparing a servant for a ministry? Is the giving and receiving of diplomas and degrees (i.e. Doctor of Divinity D.D.) supported by Scripture? The Bible says we are not to give flattering titles to one another (Job 32:21-22; Matt. 23:7-12).
32) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for these churches sending Ministers and Pastors to a particular place to carry on a service for the Lord? We have often heard comments like, “Pastor so and so was sent out by such and such organization.” Scripture shows that Christ, the Head of the Church and Lord of the harvest, sends His servants under the direction of the Spirit into the work He has for them, and that the Church is to merely recognize it by giving the servant the right hand of fellowship (Matt. 9:38; Acts 13:1-4 - J. N. Darby Trans., Gal. 2:7-9).
33) Where in Scripture do we get the concept of the Church being a teaching organization? We often hear people say, “Our church teaches that...” In the Bible, we do not read of the Church being in a position of authority whereby it formulates doctrines as a legislative body, but simply being a company of believers taught by teachers raised up by the Lord (Acts 11:26; Rom. 12:7; Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 1 Thess. 5:27).
"All Christians have, more or less, looked into the Word of God (the Bible) to find the way of salvation, but it seems that very few, after being saved, have searched the Word to find out how the Lord would have them to assemble together for worship and ministry. Though all believe that there is only one way to be saved, many consider that each is left to himself to choose how he should worship.
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To stimulate our thoughts along these lines we ask the following questions as a challenge to all believers for their Biblical authority as to why they worship in the way they do. The following questions are not meant to criticize the present order of worship and ministry in the Church today, but to stir up our thoughts as to what God’s order really is.
"We Can Do Anything in Worship If Scripture Is Silent on It!"
Some Christians respond to these questions by reasoning that if the Word of God does not specifically address or prohibit something, then it is a non-issue with God. They believe that the Bible does not directly address the subject of how Christians should meet together for worship and ministry, and therefore, it is something that should be left to personal taste and discretion. Consequently, they see nothing wrong with implementing things into Christianity that are not in the Bible.
This view conveniently excuses the present order of things in the Church today. However, this assumption is quite incorrect because the Bible does address the subject of how Christians are to meet together for worship and ministry. God’s ideal is clearly found in the Scriptures. To think that the worship of God in Christianity is simply a matter of personal preference is ignorance. "
From: God's Order For Christians Meeting Together For Worship and Ministry: The Biblical Answer to Traditional Church Order By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
TLDR
I am Missionary Baptist all of are churches are congregational in church government.
Todd Friel: You are on a topic that hardly ever is addressed by those in ministry. The big question is, "Whose kingdom are we building?"
Love that
"It is a poor sermon that gives no offense; that neither makes the hearer displeased with himself nor with the preacher."
-- George Whitefield “
"If my preaching of this cross is not an offense to the natural man, I am misrepresenting it.”
― D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Walking With God Day By Day: 365 Daily Devotional Selections
In the Reformed Church in the United States the pastor is a teaching elder, who is hired by the ruling elders after the congregation votes on whether to issue the call.
Normally if the vote is too close they wont isssue the call. I've seen pastors refuse the call because the vote was 80-20%.
The bible is sufficient for all things...except for when it's not. Then it's God's brilliance (@5:48) that we get to make it up ourselves. Authority is ascribed to sources that are closer to the original, but we don't have to be locked into the 1st century. We're not? What other 1st century dictates are we "not locked into"? Can we please get this straight?
Todd, the ideia that God has not given clear rules to how we should congragate is false.
I really want to talk about the good message you gave here, and i don't judge your intentions, but I need to talk about a huge gap in the ideia i mentioned.
God has talked extensively about this, but we do not obey.
God says
1Cor 14:29-34,36-38,40: "Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge. If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace. For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets. For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. … What? came the word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. … Let all things be done decently and in order."
And we obey?
Let's read this passages with an open heart, because a steady peace can come from it.
God says two or three talk and others judge, this is not an opinion, not something just for that church as we see in verses 37-38, it's for all of us, and I don't see denominations obeying it.
What I see is, one talk and others don't judge.
Another thing, a preacher is not someone paid, it's a gift given by Christ and not by a theology course.
Eph 4:11: "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;"
The silence of the bible in such important matters should be enough, so that we go not beyond what's written.
Well, I learned what I know from the bible, and God used brethrens like jhon nelson darby, C.H.Mackintosh and others to clear the trash that was in the way of such beautiful truths that only glorify Jesus as the only leader of the church.
You asked, who is going to get paid, or fired, or decide things... The bible teaches about it, and in the end it's not the responsability of man to create a organization as a company and make these types of decisions...
I think we should rethink our power, when we despise the 1 centure, when we despise the root, we will fall..
Let's see what the bible says about denominations and their names and preferences...
1Cor 1:10,12-13; 3:1-6: "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. … Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? … And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase."
I hope you read carefully, because here is a clear verse that show how much is a dishonor to God and Jesus to see us diveded by preferences and names...
Creating organizations by our power and Insatisfaction with what the bible gives us.
I'm not acussing anybody, I'm judging what's Doctrinally bad and exalting what is good.
1 Corinthians 14 is a clear chapter in how we should congragate, there are others, but it's absurd to say we have not clear rules on how to do a so important work.
It's not about humans preferences, but obedience to the divine order.
Just an image, but a really good one to explain the matter is in the passover.
Luk 22:8-9: "And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare?"
We should ask Him, and He will give us explicit instrunctions on how to behave and act, again, it's not an opinion, it's the bible clearness that is being Underestimated.
I talk a lot, but that's because it's is really important.
It is peace and glory to God that i want to give and promote.
I saw the video when you see the difference between israel and the church, and you know that israel will have the promised land, just as promissed and all.
All the dispensation and the ways God acts is with orders and clearness, so i beg anyone reading, be careful, and search for God intent, ask Him, He will answer through His word!
"All Christians have, more or less, looked into the Word of God (the Bible) to find the way of salvation, but it seems that very few, after being saved, have searched the Word to find out how the Lord would have them to assemble together for worship and ministry. Though all believe that there is only one way to be saved, many consider that each is left to himself to choose how he should worship.
...
To stimulate our thoughts along these lines we ask the following questions as a challenge to all believers for their Biblical authority as to why they worship in the way they do. The following questions are not meant to criticize the present order of worship and ministry in the Church today, but to stir up our thoughts as to what God’s order really is.
"We Can Do Anything in Worship If Scripture Is Silent on It!"
Some Christians respond to these questions by reasoning that if the Word of God does not specifically address or prohibit something, then it is a non-issue with God. They believe that the Bible does not directly address the subject of how Christians should meet together for worship and ministry, and therefore, it is something that should be left to personal taste and discretion. Consequently, they see nothing wrong with implementing things into Christianity that are not in the Bible.
This view conveniently excuses the present order of things in the Church today. However, this assumption is quite incorrect because the Bible does address the subject of how Christians are to meet together for worship and ministry. God’s ideal is clearly found in the Scriptures. To think that the worship of God in Christianity is simply a matter of personal preference is ignorance. "
From: God's Order For Christians Meeting Together For Worship and Ministry: The Biblical Answer to Traditional Church Order By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
'Is Denominationalism God's Order or Man's?' By: Stanley Bruce Anstey
"1) What authority is there from God’s Word for setting up so-called denominational or non-denominational "divisions" within the Christian testimony, when the Lord and the apostles taught that Christians should walk in oneness and unity in all things? (John 10:16; 11:51-52; 17:11, 21; Eph. 4:2-4; Phil. 2:2) In fact, Scripture decries the making of sects and divisions among believers! (Rom. 16:17; 1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3; 11:18-19)
2) What authority do Christians have from God for calling their so-called “church” groups names, such as: Presbyterian, Baptist, Pentecostal, Alliance, Christian Reformed, Anglican, etc., when we have no direction in the Bible to meet together in any other name than the name of the Lord Jesus Christ? (Matt. 18:20; 1 Cor. 5:4)
3) What authority do Christians have for naming their so-called church groups after prominent gifted servants of the Lord, such as: Lutheran (Martin Luther), Mennonite (Menno Simons), Wesleyan-Methodist (John Wesley), etc., when Scripture decries the forming of a fellowship of Christians around a leader in the Church? (1 Cor. 1:12-13; 3:3-9)
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5) What authority do Christians have for fashioning their places of worship after the pattern of the tabernacle and temple of the Judaic order in the Old Testament? Many of these church buildings have ornate furnishings of gold and other fine materials. Many have a "altar," though it doesn't resemble the Old Testament altar. Others have special parts of the building roped off as being more sacred than other parts. What authority do Christians have for borrowing things like this from Judaism, when the Bible indicates that Christianity is not an extension of Judaic order, but rather an entirely new character of approach to God? (Heb. 10:19-20; 13:13; John 4:23-24)
6) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for having steeples and crosses, etc., erected on these so-called "church buildings"?
7) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for calling these buildings “a church?” The Biblical definition for the "Church" is a company of believers who have been called out of both the Jews and the Gentiles by the gospel, and are united into one body by the indwelling Spirit of God, to Christ their Head in heaven. Hence, the Church is a company of redeemed people-not a literal building made with men's hands (Acts 11:22; 15:14; 20:28; Rom. 16:5; 1 Cor. 1:2; Eph. 5:25).
8) What authority from Scripture is there for setting up a man in the Church (a Minister or a Pastor, so-called) to “conduct” the worship? Scripture teaches that the Spirit of God has been sent into the world for the purpose of guiding Christian worship (Phil. 3:3; John 4:24; 16:13-15). The Bible indicates that the Lord, by the Holy Spirit, is to preside in the assembly of the saints and direct the proceedings as He chooses (1 Cor. 12:11).
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10) What authority is there from Scripture for calling the services that go on in these churches “worship,” when they usually consist of listening to music and having a man give a sermon?
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12) What Scriptural authority is there for rehearsing pre-written prayers from prayer books in church services? The Bible says that we should not have vain repetitions in our prayers, but that our prayers should be our own words expressed from the heart. (Matt. 6:6-8; Jam. 5:16; Psa. 62:8; 1 Tim. 4:5 - "freely addressing Him").
13) What authority is there for rehearsing the Psalms in those so-called “Christian” worship services, when the Psalms do not express the sentiments of believers who know Christ's finished work on the cross? The Psalms do not express the worship of those on Christian ground, who know the privilege of access into the presence of God as purged worshippers (Heb. 9:14; 10:19-22)
14) Why do most churches have the Lord’s supper once a month or every three months, when the habit of the Church in Scripture, once it was established under Paul's ministry, was to break bread each Lord’s day? (Acts 20:7)
15) What authority is there from New Testament Scripture for having a choir of trained singers to aid the worship?
16) What authority from Scripture is there for the use of robes and special garments in the services of Christian worship? The choirs inn these churches are usually dressed in robes, and the Ministers are often similarly attired-depending on which denomination they may be affiliated with.
17) What authority do these churches have for allowing women to publicly preach and teach when the Bible says that the role of the sister is in not taking a public place in the Church, either in administration, teaching, or preaching? Scripture says that they should be silent in the assembly (1 Cor. 14:34-38; 1 Tim. 2:11-12).
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19) What Scriptural authority is there for allowing only certain individuals (the Pastor or Minister) to do the official ministering from the Word of God? Why is there not liberty in these churches for all who are able to minister to do so, as led by the Spirit? The Bible teaches that when Christians come together in assembly that all (brothers) are to have liberty to minister as the Lord would lead them by the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:6, 11; 14:24, 26, 31).
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21) What Scriptural authority is there for the idea that there are men on earth today who have power to ordain others? Where did those men get this power?
22) Is there any authority from Scripture for making a man a Pastor of a local church? Scripture never speaks of the gift of a pastor as a local office, but rather, is a gift to the Church universally? (Eph. 4:11) Moreover, what authority is there for naming these men who preach and teach “Pastors” (i.e. “Pastor Jones”), when in Scripture the gift of pastoring (shepherding) was never given as a title to someone?
23) What authority from Scripture is there for these so-called Ministers calling themselves, “Reverend,” when the Bible says that “Reverend” is the Lord's Name? (Psa. 111:9) Some clergymen take the name “Father,” even though Scripture says that we should call no man “Father!” Others take the title “Doctor” (meaning 'teacher' or 'instructor' in the Latin) which Scripture also says shouldn't be done (Matt. 23:8-10).
24) Is it a Scriptural practice for the Church to be choosing its “Pastor” or “Minister?” The usual procedure is that the would-be “Pastor” will be invited to a certain church group where he will be given an opportunity to prove himself by giving some sermons. If his preaching is acceptable, then the church (usually through a board of deacons) will elect him to be their “Pastor.” Is this procedure according to the Word of God?
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26) What authority from Scripture do churches have for making holy days and observing Christian festivals, such as, Good Friday, Easter, All Saints Day, Lent, Christmas, etc.? Scripture says that Christianity is not to do with special days and seasons (Gal. 4:10; Col. 2:16).
27) What Scriptural authority do those ministering in the pulpits of these churches have for teaching erroneous doctrines such as, Covenant Theology, A-millennialism, Conditional Security, Purgatory, Absolution, Law-keeping, etc.?
28) Is there any authority from Scripture for “testimonial” meetings, where a man will get up and tell the audience how he got saved, often dwelling on his past life of sins?
29) What authority from the New Testament is there for taking tithes (giving 10% of our income) from the audience, when tithing is clearly a Mosaic law for Israel? (Lev. 27:32, 34; Num. 18:21-24)
30) What Scriptural authority is there for the fund-raising efforts and the asking for donations from mixed audiences of saved and lost persons in these churches? The Bible indicates that the servants of the Lord took “nothing” from the unsaved people of this world among whom they preached the gospel (3 John 7).
31) Are seminaries and Bible schools God’s way of preparing a servant for a ministry? Is the giving and receiving of diplomas and degrees (i.e. Doctor of Divinity D.D.) supported by Scripture? The Bible says we are not to give flattering titles to one another (Job 32:21-22; Matt. 23:7-12).
32) Is there any foundation from the Word of God for these churches sending Ministers and Pastors to a particular place to carry on a service for the Lord? We have often heard comments like, “Pastor so and so was sent out by such and such organization.” Scripture shows that Christ, the Head of the Church and Lord of the harvest, sends His servants under the direction of the Spirit into the work He has for them, and that the Church is to merely recognize it by giving the servant the right hand of fellowship (Matt. 9:38; Acts 13:1-4 - J. N. Darby Trans., Gal. 2:7-9).
33) Where in Scripture do we get the concept of the Church being a teaching organization? We often hear people say, “Our church teaches that...” In the Bible, we do not read of the Church being in a position of authority whereby it formulates doctrines as a legislative body, but simply being a company of believers taught by teachers raised up by the Lord (Acts 11:26; Rom. 12:7; Rev. 2:7, 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 1 Thess. 5:27).
Were you trying to drive me to the dictionary, Todd? I didn't know what "polity" meant.
I had to look it up too. I enjoy learning new words and their meaning.😊
Me too and I'm over 60
“But Whom Do ‘Y-O-U’ Say that I AM ???”
~ JESUS CHRIST ~
(St Matthew 16:15)
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“O my friends, we are 'loaded' with countless 'church activities',
While the 'R-E-A-L' work of the church, that of ‘Evangelizing’
And Winning the Lost, is almost ENTIRELY NEGLECTED."
~ Oswald J. Smith
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:o
I want only a preacher that thinks like I do. Thus this is a rechched idea he doesn't believe as I do.
Free grace is the only true gospel and is mocked as easy believism, hyper grace, greasy grace, sloppy agape, etc.
Todd Friel, James White, Paul Washer, John MacArthur, John Piper, Voddie Baucham, Tim Conway, etc, all have false gospel messages.
The hired on, salaried CEO pastor is unbiblical. "The leader" is not biblical. Churches were led by a plurality of elders, not a sole, CEO pastor.
You don't know what you're talking about. There was only 1 Church in the 1st century, and it was composed of congregations located in different areas. The entire Church was in turn led by 1 over-arching apostle who was being held directly responsible by Christ to guide that organization in accordance with the Father's will.
Yes, what IS the purpose of a calvinist's preaching?
Yes, it's very narcissistic. It's almost never about sharing the gospel, but about promoting oneself.
To edify the saints, evangelize the sinner, and exhort the savior. It's to be Gospel focused and teach the flock the word of God in its proper context.
Saying it's almost never about the Gospel is not true. It should always have the Gospel as expositing the Word will lead to the Gospel. Go look for a Gospel presentation from the people shown in the clip Washer, MacArthur or Lawson and you will get lots of results.
You can also go back un time to others who held to doctrines of grace by reading Spurgeon, Owen, Bunyan, Calvin, Brooks, Bavinck, Ryle, Packer, and on and on. The Gospel is always there at the forefront.
@@Foreknown_ All of those resources are almost as bad as Roman Catholic authors.
Ever listen to pastor anderson? Check him out
Exposition is sadly lacking in many places, there is no real thinking about what a verse is saying, just general platitudes. The distinction between law and gospel is not maintained and we end up with a works mentality, be more godly, love Jesus more, instead of Christs fulfilled work in the gospel.
I'm sure the Steve Lawson clip was more reasonable in context, but if an "expository preacher" is the only person "playing with a full deck," no wonder women want to be Pastors.
John MacArthur gospel?
“We lose down here, get that, we lose down here?”
Pessimistic and defeating gospel or optimistic and victorious gospel 😂
For God Jesus Christ our King must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. - 1 Corinthians 15:25
Todd, the reason you don't SEE those things addressed in the Bible is because those things are UNBIBLICAL.
Start with the real gospel, not the calvinist anti-gospel.
Well said. Pray for Friel, and warn others that he preaches a false gospel of salvation by works, which comes from Calvinism.
2 Corinthian : 15 1-4 that’s what’s not being taught in church. The true gospel of accepting the Lord our savior and coming from our sins. You just blabbbered for 11 minutes without implementing scripture and explaining it good day.
A pastor who preaches success , prosperity and health . Is he legit?
Nope. If you don't find Jesus and the apostles not teaching that it means don't bother as that individual is fake
No, he is Wesleyan-Arminian Prosperity teacher, teaching the Lies of Satan in exchange for Unrighteous Mammon. He is a Damnable Heretic teaching lies of Hell and Satan, so Mark him, Rebuke him Publicly as an Unbelieving, Idolatrous, Satan Worshipping, Unsaved Pelagian (as Saith the 1619 Canons of Dort), rebuke the church for it's Apostasy, and then Flee from them!
Unless the Church adheres to Reformed Theology as per Holy Written Scripture, the 3 Godly Creeds (Nicene, Apostolic, Athanasian), the Reformed Confessions (Either the Second Helvetic, the 1561 Belgic, the 1646 Westminster (which I hold to) or the 1689 Second London) and the Reformed Catechisms (95 Thesis of Martin Luther, Calvin's Institutes, Heidelberg, 1619 Canons of Dort, 1647 Shorter and Longer Westminster, and 1648 Westminster Standards.....note, I also personally hold to 1662 Book of Common Prayer as well as a Reformed Episcopal/Anglo-Presbyterian, but know that is extremely Controversial in Confessional Reformed Baptist Circles due to the Tyranny of the false monarch Charles 2 in Forcing Adherence to that Book.) then, sadly, It is to be considered as Apostate and fled from.
It is why I had to flee from my old church (the Cult of England) for it was no longer Adhering to Reformed Theology and had fallen into Abject Apostasy through the Damnable Rebellions against God that are Ecumenicalism (in Direct Defiance of the 95 Thesis of Martin Luther), allowing Women Preachers and Leaders (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (1st Timothy Chapter 2) and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer), Permitting New Age Bethel and Hillsong Rock Music and Worldliness (in Direct Defiance of the Regulative Principle recorded in Standards 1648) , teaching Wesleyan-Arminian-Papacist-Pelagianism (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (Galatians Chapter 1) the 1619 Canons of Dort, the 1646 Westminster Confession and the 1689 Second London Confession), Blessing Arsenokoitai (in Direct Defiance of Holy Writ (1st Corinthians Chapter 6) and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer) , indulging in Charismaticism (in Direct Defiance of Calvin's Institutes, the Second Helvetic, 1561 Belgic, 1646 Westminster and 1689 Second London Confessions) , and countless other Ungodly and Hellborn False teachings that are in Defiance of Biblical, Reformed, Theology!
Flee from any church that does the Same! to put it very simply.. "Reformed or Bust!"
Love and Peace.
What the hell are you talking about? Bottom line, the most important person in yours and MacArthurs church is the accountant.
Ray Comfort ❓. He's a 6.5 out of 10...
It's obvious you like to have your ears
Tickled. You like Ray for the Showmanship , and not for his content..
He's a good Man of God but I could never sit under His Authority...
You sound absolutely sure of yourself. Surely you are the final authority...better think about this if you can!
Please mark and avoid Todd Friel. He may be saved, but he promotes a blatantly false gospel of 'salvation by works.' This false gospel is part of his religious adherence to the cult of Calvinism, which is as antichristian as Roman Catholicism.
Love Wretched but John McArthur? If you only Google his name you will find so many discrepancies. False teacher, false etc, (even from his own church). 😌
christianity was founded by Paul. trinity foreign to Jesus who taught monotheism
A mega church in my town has spent the last 3 weeks showing videos of missions they sponsor. It tells the story of the mission and what is going on there such as in Japan and then more locally. I know they want to share what they are supporting but three weeks of this with really no bible teaching going on at all except missions. What do you think ? Is this correct?