Are You Listening?

When we preach the full counsel, we don't skip parts.

There is a short supply of expositors in our day. Much more is the scarcity of those who will not ignore difficult doctrines (teachings) in Scripture. One point that proves this is how so many pastors will preach 'from' the Bible or "use" the Bible for a sermon they prepared and after years of teaching have never taught, dealt with or even approached the teaching of election. They are fearful, they are not wanting division. But in the end, it is election that causes the rift because it is the gospel of God.

 

"But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.."

John 1:12-13

 

Most preaching isn't teaching...!

There is no office of "preacher" in the New Testament. No such role exists. While "preaching" does happen, the Pastor is one who oversees and rightly teaches the church. He guards them and guides them through the right contextual exposition of Scripture. So often though we confuse preaching with teaching. We'll visit a few thoughts on this in upcoming episodes.

We appreciate your listening and look forward to seeing this podcast get off the ground with great force. By the Lord's grace, we'll continue to provide more and more teaching on this and other pastoral subjects. 

Also, get ready to start listening to our weekly hour-long podcast "Theology Answers" that can be found over at "TheologyAnswers.com" and is a part of the Christian Podcast Community.

"Most people who preach aren't teaching truth at all but just babbling loud-mouths in front of a crowd."

This podcast briefly considers the current trend of so many pastors who are always want to be known, famous or have an online following at the cost of their current shepherding. Pastors need to be faithful and put away things that remove their heart's focus from the local church. 

"No matter who's looking at us, God is always watching. Be therefore faithful to the call."

This podcast briefly considers the current trend of so many pastors who are always want to be known, famous or have an online following at the cost of their current shepherding. Pastors need to be faithful and put away things that remove their heart's focus from the local church. 

"No matter who's looking at us, God is always watching. Be therefore faithful to the call."

 

Most preaching isn't teaching...!

There is no office of "preacher" in the New Testament. No such role exists. While "preaching" does happen, the Pastor is one who oversees and rightly teaches the church. He guards them and guides them through the right contextual exposition of Scripture. So often though we confuse preaching with teaching. We'll visit a few thoughts on this in upcoming episodes.

We appreciate your listening and look forward to seeing this podcast get off the ground with great force. By the Lord's grace, we'll continue to provide more and more teaching on this and other pastoral subjects. 

Also, get ready to start listening to our weekly hour-long podcast "Theology Answers" that can be found over at "TheologyAnswers.com" and is a part of the Christian Podcast Community.

"Most people who preach aren't teaching truth at all but just babbling loud-mouths in front of a crowd."

 

What is God Teaching Me?

I get this question often as so many times people think that the experiences they live through continue until they "learn" the lesson God is trying to teach them.  Scripture alone is the source of learning from God and there are no other means through which God will teach. Now, we are reminded and experience the truths of God's word and promises throughout our lives as we are reminded and apply the truths therein. Rest in the perfect will of God and no longer be tossed to and fro by superstition or doubt. 

 

"WE have all spiritual blessings in Christ. There is nothing being withheld in wisdom or blessing from our Father."

What is God Teaching Me?

I get this question often as so many times people think that the experiences they live through continue until they "learn" the lesson God is trying to teach them.  Scripture alone is the source of learning from God and there are no other means through which God will teach. Now, we are reminded and experience the truths of God's word and promises throughout our lives as we are reminded and apply the truths therein. Rest in the perfect will of God and no longer be tossed to and fro by superstition or doubt. 

 

"WE have all spiritual blessings in Christ. There is nothing being withheld in wisdom or blessing from our Father."

Gossip Kills the Church:

Pastoral Accusations

Accusations against the pastor that are not biblical, done in a biblical way or are unfounded wreaks havoc on the local body causing distrust and suspicion. The person that does these things according to scripture should be immediately dismissed from the fellowship and brought under discipline if they do not arrest the behavior and make confession of their sin to the church immediately. 

 

"Gossip is murder and it comes in many forms. Accusing the pastor outside the bounds of Scripture can devour intimacy in the church."

Gossip Kills the Church:

Pastoral Accusations

Accusations against the pastor that are not biblical, done in a biblical way or are unfounded wreaks havoc on the local body causing distrust and suspicion. The person that does these things according to scripture should be immediately dismissed from the fellowship and brought under discipline if they do not arrest the behavior and make confession of their sin to the church immediately. 

 

"Gossip is murder and it comes in many forms. Accusing the pastor outside the bounds of Scripture can devour intimacy in the church."

Gossip Kills the Church: Comparisons

Self Righteous Comparison

This type of Christian easily finds fault with others. They misunderstand that love covers a multitude of sin and they feel slighted if they find sin in the lives of others. By harping on such things, they become snared as stated above, and it becomes one of their greatest hangups. In reality, they forget the forest of logs in their own eyes and succumb to being spiritual police rather that spiritual siblings in need of Grace. This type of person doesn’t always gossip, but if they are left in this state, they will tell someone why they feel burdened: this is gossip. They forget that they don’t have the role or authority to deal with the sin in other’s lives because they have plenty of their own. 

 

"Gossip is murder and it comes in many forms. Self-Righteous comparisons hold people to standards that we do not meet or hold to ourselves."