Elder Panel Discussions Archives - Maynardville Fellowship

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What is a man’s role and duties in his home? Are these roles arbitrarily assigned by God or are they rooted in the created order? Are there any theological or soteriological doctrines that risk being misunderstood if these truths are rejected, neglected or forgotten? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to biblical patriarchy.

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How is the use of unleavened bread for communion rooted in the Old Testament tradition? Does it matter if unleavened bread is used? Are individual 'wafers' okay for communion, or is symbolism lost by not using a 'loaf'? How important is it ti maintain the purity of symbols? Is communion a time of celebration or introspection and mournful solemnity? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to the symbolism of the communion bread.

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Does something mystical take place when Christians take communion, or is it just a symbolic remembrance? What does wine symbolize in communion? Why have we, and many churches, used grape juice instead of actual wine? When did that start? Is it okay? Listen as the elders discuss these, and other questions, related to the symbolism of wine in communion.

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What is the meaning and purpose of communion? Who can partake of the table? What is a person professing when they partake? Should you ever refrain from taking of the table because you feel unworthy that Lord's Day? And can a person take communion at home, or at some other event outside the church? Listen as the elder’s of Maynardville Fellowship collaborate to answer these questions and others in a panel discussion format.

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What is an elder? Is it different from a pastor? What is the difference between a church that is elder led and elder ruled? Which is Maynardville Fellowship? And what is the extent of a pastor's authority, and what can a congregant do if they feel a pastor has disqualified himself from the ministry? Listen as the elder's of Maynardville Fellowship collaborate to answer these questions and others in our first Wednesday night panel discussion.