Refill

Tattoos, Tobacco, Rock&Roll, and Booze


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We have all heard that Christianity is just a list of "Do's and Don'ts," right? But is that true? This week's episode will talk about Christian Liberty and if it's okay for a Christian to enjoy a fine cigar, sip of bourbon, some new ink, or that new album that's topping the charts. It's not just a yes or no situation; in fact, it's a lot more than you think. Join us while we get a bit uncomfortable talking about things you've most likely been told were sin.


Discussion Questions:

Think of something you do that might fall into the category of Christian Liberty. Now ask yourself the following questions:

  • Is this something that's at odds with scripture?
  • What does my Pastor or Church Elder say about it?
  • Do the Historic Confessions speak to it?
  • Is this something I can do to the glory of God?
  • Is this something that will make a brother or sister in Christ "stumble"?
  • Is this hindering my witness to an unbeliever?
  • Is this becoming an addiction, or is it replacing my joy found in God?
  • Has it become an idol that is now taken Lordship of heart and mind over God himself?

  • Links:

    London Baptist Confession of Faith - https://founders.org/library/1689-confession/chapter-21-christian-liberty-and-liberty-of-conscience/

    Matt Slick (Legalism) - https://carm.org/about-the-church/what-is-legalism/

    Michael Horton (Antinomianism) - https://www.monergism.com/holiness-wars-what-antinomianism

    Ra McLaughlin (Leviticus Context) - http://reformedanswers.org/answer.asp/file/40113


    Books on Christian Liberty:

    Law and Liberty: A Biblical Look at Legalism - The Northampton Press

    On Christian Liberty by Martin Luther


    Quotes:

    "Thus the essence of legalism is rooted not merely in our view of law as such but in a distorted view of God as the giver of his law." - Sinclair B. Ferguson


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    RefillBy Brenton Laidler

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