A new MP3 sermon from Tri-County Bible Church is now available on SermonAudio.com with the following details:
Title: Love that Pursues Unity
Subtitle: How Christians Love Each Other
Speaker: Greg Buchanan
Broadcaster: Tri-County Bible Church
Event: Sunday - AM
Date: 8/21/2016
Bible: Romans 14:1-15:7
Length: 52 min.
Overview: Christian doctrine is the foundation of Christian unity. Does that mean that members in our congregation have to agree on absolutely everything- Greg urges us to consider doctrine according to Mohler's helpful -theological triage- in which there are first-level issues -what all Christians must believe-, second-level issues -matters that divide gospel-believing churches such as who is a church member and how does leadership work-, and third-level issues -matters of conscience-. Most of these third-level issues are practical issues, and on these issues many Christians disagree. Every church should work through these matters of conscience according to Paul's counsel in Romans 14-1-15-7. He teaches that unified Christians welcome each other, while divisive Christians shun and ignore each other. Greg recommends the excellent book by A. Naselli and J. D. Crowley, Conscience- How to Clear It, Calibrate It, and Love Those who Disagree. Then Greg follows chapter 5 of that book in recommending ten principles that show us how to love those who differ with us in debatable matters. Christians should never quarrel over opinions -14-1-, be fully convinced about the rightness of their own actions -14-5-, assume the best about those who differ -14-6-10-, be ready to give an account for their actions -14-10-12-, honor the consciences of weaker Christians -14-13-15-, understand what truly matters in the kingdom of God -14-17-, -calibrate their consciences- according to Scripture -14-14-, never flaunt their freedoms -14-22a-, enjoy a clear conscience -14-22b-, and never violate their consciences -14-23-. Greg concludes focus ingon Christ who lovingly gave up his rights for the weak.