In Romans 14:1-15:13, Paul addresses the issue of disputable matters or issues of Christian freedom that are not specifically addressed in Scripture.
Dr. Sean Cole teaches how we should relate to one another as believers in Christian unity when we disagree on non-negotiable dogmas or doctrines, but on preferences or personal convictions.
A church can experience two extremes:
One: Legalism—elevating non-essentials or preferences to the level of dogma and making them a test of orthodoxy and conditions of fellowship.
Two: License—abandoning the clear teachings of Scripture for an “anything goes” attitude in church
A healthy church needs to have a:
Clear stance on issues of dogmaClear explanation of matters of doctrine, with some flexibility to disagreeNon-judgmental, non-legalistic atmosphere when it comes to secondary issues and preferencesSean's new book, Compassionate Calvinism: Defending the Doctrines of Grace Without Being a Jerk, has been released.
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You can purchase Sean’s two other books here:
40 Days in Philippians: Finding Joy in Jesus: https://g3min.org/shop/books/g3press/40-days-in-philippians-finding-joy-in-jesus-sean-cole/
Your Identity in the Trinity: Discovering God’s Grace in the Gospel: https://rb.gy/yoa223
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-christianity/id979729949
https://open.spotify.com/show/5F5IniTefWZPu2DjaazxPc?si=c37f71675a6e4321
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