Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! On this holiday episode of Doctrine and Devotion the guys talk through how to best handle criticism. As Christians we will face criticism from outside and inside the church. As leaders we sign up for it. But how do we receive criticism without becoming defensive, and perhaps missing something we need to hear? Joe and Jimmy offer 7 steps to receiving criticism to help you benefit from the feedback.
Seven Steps to Receiving Criticism
1. Be quick to hear
2. Be slow to speak
3. Be slow to become angry
4. Be Calm, and Gentle
5. Be Ready to Repent
6. Be Ready to Rebuke
7. Be Secure in Christ
And be sure to check out Paul Maxwell’s take on handling a certain kind of critic.
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The Irrelevant Church
The guys were asked to interact with an article by Pastor Carey Nieuwhof called, 5 Signs Your Church is Becoming Irrelevant. While the guys ultimately believe that what demonstrates the relevance of a local church is the biblical message and mission of the church, Joe and Jimmy weigh in on how Carey might be right and wrong in his article. OUR SPONSOR Zondervan is honored to continue its long-standing relationship with the Lockman Foundation in publishing the New American Standard Bible. Starting this month, Zondervan is delighted to publish new, beautiful Bibles in the NASB 1995 text with Zondervan’s new exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface. One of the new editions coming out this month is the NASB Thinline Bible. These Bibles are simple yet beautiful text Bibles that are less than 1-inch thick and come in a variety of covers and print sizes. They are a great option for anyone looking for a nice, easy to carry Bible. For more information on the new NASB Comfort Print and to see all the new NASB Bibles coming out this month, visit NASB1995.com. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/relevanceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The 1689 on Good Works (16.1)
The guys are beat after the 2019 Doctrine and Devotion Conference on Biblical Theology, so they offer up a short episode just introducing the subject of “good works.” Be sure to check out Dr. James Hamilton’s sermon on John 3 preached at Redeemer Fellowship on May 5th. Plus, here’s a few photos from the conference. For all the links, show notes and photos visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/1689161Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The 1689 on Worship (22.5)
The guys welcome in the holiday season with the 1689 Confession! Today they discuss chapter 22, paragraph 5 on the elements of corporate worship. The reading, hearing, and preaching of the Scriptures, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with grace in our hearts to the Lord; as also the administration of baptism, and the Lord's supper, are all essential elements. How does it go down at Redeemer? Tune in and find out. Get all the show notes and links at http://www.doctrinenanddevotion.com/podcast/1689225Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
