Today Jimmy and Joe answer some email questions about membership. How do we think of baptism as a prerequisite for baptism? Should nonmembers be allowed to serve on a worship team for corporate worship? How do we deal with people who are resistant to the idea of membership? And what is the membership process like at Redeemer Fellowship?
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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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Polemics and Purity
Correction: Joe and Jimmy incorrectly attributed a statement made on the Genevan Commons as directed at Aimee Byrd. This was actually directed toward another woman. We apologize for the mistake. As we now understand the comment and its intended target, we still believe it to be ungodly speech. The guys jump into the whole Aimee Byrd/Genevan Commons kerfuffle to talk about our speech, especially as leaders. What’s all the fuss? When does our complaint against one’s theology cross the line into an attack on the person? How should we talk about our theological opponents? Plus, Joe had to apologize for being a jerk. For all the links and show notes visit www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/genevan-commonsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
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The 1689 on the Trinity (2.3)
Today the guys sit down to (re)record and episode on the 1689 Chapter 2, paragraph 3, regarding the doctrine of the Trinity. How important is this doctrine? Why does the 1689 use the word “subsistence,” instead of “person”? How do the guys feel about Trinitarian analogies? How is the doctrine of the Trinity the “the foundation of all our communion with God, and comfortable dependence on Him”? Plus, Jimmy has a really bad day, and Joe “bah, bah, bah's” the Scripture. RECOMMENDATIONS The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship by Robert Letham The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves What is the Trinity? by R.C. Sproul Communion with the Triune God by John Owen OUR SPONSOR FOR JULY This month we are proud to be sponsored by Ligonier Ministries who are offering our listeners 15 months of Tabletalk Magazine for only $23. That's 15 print issues delivered monthly at the regular annual rate of $23. Plus, you get digital access to current and past issues dating back to 2012. Spread the word and sign up today here. Get all the active links and show notes for this episode at www.doctrineanddevotion.com/podcast/168923Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/doctrine-and-devotion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
