Reflections of an Undeconstructed Pentecostal
Writing to the elders of the Ephesian Church the Apostle Paul declared, “I did not cease to admonish each one with tears” (Acts 20:31). Here Paul displays the pathos of the pastor. The pastor is called to faithfully preach and teach the Word of God and exercise profound compassion towards the people of God. The call to be a faithful teacher with a compassionate heart can be agonizing for the pastor and congregation.
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Paul often uses the phrase “sons of God” to refer to those who have been redeemed by Jesus Christ. Paul never uses the phrase “daughters of God” when speaking of human redemption. So, somewhat tongue in cheek, I must ask, Can women be saved? Can women be led by the Spirit? Do women receive “the Spirit of adoption as sons”? Are women full redemptive participants in the kingdom of God? In other words, Does God have daughters?
Believing the in the inspiration and veracity of the inspired Scriptures does not mean that we suppress reason or scientific discovery. All truth is God’s truth. With that said, I’m not a scientist. I have a layman’s understanding of physics and evolutionary theory. I am a student of the Sacred Scriptures.
Continue reading “What is the Remedy for Toxic Conversations?”
I don’t wish to be dogmatic. Nor do I embrace traditionalism for its own sake. But, I do believe there are legitimate reasons for churches to offer Sunday evening services. Sunday is the primary day of worship for Christians – it is the Lord’s Day. Churches should offer multiple opportunites for believers to worship, pray, fellowship, and receive instruction in the Word.
What is truth? Is there truth? Or, are there many truths? Postmodernism asserts that there is no single truth that should command the attention of humanity. Instead, humanity consists of various tribes, each with its on tribal story, and each story is an equally valid truth. But then again, maybe not. If one’s tribe has been oppressed, its story is given priority.
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