Join Sinclair Ferguson, W. Robert Godfrey, Stephen Nichols, and Derek Thomas as they tackle vital questions about the church and God’s guidance. They discuss the role of Christians in building the church, comparing Protestant and Catholic views on authority. Delving into personal calling, they emphasize living faithfully in a fallen world while navigating complex decisions. The conversation also touches on the unique gifts each member brings to the community, underscoring the importance of succession in passing down faith and leadership.
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Interpreting "The Rock" in Matthew 16:18
The "rock" in Matthew 16:18 is best understood as Christ, the apostles' foundation, or Peter's confession, not Peter alone.
Protestant tradition rejects papal authority from this text, emphasizing Christ's chief cornerstone role.
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Building Church Through Gifts
God uses each believer's unique gifts to build the church toward maturity.
A God-ordained succession of faithful teachers preserves and passes on the deposit of faith.
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Meaning of "World" in John 3:16
The "world" in John 3:16 refers to the fallen, morally corrupt world, not every individual.
God's love extends precisely to the sinful and rebellious cosmic realm we inhabit.
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Martin Luther's "Bondage of the Will" is a theological treatise defending his doctrine of justification by faith alone against the views of Erasmus of Rotterdam.
Bondage of the Will
Bondage of the Will
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Martin Luther
Martin Luther's "Bondage of the Will" is a theological treatise defending his doctrine of justification by faith alone against the views of Erasmus of Rotterdam.
Since Jesus is the One who builds His church, what role do Christians play in this work? Today, several theologians answer questions about the church, discerning God’s will, and bearing witness to Christ.
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