The Crossway Podcast Gracefully Dealing with Doctrinal Disagreement (Gavin Ortlund)
Apr 6, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Gavin Ortlund, a senior pastor and author of *Finding the Right Hills to Die On*, delves into how to handle doctrinal disagreements with grace and humility. He addresses the pitfalls of social media in escalating divisions among Christians and shares insights on theological triage, prioritizing doctrines based on their importance. Gavin emphasizes the need for respectful dialogue, the value of assuming the best in others, and offers practical tips for navigating differences while staying rooted in the gospel.
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Church Study On Creation
- Gavin describes a church study on creation funded by the Henry Center to learn, not to advocate for one view.
- The project reminded him how doctrines can unnecessarily divide and the need for humility and careful listening.
Social Media Amplifies Division
- Social media amplifies division because distance lowers inhibition and increases anger in debate.
- But even apart from social media, suspicion and unresolved church conflict show doctrinal division is real and persistent.
Model Charitable Dialogue
- Model charitable dialogue by assuming the best of your interlocutor and sympathetically restating their view.
- Use public conversations to teach others how to disagree without presuming bad motives.
