Stand Firm Podcast

#281: Wait, Are We Pharisees? Christ Our Advocate Punches Back

Dec 12, 2025
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INSIGHT

Prophetic Claim Undermines Scriptural Accountability

  • Christ Our Advocate framed itself as prophetic and criticized critics as Pharisees, claiming prophetic voice exempts them from external doctrinal accountability.
  • Hosts argue that claiming prophetic status while resisting textual exegesis is ironic and undermines biblical authority.
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When Worship Becomes Political Platform

  • The hosts connect progressive political activism inside churches to worship becoming a political platform rather than gospel ministry.
  • They warn this co-opting repeats patterns where congregations mirror partisan agendas under the guise of prophecy.
ANECDOTE

David Platt Example Of Political Double Standards

  • Nick recalls David Platt being criticized for praying for Trump at a service while other churches regularly host politicians without similar backlash.
  • The example highlights perceived inconsistency in responses to political engagement across congregations.
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