The guys discuss the topic of Social Justice and the Gospel. They review the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel from Founders Ministry, which was written in response to trends that today’s church leaders see within our Western culture.
Jonathan Edwards said that there is a spiritual and divine light immediately imparted to the soul by God of a different nature from any that is obtained by natural means.
Too often pastors are filling their time with stories and illustrations simply because it’s easy, and it doesn’t offend anybody. But we are called, in the preaching of the word of God to rebuke, reprove and to exhort and also to comfort and encourage, as we point people to the Gospel and our justification in Jesus Christ.
If you have grandkids, I urge you to reflect on the enormous treasure that God has given you in your grandchildren—and on how God would use you to build them up in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
Popular ideas are not in great danger of being suppressed or silenced. The true test of our commitment to freedom is if we welcome that disagreement and live peaceably as neighbors anyway.