I read a great article on the hard times Christian patriarchy is having among evangelicals. It seems in this generation, we’ve generally conceded, yet at least attempt to hold onto the form of biblical patriarchy in theory or on paper, but in practice we are for the most part living the life of the “egalitarian.” Please read this important wake up call found at Reformation 21. If you aren’t challenged and motivated, and given a clearer understanding of how counter-cultural we would be as Christians (you know, kind of how the first century church “turned the world upside down?”) were we practicing what we preach on this facet of the Christian life, then you must already be perfect. Ha! That’s a good one!!! 
Mid Cities OPC Sermon Podcast
- I Know Whom I Have Chosen (John 13:18-30) August 1, 2021On Sunday, August 1, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "I Know Whom I Have Chosen" from John 13:18-30. "All things happen so that the salvation of God's elect will infallibly come to pass." 1. That You May Believe That I Am He (vs. 18-20) 18 I am not speaking of all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But the Scripture will be fulfi […]
- You Are Not Able (Joshua 24:14-28) July 26, 2021On Sunday, July 25, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached, "You Are Not Able" from Joshua 24:14-28. "God keeps his side of the covenant, and, through Christ's death, burial and resurrection, God keeps your side of the covenant as well." 1. Covenantal Charge 14 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. […]
- Organized Religion (1 Peter 5:1-14) July 11, 2021On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Rev. Robert Mossotti preached "Organized Religion" from 1 Peter 5:1-14. 5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, […]
- Blessed by the Firstborn Son (Matthew 19:13-15) July 4, 2021On Sunday, July 4, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "Blessed by the Firstborn Son" from Matthew 19:13-15. “Jesus Christ died in place of each of you who believes in him, and he shares with you the blessings he has received from his Father.” 1. Seeking a Blessing (v. 13) Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and […]
- True Israel (Galatians 3:6-9) June 27, 2021On Sunday, June 27, 2021, Pastor Joe Troutman preached "True Israel" from Galatians 3:6-9. "Everyone who believes in Jesus Christ is a child of Abraham, and so is a member of True Israel." 1. By Faith, Abraham (v. 6) . . . 6 just as Abraham 'believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”'? 2. By Faith, You (vs. 7-8) […]
if we want to be counter cultural we ought to begin with the reform of worship, period. not with these issues.
zrim
You’ll get no dispute from me on that point, zrim.
However, considering in how many different areas the modern western church stands in need of reformation, the way an individual or a church may prayerfully strategize to reform these things will differ from person to person and from church to church as far as I can tell.
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