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… done among the Gentiles through them.” (vv. 6, 12). The Scriptures are consulted and seen in a fresh light. James … the assumptions of the day blinded leaders to the power of Scripture, e.g. justification by faith, slavery, the … does NOT mean that every issue requires a fresh reading of Scripture. It does mean we must always inquire of the Lord if …
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… to things such as song selection, lighting, use of scripture, and incorporation of music within the order of the …
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… sabbath, generosity, gratitude, hospitality, engaging Scripture, and justice and mercy. …
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… are: Sabbath Gratitude Generosity Hospitality Engaging Scripture Justice and Mercy Listening Celebrating Prayer …
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… dramatic reading.” And “I loved the dramatic reading of scripture today.” You can imagine how hard it was to respond … with the kids rather than avoiding creative readings of scripture just because they are scared that someone won’t …
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… includes such considerations as budgets, faithfulness to Scripture, faithfulness to the theological tradition, worship … a congregation believing that it teaches faithful to the Scripture, I can’t imagine that he could not become a member …
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… F: “The church declares that the clear teaching of Scripture and of our confessions on the uniqueness of human … beyond what is the clear and indubitable teaching of Scripture and the creeds” (Agenda for Synod 1991, p. 412): …
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… views consistent with our commitment to the authority of Scripture and our Reformed confessions. The other overtures … to conduct these conversations within the bounds of Scripture and our common confessions.” The question, again, …
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… services. We started talking about thematic tie-ins to the scripture and sermon for the week, and how the service could … to be sung and in which order. We talked about planning scripture selections and prayers and transitions ahead of …
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… on a technicality.No one can act in a manner contrary to Scripture, and we just let it slide. Yes, process and order … happened or been taught, and if that is in violation with Scripture, or how it is summarized in our confessions. …
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… Does the overture request anything that violates Scripture, the Confessions, the Church Order, civil law, … requests that are perfectly clear, perfectly in line with Scripture, etc. but are simply unnecessary. Just because …
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… like: • Events and announcements • Encouragement or scripture • Community life (photos, volunteers, behind the … example: Week 1 – Sunday: Invitation to service – Tuesday: Scripture or encouragement – Thursday: Photo from Sunday or …