Create Yourself? UnIndoctrinate? Say What? Having wrapped up a month of digesting the Regulative/Normative Principles (& what it means for preaching, praying, Scripture reading, singing, dancing, icons, ordinances, modern tech, etc.), The Faith Debate returns to offering warnings against the strange claims of gadfly Jeffery Daugherty. He’s an author, a podcaster, a professing former pastor,…… read more »
The Circumstances of Worship The Faith Debate is exploring the Regulative & Normative Principles. Is lawful worship only that which God has Himself established, as it says in Chapter 21 of the Westminster Confession? Humans are finite and sinful, so don’t we need Scripture (and ordained godly leaders) to guide worship as the Lord sovereignly…… read more »
The Forms of Worship: What’s Good and What’s Bad? The Faith Debate continues to talk about the Regulative Principle and the Normative Principle. Some Bible passages to consider include John 4 (Jesus and the Samaritan woman), Exodus 32 (the golden calf)m Leviticus 10 (strange fire from Nabad and Abihu), Deuteronomy 4 & 12 (warnings not…… read more »
Elements of Worship: Must Do’s and Don’ts The Faith Debate discusses the Regulative Principle and the Normative Principle. Does God disapprove of all modes of worship which are not expressly sanctioned in His Word? Can some human traditions (Colossians 2) fit within the pattern shown us (Exodus 25)? Keep in mind, Jesus says the Pharisaical…… read more »
Regulative Versus Normative Principle The Faith Debate begins a slate of programs dedicated to questions regarding how Christians are to manage their corporate worship gatherings with an overview of the issues at stake and the historical background for the differing understandings. This is the first of four sequential radio shows recorded during one studio session.…… read more »
The Christian Whistleblower Jeffrey Daugherty says he’s a former minister and bible college graduate who critiques mainstream religious beliefs and promotes alternative spiritual perspectives. He hosts a podcast where he discusses various topics related to religion, spirituality, and culture. And he publicly challenged Troy Skinner to a debate (before disappearing as quickly as he appeared).…… read more »
The Importance of Song Lyrics Is heresy packed into some of the church songs we sing? Also, where does the idea of intellectual property fit within a church context? Is it proper to have copyright restrictions placed on church music? This is the fifth of five sequential radio shows recorded during one studio session. All…… read more »
Do All Praise and Worship Songs Actually Praise and Worship God? Are newer praise and worship songs better/worse than older songs? And what about the instruments that are used? This is the fourth of five sequential radio shows recorded during one studio session. All five editions are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for…… read more »
Psalms Only? Hymns Only? CCM Only? What music should be played during Christian worship services (or even within the home of a Christian)? This is the third of five sequential radio shows recorded during one studio session. All five editions are available as one long video on the Rumble channel for Household of Faith in Christ. Episodes…… read more »
Devil Music in the Church Is some music inherently demonic? Or are all styles neutral until put to use in a particular way? Should churches have rules/guidelines regulating beats, harmony, melody, lyrics, instruments, and performance? This is the second of five sequential radio shows recorded during one studio session. All five editions are available as…… read more »