Church Leadership, Polity, and Body Life

The "Cult" of the CREC?

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Cogbill to discuss questions we've received about accusations that we are in a cult. In Pastor Cogbill's sermon, where Paul is accused by the Jews, he mentioned offering a cheerful defense, so how can we go and do likewise when friends and families make these kinds of accusations, either online or in-person? Is a church that's under a governing Body which holds fast to the historic Creeds, subscribes to a Reformed Confession of Faith, honors the members of other Church traditions, and welcomes all baptized Christians to take Communion likely to be a cult? Or are the "cult" accusations as baseless as the charges against Paul? Tune-in to find out!

Just War

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Cogbill to discuss a question we received about the war in Iraq and wars in general? Are the wars and rumors of wars a sign we're in the end times? How ought Christians think about war in general and all the wars going on now? What about self-defense on the micro and macro level? Tune-in to find out!

TULIPs or DAISYs

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Cogbill to discuss a question we received about Calvinism and the acronym TULIP. What is Calvinism? If RCC is Reformed, why don't we talk about Total Depravity, Unconditional Election, Limited Atonement, Irresistible Grace, and Perseverance of the saints more? Tune-in to find out!

Church Leadership, Polity, and Body Life

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Cogbill to discuss his recent sermon on Acts 20, and Paul's address to the church leaders in Ephesus. Who are these men, and what is their place in the church? What is the relationship of Old Testament leaders and officers to the New Testament leaders/officers? Are there differences in qualifications and function? How should churches with different organizational polity (leadership structures) relate to one another? Tune-in to find out! Additional Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BlyNz-ZnWPSbT0UTmC6KDp73TdFGFGqsabwABY3J-a4/edit?usp=drivesdk https://audio.alastairadversaria.com/sermons/9832/how-should-we-understand-formal-leadership-within-the-church/

Usury, Lending, and Loving Our Brother

In this episode, John Unger sits down with Pastor Michael Lortz to discuss a recent inquiry regarding usury, and what the Scriptures teach. Is lending itself biblical, or should we just give freely with no expectations? Is all usury wrong? What are the historical views of usury, and how has the practice of charging usury changed over time? Listen in to find out!