Thinking For Yourself
Matt, Alastair, and Derek discuss the questions of whether and how to rely on one's own theological judgment, or to submit to church authorities.
When dealing with delicate, nuanced, disputed, or important issues, should Christians primarily rely on their own judgment or the authority of church leaders in their lives? Derek, Alastair, and Matt bring their own experience to bear, as well as a reliance on Scripture and authority, to answer this listener-submitted question.
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Lexham Press Book of the Month
Called Into Questions, by Matthew Lee Anderson
Matthew 8:9 “A man under authority”
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