On a cassette tape in my basement, I found a 20-minute broadcast of James White giving reasons not to join a Reformed Baptist Church. This temporary link to the broadcast will only work for about another five or six days:Reasons Not To Join A Reformed Baptist Church
This link to the same broadcast should work after the above link ceases:
Reasons Not To Join a Reformed Baptist Church
Now, I’m not a Reformed Baptist, but I definitely agree with the points James makes.
I love the drawing of James White you posted there! Too cool!
ReplyDeleteFrank-
ReplyDeleteI think a strong church should emphasize Law/Gospel. In my church there is a reading of the law, early in the service, and then a proclamation of the Gospel in both the hymns and sermon.
I am very aware of this distinction when i visit other churches, or more accurately, i'm looking for it to see if this distinction is missing.
In regard to the audio link, I find Dr. White's comments more a comparison/contrast with the current variety show approach of the modern day evangelical churches- some of these churches are more like the Johnny Carson Show than actually churches.
I know Dr white, and i know his passion for the Gospel- I know he is dedicated to it being preached.
ric- the cartoon was from Dr. White's website.
ReplyDeletephil- I just don't have the time to summarize the points, other than what i just mentioned to Frank.
I absolutely agree, seems to me that in an RB Church, you get to hear about your problem but not the solution to your problem!
ReplyDeleteThis is a Law centered church, Law/Gospel is not in focus. In fact, I hardly heard JW mention Jesus.
All the reasons for not joining such as a visitor will not like the music, will hear about sin etc they are fine. But one central reason why I will not join an RB church in the way JW put it is that I won't get to hear about Jesus - the dier and doer of what i could not do.
Cheers,
Lito