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And of COURSE he would use the same language they were using. Meets in the Community Center 512-789-3222. Jesus says tons of things. Too many Christians want to make the OT is inerrant and infallible, except for cheeseburgers, beards, and pork chops. The Scriptures are clear that believers of the Christian faith often speak in tongues. Yet, I find myself sobbing in my back yard as I listen, hoping no one hears . If you think the person is sinning, that is something to engage privately. In her book, Bothered and Bewildered, Ann Morisy identifies healthy religion in the following way: A 2006 Church of England report into the role churches can play in human flourishing found that healthy, life-giving faith will have the following hallmarks: It will enlarge our imagination: by setting the story of our lives in the framework of a much larger story than ourselves which gives our life coherence, meaning, purpose and direction. It is a gospel issue. I am sorry read your bible! I am sure she is a nice lady but you can not say something that is not biblical and then reiterate it and then think that people who are biblical in what what they believe will stand with you. Your email address will not be published. I dont know what it is that some of you have eaten but before commenting about a biblical issue perhaps it would serve you well to actually read the bible, brush up a little. Jesus calls us to speak the Truth in LOVE (not in bloodthirsty fury). We cant say its ok because peoples feelings might be hurt. Im not fucking with anyone, man. She already said 2. Im finding new eyes to see what it really means to follow the Messiah Jesus and it doesnt look like what I just experienced. Get the bloodlust out of your system, people. I believe if someone publicly steps out of orthodoxy, it is fair to point out where you think they might be in error. Principles of Community | Reflections from Acts, LOCATION | The 04 Center2701 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, SERVICE | Sundays 10:30**Kids/Students Programming and Livestream available. I was super bummed out by most of the comments. And I dont know anyone who doesnt love a little Righteous Anger. His Identity Specialties. Next up: ad hominen attacks on anyone that considers LGBT lifestyles anathema to a faith-driven life. Ya know, its the love of God that leads all of us to repentance: and I have enuf of my own crap to judge someone elses- if there is any. Let no man divide what God has put together., 7 The proud religious law-keepers said to Jesus, Then why did the Law of Moses allow a man to divorce his wife if he put it down in writing and gave it to her? 8 Jesus said to them, Because of your hard hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives. Excellent thoughts regarding correction, Michael Frost. And God HATES divorce. Its just an error. hhhmmmthat kind of thinking doesnt stand up too good. If you dont agree with it, then say so-though your wrong to disagree with it- but dont say something isnt there when it is. Love, Garry. I belong to a small Baptist denomination in Australia. This teacher is teaching that homosexual sin can be justified through theological self-justification rather than through repentance and forgiveness through the cross. We see thru a glass darkly, weve all got mud in our eyes.that only Jesus can remove. If you write a blog to slam her, or design a demeaning meme, or post an essay-style comment on her blog youre not only being hurtful, but also completely ineffective at the very thing you claim to be doing. High profile people in high profile ministries invite both high profile praise and high profile criticism, with no accountability on the part of those meting out the criticism. I know that my Jesus has chosen and includes me. just like other sins being addressed-not just that one. But those who are outside God judges. Dude you are completely crazy and maybe you need to take. Is she officially on staff at ANC in any paid or unpaid position? If people are pointing to the Son who died for our sins that we deserved, so that we might be right before God (2 Cor 5:21), then there is no issue. He also loved sinners into the kingdom rather than condemn them. Polygamy was still occurring in the New Testament wealthy Jews. Back in the day, I was chatting with my Baptist pastor in my home church about what I was studying at Regent College with people like Packer, Peterson, and Walke and I was told that they werent really Evangelicals. They think the Old Testament God is not the same God of the New Testament or that God changed his mind and has mood swings. FMCUSA: the Free Methodist Church- USA, which ANC was affiliated with and financially sustained by since its inception Sin must be known as it is. If youre going to browbeat multiple people with one Bible passage in a public forum, seems like you should actually be quoting the right Scriptures. And if you think Im exaggerating, recall John Pipers incendiary tweet Farewell, Rob Bell, written in response to Bells book Love Wins. The building was originally Faith United Methodist Church since 1968 and in January of . Jesus does say if you love me you will keep my commands. Austin New Church. I encourage the author and those who agree with the author to please consider this line with regard to love and grace for people with a conservative point-of-view. 2701 S Lamar Blvd Austin, TX 78704. A Loving response: Youre right this issue is important to me, but attacking somebody is never okay, and is not Christ-like. It does not hurt me or my neighbor, and I dont believe that love is a sin against God. Maybe in those days that was considered finding common ground.. My belief is, Love Christ, Love each other and pray for wisdom. Well, I must share. Austin New Church (ANC) Back to Meetings. How do we go about that privately if the person does not respond to you? And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. What a terrible way to talk about Good Friday., http://www.holmeslybrand.com/culture/2017/4/21/jen-hatmaker-please-stop. HeckJESUS said it. My mind was changed BECAUSE of my seriousness of the Word, not in spite of it. I know that I was matching hyperbole with hyperbole. But I understand itI was one of those at one time, too. only God can judge. Self justification can take many forms. I do agree with Mike, Surely, if you think a person is guilty of teaching or promoting heresy your primary motivation would be to want to correct that person and restore them to orthodox faith. But that also shouldnt stop us from loving one another. Hello! (In the latter, its called the Church Discipline passage & is about kicking people out. Lets be more careful that our theology is producing good fruit. And Im frankly sick and tired of the broken bodies and lives as a result. She doesnt owe you a personal response. Start treating your sisters and brothers like sisters and brothers. This is a quote from the article. So, I was without a job, no income; my dream was shattered, the church shut down, and the sheep were scattered. This nonsensical complaining of yours is unbecoming. I am so tired of the implication that someone who supports same-sex marriage (or any other cultural buzz issue) is not serious about the Word of God. Whatever that sin is, we have to turn. Youre right, Spencer, in my opinion. As in, what you say is great. Frankly, I've always taken my son to Target in his Batman costume and let my daughter wear a leotard and boots to church. We wont argue anyone into Kingdom of God. When superstar Christians promote that agenda, in many peoples minds, it just increases the tendency towards this syncretism and there is genuine concern. But since Hollywood and the media/culture in general are winning in making it look like anyone who thinks it isnt are big bad bullies, well, I guess it makes if the du jour topic st the moment amongst those so called Christians who want to be cool and maybe just maybe more accepted by the world and then hey look Im getting more famous and earning more money-just a thought.. I dont think so. But my questions remain. 5 It says, For this reason a man will leave his father and his mother and will live with his wife. There wasnt any theological issues, no heresy. It doesnt mean that homosexuals shouldnt be allowed in the church however. If one is dealing with public preaching its irrelevant. Jen follows hard after Jesus and she will be okay, no matter what lables are given and what articles are written. That includes naming the ones doing the teaching. Then someone should have told that little catchphrase to Jesus when he chased people with a whip and turned over tables. Yeah I wonder that too about the changing of the mind. The bible is our guide, our toolbox for seeking a closer walk with him. The gospel is the gospel. Or are you making the point that its ok to be harsh because of Jesus example at the temple? Its good to know there are pious, uptightetc, uprightChristians who can boil everything down to a few self-informed talking points. But thanks be to God that Jesus has died for you and me despite our whining, our blasphemy, and our foolish and sinful ways. According to James 1:27, Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.. One is the leaven of the Pharisees, one is the leaven of the Herodians, both are an affront to the gospel. But my confidence in what we call the church, or American evangelicalism is shattered deeply. That is, as one man and one woman? If Jen Hatmakers beliefs prevent one teen from committing suicide because they are gay then maybe all this public scrutiny is worth it. Deli studied . However, if you are saying that it is sin, but teaching theological self-justification is not false doctrine, its being double-minded. But an encounter with a homeless man who wanted his Texan boots changed all that. Please state facts, not falsehoods about what the Bible does or does not say. I personally think we should confront any teaching done by a well known Christian voice publically, since it is out there publically. We should know by now what Gods word is. Jesus did say those who are WITHOUT sin, cast the first stone. I believe Jesus did not say you may shame people if your sin is not worse than otherssin. This wealthy guy asks Jesus how he can gain eternal life. Jesus reprimanded the woman at the well. No opposing historical views included. Because this teacher is teaching self-justification for sin rather than justification through repentance and the cross. ANY sex outside of that is morally wrong in Gods eyes. Just playin devils advocate here a bit, but when we say Jesus didnt speak to homosexuality, are we seriously suggesting he didnt comment on sexuality itself as it stood in the Scriptural tradition? both with the questions validity and the proper response. The Gospel is good news but it cuts us all of us to the core. The same thing happened to Vicky Beeching, here in the U.K (although a lot of her ministry was in the states so she was battered from Maybe then they could have seen how badly they were treating someone that was faithfully guiding a congregation that loved him dearly. We tell local Austin news & weather stories, and we do what we do to make Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, Dripping Springs, Bastrop and the rest of Central Texas a better place to live. Please, let me say that back to you and you tell me if thats what you said. MaintainingContaining He also said marriage was between a man and a woman only. Way too much dialogue is done publicly and its not healthy. But to God? I just ran across your blog recently. 1,863 were here. Its not a respectful desire to explore matters of the heart, to find common ground, or to discern a way to live respectfully with differences on non-core beliefs. Earlier I mentioned the Presbyterians. April 28: In response to a Christianity Today article questioning her accountability to a Church, JH tweets Men have ministries. Women have blogs. Ive pastored 20 years. Trust me, being a friend to Jesus is worth any sacrifice. It was put out publicly by the husband I think on their Facebook page that they felt they were led to believe that as long as a homosexual couple are faithful to one another the its fine just like a normal marriage. Its in alignment with the word of God because Paul said teachers have harsher judgment, and Jesus said those who teach people to break moral law will be called least in the kingdom. For what have I to do with judging those also who are outside? What so many do, is to attempt to label as a non-sin, something that is sin to move the fence. Constricting.Simulating.Seekin focusing on OUR being : I know it is hard to wrap your mind around it, but they took a procedural item and made it into a essential doctrine. Is that a strict standard? [] (The link to the original blog is here.) Thats down to the individual I guess if they can handle it without wanting to be with that person romantically. I agree with you, Mike. Two different categories. Therefore put away from yourselves the evil person. Great question KB. Good question. But those who are outside God judges. My 2 cents. Slow down and show love to someone that may be hurting. []. Jesus experienced that. I think its important, when considering Matt 18s instruction, to keep in mind how Jesus treated gentiles and tax collectors. Of course not! (At the same time I was reading all the blog posts about it. Austin New Church. Start treating your sisters and brothers like sisters and brothers. What comes to mind is what God said when his people were sacrificing their children to Baal and Moloch: It never even entered my mind though He never gave the explicit command in the Law, Thou shall not sacrifice your children, we know its wrong. Lets all do our best to avoid generalities. If outsiders hold together and build something new, it could be a good thing. Austin Miniatures Western Barn Wild West Cowboys Conte . Thats why you lost another Millenial. Sin is sin is sin. AFS Cinema. Maybe he chased them with a whip in love, perhaps? And Ive heard Rob Bell speak movingly about the cruel and unusual punishment meted out by his evangelical brothers.. Restore Groups (Missional/Incarnational Communities) are clusters of friends throughout the city in which community, communion, and mission unfold as a way of life . If you love someone enough to confront them, then personally (in person) is the way to go, or through private mail to media personalities. I will simply READ MY BIBLE. Some elders were not aware of this change in stance prior to the interview publication. Grace is just as available to her in Christ as it always was, and any believer whose heart HAS in fact been transformed by the love of Jesus and the work of Holy Spirit longs for her to be grounded in truth and to be reconciled. And it wasnt me but Jesus who said to lust in the heart is adultery, to hate in the heart is murder. Well, thats logical enough. I find many here lining up in a militaristic way about their faith. Im not trying to bait you or flame you or troll you or whatever. But those who claim his nameIm not even sure I want to be identified with them anymore. 2:24. Hollywood Life. The result is seldom effective, convincing, or pleasant and generally elicits a predictable backlash from the online masses. Octocer 25: JH interviewed by Jonathan Merritt which affirms her belief that gay marriage can be holy. The Hatmakers' congregation, Austin New Church, ultimately transferred from the Free Methodist Church, an evangelical denomination, to the United Methodist Church. And with all due respect, wouldnt your theology investigation be better invested on this very important matter of salvation (affecting 100% of humanity) instead of the issue of homosexuality (affecting 3-5% of humanity)? Others are not free to dump anything that they have not. People arent aware. I do think Christians have adopted some culturally normative communication patterns; engaging in reflexive critique via social media and being far too easily offended, among them. Post-Bulletin, Austin MN. BUILD COMMUNITY. Most respectful comments disagreeing with her stance are deleted. We skip over the times God commissions his people to kill in his name. When Jen Hatmaker wrote a raw and heartfelt blog about the pain shes been through over recent attacks and posted it on Good Friday, she was taken to task for daring to identify her pain with that of Christs. Its a beautiful picture, private and evocative. You either believe or you dont and you either repent and work away from sin or you dont. Its kind and helpful. After six years of growth, mature budget, people growing in Christ, we had three to four couples in our church create their pack, circled the wagons, and made sure that at the cost of unity in the body of Christ that they were going to exude their spiritual superiority at any cost. But what if your kid asks if he can kill the neighbors punk kid because God did it. Will you tell your child he cant do that? http://bible.com/114/1co.5.11-13.nkjv, Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. We have to assume that means its a really big deal. Matthew 10:34-39 NKJV. After working with them through many meetings, lunches, and doing everything I could for over six months, they did exactly what you said in your article, they created their posses, spread rumors about me, my wife, and undermined the leadership of my entire staff. I am so tried WITH Vicky of the implication that those that support same-sex marriage are not serious about the Word of God. It all matters, but, just sayin Jesus gives the guy a list of commands to keep, and then he tells him, If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me. (NASB) Jesus was very clearly telling the guy how to inherit eternal life. Thanks, Mike. I believe the scriptures provide much more grace for a needy sinner including homosexuals. Samantha Beach Kiley is a writer and performer, and the creative arts pastor at Austin New Church in Austin, Texas. A public figure often needs to be called publicly. Throughout the week, our campus is alive with energy and hope. He was talking about divorce, and the only reason he was talking about it in the first place was because the religious leaders were trying to fuck with him JUST LIKE THEY ARE DOING TO JEN HATMAKER. Is one sin worse than another? Lots of folks. This is one of my problems with celebrityism in Christianity. I have been in the conservative church for over half a century, and Im getting to the point where I feel that if the conservative church wants to exclude me, then so be it. the spirit of the world is dark, indeed. This is the problem with Rob Bell and the other guy mentioned in the Article. Paul had no qualms about naming names and confronting false doctrines and false apostles by name in his letters. If you dont know where get a commentary or a Bible thst has an index of where versus are. If it is sin, theological self-justification is an affront to the cross. We are a broadly evangelical association of churches, united by a set of core doctrinal statements, I started out in Christian ministry in the 1980s. About how a man and his wife, who is a man and woman, join together and become one flesh in a marriage covenant. So if I am being loving, I am accepting and embracing all kinds of heresies and now truth is blasphemed. Burnt toast actually. I so agree with your point about how we handle disagreement in evangelicalism. Please dont send the attack dogs to those with whom you disagree, just as you request for the attack dogs not to be sent your way. I must be very removed from online evangelical chatter. He ONLY allows it because, to quote Jesus, because of mankinds hardness of heart. To us, clearly. So I enjoy beer, whisky, and alcohol; but have never been drunk a day in my life (dont know what it even feels like to be drunk). Saying that a certain act is not a sin, is the same as saying that I dont need Jesus to wash away my sins.. Therefore what God has joined together, let not man separate. Brian Austin Green Amid Split From Megan Fox Celebrates Father's Day With His Sons. Focus on immaterial things Sad. Remember the story of the rich young ruler in Matthew 19? What you arent wanting to hear is a calm, sincere appeal to Biblical truths. His standard is unflinching. How can you tell who is a false teacher and who is not (2 Peter 2:1-3)? This is my view. And wall building and ceremonial ejections are classic signs of unhealthy religion. Thank you for being my intellectual superior and calling me out on that. Look at this in context: Have you not read that He Who made them in the first place made them man and woman? But we cant condone sin. Bear one anothers burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. In Sunday School, we dont really teach our kids about all the crazy stuff that happened in the Old Testament. At the same time large swaths of the blogosphere blew up with the story, starting with Christian watchblogs and Christian feminist blogs and then spreading to atheist sites. Law and love are often in conflict. Saying sin is wrong is not hate speech. But the actual Gospel is this: That even while were sinners, Christ died for us! Free Methodist Church disengages from ANC. Yes, given that particular act is really a sin in Gods eyes, truth, not opinion. Its not biblical. Or you dont believe its sin or are unsure, and you can practice theological justification that doesnt need the cross for this particular issue. Maybe if someone doesnt want to be attacked for their seemingly unorthodox views, especially when one is a public figure, they should keep their views privately. $99.99 + $18.10 shipping. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Austin Miniatures Western Barn Wild West Cowboys Conte Compatible Marx TSSD at the best online prices at eBay! However, we should do so with respect and love to those who are in error. So perhaps, you would be better off doing the same. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. That was supposed to say. Hatmaker was the lead pastor of the church before resigning on Friday afternoon after admitting that he had an affair with another man while married to his wife (who is also openly gay). I understand the point and process of biblical feedback. Reasoning is a heretical concept to them. Even our own. The few times he ALSO talks about marriage, he often talks about the END of marriages and how marriage can be a distraction and how it would be better to end a marriage than continue one if the continuation of a marriage would cause someone to go against Gods plan. I know a guy with a Phd from a very conservative seminary who loves Jesus with all his heart, but he doesnt believe the earth was created in six days. If you dont, how do you justify that? Sinful mankind, including Gospel-loving movements of the past, have done this time and again. So perhaps Gods standards for sexuality are a little more flexible than you might maintain? This blog post is corrective, but it is not hateful. Not only is it a revisioned and repurposed music venue, it is also home to Austin New Church, a variety of 12-step programs & support groups, an award winning after school care program, and a progressive and inclusive Latino faith community. Of course homosexuality us wrong-its everywhere in the Bible. Yours is the only comment on this blog that makes any sense to me. Its the brutality of unhealthy religion. It seems to me there is room to fairly critique both speaker and listener here. Look, its not easy Im sure for those trying to deal with this. Trusting His Thoughts Its a difficult place to beI feel like Im losing my home. Original post: The Church is judgmentally and systematically abusing people within the Church for issues that are not central to the Gospel this needs to stop! Fri, Mar 10 . These arguments always boil down to the same thing moving the fence, trying to let some sins be okay and castigating any Christian who holds to orthodoxy. Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber drama: A complete timeline of their feud This story has been shared 20,804 times. When criticism comes lazily through gossip and public media it makes all Christians look like tools (angry, thoughtless, disrespectful, impatient people). Predestination is referenced over a dozen times in Scripture. What a obnoxious way to be. There is a lot of 'behind-the-scenes' drama happening ahead of the 2023 Oscars as Riley Keough and Priscilla Presley are entangled in a legal battle. you dont get to decide what sin is, whether public or private. State desire to remain in a tension on the issue, however, no opposing historical views are presented, and most if not all elders holding to traditional views have left ANC since the interview. And if we encourage people to treat each other as brothers and sisters- simply look at any of the latest sitcoms or a series on Amazon or Netflix brothers and sisters divide, manipulate, lie, hurt and outwit each other. Anyone who writes a damning or imperious or condescending comment on their blog is only showing they have no such concern for the person Approach them directly; raise your concerns respectfully; where appropriate and reasonable, invite a third party into the discussion. I cant imagine how this approach would lead a person down the wrong path. Its Farewell, Jen Hatmaker, Offender #11328. He also doesnt condemn those who have had sex outside of marriage as though they should be forbidden from heaven, though he does request that they go and sin no more, he leaves the execution of that command up to the person he says it to. Thank you for sharing your story and heartache. This isnt great, Mike, and soooo important. "Go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but. I recommend Frank Schaffers books to everyone. I do support healthy dialogue which I guess you are saying is lacking here. I would also ask, why do we tolerate certain sins in ourselves and others? And if not, how can you claim to be a true believer? Yes, Ryan, that is Gods plan. He chased people out with a whip and turned over the tables of the money changers. My study of the scriptures has helped me come to the conclusion that drinking alcohol is not sin if in moderation. And maybe that is good. Maybe thats an indication for me to say that they are the kind of disciples I want to be. I had never really heard of Hatmaker before and then I heard she inclusive of same sex relationships. God so loved the world, that means everything in it including sinners, god loves you. Call off the attack dogs. If I am wrong on this issue, I am practicing a form of self-justification and teaching self-justification. Do you believe this, and if not how do you justify that? Does this however mean that people who are homosexual are not welcome to attend church? Many of my charismatic and Pentecostal friends speak in tongues (some call it a prayer language) and swear by it. Specialties: Our dream is to have an increasingly positive impact on the South Austin Community. And I visit quite a few churches around the place. Wonder why the majority of the Christian Machine disdains you? The protectors of orthodoxy appear to have drawn a bead on her as they did on Rachel Held Evans, Rob Bell and Brian McLaren before her. But its only Johns account that mentions the whip in 2:15. It isnt love to just not disagree with someone. How bad does it have to get? We cant offer the grace of Christ with a lie attached. The idea that only the things that Jesus says is sin is considered a sin. Austin Miniatures Western Hotel Saloon 2 story Wild West Cowboys . A church that brought me to Christ for the first time in my life, helped my family know and love God, led by a truly honest, good man, just vanished. ANC: Austin New Church, Hatmakers' church in Austin FMCUSA: the Free Methodist Church- USA, which ANC was affiliated with and financially sustained by since its inception JH: Jen Hatmaker, member of Austin New Church (ANC), occasional preacher, no official leadership position stated BH: Brandon Hatmaker, founding pastor and elder at ANC And if so, do you ask them how they justify it? Healthy religion gives confidence to embrace the stranger and insights that are available from those with a different experience of life. I hope your waitisnt suggesting Jesus once chased people with a whip. I do agree with your comment to Link above, and I most certainly believe that the place for confrontation is not social media or blog posts. Required fields are marked *. The author thought he had the dream job: pastoring a megachurch. In your pursuit of eternal life, have you sold all your possessions and given them to the poor and if not, how do you justify that? 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