valleyofdrybones.substack.com
If I've understood your question correctly, I think that it is the responsibility of every person who knows the good they ought to do by exposing it. (James 4:17) If no one had confronted DeMar, God could have very well sent a donkey. He's done it before. (Numbers 22:21-38)
There has to be some qualifications and lines drawn, if not we would need to go after a multitude on social media, anyone we come across
I think I see where you’re coming from. Yet, still, I say, so much as you are able, put your hand to the plow and don’t look back. We have the great luxury of serving the Lord from the comfort of our own homes via the Internet. It is also a great privilege as far as choice labor in the Lord’s service is concerned. These folks are a vocal minority and technology has given them a podium much taller and broader than they would otherwise have. It goes without saying that they are doing great harm while left unchecked.
I believe this is a veiled reference to Mr. Doug Wilson who resides in Moscow, Idaho.
I had just done a hard text search for "moscow" within the article and the only hit I got was in reference to a church in Idaho.
Gotcha. My assumption may be incorrect. Perhaps someone can educate both of us!
Moscow, Idaho. It’s a reference to the Douglas Wilson empire, if you will, which includes Crosspolitic.
Of my understanding, Moscow, ID is the arch-type of the possibility of ever establishing a theocratic/theonomic society first within America, then the greater world. It is kind of the "Mecca" of Theonomy, with Doug Wilson as its stead. But it is also an experiment. Can or will, in any place in the US, the Bible be the rule of the land? If they cannot do it in Moscow, I don't see how it can be done anywhere within Americas borders since so much fervency to do so is facilitated especially in that region. First, our present Constitution would need to be dissolved; the same one that makes the desire of Moscow seem like an unattainable dream.
If Christ's kingdom is not of this world I don't see how this would ever be accomplished. Also why would anyone get rid of our constitution seeing it separates and restrains all three branches of the government? A problem most of history's people have tried to restrain or overthrow. Moscow would certainly consolidate power since a lot of their power in the church is already in a few self appointed men rather than the people. May it never be! I have read their book of church order on conducting presbytery trials and it is very brief, vague (lacking definition) and seems bent to work against the injured party such as not hearing and dismissing whatever they consider "frivolous matters" on page 73-75. According to who? If its Doug Wilson, then marital rape fits this bill along with church officers and their sexual misconduct and then blaming culture instead of holding them accountable for their sins. I can't imagine this "theonomy" playing out in a civil sphere.
americanvision.org
So how does the session discipline a member who publicly advocates a view that blaspheme Christ's provision of the sacrament for his church? Bar him from the table?A latest post. Posting this here because I do not think it needs a new thread.Should We Still Be Celebrating the Lord’s Supper? - The American Vision
Since I’ve been studying eschatology, there has been a great deal of pushback. First it came from dispensationalists. This was expected since it’s where I spent most of my time and effort. It’s the dominant view today. In fact, it’s dominated the prophetic landscape for nearly 200 years...
They should deliver him over to Satan so that he will learn not to blaspheme.
Commenting from the perspective of a Baptist who has spent the better part of two decades working with technology, this is difficult to police. We live in a day of Discord servers, podcasts and livestreams. It isn't merely a problem of books and parachurch ministries with special in-person meetings.
I cant imagine it either. But that is why I kind of consider Moscow the arch-type. Meaning, that if there is so much theonomical influence in that little region; which means people should be getting involved in the civil sphere, whether that is local economy via small businesses, or local government, education, etc. If it cannot pull-off altering the region into a Bible-based society, where the laws are founded on scripture; then there is little hope on a larger scale. Our Constitution is one of the major hindrances of theonomy, even people like AD Robles has commented that it would need to be done away with for theonomy to flourish; mainly because it not only allows, but protects religious plurality.
I hear you.
You have to have religious plurality because for one, not a single denomination or reformed thought can pin down a definition of what is considered "true" Christianity. The three kingdoms and mainland Europe tried it, and met with many centuries of political and religious persecution and unrest often both assaulting the true church and unbelievers at the same time to the "glory of God". The best way, in the words of our Lord in his parable of the tares and wheat is the following:
He never rejects any of that. He's really explaining what led to the whole question debacle. He's asking why none of the signers went to him privately instead of posting publicly. He's asking what verses they themselves use that they want him to affirm. He's explaining why he's asking questions about the Bible at all. He's asking why multiple views on other eschatological topics are accepted and he's not allowed to ask questions.
