Prayer Over Politics

In today’s episode, Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne and Pastor Chris Gordon continue their conversation about the true mission of the church and the power of prayer. The discussion turns to Christian persecution, the upcoming presidential election and the inevitable political tension that will accompany it. They stress the need for Christians to unite in recovering a warm-hearted, clear, Reformed mission of the church and offer up Godly ways to engage and debate with those of different beliefs. It’s obvious that now more than ever, we should prioritize glorifying the Lord in how we communicate with others, and Rev. Payne describes a chance encounter with a presidential candidate that proves that very point. This episode is a sound reminder to remain calm and confident that God is still building his church, even as we see earthly churches caving to the culture of chaos, and falling away from the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Chapters

00:00 - Challenges Of South Carolina
02:50 - The Blessing Of Prayer
04:30 - The Pope’s Blessing Of Gay Unions
05:35 - Issues That Separate The Church
08:30 - Debates Can Be A Good Thing
09:22 - Paul Vs. The Super Apostles
11:00 - Disagreeing In Love
13:35 - Are Denominations Good?
16:30 - Fox News Vs. The Gospel
17:35 - The Gospel Is The Answer
19:35 - An Encounter With A Liberal
21:00 - Did I Just Debate A Presidential Candidate?
21:46 - We Need Godly Communication!

Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne serves as the organizing pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian in Charleston, South Carolina. He previously served for ten years as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Douglasville, GA. He is the Executive Coordinator of the Gospel Reformation Network, and a trustee of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, UK.

Dr. Payne is series co-editor of the Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament and the author/editor of numerous books including John Owen and the Lord’s Supper (Banner of Truth, 2004), In the Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century, A Faith Worth Teaching: The Heidelberg Catechism’s Enduring Heritage, and A Faith Worth Defending: The Synod of Dort’s Enduring Heritage. Dr. Payne and his wife Marla reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC with their two teenage children, Mary Hannah and Hans.

Rev. Dr. Jon D. Payne serves as the organizing pastor of Christ Church Presbyterian in Charleston, South Carolina. He previously served for ten years as pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Douglasville, GA. He is the Executive Coordinator of the Gospel Reformation Network, and a trustee of Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle, UK. Dr. Payne is series co-editor of the Lectio Continua Expository Commentary on the New Testament and the author/editor of numerous books including John Owen and the Lord’s Supper (Banner of Truth, 2004), In the Splendor of Holiness: Rediscovering the Beauty of Reformed Worship for the 21st Century, A Faith Worth Teaching: The Heidelberg Catechism’s Enduring Heritage, and A Faith Worth Defending: The Synod of Dort’s Enduring Heritage. Dr. Payne and his wife Marla reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC with their two teenage children, Mary Hannah and Hans.