Truth & Tribalism

What is the goal of true Christians when having conversations or debates about the purpose and aim of the Great Commission, and is it helpful to be having these discussions at all? Pastor Chris Gordon sits down with Rev. Dr. Dan Borvan to discuss the recent podcast with Doug Wilson and Jared Longshore. Chris explains his sole purpose for setting up this face-to-face meeting and they look at the social media backlash, fair criticisms and the due praises that resulted. Dan takes a realistic look at podcasts and how their purpose differs from a church service. They both agree how easy it can be for believers to align themselves in certain “camps” and the dangers of throwing the word “heretic” around too freely.

Chapters
00:00 - intro
01:15 - Christian Behavior
01:40 - The Internet It What It Is
02:29 - Engaging On Social Media
04:00 - Reflecting On The Doug Wilson Debate
06:15 - Analyzing The Critics
08:00 - The Frustration Of Federal Vision
10:00 - The Goal Is Not Hate
11:38 - What Is An Enemy?
12:20 - The “Heresy Bomb”
15:30 - Jesus’ Response To The Lost
16:35 - The Psalms
19:00 - Podcasts Are Not Church Courts
21:00 - Using Sound Judgment
23:13 - Should We Debate These Issues?
25:00 - Exposing Error
26:38 - Tribal Identity
32:20 - Chris’s Sole Purpose For The Debate
33:50 - Interacting With Opponents
35:30 - The Podcast Purpose
36:57 - The Listener’s Responsibility
38:00 - Truth Over Tribe

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. His responsibilities are to “preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2).
Daniel earned his Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California in 2011. As a student at Westminster Seminary he learned that all study of Scripture, theology, and church history is put into practice in the worship and work of the church. The goal is to glorify Christ by serving His church. At Westminster Seminary he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology. His thesis paper was on Faustus Socinus.
Daniel is chairman of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Some of his published articles are on the Heidelblog website. Daniel was installed as pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church September 29, 2023. Daniel is married to Marcy and they have two daughters and a son.

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