The Reactionary Christian w/ Gabriel Finochio What About Those Bible Passages about Women? - TRC 46
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Nov 22, 2024 Conversation tackles church culture critiques, including gracism, seeker-sensitive worship, and megachurch dysfunction. Discussion moves to liturgy, sacraments, and a return to historic orthodoxy. Close reading of Genesis and Pauline texts examines 'helper', headship, and public teaching roles. Migration and Matthew 25 are debated, distinguishing mercy from citizenship and border policy.
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Worship First Then Discipleship Then Evangelism
- Gabriel argues proper church order is worship first, then discipleship, then evangelism, not the reverse.
- He says baby boomer innovation made evangelism primary, producing shallow, non-discipling congregations focused on attendance.
Rebuild Around Liturgy And Sacraments
- Do rebuild churches around historic orthodoxy, liturgy, and sacraments to form durable disciples.
- Gabriel recommends sacramental practice and robust preaching so converts understand holiness, repentance, and true conversion.
Growth Metrics Became A Business Model
- Attractional church growth often measures success by attendance, not spiritual formation.
- Gabriel calls this a business model where 'profit margin' equals congregant counts, leading pastors to avoid hard teaching.
