Ok, I have a lot of Christian friends on another group that can't stand the Passion Conference.
Here is a link to a snapshot of it:
Their critiques make sense to me. That it is narcissistic, emotionally manipulative, worldly and carnal instead of worshipful, is a poor representation of the Gospel, obsessed with being cool like a pop concert, and lacks emphasis on scripture.
That said, I do get there are some really well meaning people here like John Piper and Ravi Zacharias. We are told to not tell such people to stop their work for Christ in Mark 9:38-41, but it seems from scripture that we must point out the errors in this. Namely the worldliness and carnality of the event, like so many things marketed to the youth and young adults. Allowing women preachers to teach men in a gathering of the Holy people. And emphasizing emotion instead of scripture in the teaching.
What do you think of the Passion Conference?
The Passion Conference
Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Steven Yeadon, Jan 21, 2020.
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Steven Yeadon Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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Would they fall under so called "Strange Fire?" -
Dr. Peter Masters of London's Metropolitan Tabernacle Baptist Church has noted the worldliness of these conferences:
"the Passion conference...young people revelled in contemporary music, and listened to speakers such as John Piper proclaiming Calvinistic sentiments....syncretism....uniting the doctrines of grace with the immoral drug-induced musical forms of worldly culture."
"worldly, sensation-stirring, high-decibel, rhythmic music, is mixed with Calvinistic doctrine....The new Calvinists constantly extol the Puritans, but they do not want to worship or live as they did. One of the vaunted new conferences is called Resolved....Resolved is the brainchild of a member of Dr John MacArthur's pastoral staff, gathering thousands of young people annually, and featuring the usual mix of Calvinism and extreme charismatic-style worship." -
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Steven Yeadon Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
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I would recommend researching it. Take a look see what it's all about. I could pick apart the video which was a little annoying, but hey, it may have some good in it. Hopefully it's not more of the social justice nonsense that infiltrating the Church, but hard to tell from some short clips.
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One problem I know many friends at another group have is that they must have their church pay money to use Charismatic songs in worship. Money that goes into the coffers of those perverting the Gospel. -
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So the music leadership at my Church actually changed the lyrics on that song to make it acceptable. At least they're paying attention.
Really annoying song though. Hoping to never hear it again.
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