Ep. 273: The tension of prophetic voice and gospel warmth
How can a pastor speak with both moral and gospel clarity? How does a Word-centered ministry impact this tension? What role does love and a pastoral tenderness play in this tension?
Brian and Jim discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
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(02:12) Biblical background and setting up the topic
(08:42) Moral clarity or Gospel clarity?
(12:20) Practical ways to balance the tension
(13:02) What kind of ministry do you want? Word-centered or world-centered
(15:40) Train your people to love everyone who enters the doors of your church
(17:46) Be knowledgeable about who your congregation is
(20:48) Preach pastorally for the good of your people
(22:37) Remember love involves hard things
(29:30) Final words and prayer