Not the point in this thread. Obfuscation.Trappings aside (candles....), what would be the sin in preaching on the hypostatic union on Sunday, December 25th?
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Not the point in this thread. Obfuscation.Trappings aside (candles....), what would be the sin in preaching on the hypostatic union on Sunday, December 25th?
Not the point in this thread. Obfuscation.
You tell me.Speaking of pics (and hopefully a mood lightener), your recent profile pic change has me wondering if you are related to Radagast the Brown?
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Okay. But that isn't the topic here.The point that was being made by Tom is candles, song selection and preaching that references Christmas may not intrude a Sunday, December 25th worship service. My responses seems rather relevant: “Trappings aside (candles....), what would be the sin in preaching on the hypostatic union on Sunday, December 25th?”
I think you've missed the point.PC,
Actually my post was a direct response to Tom’s, which included this:
“Don't pull out the old candles. Don't let it intrude in the least on the Lord's Day, in song choices or preaching.
But that wouldn't really be "Christmas," would it?”
The point that was being made by Tom is candles, song selection and preaching that references Christmas may not intrude a Sunday, December 25th worship service. My responses seems rather relevant: “Trappings aside (candles....), what would be the sin in preaching on the hypostatic union on Sunday, December 25th?”
I think you've missed the point.
Our family celebrated Christmas yesterday (New Zealand time). I admit to becoming increasingly troubled by it though I like being with my family.Sure. Christmas is neither appropriate or permissible. It is idolatrous, after all.
@RWD Obfuscation from the original post. Is a Christmas Worship service the same as a Wednesday night prayer service. My question mark is not working on my computer.
Is a Christmas Worship service the same as a Wednesday night prayer service? I apologise for being a bit tilted. I didn't issue you a Penalty flag though.PC,
I find this rather partisan. All I’ve done is respond to a person who’s on your side of the issue. Yet I get the penalty flag while he gets the pass. Moreover, your now posting pictures that have nothing to do with the OP.
Is a Christmas Worship service the same as a Wednesday night prayer service.
Is Wednesday prayer Service the same as a prescribed "'Worship Service
That is our problem.Prescribed by whom?
Give me some time. I am having problems with my old laptop.
That is our problem.
This is where the Normative applies. I can't make a question mark right now.If it’s prescribed by the Word, I’m obligated. That means anyone could righty say I was sinning for missing Sunday worship so I could spend time with a friend. There’s no ordinary liberty to miss. Mid week services are different. For instance, there’s liberty to earn a living on Wednesday night. Nobody could know whether I was sinning for working instead of going; yet God would know.
Not the same thing. You want to regulate on the same basis. Wrong.For instance, there’s liberty to earn a living on Wednesday night
So would I. You haven't done that since I brought up Aaron and his sons or the real reason for this thread. Just my humble opinion. You haven't addressed any of the Idolatry issues or who should and does prescribe to what, when, or where. You seem to have portrayed more of a Normative Principle of Worship in my estimation. I could be incorrect. I have not accused anyone of that directly but you have seemed to accuse me of doing things that are counter to the bible and the standards I hold to. Am I incorrect here?It’s a bit taxing to try to interact with fragmented thoughts. I’d prefer to engage actual arguments.
So would I. You haven't done that since I brought up Aaron and his sons or the real reason for this thread. Just my humble opinion. You haven't addressed any of the Idolatry issues or who should and does prescribe what, when, or where. You seem to have portrayed more of a Normative Principle of Worship in my estimation. I could be incorrect I have not accused of that directly but you have seemed to accuse me of doing things that are counter to the bible and the standards I hold to. Am I incorrect here
RWD. What? You are accusing me of missapplying the RPW here before you quote my statement, “I say it is sin if it is not Prescribed by God.”.Tim,
One problem is, this principle is being misapplied: “I say it is sin if it is not Prescribed by God.”
The word “it” needs to be understood. God reveals to us how he is to be worshipped. He also reveals to us that (a) we must gather on the first day of the week with all his people and (b) we may freely worship him with other Christians on any other days. To deny (b) leads to many problems, like innocent retreats, campfires etc. One cannot deny (b) without being arbitrary and inconsistent.
What some are being accused of is turning the practice of (b) into a must or holy day. That’s called a straw man, which are usually easy to erect and even easier to knock down. The accusation loses its teeth when we appreciate that Reformed folk aren’t required to gather or regarding the day as holy.
Preaching on the hypostatic union is not sin. I didn't say it was. I didn't even come close.I don’t see how I missed the point. You stated:
“Don't pull out the old candles. Don't let it intrude in the least on the Lord's Day, in song choices or preaching.
But that wouldn't really be "Christmas," would it?”The antecedent of “it” is obviously Christmas. So, your statement can be thusly stated:
“Don't pull out the old candles. Don't let [Christmas] intrude in the least on the Lord's Day, in song choices or preaching.
But that wouldn't really be "Christmas," would it?”So, again, trappings aside (like candles), what’s the sin of preaching on the hypostatic union on Sunday, December 25th, which has everything to do with a Reformed understanding of Christmas, the Word made flesh?
Those Australasians have good sense! Thomas is a lovely name. It means "twin".I held my baby nephew for the first time yesterday. You will be pleased to know my brother and his wife named him Tom
Boxing Day here. I still had to listen to annoying songs at the barber shop.Merry Christmas.