Podcast episode 73

Doreancon Post-Debate Analysis with Q&A

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(00:00) Opening remarks and debate analysis

(10:41) Why leave out the Didache? It warns that one who talks much about money is a false prophet.

(12:20) If this must be approached from a Reformed perspective, what stops a Roman Catholic from doing the same?

(13:59) If a heretical group co-opted the Dorean principle, would you still rejoice?

(14:43) The debate centered on obligation. How relevant is that to the Dorean principle and simony?

(18:22) Tanner said you can't buy prayer but you can buy books. What exactly is “the gift of God”?

(21:13) Which arguments carry the most weight, yet a layman may agree without seeing what they imply?

(28:14) How do you decide whether something is truly a gray area, without binding consciences?

(35:55) Many dismiss this as too complicated to discern. How do we graciously prod them into the discussion?

(39:38) Are Reformed Baptist associations an ideal replacement for much of what seminaries do? (online question)

(41:15) How would you advise someone already under contract not to share their content freely?

(47:44) Is simony the unforgivable sin? Can someone who monetizes ministry be forgiven?

(50:50) Jesus taught through stories. Would you repackage this to be more palatable to the public?

(56:48) Someone accepts the Dorean principle but says calling violations “simony” goes too far. How do you answer?

(1:00:16) Jesus called anger in the heart murder. Can simony likewise be narrowed to a sin of the heart?

(1:04:25) Cruises with a gospel presentation: is there a morally permissible way to do them?

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