Show notes
Is restoration of the first century church REALLY what we should be focusing on? Is there a danger in trying to do the right thing all the time? Is faith supposed to be scary? Should we all give dancing naked a try? These and other questions, if not answered, will at least be asked on this week's episode. Intro - Steve’s trying to tell himself to “leave it” as regards Facebook argumentsNathan has weird hobbies (e.g.,reading Amazon 1-star reviews)Back to the beginning? - Statute of limitations for spoilersThe Princess BrideIs “going back to the beginning” inherently a good thing for the church to do?Restoration Movement On a timeline, when did Christians “get it the most right”?Is the first-century Christian the one we want to emulate?Jackie RobinsonUsain BoltJesse Owens“Who got it right?” is the wrong question to askWe look in the Bible for a blueprint that isn’t thereWho do we emulate? - We should emulate Christ, periodBut he doesn’t give us how to “church” the “right way”Jesus being tempted by Satan - [Matthew Proof TextingStuck on getting it right - Restoration Movement Barton W. Stone Thomas Campbell Alexander Campbell Millenial Harbinger magazinePostmillennialism “Follow me as I follow Christ” - 1 Corinthians 11:1 Change is scaryBrené Brown podcast “Daring to Lead” Grace vs. RighteousnessMaking God “happy” is the wrong approachSinning more to manufacture grace - Romans 6:1-2 Dancing naked - David danced before the Lord - 1 Samuel 6:12-22 “Anyone Can Fall for a Conspiracy Theory — Even You” We need more awareness of how we approach new ideasWhat satiates fear is control Faith is letting go of controlSeek Ye First - Matthew 6:33 Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians My yoke is easy… - Matthew Book: "The Freedom of the Hills”Join our Patreon - we'd love your support and we have some fantastic patron perks!Support Following the Fire
