Faith & Practice #70

In this episode of "Faith & Practice," Dr. Pipa and Pastor Groff briefly discuss the unique history of Antioch Presbyterian Church before diving into listener questions.

Questions include:

• What is the difference between piety and pietism?
• Several interrelated questions about the sin of same-sex attraction and how a Christian struggling against this sin can pursue holiness in heart and relationships.
• What is the difference between a symbol of Christ, and an image of Christ? Can you clarify how it is that symbols may be acceptable whereas images are not?
• What do we mean when we speak of the whole counsel of God? What are some neglected areas of the whole counsel of God?
• Is the qualification of teaching with regards to the eldership the same as the gift of teaching spoken of elsewhere in the New Testament?
• Can you explain the relationship between "minister" in Exodus 39:26 and the same term in Exodus 38:8? What were the women doing at the entrance to the tent of meeting in 38:8, and how does this relate to what the priest is doing in 39:26?