Cultural Conversations: The Christian and the Government
Release Date: 04/12/2022
Cultivating a Young Pastor
The Immersion Podcast
The 6th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are continuing a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this sixth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about how most of his pastoral education came from...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Mentoring & Missions Over the Years
The Immersion Podcast
The 5th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fifth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about mentoring many young pastors and...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Conventions, Associations, & the Gospel
The Immersion Podcast
The 4th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fourth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about the early history of Mt. Vernon, and then...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 3
The Immersion Podcast
Part 3 of the Early Years with Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this third episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation with host Daniel Brown about the early years...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 2
The Immersion Podcast
Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this second episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation with host Daniel Brown about the early years in ministry. This conversation is split into parts; this is Part...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 1
The Immersion Podcast
Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this first episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma both join host Daniel Brown and remember the early years in ministry. This conversation is split into parts, and the next part will be...
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Biblical Backgrounds: Lot
The Immersion Podcast
Host Daniel Brown, Pastor Shannon Scott, and MVBC's Mike DeVaughn share an introduction to Lot of the Bible. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the stories yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on Lot at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Why study Lot? (1:46) -Where do we find Lot in the Bible? (5:37) -Summarizing the biblical narrative including Lot (7:16) -“The Days of Lot” - being ready for Christ’s return (Luke 17) (19:50) Lot described as a righteous man (2 Peter 2) (24:15) Live...
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On Mission: Ecuador
The Immersion Podcast
We sit down with our good friend Finny - a former member of Mt. Vernon - to hear about missions in Ecuador, and Daniel and Ivan discuss with him how we can be involved: praying, going, giving. To be involved, you can reach out to Ivan at [email protected]. You can also reach us at [email protected]. 2:43 Growing up poor, but rich in the Word of God 5:22 Origins of the work in Ecuador 7:01 Challenges for missions in this area 10:25 What it's like in Ecuador 12:28 Vision for God's work there 15:28 Stories from Ecuador 20:19 How we can be a part: pray 21:35 How we can be a...
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Living the Life: Prayer
The Immersion Podcast
Join host Daniel Brown and Pastor Kevin Moore in a conversation on an essential part of the Christian life: prayer. This discussion grew from a study using Rick Astle's The Priority of Kingdom-Focused Prayer. We also invite you to share a testimony of prayer in your life; reach out to us at [email protected]. What is Prayer? (4:16) The Power of Words (5:12) Communion with God (7:00) ACTS - Forms of Prayer (10:19) We Were Created to Pray (16:50) The Trinity in Prayer (18:07) The Lord's Prayer - the Perfect Model (19:30) Submitting to God's Will with Confidence and Hope (22:14)...
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Biblical Backgrounds: 1 Peter
The Immersion Podcast
Host Daniel Brown and Pastor Joshua Blythe share an introduction to the book of 1 Peter. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the riches of this book of the Bible yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on 1 Peter at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Peter, the Author: His Background (2:59) -Peter's activities in the Book of Acts (6:54) -1 Peter - About the Book and Occasion for Writing (11:22) -Major Themes of the Letter -Salvation (22:37) -Identity of the...
info_outline1:24 God is the supreme authority; God instituted civil government (Genesis 9:5-6)
4:54 Nations' resistance to God's righteous rule (Psalm 2, Jeremiah 10:6-7)
6:10 The Christian's relation to governmental authority (Romans 13:1-7)
9:32 In a fallen world, governments are made up of fallen people (Ephesians 6:12ff; Isaiah 50:20)
11:05 The Church's role toward government (Ephesians 3:8-10; 1 Timothy 3:15)
12:29 The individual Christian's role (Romans 12:18ff; 1 Peter 2:1-3, 12-17; 1 Timothy 2:1-4)
18:50 God has delegated authority to civil government, individuals
19:42 What about when there is conflict?
23:59 Biblical example of conflict with government: read the book of Daniel (Daniel 1-6)
24:29 Key question: What exactly is the government asking/mandating? (Proverbs 18:13, Philippians 4:5)
27:20 Key question: Does compliance involve sinning by necessity? (Acts 4:13-20; 5:25-29; Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; Daniel 3, 6)
30:23 Spheres of authority (Luke 12:13-14)
31:43 Key question: Would compliance establish a harmful precedent? (Acts 16:35-40)
36:22 Key question: Is there an alternate, non-sinful way that might be suggested? (Daniel 1)
40:54 "Not a defiance to one thing, but an obedience to The Number One Thing" (Acts 4)
42:28 Key question: What is the best expression of love for God and neighbor? (Luke 6:6-10; 13:10-17)
43:00 Key question: What action will be most helpful for my gospel witness? (Matthew 17:24-27)
Additional resources: Caesar and the Church by Anthony Forsyth; Politics According to the Bible by Wayne Grudem