Are pastors and elders necessarily born again? (w/ Nick & Mairi)
Dear Church,Ā You can watch the video that this podcast is referring to here.In this deep-dive follow-up to this video, Nick and Mairi unpack the stark, sobering reality that occurs when the structural machinery of modern churches collides with the true Word of the LORD. If you have ever felt a profound, unsettling disconnect between the casual peace of the church platform and the heavy burden in your own soul for genuine faithfulness, this conversation is for you.We break down three critical dimensions of this spiritual landscape:The Polar Opposite Clash: Why is there a recurring collision between institutional church leaders and those who steward a prophetic word? We expose the stark contrast between pastors who are jealously consumed with defending their own local kingdoms using the vocabulary of Christ, versus a heart that is completely broken by His cross and undone by His glory.Defining the True Prophetic Word: Scripturally, the spirit of prophecy is not a tool for fortune-telling or religious entertainment, it is the direct testimony of Jesus. It is a deep, agonising empathy with the suffering heart of God the Father over a backslidden people. Because it pierces systemic idolatry, it is historically met with a fierce, demonic resistance that seeks to see it missed, rejected, and murdered.What is Required of His People: For the harassed, helpless, and scattered sheep who have ears to hear, the instruction is clear. We look at the absolute necessity of stepping out from under blind institutional allegiance, running from shepherds who merely feed themselves, and intentionally seeking out contexts where the ultimate focus is a jealous regard for the glory of Yahweh.Urgent action is required!Could these TRULY be the words of worship and prayer of this nation? š When the music fadesAll is stripped awayAnd I simply comeLonging just to bringSomething that's of worthThat will bless Your heartI'll bring You more than a songFor a song in itselfIs not what You have requiredYou search much deeper withinThrough the way things appearYou're looking into my heartI'm coming back to the heart of worshipAnd it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus. Im sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it, when it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus!King of endless worthNo one could expressHow much you deserveThough I'm weak and poorAll I have is YoursEvery single breath!I'll bring You more than a songFor a song in itself is not what You have required. You search much deeper within, through the way things appear, You're looking into my heart!I'm coming back to the heart of worshipAnd it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus. Im sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it, when it's all about You, it's all about You, Jesus!This is the one Bible teaching series that we would gladly give the rest of our lives to proclaiming: I AM JEALOUS: The Exclusive Demands of Yahweh, and His Renegade BrideMaranatha?āļø Books (free to those in need) here.š¤ You can give here. š¤ Contact us here. Ā Yours in Christ,Ā Nick & Mairi FranksPSOur flagship content: š¢ š„Ā 2024: God Closed Church2024: I AM JEALOUS2023: The Glorious Few2022: Homosexual Household Disrupted2022: Repent Now; He Loves You. 2021: Calling YESHUA2020: The Draft - A Conscription of Conscience 2019: Body Zero - Radical Preparation for the Return of Christ2018: The Bothy Sessions - Mental Health & the Church2016: Jesus ComeSupport the showPlease support our podcastĀ here.
