Comments on: Sermon of the week: “The Labor of Prayer” by Kenneth Stewart. http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/ Defending truth and contending for the Faith while carrying the Light of the Gospel into a world shrouded in darkness. Mon, 28 May 2012 07:34:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Matthew Johnston http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/#comment-16434 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:36:57 +0000 http://defendingcontending.com/?p=12732#comment-16434 Thank you for your reply Scott.

An awesome thing to hear you are not in agreement with the RCC!

]]> By: brother Michael http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/#comment-16413 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:58:20 +0000 http://defendingcontending.com/?p=12732#comment-16413 Hi Scott,
Your note is much appreciated. I did listen to the message on Sermon Audio and, in no way being contentious, do not agree with the conclusion. To me, the title of reverend and all its derivatives along with the clerical collar are based on the traditions of men and not the Scriptures. Traditions that are remnants of Romanism not fully purged. All to foster the clergy/laity distinction with men being set apart by titles, dress and the upper seat they take. All which seem to be exactly what Jesus was addressing in Matthew 23.

I will say that I am very thankful for the Free Church of Scotland and their stand for the gospel and remonstrance against Romanism and the papacy.

Blessings to you -
Michael

]]> By: Scott Maciver http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/#comment-16398 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:14:54 +0000 http://defendingcontending.com/?p=12732#comment-16398 Hi all,

I worship in the Free Church of Scotland, which is the denomination Kenneth Stewart belongs to. Just to allay any concerns you or others may have in relation to the points raised:

Whatever the thought may be on the clerical collar, just to explain that traditionally in Scotland the collar has been very much associated with Presbyterian ministers and it is not something to suggest any link to Roman Catholicism.

The Free Church of Scotland adheres to the Westminster confession of faith as an accurate statement of the doctrines of scripture, see Chapter XXV ‘Of the Church’ point VI for the confessions stance on Roman Catholicism:

‘There is no other head of the church but the Lord Jesus Christ. Nor can the pope of Rome, in any sense, be head thereof; but is that antichrist, that man of sin, and son of perdition, that exalteth himself in the church against Christ, and all that is called God’
Reference:
http://www.freechurch.org/index.php/scotland/resources-article/the_westminster_confession_of_faith/

Michael on the point you raised, I saw a short video with that very thought in mind. Please see the following link:
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=29092310166

Anyway with that said I hope we will be able to focus on the content of the message preached, which as Pilgrim said is definitely a convicting message and would be of benefit to all who listen to it.

Every blessing,
Scott

]]> By: brother Michael http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/#comment-16386 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:11:38 +0000 http://defendingcontending.com/?p=12732#comment-16386 Indeed Matthew and not just the clerical/priestly garb, but also the title “Reverend” – something I absolutely loathe and cannot for the life of me understand why men claim it in light of the spiritual truth taught in Mt 23:9. There is one and only one who is reverend and it is the Lord.

“He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.” (Psa 111:9)

I will no more call a man reverend, right reverend, most reverend, etc. any more than I will call a Catholic priest father.

]]> By: Matthew Johnston http://defendingcontending.com/2009/12/09/sermon-of-the-week-the-labor-of-prayer-by-kenneth-stewart/#comment-16385 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:52:31 +0000 http://defendingcontending.com/?p=12732#comment-16385 Cool, I hope to check out this sermon.

What is with the priest look?

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