Peter counselled believers who were slaves to manifest character by obeying their masters, whether they were kind or harsh and working diligently for them as unto the Lord.
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“ bought with a price; be not ye the servants of me ” Should we promote polygamy because it has been practiced and the bible does not specifically condemn it? So with slavery. 'Husband of one wife' and 'being free in Christ' point to basic principles of hermeneutics. Should we advocate to deprive individuals from freedom of procreation because of Christ's acknowledgement of an evident practice in place? ".. there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake" One of the main themes of the gospel is freedom. "The Spirit of the Lord ... has anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound". We do not mirror the order and object of Creation and redemption later while bonding a man under another; instead we should rather bring any person into subjection to Christ only. "Submit yourselves to *every ordinance of man* for the Lord's sake". All hues of servitude are ordinance *of men*, which we are to told to respect, but not necessarily to perpetuate.
Thomas Ray Floyd (1/28/2018)
from Polkville, Mississippi
“ Faithful Preaching ” Another faithful message by a faithful man. Pastor Carlsen silences some of his critics by proving the context of 1 Peter 2:18. The pastor proves that the context is truly slaves and masters, not free employees and their employers. The scriptures no where say that slave holding is sinful. We hope neo-abolitionists and neo-calvinists will listen and submit to God's word.
BWS (1/28/2018)
“ Hermeneutics: Not about you & your employer! ” This also contrasts Free Market Economics & Slavery verses Modern Welfare & Communism. The sermon is a breath of fresh air in sharp contrast to most preaching on the passages regarding slavery.
BWS (1/21/2018)
“ Great Sermon! Slavery Part 2 ” Must hear this which continues from the previous sermon on slavery. Absolutely important and relevant to everyone.
Derek Carlsen is a native Zimbabwean and was a resident in that country until he was called to be the pastor of the Church of Christian Liberty from April 2003 to September 2005. Following this, he became founding pastor of Covenant Reformed Church of Elk Grove in Elk Grove...
