FILE - In this March 30, 2016 file photo, Ravi Zacharias, center, speaks during the Society of World Changers induction ceremony at Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Ind. [They] have developed music that a lot of people find catchy and spiritually nourishing, that has gone out into the world and served a lot of people but it turns out that the organization they serve is a bad organization.. 20 Those who continue in sin, rebuke in the presence of all, so that the rest also will be fearful of sinning.. That was never Gods plan. In the case of Hillsong, said Mercer-Taylor, the music will be handled as a commodity, subject to being unseated in the marketplace even if it has artistic or spiritual value. In an article in The Christian Post, many well-known pastors and leaders have come out strongly against the despicable abuse committed by the late Ravi Zacharias, ranging from rape, spiritual abuse, and unwanted touching of numerous women. 3. While the intentions for dressing up in the costume may have been innocent, what message does it send fora high-ranking official in a Christian church to portray a violent stereotype of another religion? He creates this great pile of symphonies that lay the blueprint for the future of the genre, just invaluable work, Mercer-Taylor said. We were also of the same mind that bringing things into the light would weaken the capacity of the Devil to use this tragedy against us. The loss I felt was like a cavity, a depression that no human person or human solution could fill or remedy. The question is: Will we let Him hold the pen? Let us keep our eyes focused on Jesus. Unlike singing an old hymn that may be doctrinally sound but have been written by someone with questionable theology, singing Hillsong or Bethel songs, he argued, lends credence to the active ministry of two influential churches. So I thought it might be helpful to explain some of my theological beliefs which have come under scrutiny as of late, as well as some of my practices/decisions.. The reality, though, is that What a Beautiful Name and other Hillsong hits will likely remain in the regular music rotation for many churches. SOUTHEAST ASIA MOVT COORDINATOR, KYLE BARRINGTON Relationships were intended to provide security and unconditional love. Atty. A sovereign God makes no mistakes. The songs are biblically based, she said, and some [worship leaders] have never even heard of the documentary.. No one is beyond sin. He gives us the assurance that He has already overcome the world. See more. In Britain, a network of student-led mission teams operating on university campuses has asked RZIM-affiliated speakers to withdraw from upcoming events. God purposes to write each persons life story. Using them as a cover, the robbers told my dads cousin to drive them in his delivery truck to a specific location. I am convinced that it is His Authorship that makes a life beautiful. Update (December 20, 2014): On the comments section of this article, a person claiming to relay the words of pastors from the CCF said the following. What a tender description of Gods love for us! More insights from your Bible study - Get Started with Logos Bible Software for Free! Eli ng Debate ang mga pastors ng CCF (Peter Tan Chi, Bong Saquing And more. Help keep The Christian Post free for everyone by making a one-time donation today. Jesus Brought Relief.