![]() Those not chosen are destined for hell, seen as “eternal conscious torment.”īoth complementarianism and predestination can be found in the Bible, particularly in the letter to the Ephesians, thus its centrality in the teachings of neo-Calvinist churches. Predestination: a theology which asserts that a totally sovereign God chose, even before the creation of humanity, who would spend eternity in heaven. Under the Acts 29 assertion of equality, the husband/father/male takes on ultimate leadership roles and responsibilities in both home and church. One Acts 29 core value: “the equality of male and female and the principle of male servant leadership.” This works out in church life as “Complementarian.” Husband and wife complement each other in their roles. The president of Acts 29 is Matt Chandler, lead pastor of the Flower Mound-based Village Church. In your research, is this church border-line cult, or is it the new “religious trend” for kids under 25?Īcts 29: an aggressive church planting network grounded in neo-Calvinist theology. All seem to think Ephesians is the most important book in the Bible. All fit the similar profile of dating 6-9 months before becoming engaged, married within 5-8 months, and knowing each other for a total of a year or slightly more from meeting, dating, engagement and marriage. Many of her friends in the church circle have recently become engaged or married. They seem to think that their interpretation is right and above all others understanding of the Bible. I find the congregations similar beliefs, regurgitation of biblical information, and identical behaviors a bit peculiar. What are your recommendations on finding a good church?ĭear Thoughtful Pastor: My daughter recently became a member an Acts 29 church. I feel like this theology is creeping into many churches, not just Acts 29. I am no longer complementarian, and I am not on board with predestinationĭo you see this movement lasting? Or has it been around a while, and people just think it is a new movement? I am frustrated with how things are, and I am having a hard time finding a church that shares my convictions. Dear Thoughtful Pastor: I read your article about neo Calvinism and the Acts 29 network.
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