Antinomianism -- the liberty of grace equals license. page 121. (e.g. Lutheranism)
The Indigenous Policy
There is only ONE Scriptural Method to Spread the Gospel.
Acts 13:1-4
Problems facing Indigenous Missions
Who Sent these missionaries out? The Holy Ghost through the Church
No mission board is mentioned here.
I. Problems of Misdirected Compassion
We want to see people Saved.
We Need to ask some Questions:
-- What is your Sending Church?
-- How many Wives have you had?
-- Will there be Genuine Fruit?
-- How about Rewards?
A Man Must Strive Lawfully.
A. The Bible teaches that we should have Compassion.
I John 3:17
B. Misdirected Compassion can be very Harmful.
I Timothy 5:8
1. Poverty overseas
2. Illiteracy
3. Inability of natives to provide for themselves
4. Idols (China, Japan, Indonesia)
II. Problems of Churches Misunderstanding what Missions are to be.
You are trying to get them Converted.
III. Misinterpreted Biblical Commands
We Must Preach the Gospel but also Start Baptist Churches!