Podcast Episode 326: Questions to Resolve Disputable Matters

About this episode

This episode discusses how to navigate disputable matters in church leadership based on biblical principles.

In Paul’s letter to the Romans and his first letter to the Corinthian church, he spends a significant amount of time addressing what he calls disputable matters—those behaviors and choices that aren’t clearly spelled out in Scripture. These gray areas often create the most tension, confusion, and division in our churches. How do we lead faithfully when Scripture isn’t explicit? How do we shepherd people with conviction and grace? In today’s episode, we unpack three key questions every leader should ask—and answer—when it comes to navigating disputable matters wisely and biblically.

Topics covered

• disputable matters
• leadership
• Scripture interpretation
• church division
• grace and conviction

Keywords

• disputable matters
• leadership
• Scripture
• church
• conviction
• grace
• tension
• confusion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Romans, first letter to the Corinthian church

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