Schism: Rejoinder to Redeemed Zoomer & Jordan Cooper

Is the PCA Really Schismatic? A Biblical Response to Redeemed Zoomer & Jordan Cooper Is it ever biblical to leave a church or denomination? Or is every separation from an established church an act of sinful schism? In this video, I respond to recent arguments by Redeemed Zoomer and Jordan Cooper regarding the doctrine of schism. Rather than beginning with historical theologians like Samuel Rutherford or Robert Baillie, I argue that we must first begin with Scripture itself. What does the New Testament actually teach about schism? We examine every major New Testament use of the Greek word schisma and ask several important questions: What is the biblical definition of schism? Is doctrinal error ever a legitimate reason to separate from a church? Does the Westminster Confession support Redeemed Zoomer's understanding? Which branch is actually guilty of schism when a denomination abandons biblical truth? Is the PCA a faithful continuation of historic American Presbyterianism—or is it the PCUSA? What can we learn from 1 Corinthians, John's Gospel, 1 John, and Christ's High Priestly Prayer? How should Christians pursue unity without compromising truth? Along the way I discuss: Redeemed Zoomer's recent statements on schism Jordan Cooper's helpful contributions (and where I differ) The Westminster Confession of Faith Samuel Rutherford and Robert Baillie The PCA, PCUSA, OPC, and NAPARC Church discipline and the marks of the true church Female ordination, doctrinal fidelity, and ecclesiastical renewal Why true Christian unity must always be grounded in biblical truth My conclusion may surprise you. While I strongly disagree with Redeemed Zoomer's definition of schism, I remain hopeful that God is raising up a faithful remnant within the PCUSA and that genuine Presbyterian unity may yet be possible through repentance and renewed commitment to the authority of Scripture. If you enjoy careful biblical theology, Presbyterian history, Reformed doctrine, and thoughtful discussion of current issues facing the church, please subscribe for more content. Books Mentioned 📖 Hold Fast the Faith 📖 The Jonathan Edwards Study Bible (now available for preorder) Support Future Pastors If you'd like to help train faithful ministers through the Jonathan Edwards Scholarship at Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, please consider supporting this important work. If this video was helpful: 👍 Like the video 💬 Leave your thoughts in the comments 📤 Share it with a friend 🔔 Subscribe for weekly videos on Reformed theology, church history, and Presbyterianism. #Schism #Presbyterian #PCA #PCUSA #RedeemedZoomer #JordanCooper #ReformedTheology #WestminsterConfession #ChurchHistory #BiblicalTheology #Presbyterianism #NAPARC #OPC #Ecclesiology #ChristianUnity #ChurchDiscipline #MatthewEverhard JONATHAN EDWARDS STUDY BIBLE: PRESALE! Hardback: https://amzn.to/3QH1anq Brown Leathersoft: https://amzn.to/43zF4X2 Black Genuine Leather: https://amzn.to/4vNEssC About this Channel: (1) GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP PCA Gospel Fellowship PCA Website - https://www.gospelfellowshippca.org/ (2) STUDY AT RPTS SEMINARY RPTS: LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SEMINARY: https://studyatrpts.com/index.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=MatthewEverhard_CTA 3) JONATHAN EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP Jonathan Edwards Scholarship: Apply Here to Study! https://www.cognitoforms.com/RPTS/JonathanEdwardsScholarshipApplication Jonathan Edwards Scholarship: Give Here to Help! https://rpts.edu/give/ (4) MY BOOKS: NEW BOOK: Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Cowards. Now available in paperback and ebook! Get it here: https://amzn.to/49FjBA8 Worshiptainment - https://amzn.to/4040jPQ A Theology of Joy - https://amzn.to/3tUfBZO Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3f233s6 AUDIBLE: Souls: How Jesus Saves Sinners - https://amzn.to/3VT7wN9 Holy Living: Jonathan Edwards's 70 Resolutions - https://amzn.to/38fl4vX Hold Fast the Faith: A Devotional Commentary on the Westminster Confession - https://amzn.to/3Bco9cI Unknown: The Extraordinary Influence of Ordinary Christians - https://amzn.to/38hiQwg (5) SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - @matt_everhard Instagram - matthew_everhard Note - This channel contains affiliate links. Some books and products on this channel have been provided free for the purpose of fair and honest reviews.