Hermeneutics Exodus and the Language of Salvation 11 Mar 2015 Exodus is a paradigm for New Testament salvation. After spending a year studying the book I became convinced of that statement. The themes of the exodus event, and the themes…
Old Testament Studies in Leviticus: “Be Holy as I am Holy” 10 Mar 2015 If there is one book in the Old Testament that seems like it would be the least relevant to contemporary Christians it would be the book of Leviticus. Believers today…
Books A Review of “Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor” by Glenn Stanton 9 Mar 2015 The church's history with the LGBT community really makes this book necessary. Christians, in their conviction for and commitment to a Biblical sexual ethic, have not always responded with kindness,…
Reading This Week’s Good Reads 7 Mar 2015 1. "Are Big Alcohol's Ad Men Targeting Recovering Alcoholics?" by Jeff Deeney This is an insightful piece which, if true, reflects the grossest insensitivity and manipulation in mass media. If…
Uncategorized Next Week 6 Mar 2015 1) A review of Loving My LGBT Neighbor by Glenn Stanton This was an incredibly beautiful book that helps Christians navigate loving those who disagree with us. In general, what makes…
Culture The Importance of Beauty in the Education of Men 5 Mar 2015 Modern man is a utilitarian. That is to say, his view of things is concerned only with their functionality and usefulness. The idea of beauty is lost on him. Beauty,…
Church Is Your Church Safe for Those Struggling with a Same-Sex Attraction? 4 Mar 20154 Mar 2015 It is very likely that your church has someone in regular attendance who struggles with a same-sex attraction.While the prevalence of those who self-identify as gay and/or lesbian in general is…
Old Testament Studies in Leviticus: Reading the Old Testament as a Christian 3 Mar 2015 There is a way to read the Old Testament that completely misunderstands it. Jesus makes that abundantly clear as he rebukes the religious leaders over and over again. "Have you…
Books A Review of “40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Law” by Tom Schreiner 2 Mar 20152 Mar 2015 “One’s understanding of the law determines how one puts the whole Bible together,” says Tom Schreiner, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. If that’s true…
Books A Review of “Worldly Saints” by Michael Wittmer 1 Mar 20151 Mar 2015 I am a man of many loves. I love movies and music, food and fashion. And Jesus. The last of these must necessarily hold priority of affection in my heart,…
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