Monthly Archives: August 2023

The Need to be Affirmed…

Posted on August 28, 2023 by St. John Studies

I am learning so much as I continue to blog on three books, three different viewpoints on the same subject—homosexuality in the church.  As I begin to post on an author who tries to bridge the gap between Christians who … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lose Sight…

Posted on August 23, 2023 by St. John Studies

I have never juggled a discussion of three books at once on this blog before.  I have discussed a simple book by John Stott [Basic Christianity] with a more complex book by John Stott [The Cross of Christ] but I … Continue reading →

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Sodom and Gomorrah and Revisionism

Posted on August 17, 2023 by St. John Studies

Revisionism, a type of Biblical criticism that employs a critical and creative look at the meaning of Scripture… Revisionist Biblical critics try to understand the Bible by using very untraditional methods, new evidence and various contemporary perspectives.  Adherents of revisionism … Continue reading →

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Don’t Lose Sight…

Posted on August 13, 2023 by St. John Studies

It is time to comment on another author, another book, another perspective on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the church. It is time to go from an LGBTQ+ friendly author to an author who espouses the traditional view of marriage, that marriage … Continue reading →

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God says “Do Not Use Strong Drink?”

Posted on August 5, 2023 by St. John Studies

“There are ‘hard texts’ regarding the use of strong drink.  There are ‘hard texts’ regarding race.  There are ‘hard texts’ regarding Anti-Semitism.  There are ‘hard texts’ regarding the inclusion of women and there are ‘hard texts’ regarding LBBTQ inclusion in … Continue reading →

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