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People To Be Loved

The phrase “What would Jesus do?” [often abbreviated as WWJD] was very popular in the 1990s as a personal motto for believers of Jesus Christ.  People used the phrase as a reminder of the belief that they should act in … Continue reading

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the middle ground

Let Us Not Lose Sight… In Kevin DeYoung’s argument on particular words used in the New Testament for homosexual behavior, he makes the case that the Apostle Paul is condemning homosexuality.  He concludes “it is not a blessing not to … Continue reading

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Paul’s Two New Words from Old Scriptures

To function in life, we have to use things that we take for granted.  We have to breathe, so we take in oxygen in order to live.  We have to hydrate ourselves because our bodies need water, so we drink … Continue reading

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“Microwave Maturity”

It is very problematic to make general statements about large groups of people; those generalizations are almost impossible to prove.  Some say general statements amount to opinion and opinion is worth little compared to facts.  So when I write that … Continue reading

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Don’t Lose Sight

It is important to stop and reveal the plan to any reader who happens along to this blog. On February 9, I wrote a post entitled “The Ongoing Battle.” It was commentary on Peter Gomes’ chapter on the role of … Continue reading

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The Ongoing Battle

“The church should define the culture, not the culture should define the church.”  I can’t tell you where I picked up that quote, but I throw it into my Sunday school lessons from time to time, just to stimulate conversation.  … Continue reading

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The Bible and Women…

I majored in English in the early 70s at a regional university.  My major interest was English literature.  During those days, English majors had tools which they used to understand the meaning of literature.  I remember going to class to … Continue reading

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Don’t Lose Sight

Don’t lose sight… It is time to get our bearings.  If you get your “bearings” or find your “bearings,” you find out where you are or what you should do next. If you lose your bearings, you do not know … Continue reading

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First Century Jewish Thoughts on Same-Sex Relations: Justified Acceptance?

The Christian church in all its various denominations has been losing members for many years.  Many people have theories about why that is happening.  Polls have been conducted on the “unchurched” to have a more factual explanation about why people … Continue reading

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Exegesis: Same-Sex Texts in Ancient Times

Can you imagine specializing in the study of same-sex relationships in Bible times? That is what Dr. Preston Sprinkle has done. He has tried to explore the meaning of those controversial texts in their original context.  Why do that? That … Continue reading

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