Homosexual Christians?
“Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence.” — 1 Peter 3:15 Note: All letters are posted as they were received. No spelling or
Category Archives: The Bible
‘Family Values’ and Scripture: The Scandalous Story of Samson
When I re-read the book of Judges a couple years back, it occurred to me that you simply cannot read the Hebrew Scriptures and still promote family values: they just aren’t there! And now that my lectionary has me back in Judges, I am even
A Quiet and Peaceable Life: 1 Timothy 2:1-4
I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is
Leviticus and the Holiness Code
Read the rest of the series The book of Leviticus was written for the people of Israel. It was a law book for them. It was also known as the Holiness Code. Leviticus was not only the book that recorded the law for the people
Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind: A Teaching on 1 Peter 1:13-16
‘Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind’ Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves
What Does It Mean To Be Called According to God’s Purpose?
… and called us …according to His own purpose and grace. (2 Timothy 1:9 KJV) Understanding God’s purpose To know one’s purpose is to know who they themselves are and what they are doing. They also have the determination to accomplish what it is that
Reconciling Our Homosexuality: It Is Possible | Part 2
Read the rest of the series The Story of Sodom in Genesis 19 often is interpreting as a story about God’s wrath against homosexuality. This idea is not Scriptural. God destroyed Sodom because of its general wickedness, adultery, lying, lack of hospitality to strangers, pride,
What Does the Lord Require: An Exegesis of Micah 6:1-8
During the reign of Hezekiah from 726-697 the southern kingdom of Judah was prosperous. Judah had been made a vassal state of Assyria after the Syrio-Ephraimite war in 734-732 and was flourishing under these conditions despite paying heavy tribute to Assyria. Material wealth among the
Sexual Orientation in the Word of God
Unto the woman He said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. (Genesis 3:16 KJV) When most conservative evangelicals read the above
Suffering in the Service of Christ
One of my Biblical heroes is the prophet Jeremiah. But boy, I would not want to have had his life! For his life, like Paul’s, was a series of horrible events that would probably cause even the most mature believers to rethink their commitment to