For the past few months I have been studying how the Bible interprets itself, especially how the NT interprets the OT, but also how later parts of the OT interpret and apply earlier parts. While it may sound boring to many, it has opened up new windows of insight into how the apostles, even how … Continue reading Christ at the center of Scripture
Month: November 2008
Another Perspective on Gay Marriage
I stumbled across this article today which offers a very different perspective, one that I'll need to mull over more thoroughly, on the same sex marriage debate. Summary: Prop 8 in Cali. is more tolerant and liberal than laws in Mass. demanding same sex marriage be recognized. Hmm.Read the whole thing.
Calvin’s Institutes
I decided to start reading The Institutes today. I've actually never read it and I know it will take me a long time, especially since I have a ton of work due mid December, but first impressions are good. I've really only read the preface, but he's much more readable than Edwards, my other hero. … Continue reading Calvin’s Institutes
Clarification on Previous Post on Gay Marraige
In the comments on my previous post, SEG asked for some clarification on why I am for using the legislative process to put an end to abortion but not a fan of the ban on gay marriage. First, let me say that I am not for gay marriage and do believe homosexuality is a flagrant … Continue reading Clarification on Previous Post on Gay Marraige
Gay Marriage and Constitutional Bans
A few weeks ago I mentioned that I'm not one who supports amendments to the Constitution banning gay marriage. Yesterday three states passed amendments to their state constitutions banning it. Here's a quote from William Duncan on marriagedebate.com: Voters in California, Arizona and Florida approved constitutional amendments defining marriage as the union of a man … Continue reading Gay Marriage and Constitutional Bans
God Entranced 