I get lots of good questions that come my way. This one was a little different in that I couldn't turn to any books on my shelf for a ready answer - trust me, I tried. I scoured my theological text books, books on sexuality, and books on being created in the image of God. … Continue reading God and sexuality
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Just Curious What you Think
Ok, so I know most of you don't have kids yet, but what would you think of your boy wrestling a girl in the state finals. Here is Piper's thoughts (just an excerpt. Read the whole post titled Over My Dead Body, Son.):"Come on, dads, have some courage. Just say, “Over my dead body are … Continue reading Just Curious What you Think
Predestination and Double Predestination
From a student (with permission), "I have a question. One of my friends, a Christian who I have always admired and looked up to, is questioning me about predetermination/John Calvin, and asking me why God would create people if he knows they won't be saved, and whether or not he creates people to *not* be … Continue reading Predestination and Double Predestination
Questions About Scripture #5: My friend is Jewish and rejects the NT. How can I explain the legitmacy and relevance of the NT?
Another great question from Sunday night, "My roomate is Jewish and therefore disregards the New Testament entirely. How can I explain the legitimacy and relevance of the New Testament?"I think there are at least two possible approaches. First, to show from the Old Testament that the Messiah must suffer and die and be raised again. … Continue reading Questions About Scripture #5: My friend is Jewish and rejects the NT. How can I explain the legitmacy and relevance of the NT?
Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
I am forced to paraphrase this question from memory because the piece of paper is on my desk at church and I'm snowed in at home. The question, 'if the Bible is authoritative how do we handle the passages in the OT that permit slavery', is one I wish I had a whole semester to … Continue reading Questions about Scripture #4: If the Bible is authoritative, how do we take those passages in the Pentetauch which permit slavery?
God Entranced 