I have no qualms saying it - homosexuality is a violation of God's law, and offense to his holiness, a deviation from the sexual norm created by God. I say it, I've preached it too. I've also preached against pride, which Scripture refers to as an abomination, and hatred and greed and sexual immorality of … Continue reading I Believe Homosexuality is a Sin, but…
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Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?
C. John ('Jack') Collins, Old Testament professor at Covenant Theological, has put out another fantastic book on the early chapters of Genesis. Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?: Who They Were and Why You Should Care (2011) is in many ways a companion to Genesis 1-4: A Linguistic, Literary, and Theological Commentary (2006), though the most recent publication is … Continue reading Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?
Christian Apostasy
Warning: I'm not advocating what I post in the next paragraphs, I'm only putting it out there as a possibility, as something to be considered. I just haven't thought enough about this proposal to dismiss it or promote it, but I do find it interesting and potentially helpful. There are several troublesome passages throughout the … Continue reading Christian Apostasy
Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
Last night some monstrous storms rocked Bloomington. Jake knows enough to be scared of storms like that - he heard about Joplin. Luke, trying to comfort his older brother, was singing "Jesus Loves Me." Last night we saw the news and saw how bad some parts of Bloomington were hit. By God's mercy, nothing compared … Continue reading Calvin on the Secret Counsels of God
Smallville and Satanic Conterfeiting
Most all of my favorite shows have come and gone - usually very quickly. The Unit - gone. Defying Gravity - gone. The longest-running of my favorite shows was Smallville, which just ended its tenth and final season Friday night. It was awesome and reminded me of the truth that is so clear in Revelation … Continue reading Smallville and Satanic Conterfeiting
God Entranced 