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Salvation 2.0: Part 1.3: God’s Image
With this background in mind, it now makes perfect sense for Paul to say, (Col 3:9-10 ESV) 9 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices 10 and have put on … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 1.2: The Kingdom
Another key concept for salvation in this age is God’s kingdom. We meet the term in the Lord’s Prayer, but it goes back to OT prophecy. Scholars like to debate whether the Kingdom is anything done that’s good or whether … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Part 1.1: For — this age
In the NT, salvation has two elements — salvation in this age and salvation in the next age. It’s the same salvation, but its impact is felt at two different times. Perhaps the classic expression of salvation in this age … Continue reading
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Salvation 2.0: Introduction
I suppose we should start by asking what it means to be saved and to be lost. I’m not trying to write a systematic theology, and so I won’t be trying to explain who God is and the Holy Trinity. … Continue reading
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Homosexuality: The Agnostic Option
Reader and frequent commenter Dustin brought to my attention a very interesting paper in which a very bright, talented student of theology chooses to be agnostic on the morality of gay marriage. It was of particular interest to me because … Continue reading
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The Polygamy Question
Reader Tom submitted a thoughtful question regarding how my views on church and state would apply to polygamy rather than homosexuality. You have indicated that you would favor laws that outlaw polygamy, so let me reword my earlier question. Let’s … Continue reading
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Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 6 (Conclusions)
We are considering one of the latest, and most favorably reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. At this point, the defense rests. We could move on to … Continue reading
Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 5 (1 Cor 6:9-10)
We are considering one of the latest, and best reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. This is just part 5, but already I’m sure the back … Continue reading
Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 4 (Romans 1)
We are considering one of the latest, and best reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. Rom 1 For most Christians, Romans 1 is the central verse … Continue reading
Vines: God and the Gay Christian, Part 3 (Sodom & Gomorrah, Leviticus)
We are considering one of the latest, and best reviewed, books supporting Christian gay marriage, Matthew Vines’ God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships. Sodom and Gomorrah Vines next begins working through the six passages … Continue reading
