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Jesus didn’t address homosexuality…right? July 23, 2008

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A friend of mine recently stated that we ought to give pause before tackling the morality of homosexual practice from a biblical perspective.  After all, he reasoned, Jesus never even addressed it in the Gospel accounts.  Therefore, as professed “followers of Jesus,” how can we be so confident on the issue?  And while I think this assumption about Jesus’ supposed silence on the issue is quite common, I don’t believe it’s an informed assumption.  Instead, I think that a careful examination of this assumption will both demonstrate its inadequacy, as well as give us greater confidence in understanding how Jesus views homosexual practice. 

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Why God’s “promises” don’t work July 15, 2008

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One of the most tragic and frustrating conversations that I have from time to time is the one that starts something like this: “I don’t understand!  I’ve been living for God—praying, reading the Bible, trying to honor God with my relationships, finances, possessions, etc.  But God isn’t following through on His promises.  Doesn’t He promise blessing for righteousness (e.g., biblical promises to prosper the nation of Israel if they obey and trust Him).”  They wonder why their experience of following God doesn’t comport with the theology that’s been peddled to them.  And they are left reeling with understandable confusion and frustration.  Tragically, for many, there is no one there to offer what they need most at that moment—a healthy dose of biblical truth.  And as a result, some walk away from God, thinking that He simply doesn’t keep His promises.  (more…)