The Lie It is an illusion that something out there might be better or more pleasurable than God's design. God's Timeless Design ..."created them male and female" Scripture and Homosexuality And they called to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us, that we may know them.” (Genesis 19:5) You shall not … [Read more...]
The Privatization of Christianity – Why We Should Value the Church, Matthew 18:15-20
Why value and prioritize the church? The local church is the context in which we live out the unconditional, enduring reality of the family (Matthew 18:15) The local church is the means by which we grow in sanctification (Matthew 18:15-17). Isolation is a dangerous condition for the believer. The local church is a reflection of what is … [Read more...]
Male, Female, and the Design of God – 1 Timothy 2:8-15
Creation Pattern (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:21-25) God created male and female to equally reflect his image. God created male and female to function in distinct and complementary roles. Gender and the Church (1 Timothy 2:8-15) Men Men are to lead spiritually (1 Timothy 2:8a) Men are to lead morally (1 Timothy 2:8b) Women Women are … [Read more...]
Swimming Upstream in a Downstream World: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
Why is marriage so important? Ephesians 5:32 – marriage is a picture of Christ and His church! Why has divorce become more pronounced? A growing tide of "cultural Christianity" – calling on Individualism – marriage is no longer a public institution for the good of the family and community, but a Busyness – marriage requires hard … [Read more...]