This is the second installment of the series, "A Theology of Sex and Gender." You can find Part 1 here A Christian worldview begins with God’s great act of creation. The biblical authors, and even Jesus Himself, regularly grounded their arguments in God’s creational design and order (cf. Matt. 19:4-5; 1 Tim. 2:13-14). Furthermore, since Scripture … Continue reading A Theology of Sex and Gender (Part 2): The Covenant with Creation and Imago Dei
Month: June 2016
A Theology of Sex and Gender (Part 1): What does it mean to be “biblical”?
Conversations about sex and gender have always been part of human society since such issues are at the heart of human existence. Every culture asks such questions as, "What does it mean to be a man?" and "What does it mean to be a woman?" And how the reality of our biological sex expresses himself … Continue reading A Theology of Sex and Gender (Part 1): What does it mean to be “biblical”?
Blogging the Institutes–1.8.13–Reasons are Good; the Holy Spirit is Better
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Reasons are Good; The Holy Spirit is Better Those who have been killed for the faith … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.8.13–Reasons are Good; the Holy Spirit is Better
Blogging the Institutes–1.8.12–Church History Backs Up the Scriptures
"Blogging the Institutes" is my on-going attempt to paraphrase John Calvin's work, the Institutes of the Christian Religion. You can find out more about the series in the Introduction. For all the posts in this series, check out the Master List. Church History Backs Up the Scriptures The weight of church history matters too. It is consequential … Continue reading Blogging the Institutes–1.8.12–Church History Backs Up the Scriptures