The Sexual Vision of the Bible (R. Hays)

No issue is as timely for serious and sensitive biblical and pastoral reflection than the question of a biblical view of homosexuality. I will be teaching on this issue with our youth group in our study of Romans 1 and have taken this opportunity to re-examine the complexities surrounding this hot-button issue facing Christians today.  … More The Sexual Vision of the Bible (R. Hays)

The Bible and Sex: A Response to Newsweek

Newsweek recently published an article called What the Bible Really Says About Sex which begins: What does the Bible really say about sex? Two new books written by university scholars for a popular audience try to answer this question. Infuriated by the dominance in the public sphere of conservative Christians who insist that the Bible … More The Bible and Sex: A Response to Newsweek

Trevin Wax on Jennifer Knapp & Larry King

Trevin Wax offers his reflections on Jennifer Knapp’s appearance on Larry King Live in an article for the Baptist Press called Jennifer Knapp and Homosexuality: Changing the Questions. Here’s an excerpt: I only know Jennifer Knapp — a former Dove Award winning artist who recently announced she is a lesbian — through her music. (Kansas is … More Trevin Wax on Jennifer Knapp & Larry King

Greg Boyd Responds to Piper’s Tornado Warning

The last time Pastor Piper offered his theological commentary on a local disaster (35W Interstate Bridge Collapse) it sparked a lengthy response from Pastor Greg Boyd. So, naturally, I have been waiting for Boyd to weigh in on Piper’s recent interpretation of the Minneapolis “Tornado Warning.”  Here it is.  Check out Boyd’s response HERE.  Well, … More Greg Boyd Responds to Piper’s Tornado Warning

John Piper: Tornado Talks to Lutherans about Homosexuality

When Pastor John Piper speaks, he speaks with bold conviction.  When John Piper speaks about local disasters, I listen carefully and critically.  Especially when Piper’s Twitter update reads: “Tornados do have a voice. They talk to Lutherans. And the rest of us. They talk about sexual sin. Stay tuned.” Yesterday a tornado hit downtown Minneapolis … More John Piper: Tornado Talks to Lutherans about Homosexuality