Posts Tagged ‘Sexuality’
Parents Need to Address Issues of Human Sexuality
I recently finished a series of lessons in our adult Bible study class about human sexuality. Honestly, the series could have continued for at least twice that long, but I had to limit myself for several reasons. We discussed issues regarding maleness and femaleness, as well as singleness and marriage, and various aspects of the…
Read MoreThe FBFI statement on the Nashville Statement
Kevin Schaal On Tuesday, August 29, the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood released the Nashville Statement publicly identifying and proclaiming the basic tenets of biblical sexuality. While the FBFI has no particular connection with this organization, we would agree with the 14 articles of the Nashville Statement both in substance and tone. They reflect…
Read MoreBiblical Sexual Ethics in Light of God’s Institution of Marriage
Mike Harding Definition of Marriage Marriage is the exclusive God-ordained institution between one man (husband) and one woman (wife) in a mutually consented “one-flesh” relationship, consisting of mutually supportive companionship and physical union (Gen. 1:27; 2:24; 1 Cor. 7:1–6; Rom. 1:26, 27). As such, marriage is a lifelong, monogamous, heterosexual, covenant relationship between the man…
Read MoreMore Resources from the American College of Pediatricians
Don Johnson Earlier this week, David Potter pointed us to the American College of Pediatricians and their position paper “Gender Ideology Harms Children.” Subsequently, a friend pointed out to me that this group of doctors is a social conservative group. On taking a closer look, we see that they are speaking out on numerous subjects.…
Read MoreThe Eclectic Web–Charismatism and more
The Pentecostalism and Charismatic Movement have long been a concern for their popularization of aberrant beliefs and practices. Their influence on evangelicalism as it is today is surprising, given their relatively brief history. One source of information on the movement is data gathered by the Assemblies of God. This article provides many links to their…
Read MoreEclectica–3.19.2014
One the things catching my attention in recent weeks was abominable theology. In consequence, this edition of The Eclectic Web starts with a link to abominable theology. Perhaps we are lulled to sleep in our understanding of the world we live in and think that unbelief parading in religious clothes has ceased to exist or…
Read MoreConfusing Cultural Times Call for Spiritual Clarity
The Eclectic Web It is no surprise that confusion reigns across our culture – a cacophony of voices declare all sorts of practices good what the Bible and believing Christians have always declared bad. Such times call for absolute spiritual clarity from Christian leaders. Instead of clarity, we often get more confusion. Sex in a…
Read MoreA Few More Thoughts on Gay Marriage
David Potter Note: this article is submitted in connection with our recent Policy Statement on Marriage and Sexual Morality. I wrote some of my thoughts about gay marriage in an earlier post. In light of recent developments I would like to add a few more thoughts.
Read MoreBiblical Sexual Ethics in Light of God’s Institution of Marriage
Mike Harding This article is featured from the current edition of FrontLine Magazine. See here for contents of the current issue and here for subscription information. Definition of Marriage Marriage is the exclusive God-ordained institution between one man (husband) and one woman (wife) in a mutually consented “one-flesh” relationship, consisting of mutually supportive companionship and…
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