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Response to Rachel Slick
By way of disclaimer, I happen to be a blogger on the team at CARM. I didn’t mention this post to Matt Slick, nor does it represent his position or the position of CARM (well, it may, if they happen to agree). I won’t address everything that Miss Slick said. It is very sad to…
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Response to "Ten Things I wish the Church Knew About Homosexuality"
There’s a list of “Ten Things” that the author states he wishes “the Church” knew about what he characterizes as “homosexuality.” I’ll address each item in turn. 1. If Jesus did not mention a subject, it cannot be essential to his teachings. a) Jesus did mention the subject of sexual sin, and he did so…
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Rule of Faith and Life
A reader (who I’m not naming to protect the reader’s privacy) wrote the following comment, to which I will respond, line-by-line: “Turretinfan, you have espoused the view that for an act to be considered immoral, we must find the condemnation of such an act in Scripture.” This seems like an accurate description of my position,…
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Unconditional Love and Obedience
God loves his elect unconditionally and consequently gave His only-begotten Son to be their ransom. We who are loved unconditionally cannot earn that love, either by faith or works. It is simply bestowed upon us out of the riches of his grace (Ephesians 2:7), mercy, and compassion (Romans 9:15). Nevertheless, we ought not only to…
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Wisdom on Lying
Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Proverbs 10:18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Psalm 120:2 Deliver my soul,…
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The Old Testament Law – Tripartite Analysis
To provide some background for discussion of the law of God, it is important to understand the categories involved: CategoriesThe law of God in the Old Testament is of three kinds: 1. Moral Moral law, because it reflects the character of God, is enduring and immutable. It never was and it never will be permissible…
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Friday Menu: Rotini with Meat Sauce
I recall some years ago visiting a hotel, and encountering a young man wearing a yarmulke. We met in the lobby of the hotel. After we got on the elevator, he asked me for a favor. He asked me if I would unlock the door of his hotel room for him. You see, the hotel…