Thinking Theology Aloud [Random]
“Concerning Divorce Between Believers and Unbelievers” – An Early Hutterite Document
(This post may not interest most of my regular blog readers, but will be valuable for some historians.)One of the most important writings of the early..
Anabaptists Then (1500s): An “Unchangeable Plain Word of Christ”
The early Anabaptists earned an undeniable reputation for holding firmly to the teachings of Jesus as they understood them, no matter the cost. Though..
Anabaptists Now: Taking Exception to Jesus’ Exception Clause
“I don’t know if what you are doing is right or not. I really don’t know. I feel I have to tell you that. But… yes, I will play piano at your wedding...
What Does “One Flesh” Mean?
What does the Bible mean when it says a husband and wife become “one flesh”? This phrase describing marriage is variously understood, leading to diffe..
Is Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (6 of 6)
Do Christians today need to agree with the historical Jesus on the question of homosexual activity? In my last post I presented this conclusion: the t..
Was Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (5 of 6)
In this post I want to summarize our findings about Jesus and homosexuality from my last three posts and evaluate three possible counter-arguments fro..
Was Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (4 of 6)
In this post I want to challenge a popular assumption about Jesus and homosexuality. It is common knowledge that Jesus never mentioned homosexuality. ..
Was Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (3 of 6)
If there is one thing that all Americans may agree on about Jesus, it is that he taught us to love. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you..
Was Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (2 of 6)
According to existing historical records, Jesus never explicitly mentioned homosexuality.1 This fact leads many to critique the church today for focus..
Was Jesus Okay With Homosexuality? (1 of 6)
I have never discussed homosexuality on this blog.1 I’ve decided it’s time to change this. So, after some reading and conversations to prepare, I’ve d..
