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The argument is tight and convincing. 9/10I could wish that they had dealt with Rom. 7:2-3 in its own chapter. Also, the syllogism of Eph. 5:25:
1. A husband must be like Jesus Christ.
2. Jesus Christ never divorces His wife.
Conclus…
Though he ought to have loved his wife by listening and asking better questions, Sir Percy took risks in a noble cause and devoted his life to preserving the lives of others.
Geography heavily influences the politics and economies of the world’s nations.An interesting and perhaps important book which educates the citizen to vital factors about the region and country to which he is obligated to vote, pray, …
Perhaps the greatest book ever written outside the Bible.For its glorious and compelling presentation of Christ as well as intensity that comes straight from Scripture, this book deserves more honor than Pilgrim’s Progress.
Plot:
1….
Feminism is one more wave of attack on Western culture. 7/10.
Category Archives: Ethical dilemmas
Can a Godly Man Lead His Family into Danger?
Two Fences Not to be Crossed If any provide not for his own, and specially those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Paul’s first letter to Timothy But also, I endure … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethics, Family, Hermeneutics, Missions
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Responding to the Arguments Against Divorce and Remarriage
The plot thickens since I have for years held to the no divorce position. Writing the critique of the “pro-divorce” side revealed a number of hidden crags in the rocks of Scripture I hadn’t seen before. But now I have … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Hermeneutics, Pastoral
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Responding to the Arguments for Divorce and Remarriage
Having already set the table with the basic arguments for two major positions regarding divorce and remarriage, I am going to try to step fully into each perspective and refute the other from its vantage point. Taking on the glasses … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Debate, Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Arguments Forbidding Divorce and Remarriage
Having briefly listed the arguments allowing for divorce and remarriage, we proceed to an annotated summary of the arguments against divorce and remarriage. This post is longer because of the observations about the exception clause, but I’m trying to treat … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Church culture, Divorce, Hermeneutics, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Arguments Allowing for Divorce and Remarriage
As I preach through 1 Corinthians, I am grappling with divorce and remarriage. In the next few posts, I’m going to summarize the major arguments, then critique those arguments, and then offer some final conclusions. First come the arguments allowing … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Divorce, Ethical dilemmas, Hermeneutics, Matthew 19, Remarriage
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Mentally Bad or Morally Bad?
As one surveys the political field of nearly any country, it doesn’t take long before you find those in power making inexplicable decisions. I recall hearing George W. Bush mocked as the “stupidest president” America has ever had, and an … Continue reading
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Tagged Communication, Hermeneutics, Mentally bad, Morally bad, Rules for communication
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WORLD | The media and President Obama’s view through a Gosnell lens | Ken Blackwell | April 16, 2013
WORLD | The media and President Obama’s view through a Gosnell lens | Ken Blackwell | April 16, 2013. Mariners have been familiar with the Fresnel lens for nearly two centuries. It refracts light from a lighthouse to magnify the … Continue reading
Can You Accidentally Break the Third Commandment?
Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain. Recently, David de Bruyn has been insightfully plowing up the ground of the third commandment. But in my context, another question has been raised. I have heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Church culture, Ethical difficulties, Third Commandment
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