For the body of Christ at Green Pond Bible Chapel
The pope himself cannot remit guilt, but only declare and confirm that it has been remitted by God. -Martin Luther, Thesis #6, 1517 Last week Pope Francis announced that for a year priests are allowed to forgive the sin of abortion. His motivation is compassion for those who have felt, for one reason or another,…
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As it should be, many leaders in the evangelical Christian community have been responding to the US Supreme Court’s decision to legalize same sex marriage in all 50 states. Here are links to some helpful posts: Al Mohler (president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) John Piper (I really liked this one) Kevin DeYoung Denny Burke…
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The homosexual shift in American culture has taken a confusing turn regarding identity. People today are increasingly asserting their “identity rights.” But this movement has major logical flaws. In the end, it comes crashing head first into the concept of God as Creator. Where do we find identity? I Cannot Choose My Identity The main…
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We have a problem. They are the problem. Our church has a bunch of old/young people. They like to do old/young person kinds of things. They like old/young person music. They dress like an old/young person. Let’s face it: old/young people are weird. Part of the wisdom of God’s design for the church is that…
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Homosexuality has become the issue of our time. Whether or not you’ve followed current events (like the recent developments in the Presbyterian Church in the USA, or the Indiana law on relgious freedom), we have all felt the ground shake as views on homosexuality have shifted in our culture with lightning speed. The Homosexual Shift…
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