The Contours of the Land in Israel's History
The Land of Palestine
The land of Palestine took its name from the Philistines (the Pelishtim in Hebrew) who settled along the Mediterranean coast from Joppa to Gaza about 1300–12...
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Christianity and Sexuality: What We Believe, Why We Don’t Believe It
Recently, a number of books have been published grappling with what the Bible and reality says about same-sex practice. Yet pastor Todd Wils...
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What Does It Mean to Be Gay … and a Christian? An Excerpt from All But Invisible
"Christians who aren’t straight but who also observe a traditional sexual ethic are some of the least acknowledged and understood people tod...
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Gender and Sexual Identity: We Need a Fresh Perspective for Our People
For many years the intersection of gay identity and Christian identity in the United States was a virtual no-man’s land. Nate Collins is one...
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Can Someone Be Gay and Christian, and Faithfully Christian?
Should same-sex attracted Christians call themselves gay?
Let's go further: Is same-sex attraction itself sinful?
And perhaps more pressing:...
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Have We Misunderstood Romans 1 on Gay Sex? An Evaluation of 6 Views
Preston Sprinkle believes we need a new discussion around a hot-button topic in the church: same-sex relationships and marriage.
Eschew...
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How Should Nonaffirming Christians View Affirming Christians? - An Excerpt from People to Be Loved
"This is, perhaps, one of the most pressing ethical questions facing the church today." Referring to the issue of same-sex attraction, Prest...
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If the Gospel Isn't For Everyone... - An Excerpt from People to Be Loved
In an age of confusion, disillusionment, and bashing others, Preston Sprinkle speaks up with solid truth and radical love. Sprinkle exhorts ...
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2 Reasons Why We Need a New Conversation About Homosexuality
Has Christ’s Church handled the question of homosexuality with Christlike love? Are we sure we’ve understood what Scripture really says abou...
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7 Myths about the Bible & Homosexuality Debunked
When I first started reading David Lamb’s new book about Old Testament-style love I thought to myself, “Yeah, but what does he say about hom...
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McKnight Outlines Ancient & Pauline Views of Sexuality, Offers a Way Forward— An Excerpt from "A Fellowship of Differents"
Scot McKnight has done it again.
He did it with Bible study and hermeneutics in The Blue Parakeet; discipleship in One Life; and personal e...
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