Holy Mercy? | Book Review

My review of Christopher and Richard Hays's "The Widening of God's Mercy: Sexuality within the Biblical Story."

What Was David’s Sin?

In recent days it has become common to claim that King David actually raped Bathsheba, but even though this might preach well in our contemporary evangelical landscape, it is likely the wrong text to support that message.

Run for Your Life

John continues his letter by unveiling further reasons to align with Jesus, forsaking the world. . . . Revelation 18:1-8.

Babylon: City Prostitute

John continues his letter by unveiling another reason to align oneself with Jesus (likely the reason why most find it so difficult to align themselves with Jesus). . . . Revelation 17:1-18.

The Deceitfulness of Lust

Lust is a dangerous beast that will do whatever it can to survive in our hearts; we must ignore its lies and kill it. . . . Colossians 3:5.

Is My Relationship Idolatrous?

How are Christians in romantic relationships to be certain that they love God more than they love their significant other? . . . 1 John 5:21.

“The Holy, Catholic Church” — Excursus

Jesus' messages to the churches in Revelation should cause us to reflect on the state of our own local churches. . . . Revelation 2:1-3:22.

Let’s Talk about Sex

"God created sex good, then Satan said, 'Yo, When I get them to sin this will be easy to flow For my own uses, out of it's good context I'll blow.'" In essence, the first thing that fell apart in the fall of man was sexuality. . . . Genesis 2-34.