Attraction, Temptation, and Lust
Desiring God has published an article by Nick Roen entitled “Is It Sin to Experience Same-Sex Attraction?” Roen believes there is a distinction between experiencing temptation and engaging in sin.…
Todd Pruitt
“The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants”
So said Woody Allen as he sought to justify his sexual relationship with his step-daughter. In one sense it is easy to dismiss Allen’s behavior as isolated albeit disgusting. Recently, however, David…
Let’s Try Something…
Is there a difference between being tempted and lusting? Is it sin to be tempted to commit gluttony? Is it a sin to be tempted to not be generous? Is…
I’m in the zone!
Now I’m getting pegged as being too unclear on sin for drawing a distinction between same sex attraction and homosexual acts. How about that! I’m too nuanced, too sensitive to…
It still surprises me
Martin Luther identified a theologian of the cross as one who calls a thing what it is. That sort of clarity seems to be in short supply in the church…
The Right Men
In the most recent edition of Mortification of Spin, Carl and I discuss the role and importance of elders in the local church. It is clear in Scripture that the…
Phil Robertson, Elitism, and the Yuck Factor
I’ve written a post over at Ref21 concerning the Phil Robertson flap. Specifically I seek to distinguish between our reactions to same sex attraction and homosexual acts. I also seek…
The Trustworthy Word
As the most recent meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society made clear, the battle over the trustworthiness of the Bible is far from over. I recently posted some resources that…
In which I clear up everything regarding Phil Robertson
Okay, so that’s an exaggeration. But as I have read the many commentaries offered by various evangelicals on the Phil Robertson flap I cannot help but wonder if some of…
Upcoming Sermon Series
On January 19 I will begin preaching a series through Acts. The series will begin with a few sermons focusing on the identity and mission of the church. I’m still…