Further ResourcesOne of my “go-to” resource places is the website https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/. Below are a number of articles and videos I came across on that site while prepping this sermon series that you may find helpful in the area of homosexuality. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sam-allberry-on-ministering-to-same-sex-attracted-friends/ https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/b...  Read More

The Sin of SodomOutside of Leviticus, the other primary reference to homosexual activity in the OT is found in Genesis 19. In this chapter we find Lot, the nephew of Abraham, dwelling in Sodom, which is about to be destroyed by the Lord because of its wickedness. Some angels, who apparently look like regular men (v.5), come to warn Lot. After some men in the town see the angels come into Lot’s hou...  Read More

Sexuality ResourcesBelow are the books I used in preparing for this sermon series. I have categorized and provided a brief description of each:First, a stand-alone book that covers a variety of issues around sexuality, marriage, and family in a very thorough way is God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger.Next, two books that provide a good overview of what the Bible says about sex in gen...  Read More

I wish I could find it. I know I’ve seen documentation of it before but just can’t place my finger on it now. Google was no help, ugh. Don’t you hate it when that happens?!?! I think I first heard it in seminary that someone actually took the time to carefully go through the gospels adding up the approximate duration of time that is recorded of Jesus’ adult ministry (e.g., how much time did he spe...  Read More

Sexuality and the GospelBelow are the scripture references used in yesterday’s sermon, along with a short description beside each one, which indicates how/why that particular scripture was used to demonstrate how sexuality points us to the gospel, the good news of forgiveness through Christ’s death and new life through his resurrection.Sinful Desire 1. Genesis 3:6 — desire has gone awry2. Jeremiah...  Read More

I have been reminded recently of one of my favorite Sunday School classes: the class on financial stewardship.  One of the reasons is that this class seems to create really healthy conversations for me and Anna Grace.  One of the core concepts in this class is the budget, or "spending plan," which is exactly what it sounds like: a plan for when, where, and how I will spend, or not spend, my money....  Read More