Firstly, who exactly is James? The original pronunciation of this author’s name in Greek is Iakobos, which in Hebrew is spelled Ya’akov. This is why some ancient and modern translations render his name as “Jacob”. There are many called James in the New Testament. Two of them belonged to Jesus’ inner circle of twelve disciples, …
Taken from an article by Sam Allberry from Living Out - an organisation which helps people, churches and society talk about Christian faith and sexuality. It's important to remember that God’s blueprint for sexuality is interwoven throughout Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation. These resources will help you set the specific mentions of homosexuality in the wider …
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The Acts of Paul and Thecla. A contemporary English Translation - New Revised and Extended Edition. Third Edition Published March 2024 A pseudo-theological book. Thecla's story is one of many in the Apocryphal Acts which portray women giving up riches and sexual activity to follow the Apostles. The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles is a …
Photo by Burkay Canatar on Pexels.com It’s December, time for the tree to go up, get the sprouts on the boil, and for all to get ready for the big day. Christmas, it’s all about the children, isn’t it? But how Christian is Christmas? Is this really what Jesus had in mind for his followers …
Photo by upender photography on Pexels.com The world went from calling a ‘clump of cells’ nonhuman, to allowing abortions when the clump of cells begins to ‘look human’, accepting third-trimester abortions, and now pushing for the termination of babies moments before birth, or in some cases, just after birth. It seems that what they are …
Picture is Connecticut 10th grader Sarah Harrison's Doodle, "A Peaceful Future" Who is my neighbour, do they live next door?What if they’re ugly, or drunk or a whore?What if they really are just not like us?Quiet, refined, not making a fuss. Who is my neighbour? Not just in my street,Surely my neighbour is all whom …
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Did the elders not seek your face? Did they not pray out loud to you? Did they not wait upon you And seek your guidance? Did we not fast and pray To do your good pleasure? Late into the night To seek your true guidance? Did we not take your precepts to the people? Did …
