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Reformation Study Bible iPhone App
The Reformation Study Bible is now available as an iPhone app. Ligonier’s blog has the details.
A Quiet Circumvention of Morality
Dr. Mohler writes about women being involved in combat situations in the U.S. military. “From a Christian perspective, the concern about women in combat goes far beyond the pollsters’ questions. If we truly believe that God created man and women for different but complementary roles and shows his glory in the faithfulness of men as primary protectors and women as primary nurturers, the entry of women into combat roles is an open rejection of God’s purpose.”
The Tornado, the Lutherans, and Homosexuality
John Piper writes about a rather amazing situation in Minneapolis. “On a day when no severe weather was predicted or expected…a tornado forms, baffling the weather experts—most saying they’ve never seen anything like it. It happens right in the city. The city: Minneapolis.”
Why Read Christian Biography?
Biographer Faith Cook answers the question. “And strange as it may seem, the reading of Christian biography is one way to set before ourselves noble standards, goals and aspirations which can only help the Christian man or woman to make progress, not to gain any earthly accolades, but towards that ultimate prize of our heavenly calling - the glory to come.”
The Smallest Change, the Biggest Difference
Shaun Groves talks about the benefits to his family that came from getting rid of cable TV.
The Reformation Study Bible is now available as an iPhone app. Ligonier’s blog has the details.
A Quiet Circumvention of Morality
Dr. Mohler writes about women being involved in combat situations in the U.S. military. “From a Christian perspective, the concern about women in combat goes far beyond the pollsters’ questions. If we truly believe that God created man and women for different but complementary roles and shows his glory in the faithfulness of men as primary protectors and women as primary nurturers, the entry of women into combat roles is an open rejection of God’s purpose.”
The Tornado, the Lutherans, and Homosexuality
John Piper writes about a rather amazing situation in Minneapolis. “On a day when no severe weather was predicted or expected…a tornado forms, baffling the weather experts—most saying they’ve never seen anything like it. It happens right in the city. The city: Minneapolis.”
Why Read Christian Biography?
Biographer Faith Cook answers the question. “And strange as it may seem, the reading of Christian biography is one way to set before ourselves noble standards, goals and aspirations which can only help the Christian man or woman to make progress, not to gain any earthly accolades, but towards that ultimate prize of our heavenly calling - the glory to come.”
The Smallest Change, the Biggest Difference
Shaun Groves talks about the benefits to his family that came from getting rid of cable TV.
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My dad, for as long as I can remember, has advised me to live in the Bible, and visit good biographies. The tales of a life that God has worked in marvelous ways to bring glory unto Himself inspires us like few other things.
The city: Minneapolis.
The time: 2PM.
I had no idea that Pastor John was friends with Joe Friday. ;-)
The more articles I read from Mohler the less I’m inclined to take him seriously. He actually seems to think that the solution to women being raped in the military is to remove the women. Really, Albert? Is the solution to racism in the military to remove all minorities, too?
I know that the Bible does lay out gender roles for church leadership, but where is the biblical basis for female exclusion from the military?
First of all, the Biblical concept of complementary gender roles goes far beyond church leadership. But let’s be specific: what’s actually in question is women in combat. It’s probably okay for women to be working in military clinics, public relations units, community development roles, logistics, intel, etc. But combat is a different question.
I think the strongest argument against women in combat roles is simply the mental aspect. It’s exceedingly more difficult for a man to see a woman in danger, in agony, or (most tragically) killed than if it would be for him if it were a man in those circumstances.
What’s more, it’s silly to deny that men and women have sex drives. With the average combat soldiers being in their early 20s, those hormones can be a pretty significant distraction, and distractions can be deadly.
Really? The tornado hit because of the ELCA? Then what does it mean that it hit a neighborhood several blocks south and totaled some houses? What does it mean that it hit an elementary school in North Branch?
That, and all the other hurricanes, typhoons, and earthquakes all over the world.
Angie,Piper’s post said it was a gentle reminder to all, including the ELCA, that calamities everywhere urge us to repent, for we will not escape the coming judgment. Judgment comes for all, and natural disasters are a reminder of that. I thought he was pretty clear to set those boundaries up in the article. It was not necessarily the sin of ELCA that caused God to move, but was not not necessarily it either.Mark
I know that the Bible does lay out gender roles for church leadership, but where is the biblical basis for female exclusion from the military?
That is the problem with the complementarity logic. One cannot believe that the leader/follower paradigm only applies to church leadership/family if it is something that is intrinsic to gender.
It takes quite a bit of gymnastics to believe that it applies to in the church, in the family, in military combat, but not in universities or companies.
Consequently, one has to either choose to apply the paradigm to areas that the bible does not, or to have an inconsistent hermeneutic.
The Tornado.
I was listening to a Twin Cities radio station this morning. A meteorologist was commenting on the tornado that struck Mpls.and said that in his years of observing weather he had never seen anything so unusual. The atmosphere was not conducive for a tornado, and he was practically mystified that it happened.
Something to think about.
I know the situations are not at all comparable in scope, but how exactly is Piper’s logic here any different than the logic of those who blamed 9-11 on homosexuals?
I confess myself to be, disappointed.
Mason,
There is no comparison. Piper is addressing the point that an ecclesiastical body is endorsing sin - endorsing evil. There is something very different about homosexual behavior itself, and then a church body endorsing it.
I believe he’s saying that God is giving all of us a signal, and it really is about much more than homosexual behavior.
Mike-
In general we probably agree, but I could see one considering male leadership to be specifically prescribed for church/home, without making any statements (from the Bible) about how male/female roles should play out in corporations, universities, the military, etc. That sort of stance wouldn’t necessarily be inconsistent.
In Mohler’s case, it seems like he’s arguing from practicality moreso than the Bible. Then again, Mohler may also consider it to be less than ideal for women to hold leadership positions in universities and corporations.