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Category: Bible & Theology

Reigniting the Church's Education Ministry

When we begin to view all of the church’s ministries as educative, we are encouraged to reflect not only on what we are teaching people, but how we are forming and shaping their walk with Christ. In this article, we offer four fresh and practical suggstions for reigniting the Church’s educational ministry.

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Bioethics, Part 2

We continue our Seven Minute Seminary video series with Dr. Bryan Edgar. Edgar confronts topics like IVF, cloning, and trans-species gene transfer. What are the theological implications of these advances in medicine and techonology? Hear what Dr. Edgar has to say. 

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Food and Faith

Today the vast majority of us are not farmers. Yet the principles of gleaning and caring for the poor are as timeless as the book of Ruth. How might we continue in the faithfulness of Boaz and make sure we create room for more grace and less waste?

 

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Bioethics, Part 1

Dr. Brian Edgar, Professor of Theological Studies at Asbury Seminary, confronts ethical questions that arise from advances in biology and medicine. Edgar uses in vitro fertilization as an example and proposes a Christian response to the ethical questions one might face following IVF.

 

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What Is Prevenient Grace?

The grace that “goes before” is a doctrine worth knowing. This primer briefly introduces the reach and scope of prevenient grace as understood by John Wesley. Explore some biblical references that serve as a foundation for this important doctrine.

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Homosexuality and Scripture

Is same-sex marriage compatible with Christian faith? Dr. Ben Witherington III addresses this question and explains how Scripture focuses on behavior not inclinations or orientation.
 

 

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Dying Well According to John Wesley

What does “dying well” look like? John Wesley’s journals and sermons confront the topic of death, death was not something Wesley feared. Rather, Wesley communicates a redemptive hope in Christ that transcends the grave. Wesley found the key in dying well, was living well.

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Book Review: Junia is Not Alone (Do Women Belong in the Pulplit?)

Junia or Junias? One little letter makes a big difference in how Romans 16:7 is interpreted. The question this passage poses is one that has divided the church for decades – do women belong in the pulpit? Scot McKnight is shouting a resounding “YES!” with the publication of his ebook Junia is Not Alone.

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We Need a Course Correction

Matthew Sleeth traded in the perfect American life for one dedicated to preaching about God and His creation. He says the great commission is a green commission, and the Church needs to take a leadership role in caring for God’s creation. This is part of an ongoing series throughout the month of April celebrating Earth Day.

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