Reformed Anthropology

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Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: Good Goal, or Distraction?

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In other words, "God saved you, now you work to be a good man/woman". And if men and women are sanctified differently, then how in the world is Jesus a perfect example for men AND women? If Jesus is the perfect example of masculinity (of which Dale Partridge and others claim), then who is the perfect example of femininity? And if Christ is both, then….well… that seems to blow the need for the teaching of biblical manhood and womanhood/masculinity and femininity out of the water, right? Then we only need teach Christlikeness? Right?!? RIGHT?!? The fruit of the spirit is a gift of God to us. It is God’s working in us… not us working with God.

Addressing Sexual Abuse in the Church: A Deep Dive into Prevention, Care, and Restoration

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Dr Clark joined Sarah Morris, Sean Morris, and Josh Squires to discuss how the church should and should not address abuse.

Nature, Grace, Sex, And Analogies

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The pagan world is sex-obsessed and sex is an idol of our age but telling pagans that sex points them to Christ is not an apologetic or evangelistic strategy we should employ. It is not a biblical strategy.

How Can the Church Welcome Those Who Mourn?

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Did you know that out of the 150 Psalms in the Bible, the majority of them are psalms of lament? The worshiper is saying things like, “God, why am I suffering? Why have you abandoned me? Why do I feel empty?” That’s our song sometimes.

Man

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Secular humanism has no way of explaining either the greatness or the tragedy of human existence. However, the biblical story of creation and the fall provides the basis for affirming both human dignity and depravity. We are born into the world “in Adam,” that is, as glorious traitors.

Covenant Breaker and Restored Image Bearer

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The Scriptures teach mankind as image bearer, that the image exists in the totality of their creaturehood: soul, body, gifting, dignity,and dominion.

Christian Anthropology and the Moral Life

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Christian writers sometimes note that doctrine and ethics go together. But while every area of theology has moral implications, the doctrine of man (anthropology) has especially powerful ramifications for the moral life. Who we are is inseparable from how we ought to live. Furthermore, how God calls us to act corresponds to the human nature He […]

The Essence of Humankind

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But what if, instead, humans were image bearers of God in their essence, as the scripture says, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.” And, yes, sin has tainted all of that. It is a deadly cancer eroding its host and will end in death if it is not taken away. But […]

Are the Bible’s Views of Sexuality Outdated?

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Adriel Sanchez, pastor of North Park Presbyterian Church, discusses Biblical views of sexuality. Are they outdated? Or can we trust Scripture as a timeless guide?

Kinism

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Rachel and Coleen discuss kinism and similar views. 
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Creeds and Confessions

The Chalcedonian Creed

Canons of Dordt

Thirty-Nine Articles

The Belgic Confession

Athanasian Creed

Nicene Creed

The Second Helvetic Confession

The Apostles’ Creed