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The words in verse not in order you expect…

Michael McFarland Campbell

Last night at Compline in St George’s Parish Church, Belfast the text of the reading was from Hebrews 9.11–15. This evening, having found during my search last night for my Roman Breviary a copy of The Hymns from the New Testament, by John Metcalfe, I turned to the reference I read last night from the Revised English Bible.  Not all of the verses are formed into an hymn, but those that were are thus: Christ being come a great high priest of good things that shall be, by that more great and perfect place wherein abide doth he; Not made with hands, that … Continue reading The words in verse not in order you expect…

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Different Translations

Andrew McFarland Campbell

There are two passages in the New Testament that are often used to prove that same-sex relationships are wrong. They are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10. Let’s have a look at 1 Corinthians. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, NIV) Read the rest of the post at Faith and Pride. Continue reading Different Translations

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Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

Andrew McFarland Campbell

Romans chapter 1:26-27 is sometimes taken to be a quick proof that all gay relationships are wrong. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. (TNIV) If you take this New Testament sound bite out of context, it does seem to be pretty comprehensive in its condemnation. However, it isn’t nearly … Continue reading Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

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