What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?
This article offers due consideration of several passages in Scripture that mention homosexuality: Genesis 19, Leviticus 18, Leviticus 20, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, and 1 Timothy 1:8-10. Along the way the author often draws out the implications of the texts for our understanding of the issue.
The Fading Vision? The Spirit and Freedom in the Pastoral Epistles
The work of the Spirit as explained in the Pastoral Epistles is examined in this article. The author takes a look at a number of texts that call our attention to the work of the Spirit in prophecy, ministry, and renewal; e.g.
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus – The Wrong Use of the Law (1 Timothy 1:3-5)
Chapter 2 is an exposition of 1 Timothy 1:3-5. The emphasis in these verses falls on the importance of the right doctrine for the life of the church.
1 & 2 Timothy and Titus – Greetings to All (1 Timothy 1:1-2)
Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the purpose of 1 Timothy, and a commentary on 1 Timothy 1:1-2. Paul carefully phrased his greeting to Timothy with the purpose of encouraging him in his daunting leadership role.
The Centrality of the Scripture
The author takes a look at the church at Ephesus through the lens of 1 Timothy. Three problems that arose in the life of the church are reflected upon: asceticism (1 Timothy 4:1-5), legalism (1 Timothy 1:3-17), and materialism (1 Timothy 6:3-19).
The Gospel of the Glory of the Blessed God
Looking at 1 Timothy 1:11, this article show what it means to speak about divine blessedness. Lamenting the loss of the blessedness of God in modern theology, the article calls for the rediscovery of this truth. The concept of a blessed God sums up the divine attributes of God, provides a bridge to the Trinity, and helps to interpret the anthropomorphisms of scripture.