It will probably whet your appetite for more detailed books i know it did for me. Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as the coronavirus, have prompted many to ask why god allowsor even causes pandemic diseases and whether such illnesses are a sign of the end times. I own nothing, obviously, go buy the dvd as tim minchin deserves the moolah. But, it becomes quickly apparent to the reader that the contradictions are really in enns own worldview. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book.
Through the experiences of five families, we discover. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. Freedom from bondage, what we believe what we are, physical and spiritual wholeness and the word in our minds. The bible, particularly the old testament, describes numerous occasions when god brought plagues and diseases on his. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond. The israelites were instructed that every half century there should be a reversion of land to its original owners or their heirs, a general forgiveness of debt, and a manumission of bondservants. Yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, the bible tells me so. The bible is extolled in the song as the best way to live because it provides not only the key to success but also the way to please god and receive his guidance. Do you believe in rock n roll, can music save your mortal soul, and can you teach me how to dance real slow. Unfortunately, i found that enns book was rife with spirituallygarbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation.
The bible tells me so is an excellent book that i would recommend to most people who identify as christian or are seeking to know more about christianity. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. Did you write the book of love, and do you have faith in god. The bible tells him so, have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so thats how he knows it do good to your enemies and the blessed. Our god is the great creator who intentionally, purposely, and carefully formed you and me to be just as we ought to be.
The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. In the 263 page book titled the bible tells me so, the author, peter enns, attempts to help readers understand just what the bible is intended to be and why he feels that way. Woe to the women is a timely warning that the bible is a handbook for the subjugation of women, and that the only true barrier standing between it and women is a secular government. See more ideas about book binding, antique books and book of common prayer. Because the book is written in such a captivating, lively, and interesting way. Woe to the women is an essential guide for the reader who is too busy or too nonmasochistic to study the bible. The reason this is significant is because it leaves enns open for critique of his own personal biases that may distract from the philosophical merit.
This i know devotional reading plan youversion bible. Evidence in bible jesus rising from dead and appearing before disciples jesus tells the good thief today you will be with me in paradise church creeds state jesus will return to judge the living and the dead the book of revelation dead will be raised on the day of judgement st. But believe it because of your own convictions, not because the bible tells me so. In other words, i can believe jesus loves me because it is in the bible. In one move he managed to insult me, prevent me from responding, and portray. So it was with great interest that i recently picked up the bible tells me so, by peter enns. Reading this relatively small book will give you as much fuel in arguing scripture as most fundamentalist christians the bible tells me so gives you all the various passages that these folks have conveniently forgotten or never been taught. He claims the canaanite conquest is immoral, yet argues that the bible provides no clear guide for morality. Don cornell the bible tells me so lyrics genius lyrics. Incredibly astute, unfailingly honest, and downright funny, enns takes an unfamiliar approach to bible commentary. What does the bible say about pandemic diseasessicknesses. This is a book that every christian will be the better and richer for having read. The bible tells me so was recommended to me as a thoughtprovoking, thinking persons guide toward understanding scripture better. It features the lew douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the jack halloran choir don cornell cover.
As he explores questions progressive evangelical readers of scripture commonly face yet fear voicing, enns reveals that they are the very questions that god wants us to considerthe essence of our spiritual study. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution. If you use the bible as your justification for believing that homosexuality is a sin, then you must also accept the rest of the bibles socalled condemnation of many other things that we as a society currently accept as normal. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so.
The bible tells me so is organized into four parts. The bible tells me so a model for our spiritual journey that is what the bible is intended to be. For the bible tells me so is a compassionate and insightful documentary about the contemporary face of an old conflict between christian fundamentalists and gay and lesbian people. He is on a mission to remove scripture from its lofty literary pedestal, loosen it from our elevated expectations, and reacquaint us with the bible we have. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it 9780062272034. But, at least partly because he believes those unbiblical teachings are undeniably true, he has convinced himself that the bible is a collection of. These are the questions at the heart of daniel karslakes for the bible tells me so. The shock of ennss the bible tells me so, then, is either the simplicity and clarity of its answer to that question or else the humor and confessional belief with which the answer is offered. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality it includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house majority leader dick gephardt and his wife, jane. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g.
This sweet refrain also reminds adults that gods revelation to us in his word is the foundation for faith and the ultimate source of truth. Is the chasm separating homosexuals and christianity too wide to cross. The bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. I had previously read his book, inspiration and incarnation, and found it extremely helpful, and so decided to read this newest book of his as well. Jan 01, 1971 preface the bible tells me so is organized into four parts. Positive the documentary for the bible tells me so provided a beautiful representation for what us as a church community should strive to be. Enns intended it to be a book about contradictions in the bible. In seven days, youll discover the lifefilling power of your new bible reading habit. With imogene robinson, victor robinson, gene robinson, isabella boo mcdaniel. The bible tells me so is a 1955 gospel pop hit written by dale evans. For the bible tells me so can the love between two people ever be an abomination. Negative for the bible tells me so a biased presentation of the case for homosexuality based on the fact that nowhere is an advocate for monogamous marriage and the biblical view of sexual activity ever interviewed.
An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the u. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture form the position of an evangelical christian who observes with candor and fresh humor that too often faithful readers approach the bible with expectations it is not set up to meet. The film looks deep into the hearts of several familiesa few of them quite famousthat have struggled with making sense of having a homosexual son or daughter in. In seven days, youll discover the lifefilling power of your new bible. All opinions regarding the unacceptability of homosexuality are presented in a caricature sound byte type of portrayal. If you want to love reading the bible every day, start this sevenday bible plan with life. Oct 17, 2014 in the end, the bible tells me so is a book about contradictions.
With no likely owner in sight, and having a moment to spare, i sat myself down, and read. Oct 07, 2014 if we come to the bible and read it this way, in true humility, rather than defending our version of it, we will find god as he wants to be found. Rivera was attacked that morning because he was gay. Aug 31, 2007 old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture.
Feb 09, 2009 known as young earth creationists, jack and carter say the bible tells them earth is only 6,000 to 10,000 years old. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Rene hates julia, and his feelings against her cause him tremendous pain. Jesus loves me, this i know, for the bible tells me so. May 18, 2009 did you write the book of love, and do you have faith in god above, if the bible tells you so.
A reflection on homosexuality in our society on the morning of july 2, 1990, julio rivera was walking to school in queens, new york when 3 men lured him into an alley where they beat and stabbed him, killing mr. Feb 15, 2010 tim minchin is as brilliant and hilarious as ever as he satires the bible in the good book. He will wash away my sin, let his little child come in. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. The jubilee has its basis in the book of leviticus, chapter 25. The bible tells me so speaks of trust in and reliance on god as revealed in the bible as the source of faith, hope and charity. By loosely grouping the studies into general topics, a. A colleague once attacked me in a meeting, then cut off my response by turning to our supervisor, thrusting his fist into the air, and declaring, im not interested in the past, i care about the future. Don cornells version followed nobles rendition on the charts by one month. Peter enns addresses these concerns in his book the bible tells me. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just plain. Have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so do good to your enemies and the blessed lord youll surely please how do i know, the bible tells me so dont worry bout tomorrow just be real good today the lord is right beside you hell guide you all the way have faith, hope and. That simple and beautiful biblical truth, summed up in the familiar phrase the bible tells me so from the hymn jesus loves me, introduces many children to the love of jesus.
The thought of homosexuality is a rather daunting and scary topic within the church community, and this film took a long hard look at why we feel this way. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. How do i know, the bible tells me so the bible tells him do good to your enemies and the blessed lord youll surely please how do i know, the bible tells me so the bible tells him dont worry bout tomorrow just be real good today the lord is right beside you hell guide you all the way have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live. Planet of the humans full documentary directed by jeff gibbs duration. This beautifully illustrated book uses a delightful and meaningful poem to help young boys know assuredly that when god formed them to be the precious little boys they are, he did so in a wise and perfect way. Aware of it or not, we bring our life experiences and personal biases to reading the scriptures even if those voices are from the world and not timetested insight from heroes of the faith.
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