A question came up on the blog the other day that I don’t have a good answer for.
The question is?
How do you pick and choose what is important or not as far as the Bible goes? Can I eat clams or shrimp?
The question goes on with references below.
Leviticus 11:9-12
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
9 " ‘Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams, you may eat any that have fins and scales.
10 But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales-whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water-you are to detest.
11 And since you are to detest them, you must not eat their meat and you must detest their carcasses.
12 Anything living in the water that does not have fins and scales is to be detestable to you.
Women can’t wear red?
Jesus never says anything about homosexuality….
Abortion isn’t covered in the New Testament…….Only in Exodus
Exodus 21:22-23 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
22 "If men who are fighting hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely [a] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman’s husband demands and the court allows.
23 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life,
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For me, what I understand the real question to be:
What part of the law is still relevant for us today?
To answer this question I am going to invite some of my expert commentators in. I hope and pray that they will be able to answer with gentleness and respect.
The two commentators are Pastor Warren Coe, Senior pastor of South Suburban Evangelical Free Church in Apple Valley MN, and Steve Budd Chairman of Adult Ministries at South Suburban.
There comments will follow on later entries to the blog.
Have a great Day.
Wayne Moran
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About waynem
As a Minnesota based photographer and artist I have been greatly influenced by the Upper Midwest. I focus my skills and energies on portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural and fine art work.
My best work comes from images first painted in my mind. I mull over a prospective image for weeks or months, seeing it from different angles and perspectives, then finally deciding what to capture. The result is images that deeply touch people's emotions and powerfully evoke memories and dreams.
My images are used commercially by companies and organizations ranging from Financial Services firms, mom and pop Ice Cream shops and The Basilica of St Mary to communicate their shared vision and values. Book and magazine publishers have featured my images on their covers. My photographs also grace and enhance the decor of many fine homes.
What do we know is true? Who Makes the Rules?
A question came up on the blog the other day that I don’t have a good answer for.
The question is?
How do you pick and choose what is important or not as far as the Bible goes? Can I eat clams or shrimp?
The question goes on with references below.
Leviticus 11:9-12
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
9 " ‘Of all the creatures living in the water of the seas and the streams, you may eat any that have fins and scales.
10 But all creatures in the seas or streams that do not have fins and scales-whether among all the swarming things or among all the other living creatures in the water-you are to detest.
11 And since you are to detest them, you must not eat their meat and you must detest their carcasses.
12 Anything living in the water that does not have fins and scales is to be detestable to you.
Women can’t wear red?
Jesus never says anything about homosexuality….
Abortion isn’t covered in the New Testament…….Only in Exodus
Exodus 21:22-23 (New International Version)
New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
22 "If men who are fighting hit a pregnant woman and she gives birth prematurely [a] but there is no serious injury, the offender must be fined whatever the woman’s husband demands and the court allows.
23 But if there is serious injury, you are to take life for life,
**********************************************************
For me, what I understand the real question to be:
What part of the law is still relevant for us today?
To answer this question I am going to invite some of my expert commentators in. I hope and pray that they will be able to answer with gentleness and respect.
The two commentators are Pastor Warren Coe, Senior pastor of South Suburban Evangelical Free Church in Apple Valley MN, and Steve Budd Chairman of Adult Ministries at South Suburban.
There comments will follow on later entries to the blog.
Have a great Day.
Wayne Moran
About waynem
As a Minnesota based photographer and artist I have been greatly influenced by the Upper Midwest. I focus my skills and energies on portraits, landscapes, cityscapes, architectural and fine art work. My best work comes from images first painted in my mind. I mull over a prospective image for weeks or months, seeing it from different angles and perspectives, then finally deciding what to capture. The result is images that deeply touch people's emotions and powerfully evoke memories and dreams. My images are used commercially by companies and organizations ranging from Financial Services firms, mom and pop Ice Cream shops and The Basilica of St Mary to communicate their shared vision and values. Book and magazine publishers have featured my images on their covers. My photographs also grace and enhance the decor of many fine homes.