Other hymns by william bradbury include he leadeth me, just as i am, and sweet hour of prayer. Enns is concerned that instead of honest engagement with scripture some segments of the church have made untenable attempts to cover up or explain away the challenges. It seems pretty obvious, but the bible is this big library of books. Freedom from bondage, what we believe what we are, physical and spiritual wholeness and the word in our minds. Christians and the spanking controversy, available as a free pdf download here with no cost or. Christian holy scripture contains more than a foundational template for leading a spiritual life it also features sex. Tim minchin is as brilliant and hilarious as ever as he satires the bible in the good book. For this premise to be applicable requires accepting, a the bible is quite likely to lead to truth, and b there is no convincing reason for believing it doesn. Jan 28, 2018 these and other verses, as well as the overall teaching about disciplining children in the bible is ably discussed by jerusalembased christian biblical scholar samuel martin, who has produced a wonderful book, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Peter enns has written a great book about the book. I own nothing, obviously, go buy the dvd as tim minchin deserves the moolah. 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. Enns does let us know in his book that he believes that jesus christ is the son of god come in the flesh, that jesus died for us.
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. So it was with great interest that i recently picked up the bible tells me so, by peter enns. 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. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament.
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. All the evidence points to the fact that the bible is true. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it. Unfortunately, i found that enns book was rife with spirituallygarbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation. I like books that make me think, even when i disagree. While it might not appear to be an argument, the first line jesus loves me is actually a conclusion based on the premise the bible tells me so specifically, john 3. For instance, when we read about jesus death and resurrection, it seems like a nobrainer to us christians living 2,000 years after the fact.
Bears will maul you, this i know, for the bible tells me so. In the end, i highly recommend you buy and read the bible tells me so. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture from 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 bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. If one thinks the bible is just another religious book, then it is easier to dismiss the bibles answers. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book.
The bible tells me so the bible tells me so audiobook, by peter enns. Jan 31, 2011 the bible says so between the ongoing debate about gay marriage and the recentlynoted anniversary of the hugely divisive roe v. In one move he managed to insult me, prevent me from responding, and portray. 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. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory or just. I found its message extremely moving and morally sound, demonstrating the love christians should show to other humans. Here you will find a revolutionary guide that will liberate christians so they can truly engage with gods word. With no likely owner in sight, and having a moment to spare, i sat myself down, and read. I just finished reading peter enns book, the bible tells me so. That the man of god may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Zach perez dane sawyer critical thinking november 8, 2010 for the bible tells me so. I was obsessed with the bible and memorized it at all costs. The bible tells me that it was created by god over the course of six days and not nearly as long ago as the millions of billions of years other people claim.
About half of the essays address vital issues, such as biblical inspiration, inerrancy, interpretation, and authority. If youve ever struggled with the violent or contradictory. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g. Oct 19, 2007 a new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. Positive for the bible tells me so was an extremely poignant film, the purpose of which was to eliminate christian misconceptions of homosexuality. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. The bible tells me so a model for our spiritual journey that is what the bible is intended to be.
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. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. And for christians, the gospel has always been the lens through which israels stories are readwhich means, for christians, jesus, not the bible, has the final word. So, we are so thankful to be able to make the wonderful truth and highest values of the bible available to children all over the world here at. By loosely grouping the studies into general topics, a. I represented the bible club on the homecoming court in high school. Feb 24, 2015 bears will maul you, this i know, for the bible tells me so. Its actually thinly masked fear of losing control and certainty, a mirror of an inner disquiet, a warning signal that deep down we do not really trust god at all. 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 consider. In other words, what gets done in washington must come from the heart of the peopleour family homes and our houses of worship, our neighborhoods and our communities. 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. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive doctrine and learned to embrace gods word as it is actually written. Through the experiences of five families, we discover.
The bible says so between the ongoing debate about gay marriage and the recentlynoted anniversary of the hugely divisive roe v. The story of gods people has moved on, and so must we. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in g major transposable. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality. Jun 20, 2008 i was and still am a huge bible nerdi was the president of the bible club in high school, which made me super cool, she jokes. We hope you and your family will enjoy, and be encouraged by, the videos, songs, stories, coloring pages, and crafts. Aug 31, 2007 old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. Apr 29, 2019 the bible tells me that it was created by god over the course of six days and not nearly as long ago as the millions of billions of years other people claim. A new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. The bible tells me so is organized into four parts. John wesleys approach to the bible is examined, and some essays explore how the bible ought to be approached in a postmodern world. If the bible is wrong, im so, so wrong tim challies.
The main purpose for todays lesson was because as we discuss the different world view questions there is going to be an appeal made to what the bible says is the answer. Intermingled with these five stories, religious leaders and scholars explore how the bible has been used and misused. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. Score after score of pages followed, all blank, presumably to be filled in by others. 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.
These and other verses, as well as the overall teaching about disciplining children in the bible is ably discussed by jerusalembased christian biblical scholar samuel martin, who has produced a wonderful book, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 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. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. Bible study, motivational, old testament new testament, spiritual living the bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. 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. Feb 15, 2010 tim minchin is as brilliant and hilarious as ever as he satires the bible in the good book. This is a book that every christian will be the better and richer for having read. 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. I memorized large portions of the book of romans before i was 11. Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. It will probably whet your appetite for more detailed books i know it did for me. Dale evans the bible tells me so sheet music in g major.
The bible says so and other stupid arguments joel m. 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. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. 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.
Sweating bullets to line up the bible with our exhausting expectations, to make the bible something its not meant to be, isnt a pious act of faith, even if it looks that way on the surface. As christians, we love god and we love his word, the bible. It includes lengthy interview segments with several sets of religious parents including former house. This world, this universe, was made by god and for god, an incredible ex nihilo act of creative superiority. 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. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. I recommend it, not because i agree with everything that is written though in time, maybe i will. In the bible tells me so, enns wants to do for the bible what rob bell did for hell in love wins expose christians fearbased contradictory beliefs and show a new way forward. Spider man is a better superhero than super man whether our argument concerns public affairs or some other subject we must know some, if not. 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.
Print and download the bible tells me so sheet music by dale evans. 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. Whether our argument concerns public affairs or some other subject we. Peter enns addresses these concerns in his book the bible tells me so. Rade decision legalizing abortion, more people have been shouting. 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. It appeared in its present form in 1862 in his hymnal publication, the golden shower. Even though i respect the bible, and even though it forms the foundation of my personal and. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. For the bible tells me so introduces you to five ordinary christian families and shows how these people of faith handle the realization of having a gay child or family member. But the further he studied the bible, the more he found himself confronted by questions that could neither be answered within the rigid framework of his.
He composed the music for jesus loves me in 1861 especially for anna warners text and personally added the chorus to the four stanzas. I have rarely okay never read a book covering biblical history and biblical interpretation that has actually made me laugh out loud. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Two people profiled in the film episcopal bishop gene robinson and brenda poteat, a. Incredibly astute, unfailingly honest, and downright funny, enns takes an unfamiliar approach to bible commentary. 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. I think the critical turning point for me was understanding that the bibles not just one book, says evans. The particular book i was referring to the bible tells me so isnt about genesis specifically, but rather an attitude towards the bible as a whole. First preached at broad run baptist church 1062002.
If the bible is wrong, im wrong about the origins of humanity. When bible stories are illustrated, they reveal some huge. Other essays address crucial themes in various books of the bible. The bible tells me so was recommended to me as a thoughtprovoking, thinking persons guide toward understanding scripture better.