Worship and Ethics: A Reflection on Psalm 15

Worship and Ethics: A Reflection on Psalm 15

A short study on the inextricable relation between worship and conduct in Psalm 15. From this short Psalm we learn that those who genuinely experience God's presence in the place of worship will mirror God in other places.

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Homosexuality in History

Various types of same sex relations are not new phenomena but are found thousands of years ago. This background information is important when biblical texts are interpreted.

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Genesis on Marriage and Sexuality

This article is a theology of sexuality as found in the book of Genesis. The author suggests that our problems with sexuality today are already reflected in the first book of the canon.

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BRI Ethics Committee Releases Statements on Transgenderism

The BRI Ethics Committee has developed two opinions about issues related to transgender. One discusses sex-change surgery, the other one marriage of people who have undergone such a procedure. Suggestions are provided as to how to deal with these issues.

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Lessons from Daniel 4

We are confronted with various diseases, among them mental and psychological illnesses. Depression has become a specific problem in our days. In Daniel 4 we read about King Nebuchadnezzar for the last time, and he is suffering from a mental disease.

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Digital Technology and the Christian Life

This essay offers some thoughts on digital technology and argues that we should bring our digital life under the Lordship of Jesus. It deals with the philosophy, theology, and ethics of digital technology. It concludes with an injunction for us to be masters of our technology, never the servants. Such appeal is base on the…

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Sex, Seriously

The question of capital punishment is particularly sensitive in Western cultures, and I understand the apprehension. But your question is about specific cases legislated in the Old Testament. I suggest that we understand the legislation itself, then try to clarify its foundation.

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A Question of Slavery

Please clarify the law of slavery in Exodus 21:2-6. Wouldn't God be opposed to slavery? A number of laws in the Old Testament regulate the treatment of Israelite and non-Israelite slaves. I will provide an overview of slavery in Israel and discuss the legislation to which you refer.

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The Biblical Research Institute Ethics Committee and the Question of Surrogate Motherhood

Surrogate motherhood is a challenging ethical issue and must be careful considered by women who think about becoming birth mothers as well as by couples who attempt to have children by using such an approach.

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The Creator Loves This Place: God’s Care for His Creation and Our Responsibility

Belief in a caring Creator suggests that our concern should include humans, animals, and the land God gave to human beings.

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