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A Personal Note on Gay Marriage

While I think this percieved gay revolution that is been brought about by the Supreme Court Justice decision will have an effect for a time, it will only be for a short time....

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What Happened to the Emerging Church?

New Post a New Site…Please redirect your RSS Feed http://credohouse.org/blog/what-happened-to-the-emerging-church  

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Current Issues in Theology
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What Do You Think Happened to the Emerging Church?

It has been years sense I have seen a book or a blog on the Emerging Church. Last week, I asked a large group of people at the Credo House both young and old, “Who has...

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Credo Links on Gay Marriage

1. Everything Has Changed, Nothing Has Changed by Albert Mohler “In a very real sense, everything has now changed. The highest court of the land has redefined marriage....

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Can Gays Be Saved?

A new blog post at the new blog: Can Gays Be Saved? http://credohouse.org/blog/can-gays-be-saved  

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Is There Such A Thing As A Gay Christian?

I have been asked this quite a few times over the years and the issue was brought up again recently due to the Supreme Court ruling on Friday. Can gays be Christians? Or,...

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6 Reasons Christians Should Not Be Too Alarmed About Gay Marriage

New Blog at New Site! http://credohouse.org/blog/6-reasons-christians-should-not-to-be-too-alarmed-about-gay-marriage

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Gay Marriage: 6 Reasons Christians Should Not Be Too Alarmed

By now, all are aware that the Supreme Court voted Friday in favor of same-sex marriage. In a 5-4 ruling, the decision placed the United States among the 19 countries that...

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Race Relations in the Church (as in Heaven)

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85. Through Theology in a Year: Can Scripture Mean More Than Its Author Intended?
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In this episode, Michael explores one of the most fascinating questions in biblical interpretation: Can Scripture mean more than its human author intended? If God is the ultimate Author of Scripture, is it possible for Him to communicate truths that transcend the conscious awareness of the biblical writers while remaining faithful to their intended meaning?

Along the way, Michael introduces the concept of “Biblical Docetism”—a tendency among many Bible-believing Christians to emphasize the divine element of Scripture while neglecting its genuinely human character. Drawing an analogy from the ancient Christological heresy of Docetism, he argues that many interpreters approach the Bible as if it simply dropped from heaven, overlooking the personalities, literary styles, historical settings, and intentions of the biblical authors. This often results in serious hermeneutical errors and a misunderstanding of how God chose to communicate through human writers.

Michael also examines the doctrine of sensus plenior (“fuller sense”), asking whether a biblical text can legitimately mean more than the human author consciously understood. Can God intend meanings that transcend the author’s awareness? If so, what limits govern interpretation? The discussion leads to a deeper appreciation of the relationship between divine authorship, human authorship, and the nature of biblical inspiration itself.

Ultimately, Michael argues that Scripture, like Christ, possesses both a divine and human dimension. A faithful doctrine of inspiration must account for both without sacrificing either. The result is a richer understanding of how God speaks through His Word and why responsible interpretation requires attention to both the divine Author and the human authors He employed.

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2026-06-11
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    In this episode, Michael explores one of the most fascinating questions in biblical interpretation: Can Scripture mean more than its human author intended? If God is the ultimate Author of Scripture, is it possible for Him to communicate truths that transcend the conscious awareness of the biblical writers while remaining faithful to their intended meaning? […]
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    In this episode, Michael examines the major theories of biblical inspiration and asks one of the most important questions in theology: Where does inspiration reside? Is Scripture merely the product of exceptionally gifted men? Does the Holy Spirit simply elevate human insight? Is only part of the Bible inspired? Are some passages more inspired than […]

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