diversity, origins, racial issues
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Dr. Christopher Cone All human beings share a common origin and lineage, being made in the image of our Creator, and therefore have undeniable value assigned by our Creator.[1] The sacred EQUALITY of all human...
diversity, racial issues, social justice
These are troubled times. Protests across the United States illustrate the racial divide that continues to boil over. Racial equality and healing seem like distant dreams. It does not look hopeful that we will see equality practiced and healing take place any time...
diversity, ecclesiology, gender, leadership, sexuality
The Biblical record is univocal in considering essential differences between man and woman. Genesis 2:20 describes an incompleteness in creation when there was no helper (Heb. ezer) found suitable for Adam. The statement immediately following the identification of the...
diversity, ecclesiology, Holy Spirit, spiritual gifts
Presented to the SCS Faculty Symposium on the Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts, July 27, 2015 Introduction While not the only passage on the topic, 1 Corinthians 13 is a pivotal context on the issue of whether or not the revelatory gifts continue for the...
diversity, ecclesiology, leadership, music, priorities
What makes music good? Or bad? Is there indeed such a thing as good or bad music? Are there certain styles of music that are off limits for Christians? How about for use in the church? These questions underscore the odd reality that music – and especially music in the...
apologetics, diversity, ethics, grace, pacifism
Paul’s words echo as if exclaimed from a canyon, yet we often fail to hear them. “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men” (Rom 12:18). At the same time if we listen closely, we can hear the resolve in Jude’s voice as he urges believers to...
diversity, ecclesiology, spiritual gifts, theology
Romans 12:6-8 describes eight gifts: prophecy, serving, teaching, exhorting, giving, leading, and mercy. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 lists nine manifestations of the Spirit: word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, gifts of healing, miracles, prophecy, distinguishing of...
diversity, ethics, grace, news, philosophy, same-sex marriage, sexuality, social justice, theology, worldview
Promoting gay rights in South Africa, Archbishop Desmond Tutu recently was outspoken on his prioritization of gay rights issues: “I would refuse to go to a homophobic heaven. No, I would say sorry, I mean I would much rather go to the other place…I would not worship a...
