Endorsers of the book include rob bell, rachel held evans, and brian mclaren. All scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. Unfortunately, i found that enns book was rife with spirituallygarbled conclusions and some blatant misinformation. I attended the premiere of the movie, for the bible tells me so, at sundance on january 21, 2007.
Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Peter ennsis a collection of compromises, written for the layman. Positive the documentary for the bible tells me so provided a beautiful representation for what us as a church community should strive to be. First preached at broad run baptist church 1062002. Kids told me all about how people like grandpa or miss rhonda could make a bible story fearful or comforting just in how they told it.
For the bible tells me so by daniel karslake daniel. Created to accompany the film for the bible tells me so, this user friendly guide will enable anyone to facilitate a moving conversation about the bible, the church and lgbt people. Within each part are chapters, each chapter having been researched and originally written as an individual study. That said, the films argument against overly literal bible readings may not preach to anyone but the converted, and when for the bible tells me so strays from scripture, its ardent plea for. Reading the bible as scripture thompson, richard p, oord, thomas jay on. Publishers weeklypeter enns has written a great book about the book. In the bible tells me so, enns wants to do for the. We hope you and your family will enjoy, and be encouraged by, the videos, songs, stories, coloring pages, and crafts available here. Oct 05, 2007 i attended the premiere of the movie, for the bible tells me so, at sundance on january 21, 2007.
The thought of homosexuality is a rather daunting and scary topic within the church community, and this film took a long hard look at why we feel this way. In the bible tells me so, peter enns addresses the problems of scripture form. 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. Issues, themes, books, topics john wesley believed the scriptures are a complete rule of faith and practice and they are clear in all necessary points. Jesus loves me, this i know, for the bible tells me so.
Hell start by unpacking what we mean when we talk about truth and give us some helpful insights into how we can approach historical facts that sometimes seem to be at odds with the biblical text. This week jared walks us through the ways in which the bible is true and in some ways untrue. 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. 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. I just finished reading peter enns book, the bible tells me so. 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.
Its scary but essential to witness how many people. An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the u. Why defending the scripture has made us unable to read it harperone, 2014. Books of the bible list order complete new and old testament. As christians, we love god and we love his word, the bible. Buy the bible tells me so reprint by biblical studies peter enns isbn. Old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. Through the experiences of five families, we discover. A new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality.
That the man of god may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. Informed by such respected voices as bishop desmond tutu, harvards peter gomes, orthodox rabbi steve greenberg and reverend jimmy creech, for the bible tells me so offers healing, clarity and understanding to anyone caught in the crosshairs of scripture and sexual identity. 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. The bible tells me so ebook by peter enns rakuten kobo. Pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Peter ennss most popular book is the bible tells me so. A study of the bible s often contradictory role in human morality demonstrates how the bible has been used throughout history as a tool to justify harmful control. A wide range of feelings, issues and questions will come up for diverse viewers, and any guide to this. Imagine that this film is shown to a group of teenagers,and that someone in the audience might be gay,and too afraid to tell their parents or a. Don cornell also released his own version of this song which became a top. These are the questions at the heart of daniel karslakes for the bible tells me so. Books by peter enns author of the bible tells me so. Incredibly astute, unfailingly honest, and downright funny, enns takes an unfamiliar approach to bible commentary.
It will empower you and participants to take these conversations to the. I should note here that this is my first experience with enns. Imagine that this film is shown to a group of teenagers,and that someone in the audience might be gay,and too afraid to tell their parents or a close friend, and is contemplating taking their own life. Yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, yes, jesus loves me, the bible tells me so. On the third day he arose shout it out till the whole world knows. These questions and more are answered in this awardwinning documentary, which brilliantly reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. 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. A new book capitalizing on the familiar song the bible tells me so. Daniel karslakes documentary for the bible tells me so wont win any prizes for technique, but innovation surely ranks very low on this filmmakers todo list. 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. For the bible tells me so from for the bible tells me so. Other people tell their children that their religious books are from god.
The name stands for the original promise with god to the descendants of abraham in particular prior to the coming of jesus christ in the new testament or the new promise. The book wastes a great deal of ink claiming that the bible is simply not to be trusted or taken seriously. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it san francisco. Its quite a bold piece of work, with a lot of serious claims about the role and purpose of the bible. A study guide and advocacy training curriculum pdf. So, how do we know if god is speaking through scripture. 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. After watching for the bible tells me so,i realized that this film could have a huge impact on viewers. 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. Peter enns makes the case that scripture doesnt tell us everything. Aug 31, 2007 old trailer version for the film for the bible tells me so, a provocative documentary that reconciles homosexuality and biblical scripture. This is a book that every christian will be the better and richer for having read.
The bible tells me so was a frustrating read for me. Oct 17, 2014 pete enns has just released his latest book, the bible tells me so. Instead of writing a screed, im going to highlight both positive and negative aspects. It features the lew douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the jack halloran choir. 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. It is a powerful movie that opens for discussion the impact of religious teaching on homosexuals in america. Preface the bible tells me so is organized into four parts. It features the lew douglas orchestra and backing vocals by the jack halloran choir don cornell cover. With no likely owner in sight, and having a moment to spare, i sat myself down, and read. Trained as an evangelical bible scholar, peter enns loved the scriptures and shared his devotion by teaching at westminster theological seminary. Uses and abuses of holy scripture hill, jim, cheadle, rand on. A moving and emotional documentary about gays and their place in the bible.
Everything we need for salvation and living the christian life is contained in the bible. Notably, almost all the kids strongly associated a bible story with the person theyd heard it froma favorite teacher, parent, or relative. Publishers weekly peter enns has written a great book about the book. Don cornell the bible tells me so lyrics genius lyrics. The bible is more than a mystery christianity today. For the bible tells me so is a documentary which looks at the ongoing battle of gays and lesbians to celebrate their faith without denying their sexual preferences. It exposes the bible s harmful stereotypes about women as sin. 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 thebibletellsmeso. Review 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. For the bible tells me so can the love between two people ever be an abomination. Bible study, motivational, old testament new testament, spiritual living the bible tells me so is bible scholar peter ennss book about the book. Is the chasm separating homosexuals and christianity too wide to cross. Enns releases scripture from the cage weve built for it and then teaches us to love it for what it is, not what we try to make it.
Checking availability for buy online, pick up in store. The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution of adam recounts his transformative spiritual. 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 on the cross, and. He is the author of several books, including the sin of certainty, the bible tells me so, inspiration and incarnation, and the evolution of adam. 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. For the bible tells me so is a 2007 american documentary film directed by daniel g. Peter enns has 35 books on goodreads with 28294 ratings. Its central premise is so promising and necessary that i couldnt be more disappointed in how that premise gets treated here. Don cornells version followed nobles rendition on the charts by one month. Have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so do good to your enemies and the blessed lord youll surely please how do i know, the bible tells me so dont worry bout tomorrow just be real good today the lord is right beside you hell guide you all the way have faith, hope and charity that. The bible tells me so the bible tells me so audiobook, by peter enns. Lucidly argued, concise and thorough, woe to the women documents the bible s punitive, antediluvian rules and attitudes toward women. The bible tells me so is a 1955 gospel pop hit written by dale evans.
Another telling statement is the inside flap of the book cover which states, in the bible tells me so, enns wants to do for the bible what rob. 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. So, for instance, he shows us differences between sacrificial laws in. Two people profiled in the film episcopal bishop gene robinson and brenda poteat, a. The bible tells me so quotes showing of 82 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. Enns speaks at schools, churches, and seminars across the country and is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias. Zach perez dane sawyer critical thinking november 8, 2010 for the bible tells me so. The bible tells him so, have faith, hope and charity thats the way to live successfully how do i know, the bible tells me so thats how he knows it do good to your enemies and the blessed.
The controversial bible scholar and author of the evolution. Jesus died upon the tree yes, he died for you and me. 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. For the bible tells me so is a great documentary and an even better motion picture, and as a testament to faith and family i cant imagine a finer example than this. Freedom from bondage, what we believe what we are, physical and spiritual wholeness and the word in our minds. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it by dr. A study of the bible s often contradictory role in human morality demonstrates how the bible has been used. Gene robinson, who became the first officially ordained anglican bishop. The film includes interviews with a number of conservative christian families as well as v. The bible tells me so was recommended to me as a thoughtprovoking, thinking persons guide toward understanding scripture better. The old testament also known as the jewish tanakh is the first 39 books in most christian bibles.
Thanks very much to jim for sharing these verses with us. How could gods plan for divine inspiration mean ignoring what is really written in the bible. 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. The storytellers had a profound impact on the stories they told. The bible tells me so chronicles ennss spiritual odyssey, how he came to see beyond restrictive. Oct 19, 2007 a new documentary film, for the bible tells me so, explores how faith shapes opinions about homosexuality. Karslake about homosexuality and its perceived conflict with christianity, as well as various interpretations of what the bible says about samesex sexuality. Why defending scripture has made us unable to read it.
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