Category Archives: Leviticus

PDF of Debate Over the Law Free from Sermon Index

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Ron Goetz

Debate over Paul’s Abolition of the Law A few years ago I engaged in a prolonged debate with some of the folks over at Sermon Index. One of the topics included Paul’s cancellation of the Torah. Free PDF of Debate … Continue reading →

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The Gay Theme of the Q Source

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Ron Goetz

There is a definite gay theme in the Q Source, or the Gospel of Q. Before we discuss the violent persecution of the Q community, and the individual behind that persecution, it is necessary to establish the historical grounds for … Continue reading →

Posted in Centurion and Pais, Galilee, Homosexuality, Jesus and Homosexuality, Leviticus, Luke 17, Luke 17:34-35, Q Source, Ten Years in Galilee | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

Jesus vs. Leviticus

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Ron Goetz

David Pickett, a FB friend, suggested I read an article alleging that Jesus condemned homosexuality since the Torah condemns it.  I’d like to share my response, which is different from some I’ve written in that it is short and sweet. There’s … Continue reading →

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The Stoning of Baruch

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Ron Goetz

A Midrash on Leviticus 20:13 My name is Philemon ben Phalaris. I am a Jew from the town of Elasa. Jonathan is king in Jerusalem. A fortnight ago I walked out to the barn and saw my son, Baruch, and Nathan … Continue reading →

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All Things are Lawful: Three of Paul’s Substitutes for the Torah

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Ron Goetz

Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians has a clear example of his unwillingness to cite the Law when it seems natural, logical, or reasonable for him to have done so. Paul abolished the Law in his letters to the Christians in Rome, Galatia, … Continue reading →

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So What Replaced the Law?

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ron Goetz

We have seen in Galatians, Romans, and Colossians that Paul cancelled the Law in no uncertain terms. When I have brought up the cancellation of the Law, someone always asks, “Oh, so now you can do anything you want? Everything is okay? Adultery … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Quote Leviticus to Prove God Hates Homosexuality

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Ron Goetz

The standard Biblical case against homosexuality is not as air-tight as many people seem to think. People bring up many points routinely, and it’s amazing how the attacks don’t hold up–if you look at their Biblical “evidence” carefully. In this post … Continue reading →

Posted in Antinomianism, Bible, Christianity, Clobber Passages, Homosexuality, Homosexuality and the Bible, Leviticus, Romans, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 245 Comments

The Anti-Homosexual “Clobber Passages”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ron Goetz

The standard biblical case against homosexuality is based on a collection of verses which some people call the “Clobber Passages.” These verses and passages are found mainly in Leviticus and Romans, and in Paul’s famous “sin lists.” I’ve heard and read some of these refutations of the Clobber … Continue reading →

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