For these reasons and more, the church needs to know how the Bible addresses the body. Christians must affirm that the body is valuable and that God has ultimate authority over it. By standing on a biblical understanding of the body, we can build a theology of the body from Scripture. Equipped with this understanding, we can confidently address some of the most pressing issues of our day.
Theology
Understand Healthy is a program anyone can implement no matter your age or limitation. You don’t have to be a Christian to do it because it’s ultimately for anyone wanting to cultivate lasting lifestyle change. That said, I did write it with a few specific contexts in mind.
As biblical counselors, a theology of the body will help you stand with confidence on a biblical worldview that doesn’t devalue or distort physical realities.
Chances are either you are personally affected by disability or know someone who is, as 1 in 4 people, endures a physical or cognitive impairment. Even more, the South has the highest prevalence of disability in the country, a reality […]
In this post, I’m reviewing Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders for two main reasons. First, it’s pertinent to embodiment, and second, it provides biblical help in an area where the church needs more guidance. But I also […]
On the surface you may think the body positivity movement is about accepting yourself, being ok with your size or shape, promoting diversity in media campaigns, and rejecting body-shaming. But we live in a cultural moment that seeks to breed […]
Your body has a future. Value it in the present. This was part of Paul’s message to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20. He proved the body’s value and God’s authority over the body by discussing the resurrection. Resurrection is […]
You are made in the image of God. We’ve all heard it. You’ve probably said it. But what does the image of God really mean? And do we grasp its significance? While Scripture doesn’t fully explain it, I want to […]
Why we make resolutions Are you one of the 50% of Americans who made a New Year’s resolution this year? Or have you ever wondered why resolutions are so popular? And are we really even that successful in keeping them? […]
Vital for the Church – A Concern for Southern Baptists In my last post – part 1 of body stewardship and the concern for Southern Baptists – I presented the biblical warrant for body stewardship, which is accepting responsibility for […]
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