Post by Daniel on Mar 7, 2017 17:33:11 GMT -5
'The Shack' Makes 'Divine' Box Office Debut; Christians Warn of Portraying God as Woman
By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter
Mar 6, 2017
"The Shack" exceeded box office expectations in its premier weekend with one of the best openings for a faith-based film. But as moviegoers watch a woman play God on the big screen, some Christians want to clarify whether they should be more "inclusive" or "gender-blended" when referring to God.
"[T]he Bible never titles God as our Mother. But the question is worth looking at more carefully because in dozens of places the Bible uses feminine language for God," Tony Reinke, author of Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ, writes in his blog post titled "Our Mother Who Art In Heaven?"
Reinke made it clear that God is spirit and not a sexual or biological being. Though there are instances throughout Scripture where feminine imagery — such as giving birth or nursing a child — is used to describe God's actions or character, Reinke argued that when it comes to titles, feminine ones are never used in referencing God.
"That explains why in Scripture we find many masculine titles for God: Lord, Father, King, Judge, Savior, Ruler, Warrior, Shepherd, Husband, and even a handful of metaphorical masculine titles like Rock, Fortress, and Shield. While feminine titles for God — Queen, Lady, Mother, and Daughter — are never used," he wrote.
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www.christianpost.com/news/the-shack-makes-divine-box-office-debut-christians-warn-of-portraying-god-as-woman-176768/
By Stoyan Zaimov, Christian Post Reporter
Mar 6, 2017
"The Shack" exceeded box office expectations in its premier weekend with one of the best openings for a faith-based film. But as moviegoers watch a woman play God on the big screen, some Christians want to clarify whether they should be more "inclusive" or "gender-blended" when referring to God.
"[T]he Bible never titles God as our Mother. But the question is worth looking at more carefully because in dozens of places the Bible uses feminine language for God," Tony Reinke, author of Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ, writes in his blog post titled "Our Mother Who Art In Heaven?"
Reinke made it clear that God is spirit and not a sexual or biological being. Though there are instances throughout Scripture where feminine imagery — such as giving birth or nursing a child — is used to describe God's actions or character, Reinke argued that when it comes to titles, feminine ones are never used in referencing God.
"That explains why in Scripture we find many masculine titles for God: Lord, Father, King, Judge, Savior, Ruler, Warrior, Shepherd, Husband, and even a handful of metaphorical masculine titles like Rock, Fortress, and Shield. While feminine titles for God — Queen, Lady, Mother, and Daughter — are never used," he wrote.
more
www.christianpost.com/news/the-shack-makes-divine-box-office-debut-christians-warn-of-portraying-god-as-woman-176768/
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