The word “truth” is a staple in our language and in every language. One cannot imagine a human language lacking the concept of truth. Such a language would never inform anyone of anything: it would lack any intellectual access to reality. No language qua language could be so constrained (although some political and celebrity “discourse” comes close). The idea of truth is part of the intellectual oxygen that we breathe. Whenever we state an opinion, defend or critique an argument, ask a question, or investigate one kind of assertion or another, we presuppose the concept of truth–even if we do not directly state the word, even if we deny that truth is real or knowable (Douglas Groothuis)

 by Cesar Vigil-Ruiz

Feliz Friday! This week went by fast, but not fast enough to miss the links for this week. So here we go!

• Christopher Yuan, professor at Moody Bible Institute and former homosexual, interacts with Matthew Vines’ book, God and the Gay Christian, succinctly dealing with his claims and arguments that are beginning to be used in churches in defense of same-sex relationships. This may be the most concise response I’ve seen thus far, and very faithful to the text of Scripture.
• Because of Vine’s book, some of its arguments have been used recently to change a pastor’s mind, actually arguing for it. Danny Cortez spoke in defense of same-sex marriage, who is a pastor affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. Al Mohler argues the church will now have to decide which position to take and defend, as there will be an onslaught of inquiry into what churches, as well as individual Christians, believe. There is no third way. James White also specifically responds to Pastor Cortez’s arguments in his sermon, which will be needed for a time such as this.
• Kevin DeYoung has written a thoroughly insightful post on thinking before posting (primarily blogposts, but this applies to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, you name it). I know I’ve had to delete drafts of posts or even comments that I thought would be funny but in the end would most likely be hurtful. This is one post we should all bookmark and read once a month.
• Brad Hambrick has been blogging through his draft of an article on a Christian view of mental illness. He just finished, and made it available for the church. This looks like a resource to turn to many times in the future.
• Michael Kruger continues his review of Bart Ehrman’s newest book attacking the claim that Jesus identified Himself as God. Short, but to the point.
• Moms, what do you do if the little ones interrupt your quiet time? Here’s one mom’s attempt at providing an answer.
• The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood has introduced a new book (free!) called Good: The Joy of Christian Manhood and Womanhood, which has chapters from different authors covering the many cultural trends facing us today, reminiscent of CBMW’s massive Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood. Get it (both!) in PDF or eBook format.
• In light of Father’s Day coming up this weekend, Ryan Anderson again writes an insightful essay on the importance of fathers who raise their children, and how children need both mothers and fathers.

That’s all for this week! We hope God has drawn you all closer to Himself, and look forward to worshipping as a church body this coming Sunday!

Soli Deo Gloria