In the sermon on the Mount, Jesus issues a stern warning: “Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly, they are ferocious wolves.” The problem with false teachers is they don’t look like wolves: they appear harmless and friendly. Outwardly, they look like sheep and mimic the vocabulary of sheep. Inwardly, they are ferocious wolves waiting to devour the flock.
In this issue of The Plumb Line we focus on Greg Johnson, a former PCA pastor who is now seeking to join the EPC. Johnson identifies as homosexual and claims to be living a celibate life. Inwardly, however, he admits to same-sex attraction and the desire to sleep with men. We believe Greg Johnson represents a grave threat to the EPC. In this issue, Nate Atwood provides a compelling biblical argument from the story of creation, describing God’s design for human sexuality. In addition, Don Fortson examines the PCA investigation of Greg Johnson and how it caused five years of discord and turmoil in that denomination. Also, David Weber looks at the trajectory of Side B Christianity and how it is a slippery slope that leads to full acceptance of homosexuality. And, we have a book review by Carl Moore of Dangerous Affirmation: The Threat of “Gay Christianity.” Also, check out Gordon Miller’s “Meanderings” article which includes links to significant articles on the topic of Side B.
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