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“I Wasn’t Planning an Execution by Stoning”

Posted on 3 May, 2013 by Jon Gleason

God tells us to speak the truth about all kinds of immoral behaviour — this verse is not some kind of moral gag order. Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Abolish the Death Penalty in John 8?

Posted on 2 May, 2013 by Jon Gleason

Jesus’ reference to “cast the first stone” was an affirmation of the Old Testament teaching on capital punishment. Continue reading →

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