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The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture QUOTES

1 " Perhaps the most serious error of Allberry's use of the phrase 'same-sex attracted' is that it is without biblical precedent. Homosexuality in Scripture is never once merely described as a 'temptation' nor are homosexual feelings ever discussed without a link to homosexual conduct. Allberry may find such concepts elsewhere in the realm of psychology but they are alien to Christian theology. "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

2 " Nowhere in Scripture is one encouraged to develop a philosophy of Christian living, beyond the instruction which Christ Himself has given: the duty of service (Lk. 17:10; Rom. 12:1). "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

3 " If [John] Piper's beliefs on authority clash with the doctrine of the Reformers as I argue, one would expect that Piper would have much less conflict with Roman Catholicism than the Reformers did. This is indeed the case. In fact, Piper's mystic hedonism is leading evangelicals on a fast trot back to Rome, where mystics have long nestled under its skirts. "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

4 " Hoekema, in his short book, never relents on the fact that Christians must view themselves as new creatures in Christ, without exception and without reserve. Yes, temptation will come, but this temptation does not define us, but rather our faith in Christ. ‘As those who have that faith’, Hoekema says, ‘we must see ourselves not as victims but as victors….we who are in Christ are to view ourselves as new creatures who are now in the strength of the Spirit living a life of victory’. "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

5 " The revival of England under the Wesley brothers was no accident, but born of a return to a living faith, birthed in the heart of Susannah Wesley, their mother, who reputedly said: ‘There are two things to do about the gospel: believe it and behave "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

6 " The revival of England under the Wesley brothers was no accident, but born of a return to a living faith, birthed in the heart of Susannah Wesley, their mother, who reputedly said: ‘There are two things to do about the gospel: believe it and behave it’. "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

7 " Emotions change, but decisions can hold the soul fast. One cannot exactly decipher how Daniel’s emotions were as he stood at the edge of the lion’s den before he was shoved in, lions snarling below, or what strength of feeling the three Hebrews possessed as the heat of the furnace slew the well-armed guards. What matters was their decision to obey God. Their courage to follow through set for God’s people a timeless example of Christian service. "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture

8 " Freud’s unrelenting animosity towards Christian morality illustrates the twofold influence of Christian teaching: ‘to the one we are the savour of death unto death; and to the other the savour of life unto life’ (2 Cor. 2:16). "

― Enoch Burke , The Hedonism and Homosexuality of John Piper and Sam Allberry: The Truth of Scripture