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A reliable and valuable source of wisdom, this collection of writings and instructions by the well-known Christian scholar Jonathan Edwards is rooted in biblical truth and is inspired by his own genuine experiences. These resolutions not only guided him throughout his own life but have also served as instruction and inspiration to new converts and students of Christianity throughout the centuries. Aspiring to live a life that honors God and does good to others, Edwards writes of a life that exudes the power and holiness of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Before you can resolve the issues of our day, you must be able to clarify them. Terms like same-sex marriage, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gay Christian are parts of daily discourse, yet enormous controversy surrounds them. They are the stuff of news headlines and vitriolic social media posts. But they also reflect stirrings of the heart in real people with real questions and concerns.

À l’âge de vingt-huit ans, je me déclarais ouvertement lesbienne. Je venais de terminer un doctorat de littérature et d’études culturelles. Des universités m’enrôlaient pour faire progresser des idéologies de la gauche radicale dans le domaine administratif et dans le domaine de l’enseignement. J’étais persuadée que j’aidais à améliorer le monde. Mon intérêt pour la foi était purement intellectuel, et je n’avais pas l’intention de changer. Je n’ai pas demandé à me convertir au christianisme. Comment tout cela a-t-il pu arriver à une fille futée comme moi ?