Exposition is preaching that derives its content from the Scripture directly, seeking to discover its divinely intended meaning, to observe its effect upon those who first received it, and to apply it to those who seek its guidance in the present. It consists of deep insight into and understanding of the thoughts of God, powerfully presented in direct personal application to contemporary needs and problems. It is definitely not a dreary, rambling, shallow verse-by verse commentary, as many imagine. Nor is it a dry-as-dust presentation of academic biblical truth, but a vigorous, captivating analysis of reality, flowing from the mind of Christ by means of the Spirit and the preacher into the daily lives and circumstances of twentieth century people (Ray C. Stedman).
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JOHN PAULK: former homosexual

JOHN PAULK: former homosexual

“Growing up, I heard it all…sissy, queer, fag.Naturally, I believed I was born gay.”

John Paulk

FORMER HOMOSEXUAL, FORMER MALE PROSTITUTE, FORMERFEMALE IMPERSONATOR

 

I always remember feeling “different” from other boys…I wasrejected a lot and the names they called me always hurt. My dadwalked away from us when I was four, and I lived with the insecuritythat everyone I really loved would walk away, too. Then, as an adult,after trying to fill my emotional needs in homosexual relationships,I created a different personality, “Candi,” and lived through her asa female impersonator…it was the only pride I had. But then I metGod and He wanted to show me my true identity as a man. I finallyfound the acceptance I’d been craving all along. I found that Hislove was completely unconditional. And while Christ was helping meheal the hurt I had buried in my other “self,” He showed me He wouldaccept and love me and never leave, ever. Today, I’m happily marriedand I hear “man, husband, and Christian.” I wonder, how many can saythe same thing about their own relationships right now?