Comments on: Jesus Has AIDS http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/ By Russell D. Moore. Russell D. Moore serves as the teaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Ky. In addition, Dr. Moore is the Dean of the School of Theology and Senior Vice President for Academic Administration at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Find sermons and other resources to help Christians engage the culture from a biblical worldview at www.russellmoore.com. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:09:46 +0000 By: Jesus has AIDS « Precious and Positive http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-15877 Jesus has AIDS « Precious and Positive Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:34:45 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-15877 [...] Please read it, Jesus Has AIDS. [...] [...] Please read it, Jesus Has AIDS. [...]

]]> By: Looking To The Least of These | http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-15243 Looking To The Least of These | Sat, 22 May 2010 21:24:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-15243 [...] a post by Russell Moore titled Jesus Has AIDS has caught the attention of many people. I have been pleased to see such a positive reaction to the [...] [...] a post by Russell Moore titled Jesus Has AIDS has caught the attention of many people. I have been pleased to see such a positive reaction to the [...]

]]> By: Jesus Has AIDS « ευαγγελιζων δια πολεως http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-14817 Jesus Has AIDS « ευαγγελιζων δια πολεως Fri, 14 May 2010 16:04:14 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-14817 [...] Living by Matthew — Leave a comment December 1, 2009 EXCELLENT article by Dr. Moore found here. Comments RSS [...] [...] Living by Matthew — Leave a comment December 1, 2009 EXCELLENT article by Dr. Moore found here. Comments RSS [...]

]]> By: world aids day « cavalier flair http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-8616 world aids day « cavalier flair Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:02:07 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-8616 [...] posted something on Twitter, that really sliced my heart, an article by Dr. Moore, Jesus Has AIDS. It’s hard-hitting and convicting to say the very [...] [...] posted something on Twitter, that really sliced my heart, an article by Dr. Moore, Jesus Has AIDS. It’s hard-hitting and convicting to say the very [...]

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]]> By: The church and AIDS « A Ruach Journey http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5966 The church and AIDS « A Ruach Journey Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:34:07 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5966 [...] as I re-enter the North American evangelical scene, I am not sure what I think or feel about this article, titled, “Jesus has Aids.”   Russell Moore challenges the evangelical church to show the same compassion Jesus would have shown to those [...] [...] as I re-enter the North American evangelical scene, I am not sure what I think or feel about this article, titled, “Jesus has Aids.”   Russell Moore challenges the evangelical church to show the same compassion Jesus would have shown to those [...]

]]> By: Solomon Omole http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5745 Solomon Omole Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:57:25 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5745 Dear Dr. Moore, I sent a message resently for permission to reprint the article titled: Jesus has AIDS. I have been blessed by this message. I want fellow Nigerians to be blessed too for the sake of the GREAT COMMISION. THANKS. Yours faithfully, Solomom Omole Dear Dr. Moore,

I sent a message resently for permission to reprint the article titled: Jesus has AIDS. I have been blessed by this message. I want fellow Nigerians to be blessed too for the sake of the GREAT COMMISION.

THANKS.

Yours faithfully,

Solomom Omole

]]> By: Jesus Has AIDS « Outword Blog http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5586 Jesus Has AIDS « Outword Blog Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:56:14 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5586 [...] Jesus Has AIDS Jesus Has AIDS [...] [...] Jesus Has AIDS Jesus Has AIDS [...]

]]> By: Carolyn Twietmeyer http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5581 Carolyn Twietmeyer Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:06:48 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5581 A friend sent me this article. I am stunned into bliss by it! Thank you! Our ministry deals with orphans that are infected with HIV/AIDS, and working with families that CHOOSE TO ADOPT THEM! So often we remember the AIDS orphans but overlook the number of children that are suffering and dying with HIV in orphanages around the world(by the way they live in separate orphanages)! The church CAN play an active role in caring for the children infected...that never made a "sinful choice" to contract it...and even more powerful to love and care for the ones we typically choose to judge first. JESUS HAS AIDS....Boy, that's a T-shirt that would cause quite a stir! THANK YOU for exposing this truth... A friend sent me this article. I am stunned into bliss by it! Thank you! Our ministry deals with orphans that are infected with HIV/AIDS, and working with families that CHOOSE TO ADOPT THEM! So often we remember the AIDS orphans but overlook the number of children that are suffering and dying with HIV in orphanages around the world(by the way they live in separate orphanages)! The church CAN play an active role in caring for the children infected…that never made a “sinful choice” to contract it…and even more powerful to love and care for the ones we typically choose to judge first.

JESUS HAS AIDS….Boy, that’s a T-shirt that would cause quite a stir!

THANK YOU for exposing this truth…

]]> By: Solomon Omole http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5574 Solomon Omole Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:07:09 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5574 I love that your article 'Jesus has AIDS'. I am going to publish it to be a blessing to those who do not care for AIDS VICTIMS in Nigeria. This is a GREAT COMMISSION for the Christians. worldwide I love that your article ‘Jesus has AIDS’. I am going to publish it to be a blessing to those who do not care for AIDS VICTIMS in Nigeria. This is a GREAT COMMISSION for the Christians. worldwide

]]> By: Around the Interweb (12/06) « Blogging Theologically http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5525 Around the Interweb (12/06) « Blogging Theologically Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:56 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5525 [...] Russell Moore says, “Jesus has AIDS.” [...] [...] Russell Moore says, “Jesus has AIDS.” [...]

]]> By: ben http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5469 ben Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:09:18 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5469 A powerful article brother. Would that the body of Christ consider such things and engage in serving Christ in such ways. Thanks for sharing. A powerful article brother. Would that the body of Christ consider such things and engage in serving Christ in such ways.

Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Alisa Martin http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5460 Alisa Martin Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:16:19 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5460 Amen, and Amen! Amen, and Amen!

]]> By: Robert Brown http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5424 Robert Brown Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:38:58 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5424 Thanks for sharing the truth that un-nerves so many. I'm a Southern grad (M.Div 84; Ph.D. 91) who ignored the truth for too many years. Finally, in 2003, I went to Africa and met a little girl dying an AIDS-caused death. I had to face my prejudices and fears. Yesterday, on World AIDS Day 2009, our family (which already included two adopted children) finalized our adoption of two African children orphaned by AIDS! I'm also leading a non-profit called Churches Together whose goal is to help North Americans and Africans work together against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa. I love your paragraph: And so, if we love Jesus, our churches should be more aware of the cries of the curse, including the curse of AIDS, than the culture around us. Our congregations should welcome the AIDS-infected, and we shouldn’t be afraid to hug them as we would hug our Christ. Our congregations should be on the forefront of missions to AIDS-ravaged regions of the world. Our families should be willing to welcome those orphaned by this global scourge. Make it so, Lord Jesus, make it so! Thanks for sharing the truth that un-nerves so many. I’m a Southern grad (M.Div 84; Ph.D. 91) who ignored the truth for too many years. Finally, in 2003, I went to Africa and met a little girl dying an AIDS-caused death. I had to face my prejudices and fears.

Yesterday, on World AIDS Day 2009, our family (which already included two adopted children) finalized our adoption of two African children orphaned by AIDS! I’m also leading a non-profit called Churches Together whose goal is to help North Americans and Africans work together against the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Africa.

I love your paragraph:
And so, if we love Jesus, our churches should be more aware of the cries of the curse, including the curse of AIDS, than the culture around us. Our congregations should welcome the AIDS-infected, and we shouldn’t be afraid to hug them as we would hug our Christ. Our congregations should be on the forefront of missions to AIDS-ravaged regions of the world. Our families should be willing to welcome those orphaned by this global scourge.

Make it so, Lord Jesus, make it so!

]]> By: Caleb http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5419 Caleb Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:27:38 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5419 Nice post. There is a band named Brave Saint Saturn that had this same concept about 10 years ago in the song "Under Bridges." Check it out. Caleb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvyMrxMxcI Nice post.

There is a band named Brave Saint Saturn that had this same concept about 10 years ago in the song “Under Bridges.” Check it out.

Caleb

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLvyMrxMxcI

]]> By: Brittany http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5418 Brittany Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:19:39 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5418 Dr. Moore, Thank you for this article. I was so discouraged yesterday by the lack of Christian voice in World Aids Day. Fortunately someone pointed me to your blog this morning. At least I know that there are some that are engaging with this issue and that encourages me greatly! Blessings, Brittany Dr. Moore,

Thank you for this article. I was so discouraged yesterday by the lack of Christian voice in World Aids Day. Fortunately someone pointed me to your blog this morning. At least I know that there are some that are engaging with this issue and that encourages me greatly!

Blessings,
Brittany

]]> By: Nick Mitchell http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5416 Nick Mitchell Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:37:33 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5416 Thank you for this article Dr. Moore. I know that only the church is the body of Christ and it is only the church that truly shares in the sufferings of Christ. But how would an article like this relate to non-Christians who have aids (or other effects of the curse). Can these truths still be applicable? After all Jesus did enter into the darkness of this world so that those enslaved to darkness might come to him. Thank you for this article Dr. Moore. I know that only the church is the body of Christ and it is only the church that truly shares in the sufferings of Christ. But how would an article like this relate to non-Christians who have aids (or other effects of the curse). Can these truths still be applicable? After all Jesus did enter into the darkness of this world so that those enslaved to darkness might come to him.

]]> By: Terry http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5414 Terry Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:15:27 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5414 I appreciated this post and linked to it on my blog. Thank you for sharing it! I appreciated this post and linked to it on my blog. Thank you for sharing it!

]]> By: Ann Maniscalco http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5406 Ann Maniscalco Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:10:14 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5406 Russ, I understand your thoughts. One of the verses you mentioned - "He became sin for us" - has gripped me because of the implications. For in the great exchange that gave me His righteousness, he not only took my sin, but the Scripture says He "became" it. And that "became" incorporates all the peutrifying, depraved, repulsive, and ignoble acts of humanity clumped together and called "sin". What amazing love; what an incredible Savior. Russ, I understand your thoughts. One of the verses you mentioned - “He became sin for us” - has gripped me because of the implications. For in the great exchange that gave me His righteousness, he not only took my sin, but the Scripture says He “became” it. And that “became” incorporates all the peutrifying, depraved, repulsive, and ignoble acts of humanity clumped together and called “sin”. What amazing love; what an incredible Savior.

]]> By: Ivan Schoen http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5404 Ivan Schoen Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:55:01 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5404 Dr. Moore, I am happy to see your stand for the Gospel and for those who suffer in this world. Jesus' call to evangelize the world includes dealing with that suffering that we find, whether physical or spiritual. My God the Father give us the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim and live out the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savoir. Dr. Moore,

I am happy to see your stand for the Gospel and for those who suffer in this world. Jesus’ call to evangelize the world includes dealing with that suffering that we find, whether physical or spiritual. My God the Father give us the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim and live out the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savoir.

]]> By: JamesBrett http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5403 JamesBrett Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:22:36 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5403 Thank you for a wonderful and thought-provoking post. My wife and I live in Tanzania, East Africa, in a town estimated to have over 50% HIV infection rate. One of our goals is to provide education about the disease, and to hopefully remove some of the sting from the stigma of having it. Right now, most of those individuals who have been infected are not willing even to enter a free clinic for testing -- for fear of embarrassment and shame. Thank you for raising awareness, and forcing all of us to think through some hard things. Thank you for a wonderful and thought-provoking post. My wife and I live in Tanzania, East Africa, in a town estimated to have over 50% HIV infection rate. One of our goals is to provide education about the disease, and to hopefully remove some of the sting from the stigma of having it. Right now, most of those individuals who have been infected are not willing even to enter a free clinic for testing — for fear of embarrassment and shame. Thank you for raising awareness, and forcing all of us to think through some hard things.

]]> By: Mark http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5399 Mark Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:57:22 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5399 Thank you for a great article Dr. Moore. I'm thankful for a Savior that knows no boundaries in His compassion! Thank you for a great article Dr. Moore. I’m thankful for a Savior that knows no boundaries in His compassion!

]]> By: Micah Fries http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5397 Micah Fries Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:50:17 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5397 @Russell D. Moore, The pleasure was definitely mine. I look forward to talking with you more in the future. Blessings! @Russell D. Moore, The pleasure was definitely mine. I look forward to talking with you more in the future.

Blessings!

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5393 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:56:07 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5393 @Chris Coppenbarger, No doubt! This is true all over, including in Africa where so many women and children are infected with AIDS. But, of course, even those who have AIDS through personal actions are worthy of our compassion and action. @Chris Coppenbarger, No doubt! This is true all over, including in Africa where so many women and children are infected with AIDS. But, of course, even those who have AIDS through personal actions are worthy of our compassion and action.

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5391 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:55:15 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5391 @Matt, Thanks Matt. God bless you as you serve the kingdom. @Matt, Thanks Matt. God bless you as you serve the kingdom.

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5390 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:54:47 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5390 @Jacob Cloer, the resurrection is mightier than AIDS. It is true! @Jacob Cloer, the resurrection is mightier than AIDS. It is true!

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5389 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:54:24 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5389 @Giancarlo, Thanks Giancarlo! @Giancarlo, Thanks Giancarlo!

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5388 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:54:06 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5388 @Jacob Vanhorn, The A29 conference was a great blessing to me. Thanks so much for your encouragement. Please pray for the GCR! @Jacob Vanhorn, The A29 conference was a great blessing to me. Thanks so much for your encouragement. Please pray for the GCR!

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5387 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:53:21 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5387 @micus-stl, Thank you so much. Good point about what scandalizes us more. @micus-stl, Thank you so much. Good point about what scandalizes us more.

]]> By: Russell D. Moore http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5386 Russell D. Moore Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:52:50 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5386 @Micah Fries, I appreciate that much. It was great to visit with you in Missouri. @Micah Fries, I appreciate that much. It was great to visit with you in Missouri.

]]> By: Chris Coppenbarger http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5384 Chris Coppenbarger Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:22:34 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5384 Thank you, Dr. Moore for an insightful article. I would like to point out that there are many people who have AIDS through no fault of their own. Thank you, Dr. Moore for an insightful article. I would like to point out that there are many people who have AIDS through no fault of their own.

]]> By: Matt http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5383 Matt Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:15:24 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5383 God used this to cut to my heart after realizing that I don't love and display the gospel to AIDS victims. Thank you. God used this to cut to my heart after realizing that I don’t love and display the gospel to AIDS victims. Thank you.

]]> By: The Edge of the Inside http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5378 The Edge of the Inside Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:00:27 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5378 [...] Russ Moore alerted his readership to a newsworthy development. “Jesus has AIDS.” Capturing the use of the “magnetic” headline, Moore reminds many who would keep “others” at arms distance that Jesus would not. [...] [...] Russ Moore alerted his readership to a newsworthy development. “Jesus has AIDS.” Capturing the use of the “magnetic” headline, Moore reminds many who would keep “others” at arms distance that Jesus would not. [...]

]]> By: Jacob Cloer http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5376 Jacob Cloer Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:51:18 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5376 Whoa, that was powerful stuff. Praise the One, the risen Son of God. Whoa, that was powerful stuff. Praise the One, the risen Son of God.

]]> By: Giancarlo http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5368 Giancarlo Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:56:01 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5368 thank you brother! keep posting =) thank you brother! keep posting =)

]]> By: Jacob Vanhorn http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5367 Jacob Vanhorn Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:35:38 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5367 I was blessed to hear you speak at the A29 conference in Louisville, blessed by your book on adoption and blessed to read this article. I am a church planter who did not sign up with the Baptists this time around with the church plant, but am deeply encouraged by the direction of the GCR and men like yourself. Blessings brother. I was blessed to hear you speak at the A29 conference in Louisville, blessed by your book on adoption and blessed to read this article. I am a church planter who did not sign up with the Baptists this time around with the church plant, but am deeply encouraged by the direction of the GCR and men like yourself. Blessings brother.

]]> By: micus-stl http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5366 micus-stl Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:32:15 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5366 Thank you for this article, Dr. Moore. As much as I appreciate your commitment to sound doctrine, I'm even more blessed that doctrine prompts you to compassion. Solid article (esp. great conclusion), and I wonder what scandalizes us more: that Jesus has AIDS or that we as the church share in that too. Worth multiple reads and a lot of thought; thank you again. Thank you for this article, Dr. Moore. As much as I appreciate your commitment to sound doctrine, I’m even more blessed that doctrine prompts you to compassion. Solid article (esp. great conclusion), and I wonder what scandalizes us more: that Jesus has AIDS or that we as the church share in that too. Worth multiple reads and a lot of thought; thank you again.

]]> By: Micah Fries http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5364 Micah Fries Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:48:04 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5364 Thanks so much for this courageous, yet thoroughly biblical article. Thanks so much for this courageous, yet thoroughly biblical article.

]]> By: Jesus Has AIDS « Absolute Truth in a Relative Generation http://www.russellmoore.com/2009/12/01/jesus-has-aids/#comment-5363 Jesus Has AIDS « Absolute Truth in a Relative Generation Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:46:37 +0000 http://www.russellmoore.com/?p=4669#comment-5363 [...] Jesus Has AIDS 1 12 2009 EXCELLENT article by Dr. Moore found here. [...] [...] Jesus Has AIDS 1 12 2009 EXCELLENT article by Dr. Moore found here. [...]

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