Gems from Numbers 11: Everyone’s a critic.
When craving turns to criticism, it starts to tick people off. Relationships start to blow up. And you might just drown in quail.… Read More Gems from Numbers 11: Everyone’s a critic.
Author: kbonikowsky
Kay Bonikowsky (MDIV Theology) explores the Bible and pastors in Snoqualmie, WA. Find out more at kaybonikowsky.com/explore .
Gems from Numbers 11: “Let me out of here!”
In my head, his tantrum sounds just like the one I had this morning with my three children.… Read More Gems from Numbers 11: “Let me out of here!”
What’s to be gained by erasing gender roles?
“Where are the men? God, why haven’t you sent someone to lead in your church?” I wonder if God is replying, “I did. But it was a woman.”
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The Thin Gray Line
I have said many times that those who believe as Complementarians, often practically live out their marriages as Egalitarians. There are many varieties of marriage in the Complementarian basket. Some follow a strict hierarchy, others practice a more democratic system. Many Comp marriages are a great example of unity and partnership. Even though many Comps believe the… Read More The Thin Gray Line
Problem Passages: Ephesians 5:22
This verse is the mother of complementarianism. It establishes their core belief that God wants marriage to follow a pattern based on gender. To the egalitarian, this verse exemplifies the previous verse: submitting each to the other. Simply because Paul says wives are to submit to their husbands does not negate that husbands are to submit to their wives.… Read More Problem Passages: Ephesians 5:22
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