As a Bible teacher and counselor, I confess I sometimes progress. I made up this idea, because I couldn’t come up with a succinct way of saying it … other than coining a new word/meaning. Will you humor me? Here’s what it means. When I progress, I take God’s command and make it relevant to… Read More Progression or Command?
One of the commentors on my blog introduced me to this topic. Thanks Chuck. I love a good mystery! In case you are like me, blissfully ignorant of the assumptions made on our behalf when printers place the title of John on the fourth gospel, let me the one to break it to you. We… Read More The Disciple Jesus Loved: Unsolved Mystery
Ephesians was Paul’s letter to those living in Ephesus who believed that Jesus was the son of God. Roman law ruled this region of Asia Minor. Roman religion infiltrated every aspect of life. So, to understand the background of Paul’s passage in Ephesians 5, lets look at the cultural influence of Rome on Ephesian men… Read More Ephesian Marriage
Are Christian husbands to be prophet, priest and king for their families? Since I’ve never read a verse that says anything instructing husbands in this fashion, I set out to see if this teaching is valid? What is taught… Here is the progression of thought. I’ll save my commentary for the end. It starts with… Read More Women in the Text: Do women need another priest?
The conservative church has become focused on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood.* Have you noticed that gender-role emphasis has seeped into sermons, doctrine (mainly the Trinity), kid’s Sunday school lessons, movie reviews and conferences? I admit it might just be my touchiness on the topic that keeps me tuned into its noise. But then I read… Read More Women in the Text: Gender and Gospel
Kay Bonikowsky 