Complementarians believe the fall distorted the God-ordained order of complementary roles: men lead and women follow. Egalitarians believe male leadership is a result of the fall. Explore the differing interpretations of Genesis 3:16.… Read More Problem Passages: Genesis 3:16 (Updated 2022)
Here’s the situation: Joe thinks he should be something he is not. He wants to be the best at everything, but he never measures up by his standards. Some would label him insecure because he has quit trying. He quit trying not because he doesn’t think highly of himself, he quit trying because he thinks… Read More Lame Husband?
The modern debate of the role of women has revolved around a cluster of Paul’s passages. These Bible passages regarding gender roles have been chewed and digested differently. Since I don’t have anything new to offer to the smorgasbord of gender interpretation, I’ll offer a buffet of ideas instead. What do different “camps” say about… Read More Problem Passages: New Series
************************ This is a soapbox post. **************************** Why must we claim Christian virtues and ascribe it to either manliness or femininity? Why do we divide the character traits by gender? For instance… Why do women get the corner on nurture, empathy and beauty? Why is manliness measured by protection, provision and courage? Is apologizing a… Read More What bugs me about the manliness movement
The wizard Simon of Samaria wanted to be powerful and famous. His nickname was “The Great Power of God!” and he had a many fans. When he heard the gospel of Jesus, as preached by Phillip and proved by miraculous signs, he believed. Still a fan of “magic,” Simon coveted the power of Peter and… Read More Irenaeus
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