Short Answers to Challenging Texts: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions just as I handed them on to you. But I want you
January 30, 2017
Topic: 1 Corinthians
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Book Review: Craig Keener’s 1-2 Corinthians
Craig Keener’s 1-2 Corinthians is a wonderfully engaging and easily read commentary on Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. It is tightly packed with documented information
January 11, 2017
Book Review: Alan Johnson’s 1 Corinthians
The InterVarsity Press New Testament Commentaries target pastors, teachers, students, Bible teachers, and small group leaders of all sorts with a combined appeal to heart
January 11, 2017
From Scripture to Doctrine
A. Introduction We Lutherans all want to argue on the basis of God’s revealed truth in the authoritative Scripture. Yet all of us come to
December 29, 2016
How Should We Interpret 1 Corinthians 11: 2–16?
In 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, Paul calls the men and women who were praying and prophesying in the assembly at Corinth to respect culturally relevant gender
December 10, 2016
Silent in the Churches: A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 14:34–36
Before we get too far into this sermon, I need to say one thing: my brother had it coming. So none of this is my
August 4, 2016
“I’ve Got You Covered”: The Cultural Background for Veiling Women
The current teaching about a husband being his wife’s “covering” is so popular that some people are surprised to find that is actually is based
February 5, 2015
Headcoverings and Women’s Roles in the Church: A new reading of 1 Corinthians 11:2–16
Editor’s Note: This article is reprinted with permission from Christian Ethics Today and is based on research done by Laurie Hurshman in her senior year
December 18, 2014
Beginning with the End in 1 Cor. 11:2–16
As the Word of God in human words, the Scriptures can and do speak with a fresh voice today. It is sometimes hard, however, to
December 5, 2014
Should Women Keep Silent? 1 Corinthians 14:26-40, Part 1
Some Scriptures seem to be known by everyone, and 1 Cor. 14:34 is certainly among them. In fact, if you bring up the topic of
December 5, 2014