Revisiting the Clarity of Scripture in 1 Timothy 2:12
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from its original version, published in the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.1 First Timothy 2:12 has played a
August 4, 2016
Topic: 1 Timothy
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1 Timothy 2:8–15 and Gender Wars at Ephesus
While it is now generally agreed that 1 Tim 2:8–15 is directed against the heresy that had taken hold within the Ephesian church, the key
July 29, 2016
Women, Helpers, and Ribs: Part 3
This is the last article in a three-part series on two passages that converge within the scriptural discussion around the role of women: the creation
February 23, 2016
Women, Helpers, and Ribs: Part 2
This is Part 2 in a series on 1 Timothy 2 and Genesis 1 and 2. Catch up on Part 1. In my last article,
February 16, 2016
1 Timothy 2
Some of us come from traditions where you don’t ask questions of the text. If the Bible says it, you believe it. If you ask
February 9, 2016
From Timothy To Creation: Part 1
In the discussion (or debate) around the roles of women in the church and home, many complementarians run to the notable 1 Timothy 2 to
February 8, 2016
Women Leaders – The Good and the Bad
Friends met for dinner and we decided to spend the evening looking at family photos. Their six-year-old joined in the fun and after viewing dozens,
January 11, 2016
What Did Paul Mean By ‘Silence’ and ‘Submission’ in 1 Timothy 2:11?
What do we need to know about the Ephesians in order to better understand Paul’s meaning in 1 Timothy 2:11? First, we need to know
January 6, 2016
Wealth in Ancient Ephesus and the First Letter to Timothy: Fresh Insights from Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus
Scholars are divided in their views about the teachings on riches in 1 Timothy. Evidence that has been largely overlooked in NT scholarship appears in Ephesiaca by Xenophon of
October 15, 2015
Translating αὐθεντέω (authenteō) in 1 Timothy 2:12a
In the women-in-ministry debate, the verb authenteō in 1 Tim 2:12 has played a crucial role.1 As a result, a plethora of scholarly efforts have
April 27, 2015