Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 4)
We conclude our conversation on “Identity in Creation and Christ,” by considering how the apostle Paul addressed Christian identity, and how that identity relates to
January 22, 2014
Topic: Bible Women
Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 3)
For the past two weeks, we have considered the biblical basis for identity and purpose, which, for humans, is inseparable from being created in God’s
January 15, 2014
Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 2)
In considering the early chapters of Genesis last week, we observed how human identity is inseparable from being created in God’s image as male and female.
January 8, 2014
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot Be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
Jael’s Lethal Weapon: Why Women Cannot Be Sidelined in this Critical Hour
July 28, 2013
An Unexpected Role Model
I recently heard a sermon delivered by Dr. Peter T. Vogt, a professor of Old Testament at Bethel Seminary in Saint Paul, MN. In it, he
May 29, 2013
Esther: When God Calls For Disobedience
Many know the story of Queen Esther from the Bible. However, often our own culture and struggles can lead us to “discover” lessons that are
March 27, 2013
Esther: A Woman in Full Authority
“Queen Esther daughter of Abihail, along with the Jew Mordecai, gave full written authority, confirming this second letter about Purim” (Esther 9:29, NRSV). Many people
March 27, 2013
Junia: Outstanding Among the Apostles
One famous woman who requires explanation from those who do not believe women should occupy the highest levels of leadership is Junia, “outstanding among the
March 20, 2013
Phoebe: “Helper” or Leader?
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a
March 13, 2013
Judging Deborah
Many times the leadership of certain women in the Bible are deemphasized because they are in conflict with a pervading thought concerning what women can
March 6, 2013
