Let’s rephrase the question: “If Jesus were really counter-cultural, why didn’t he choose any Gentiles to be his apostles?” or “Why didn’t he choose any
Acts 16:6–25: Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word
The following is from the “Ask an Expert” segment of the Summer, 2009 issue of Mutuality, asking the question, “Who are the women prophets in
The presidential elections last year provided a unique opportunity to observe the gains women have made politically in the United States. While the Republicans selected
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, I came to the tomb. I came alone in that time before
Introduction Few people mentioned in the New Testament have been more misrepresented than Mary Magdalene. In a 6th century sermon, Pope Gregory the Great confused
2016 “Truth Be Told” Conference in South Africa Lecture from 2016 international conference in Johannesburg.
In Part 1 of this series, we established four points: Jesus affirmed Mary and Martha’s learning. Jesus intended for all “sitters at his feet” to
Mary and Martha continue to stir up heated dispute in the church, but their contribution to egalitarian arguments appears to have been wrung dry. I
Deborah, the prophet, was a judge of Israel. That sentence needs to stand alone, because it seems we’re unable to take the Bible at its