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
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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On Being A Sinful Woman
I want to confess something to you: I am a sinful woman. To some, I am sinful when I preach. To others, I am sinful
July 14, 2016
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 2
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
June 29, 2016
Reinterpreting Mary and Martha: Part 1
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
June 28, 2016
Deborah the Judge and Jael the Just
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
June 22, 2016
Should Husbands Have the Last Word?
Complementarians confidently assert that husbands are the God-ordained leaders of their families. As leaders, they have the right and responsibility to make final decisions in
June 14, 2016
Breaking the Silence: The Implications of Rape Culture for the Body of Christ
I’ve avoided writing on rape culture for a while, because it’s a difficult issue to tackle from a Christian perspective. In my experience, Christian churches
June 7, 2016
The Case for Mutual Submission in Ephesians 5
Sometimes Paul gets a bad rap. The slave narratives are replete with sentiments from former slaves who loved Jesus but hated Paul, because slaveholders regularly
June 1, 2016
One Body, Many Gifts
There are several passages in the New Testament that list the spiritual gifts believers receive for the purpose of building up of the body of
May 25, 2016
Overturning Male-Rule, Restoring Relationship
“Your desire will be for your husband, and he will rule over you.” Genesis 3:16b The oppression of women spans centuries and borders. In virtually
May 18, 2016