The Sinful Woman as Surrogate Host: Hospitality and Forgiveness in Luke 7:44–48
We all like to believe ourselves to be discerning. However, Luke 7:36-50 challenges us: Do we really get the main point? And if so, how
November 20, 2014
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Just as the Father, So the Son: The Implications of John 5:16–30 in the Gender-Role Debate
Introduction In the fifth chapter of John’s gospel, the Jewish leaders accuse Jesus of “making himself equal to God.” Today, a woman who assumes a
November 17, 2014
A Fresh Perspective on Submission and Authority in Marriage
There is a serious problem with the institution of marriage in the United States. Statistically, about half of all those who currently marry can be
November 17, 2014
Correcting Caricatures: The Biblical Teaching on Women
If we all approach the text of Scripture, each having his or her own framework of understanding (even when we share a view of the
November 14, 2014
On Whether 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 Allows an Egalitarian Exegesis
An unfortunate history of misinterpretation and abuse has surrounded 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. It has been taken out of context and used to suppress women’s involvement
November 12, 2014
Women in Marriage & Ministry
I believe in the full equality of men and women in both marriage and ministry. The widespread misunderstandings and mistranslations resulting in gender hierarchy are
November 11, 2014
Women with Moxie
I had such a hard time finding myself in Scripture. I attended Christian schools where the resources for learning about the Bible were numerous. We
November 5, 2014
The Genesis of Equality
The painful and seemingly unending division among evangelicals over the relationship of the sexes is bedeviled by disputes about the interpretation of key biblical texts,
November 4, 2014
The Book of Ruth as an Exemplar for Faith Communities
Editor’s Note: This is an Evangelical Press Association award winning article. From beginning to end, the story of Ruth captures the attention of the reader.1 Though
November 4, 2014
The Unity of Creation
I attended a women’s ministry retreat my freshman year of college excited to bond with Christian women and grow in faith. At one point in
November 3, 2014