Chapter 16 in Paul’s Letter to the Romans: Dispensable Tagalong or Valuable Envelope?
The sixteenth chapter of Romans was treated as a detachable unit at least as early as the second century, showing that some considered it to
October 21, 2014
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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A Meta-Study of the Debate over the Meaning of “Head” (Kephalē) in Paul’s Writings
Since the middle of the twentieth century there has been an ongoing, sometimes acrimonious debate over the meaning of “head” (Greek, kephalē) in Paul’s letters,
October 21, 2014
Anita, Clarence, and Me: A Reformation Day Meditation on Ephesians 6:10-19
Among reformed Christians (a term which includes Presbyterians, Calvinists, Lutherans, and many others who do not formally use those labels) this is the week in
October 19, 2014
“Let Not Your Hearts Be Anxious…”
Have you ever had the experience of knowing something mentally but having an entirely different response emotionally? I have been grappling with this for the
October 17, 2014
A Warrior Priesthood Is Essential: Really? – Part 2
Last week, I introduced why Alastair Roberts’ view that an all-male “warrior priesthood” is essential is both non-biblical and illogical. Now we turn our attention
October 15, 2014
Mary of Nazareth: Exemplar of Biblical Spirituality
Currently there is a cloud of confusion surrounding the subject of “spirituality.” From “creation spirituality” to “feminine spirituality” to “secular spirituality,” the proliferation of seminars,
October 14, 2014
The Forgotten Man
There is another important role model in the familiar biblical Christmas story: Joseph. Because we know so few hard facts about this man, it has
October 14, 2014
Mary, Martha and Jesus: A Continuing Reformation
Reflections on Luke 10:38-42 While fulfilling recent Bible teaching responsibilities in Australia (for the Anglicans), in Canada (for the Armenians) and in Latvia (for the
October 14, 2014
Wifely Submission in Biblical Context
All too often people fail to grasp the balanced biblical teaching on a subject because they fail to study the material in its immediate context;
October 14, 2014
Worth Pondering: Galatians 3:16
When we look at this Man [Christ Jesus] we see the negation of all distinctions. I quote from Paul in the Galatian letter for the
October 14, 2014