Galatians 3:28: Our Identity in Christ and in the Church
Blessings of Identity For two thousand years, every morning, many devout Jewish men have said the following prayer, or a similar form of it: “Blessed
January 5, 2014
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Identity in Creation and Christ (Part 1)
If you want to understand gender and identity from a biblical perspective, the early chapters of Genesis are an excellent place to begin. Here, we
January 1, 2014
One Image, One Purpose, One Baptism
Geared toward a Lutheran audience, this journal affirms the notion that male and female are made in one image, for one purpose, and brought together
January 1, 2014
The Scholarship of Patriarchy (On 1 Timothy 2:8-15)
A Response to Women in the Church, eds. Köstenberger, Schreiner & Baldwin One of the most hotly contested passages in the New Testament these days
December 19, 2013
Whatever You Do (Part Three)
Two weeks ago, John began studying the revolution in relational thinking that Paul presents in Colossians 3. Last week, he considered God’s call to mutual relationships.
August 21, 2013
Whatever You Do (Part Two)
In last week’s blog, John considered the apostle Paul’s view of marriage, parenting, and slavery that opposed the hierarchy of his own culture. This week John
August 14, 2013
Whatever You Do (Part One)
Every July 14th, France celebrates Bastille Day. More than 200 years ago, an angry mob of just under a thousand people rushed upon what was known as
August 7, 2013
Take Every Thought Captive to Christ: Ideas Have Consequences
Take Every Thought Captive to Christ: Ideas Have Consequences
July 28, 2013
The Symbol of the Veil in the Ancient Near East and Today: Subjugation or Honor
The Symbol of the Veil in the Ancient Near East and Today: Subjugation or Honor
July 28, 2013
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