How Hierarchy Leads to Abuse
Cultures of hierarchy maintain authority by claiming ontological distinction. The power and dominance inherent in hierarchy, which directly conflict with ontological equality, perpetuates abuse. This
July 31, 2011
Topic: Biblical Passages / Studies
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Biblical Foundation for Mutual Submission
This recording surveys the exegetical, theological, and practical foundations for mutuality between men and women in Scripture. It also surveys and responds to the primary
July 31, 2011
Fretting Over Phoebe
I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchreae. I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a
June 15, 2011
Better to be Mistreated with God’s People…
Heb. 11: 24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be
May 15, 2011
1 Corinthians [IVP New Testament Commentary]
First-century Corinth and its challenges were not so different from our own. Upwardly mobile Christians facing radically diverse ethnic, religious, economic and social conditions. The
October 27, 2010
“Such” vs. “Other”
Some interpreters have argued that Paul himself considered his words limiting women directly applicable not only to the women of Corinth (in the case of
June 30, 2010
A New Creation in Christ: He is Risen!
In a few days Christians around the world will celebrate our great day of victory—Easter. If you love Easter, you are in very good company.
March 31, 2010
Why Did God Create Woman?
In Half the Sky, Pulitzer Prize winning authors Kristoff and WuDuun document the global exploitation of women—an abuse to which we have become indifferent. According to
March 3, 2010
Does Genesis 1-3 Teach Hierarchy?
Adam named Eve: Adam calling Eve “woman” does not indicate Adam’s authority over her; rather, it is an expression of the similarities that they share,
October 28, 2009
Leadership Requires Character
. . .The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things (Gal.
August 19, 2009