Purity and Passion: A Biblical Approach to Mutually Edifying Relationships
The extent of appropriate sexual interest and involvement outside of marriage is an important question young adults face. It is also a question of concern
August 15, 2014
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John Chrysostom’s First Homily on the Greeting to Priscilla and Aquila
(Romans 16:3-4) One of the church’s outstanding Bible expositors was St. John Chrysostom (died A.D. 407). He preached consistently through the Scriptures, and many of
August 15, 2014
On the Meaning in Context of those Troublesome Verses on Women in 1 Peter (And a Gentle Warning about Cross-Referencing Too Quickly)
In various cultures around the world, sermons, supposedly based on 1 Peter, are preached on “How all wives must obey their husbands.” As the sermon
August 14, 2014
Let’s Keep on Ordaining Women
The role of women in ministry is a controversial issue in evangelical churches today. Books on the subject continue to flow from the presses. On
August 14, 2014
Biblical Feminism: A Christian Response to Sexism
This article first appeared in the ESA Advocate, October 1990. Actor Alan Alda once described a feminist as someone who likes women. Even such a
August 14, 2014
J. I. Packer and the Logic of Patriarchy
Even if they appear to be otherwise, oppressive situations. . . are inherently unstable. —Patricia Hill Collins1 Some time ago, J. I. Packer published a
August 14, 2014
Summary of Packer’s Arguments Against Women’s Ordination
Packer: The authority of Scripture is at stake. No women in Scripture were presbyters. Therefore women ought not to be presbyters and ought not to
August 13, 2014
Setting the Record Straight: A Response to J.I. Packer’s Position on Women’s Ordination
Introduction: A Summary of the Argument On February 11, 1991, Christianity Today carried an article by J. I. Packer titled “Let’s Stop Making Women Presbyters.”
August 12, 2014
Managing Sexual Harassment
This is the second of two articles. The first appeared in the Winter 1991 issue. A number of years ago, I worked for an evangelical
August 12, 2014
Oppression and Abuse Under the Law, but Freedom in Christ
Speakers: W: William David Spencer A: Ajai (male) M: Maureena (female) W: I notice that some Muslim women wear head coverings one hundred percent of
August 12, 2014