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The Exhortation to the Husbands and Its Significance in the Conversation About the Household Codes: 1 Peter 3:7
By: Abeneazer G. Urga | November 1, 2024
1 Peter 3:7 cautions husbands who fail to treat their wives with the honour due to them that such a man’s prayers will not receive God’s attention.
Keeping God’s Big Picture in Mind When Power Threatens Relationships: A Sermon on 1 Peter 2:18–3:7
By: Jeff Miller | November 1, 2024
1 Peter 2 illustrates that one with power shouldn't lord it over others because Christ is Lord of both. Jesus is Lord of all.
Book Review: In the Image of Her: Recovering Motherhood in the Christian Tradition
By: Elizabeth Millar | October 15, 2024
One may innocently (and incorrectly) assume that motherhood has been generally well-regarded in Christian history and that there is not much to learn. However, theologian Amy E. Marga delves deep into this important topic and uncovers the realities of mothering in light of Christian faith throughout history.
Reading Against Abuse: Unhiding Women’s Value in Jesus’s Parables and Our Churches
By: Charel du Toit | October 10, 2024
Jesus’s teachings were all about showing love, compassion, and respect for everyone—including those who were marginalized or whose voices weren’t being heard. By unhiding the women in his parables, we can better understand and appreciate his radical message of equality and justice. This is a vital step towards making the world a [...]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Resources for Churches
October 3, 2024
October in the United States has been designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As part of that tradition, we offer this list of twenty-five related resources for pastors and churches from CBE Bookstore.
The Class That Changed My Life
By: Ashley A. | August 22, 2024
My mind went back through our organization’s marriage ministry, my class on marriage, the Southern Baptist Church my husband and I had attended. They all taught that wives submit to their husbands. I do not remember them mentioning mutual submission. They never pointed out Ephesians 5:21.
Using Genesis 2 for Wedding Sermons: Avoiding Questionable Interpretations
By: Li Tim Hao | August 1, 2024
Genesis 2 is undoubtedly one of the most popular wedding sermon texts. The church has developed some conventional applications for this chapter regarding love and marriage. However, some of these applications may not fully align with the original intent of the writer of Genesis.
创世记二章中的婚礼证道：有待商榷的解释传统
By: Li Tim Hao | August 1, 2024
我是一位在中国地区服事的传道人。多年来，我参加不少教会举办的公行婚礼。作为嘉宾或访客的我，听了不少婚礼的讲道。创世记第二章无疑是最热门的婚礼证道经文之一。这段经文在中国语境的婚礼讲道中发展出许多具特色的婚恋式应用。然而，有些流传许久的解释和应用却有待商榷——它们未必完全符合创世记的原意。
Book Review: The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife
By: Mikaela Bell | June 25, 2024
In her memoir and cautionary tale, The Woman They Wanted, Shannon Harris details the decades of spiritual abuse she experienced and her eventual escape.
The Perfect Storm: Recovering from Shipwreck in Structural Sexism
By: Jazmine Lawrence | June 23, 2024
You who do this healing work are the hands and feet of Jesus, resetting broken rudders––that is, informing consciences to bring women in ministry into safe havens––and coaxing wrecked ships back into action, not only to stay afloat but to thrive in community with the body of Christ: thank you!