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At Critical Moments
By: Kristina LaCelle-Peterson | August 10, 2011
Sometimes obvious things are hard to see. Take, for instance, the fact that in the story of salvation God not only employed the gifts of women, but also did so at the most critical moments. This must say something about how God works.
Fretting Over Phoebe
By: Michael Bird | June 15, 2011
Could it be that the first person to publicly read and teach about or from Romans was a woman? If so, what does that tell you about women and teaching roles in the early church?
"Little Debbie" or Powerful Prophet?
By: Jenny Rae Armstrong | June 5, 2011
What the example of Deborah reveals about gender authority: As women have gained increased influence in society, and as Bible scholars offer a consistent egalitarian interpretation of Scripture, gender traditionalists have had to work harder and more creatively to justify the subordination of women within the church and family—even to themselves.
An Example of the Power of Faith: Sarah, the Subject of Hebrews 11:11
By: Christine Mary Cos | April 30, 2011
As I reflect on Genesis 3:16, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe,” I realize that barrenness, miscarriage, and stillbirths are part of that curse; the ability to be “fruitful and multiply” would be hindered for both genders and on many levels.
What Can We Say About Phoebe?
By: Jeff Miller | April 30, 2011
The conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome includes his most extensive catalog of coworkers. In addition to Paul himself, the chapter mentions thirty-seven specific individuals, ten of them women. At the head of this list stands Phoebe:
Priscilla and Plausibility: Responding to Questions about Priscilla as Author of Hebrews
By: Ruth Hoppin | April 30, 2011
Introduction My field of research is Adolf von Harnack’s hypothesis that Priscilla is the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews.1 I argue for the theory. There are two main objections to the Priscilla theory that I want to state and refute in order to assure its plausibility. First, I will acknowledge a couple of [...]
Judith: Heroine of the Israelites
By: Cristina S. Richie | June 5, 2010
The book of Judith depicts one such woman of faith, who is as chaste and shrewd as she is beautiful. Judith uses her superficial charms as a gateway to her gallant actions, which save her people and exemplify her trust in Yahweh.
Who Supported Jesus Out of Their Own Resources?
By: Guest Author | April 22, 2010
Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna plus other women "provided for them out of their resources." The Greek word translated as resources can mean property, possessions, resources, or means. These women financially supported Jesus and his ministry from their own finances.
Taking Initiative
By: Karen L. H. Shaw | March 5, 2010
There is abundant evidence that God delights in godly initiation and godly submission of all his people. God’s Word never says it’s normative that men be the initiators and women the responders. It’s simply not in the Bible.
Book Review: The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
By: MaryAnn Nguyen-Kwok | March 5, 2010
Truly, the most striking message from James' book is that Ruth is not just a lonely woman, in the way of modern romance movies, seeking love and matrimony to complete her happiness.