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Q&A: Does the Bible Allow Women to Have Authority Over Men?
By: Alvera Mickelsen | June 6, 2001
QUESTION: I have no problem with Galatians 3:28 or with equality concerning salvation and spiritual gifts. I do have a problem with headship. Can you please tell me where any of the writers of the New Testament gave women the OK to be in authority over men?
Women in Marriage & Ministry
By: Wendy Francisco | June 6, 2001
The widespread misunderstandings and mistranslations resulting in gender hierarchy are damaging to people, marriages and the body of Christ. I am going to start by diving into the most famous (or infamous) passage on marriage in Ephesians Chapter 5. It’s amazing to discover what this passage really says!
The Woman Behind the Man
By: Dan Gentry Kent | April 30, 2001
A number of years ago a Baptist men’s group in the panhandle of far West Texas wanted to have a ladies night. They invited their wives and girl friends, and they invited me to be their speaker. They assigned me the following rather traditional topic: “The Woman Behind the Man.” They thought that was [...]
Book Review: 10 Lies the Church Tells Women
By: Kriss Erickson | March 6, 2001
In a conversational, no-nonsense approach to a controversial issue, 10 Lies the Church Tells Women discusses 10 traditional ideas many Christian churches have used to claim the Bible restrains women from leadership.
A Tale of Two New Testament Couples: Ordinary people, extraordinary marriages
By: Virgil A. Olson | January 31, 2001
There are several New Testament passages dealing with the proper relationship between husband and wife. The words of Jesus and the writings of Paul and Peter are quite explicit about the roles and responsibilities of husband and wife. But there are only a few stories in the New Testament that give us any information about [...]
Another Look at Eve: Mother Eve gets a bad rap. But is it justified?
By: Jane McNally | January 31, 2001
Traditional Jewish and Christian interpretations of the early chapters of Genesis have led to the heaviest blame often falling on Eve for the entrance of sin and death into the world... Faulty interpretations of many Bible texts concerning women foster the low status, oppression, and abuse of women the world around, which is one [...]
Why Stop a Great Work?
By: Dr. Mimi Haddad, President of CBE International | December 5, 2000
Karen teaches adult education in her church. Her classes are exciting. Despite her denomination’s support of gift-based roles for men and women, she is frequently questioned and criticized by a few who challenge — not the fruits of her labor, but whether women should even be fruitful. The more she tries to persuade her [...]
Book Review: Men are from Israel, Women are from Moab: Insights about the Sexes from the Book of Ruth
By: Shari Voigt | December 5, 2000
Men are from Israel, Women are from Moab: Insights about the Sexes from the Book of Ruth, written by Dr. Norm Wakefield and Jody Brolsma, takes a quick look at our gender stereotypes and discards them. Instead, they focus on how we can build one another up and nurture healthy relationships.
A Whole Bible Approach to Equality
By: Dan Gentry Kent | October 31, 2000
The Bible teaches equality. It reports inequality, and sometimes it permits inequality; but the Bible teaches equality.
Hearing Aids For Husbands
By: Nils Swanson | September 5, 2000
Peter states what should be common sense: husbands, live with your wives in a considerate and respectful manner. He then goes on to say that if a husband does not do this, his relationship with God will suffer.