Jesus on Leadership & Community in Matthew’s Gospel
Jesus promoted the social values of humility and equality where the humble are exalted, the lowly are the greatest, and the last are first.
“Go and work in my vineyard” (Matthew 20:1–16)
In Matthew 20:1–16 Jesus tells the parable of the vineyard workers and points out that there is equality in his kingdom. To those who have so far been sidelined, Jesus says “Go work in my vineyard.”
Believing Wives and Female Co-workers of the Apostles
Does Paul refer to wives of apostles or female coworkers of apostles in 1 Cor. 9:5? Was their role companionship or teaching Christian doctrine?
3 views on the ministry of the Seven in Acts 6
What was the ministry of the seven men in Acts 6? This article looks at possible ministries by tracking Luke’s use of the word “diakonia” in the book of Acts. Where they deacons?
Blaming Eve Alone
Was Eve alone when the snake spoke to her? Here is a summary of Julie Parker’s essay, “Blaming Eve Alone: Translation, Omission, and Implications of עמה in Genesis 3:6b.”
Redemption and Family Responsibility: Boaz and Jesus
This post takes a brief look at the Hebrew word ga’al which means “redeem” and “act like a close relative.” This is what both Boaz and Jesus did.
The Apostolic Ministry of Gospel Women
John the Evangelist chose his words carefully when describing the ministry of certain apostolic women in his Gospel, women such as Mary Magdalene. [500 words]
A shepherd who only feeds the male sheep in his flock?
Matt Chandler states unequivocally, “I teach to men . . . I go after the men.” So what happens to the “lost sheep” who are female? And how does Matt’s focus affect the thousands of women in his flock?
7 Things to Know About the King James Bible
The King James Bible is a great English translation, but is it the best? This article looks at 7 aspects of the KJV translation.
Galatians 3:28: Our Identity in Christ & in the Church
Gal. 3:28 isn’t only referring to our identity/ status before God. It’s also about our identity/ status in the Christian community (the church).
Barbara Aland and the Nestle-Aland Greek NT
Most modern translations of the New Testament rely on the Nestle-Aland Greek New Testament. One of the editors of recent editions of this Greek New Testament is scholar Barbara Aland. This article provides a brief history of the Nestle-Aland text and a brief biography of Barbara Aland.
The Human (Ha’adam), Man (Ish) and Woman (Ishshah) in Genesis 2
I’ve highlighted the words for human, man, and woman in the Hebrew text of Gen. 2 to help non-Hebrew readers see that the first human in Eden was not necessarily male.
Gender Equality in Second Clement
The author of 2 Clement wrote that authenticity, transparency, and gender equality are necessary for God’s kingdom to come. Is that true?
Philip’s Prophesying Daughters
Early church writers, such as Eusebius, acknowledged that Philip’s four daughters were well-respected famous prophets and they associated the women with apostles and bishops.
Likewise women . . . likewise husbands . . .
Ignoring or highlighting the word “likewise” makes a big difference in how we understand certain New Testament passages that affect women.
Leon Morris on “Head” (Kephalē) in the New Testament
The (late) esteemed New Testament scholar Leon Morris cautions us to not make hasty assumptions about the metaphorical meaning of “head” (kephalē) in the New Testament.
Mutual Submission is not a Myth
Dear Dr Grudem, mutual submission is not a myth. Submission is not always, or necessarily, to a person in authority (cf. Eph. 5:21–22).
Kephalē (“Head”) and Mutual Submission in First Clement
In this post, I show how the word kephalē (head) is used in 1 Clement, in the context of mutual submission, and I show how the author regarded women.
No Surprise – 1 Peter 4:12-19
In 1 Peter 4:12-19, Peter touches on subjects already mentioned in his letter: trials and tests, rejoicing though suffering, being blessed, doing good, and judgement.
The “Shame” of the Unnamed Women of the Old Testament
Why are some women not named in the Bible? Weren’t these women important enough to be identified? Or are they, in fact, identified?
25+ Biblical Roles for Biblical Women
Here is a list of 25+ biblical roles of Bible women. These roles and activities were approved by God and helped God’s people in some way.