Kephalē and “Pre-Gnosticism” in Paul’s Letters
Kephalē has different meanings including “source” and “beginning” in Koine Greek. In verses about Jesus Christ, Paul also used the word in a Gnostic sense, especially in Colossians.
Read More
Month: November 2011
Stephanas or Stephana: Man or Woman?
Some people, aware that the feminine gender of Junia and Nympha has been obscured in the past, speculate that Stephanas (1 Cor. 1:16; 16:15-18) was also a woman minister whose gender has been obscured.
Read More
Mark Chanski on Gender Roles
Complementarian Mark Chanski seems to think that men and women each have just one role or one position they are to play and maintain throughout their lives. I disagree. A short video demonstrates my point.
Read More
“Equality” in Paul’s Letters
Paul wanted equality for all Christians and he wrote about this in his letters. In some verses equality was implied. In other verses the concept of equality was clearly stated. Equality was Paul’s goal (2 Corinthians 8:14, NIV 2011).
Read MoreLove, Obedience and Sanctification – 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Jesus says that if we love him we will obey his commands (John 14:15). Peter says that love for others is the result of obedience (1 Pet 1:22). Our obedience and love as Christians are profoundly connected and intertwined. Love is both the motive and the goal of our endeavours. [1500 words]
Read More- 1
- 2