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 MorePosted by Marg | Nov 24, 2011 | Equality and Gender Issues, Equality in Marriage
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 MorePosted by Marg | Nov 20, 2011 | Bible Translation and Interpretation, Equality and Gender Issues, Women in Ministry
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 MorePosted by Marg | Nov 16, 2011 | Equality and Gender Issues, Equality in Marriage, Equality in Ministry
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 MorePosted by Marg | Nov 15, 2011 | Christian Living, Equality and Gender Issues, Women in Ministry
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 MorePosted by Marg | Nov 4, 2011 | 1 Peter, Bible Study Notes
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]
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