The true status of Peter’s readers was that of a holy people belonging to a holy God. In view of their status, Peter tells his readers to abstain from desires of the flesh. What are these “desires of the flesh”? He also gives advice about silencing slander.
This week’s passage contains one of my favourite verses in Scripture – 1 Peter 2:16 – which presents an interesting paradox.
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It seems that many Christians use a dichotomous key to determine who can be a pastor. For many, the first question in this key is, “Is the candidate a man?” A “no” answer brings instant disqualification. [600 words]
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Nino (also known as Saint Nina) was a remarkable woman who brought Christianity to Iberia (present-day Georgia) way back in the 300s. She is regarded as “Equal to the Apostles” by the Orthodox Church.
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What does a woman with a call of God to minister do when she is prohibited from being a pastor? Many go back to school to do advanced degrees. How is this increase in biblical and theological scholarship from women being received by the church? And how will it affect the church?
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Some Christians believe that, because Jesus is a man, only men can represent Jesus to their churches and congregations. Does the fact that Jesus is male preclude women from being church leaders?
This article looks at some of the flaws in these beliefs, and it answers the question: Is it only men who can represent Jesus?
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