Kephalē and “Pre-Gnosticism” in Paul’s Letters
Kephalē (“head”) has different senses in ancient Greek. In Colossians, Paul may have used the word about Jesus Christ with a pre-gnostic sense.
Junia, Nympha, Euodia, Stephana(s): Men or Women?
The gender of Junia, Nympha and Euodia has sometimes been obscured, and some speculate that Stephanas (1 Cor. 1:16; 16:15ff) was also a woman minister whose gender has been obscured.
Mark Chanski on Gender Roles
Complementarian Mark Chanski seems to think men and women each have just one role, or position, they are to play and maintain throughout their lives. I disagree.
“Equality” in Paul’s Letters
Paul wanted equality for all Christians and he wrote about this in his letters. In some verses, he even uses the word “equality.”
Love, Obedience, and Sanctification – 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Jesus said that if we love him we will obey his commands. Peter says that love for others is the result of obedience. As Christians, our obedience and our love are connected.
Working Women in the NT: Priscilla, Lydia and Phoebe
What does the Bible say about working women? Does God want women to stay out of the workforce and stay at home?
The Trinity and Marriage
Here are 4 reasons why I’m staying out of gender discussions that use the Trinity as a model for marriage.
The Bible and “Plain Sense” Reading
Since the Bible is God’s message to humanity, shouldn’t everyone be able to read and understand the “plain sense” of Bible?
Why does Mary Kassian think the new NIV is bad?
Mary Kassian does not like the NIV 2011. Her article “10 Reasons Why the New NIV is Bad for Women” has been doing the rounds, but her concerns don’t make sense.
Gender Bias in the New Living Translation (NLT)
The New Living Translation (NLT) seems supportive and inclusive of women because it often translates adelphoi as “brothers and sisters” but it promotes male authority.
A Critique of the ESV by Mark L. Strauss
Mark L. Strauss, a co-author of “How to Choose a Translation for all its Worth,” has written a helpful critique of the English Standard Version (ESV).
Precious Redemption – 1 Peter 1:17–21
1 Peter 1:17-21 is one long sentence in the Greek text. In this single sentence, Peter tells his readers that their works will be judged. He also tells them about the precious cost of their redemption.
Kephalē and “Male Headship” in Paul’s Letters
Does Paul’s statement in Ephesians 5:23, “the husband is the head of the wife,” mean that the husband has leadership or authority over his wife? And what about 1 Corinthians 11:3?
Submission and Respect from Husbands in 1 Peter 3:7-8
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter comes close to saying that husbands are to be submissive to their wives too.
Submission and Respect from Wives in 1 Peter 3:1-6
In 1 Peter 3:1-6, Peter instructs wives to submit and he uses the examples of “the holy women of the past” and Sarah to help make his points. Who were these “holy women of the past”? In what way did Sarah submit to Abraham?
Hope and Holiness – 1 Peter 1:10-16
In the past, the prophets investigated salvation; in the present, the angels are. 1 Peter 1:10-16 looks especially at holiness.
6 Women who Protected and Rescued Moses
Moses, one of Israel’s greatest leaders, would have perished on several occasions if it had not been for the courage, wisdom, and enterprise of six brave women.
Towards Equality – My Story
This is my account about how I went from thinking that a gender hierarchy in marriage and ministry was God’s design to realising that equality and mutuality is scriptural and God’s ideal.
I have included some of my personal views on topics related to biblical equality or “Casteless Christianity”. [3000 words]
Euodia and Syntyche: Women Church Leaders at Philippi
Who were Euodia and Syntyche (Philippians 4:2-3)? Were they leaders of the Philippian church? Early Church Father John Chrysostom seemed to think so.
Gender Division Divides the Church
Revelation 5:9-10 is about the universal, inclusive nature of the church and the priesthood of believers. Some Christians, however, divide the church into two distinct groups on the basis of gender.
Are there women pastors in the New Testament?
Can you name a woman who is called a pastor in the New Testament? Are there any women identified as church ministers in the NT?