7 Books on Christian Doctrine without a Complementarian Edge
Are you looking for a systematic theology or a book on Christian doctrine that has been written by a scholar with an egalitarian or mutualist ideology? Here are a few good books you might want to add to your library.
What was the job description of Jesus’ apostles?
What does it means to be a leader and have authority in the church? Did Jesus commission his first disciples to be leaders? What was their job description?
Western-Style ‘Biblical Womanhood’ and the Wider World
Here is a link to one of the best articles I have ever read on so-called ‘biblical womanhood’. In this article Jenny Rae Armstrong writes that “the privileged frivolities of Western homemaking” have nothing to do with the gospel of Jesus.
Communion and Solidarity with our Persecuted Brothers and Sisters
In the 1st century, Communion was a way for Christians to express their solidarity as a group of Jesus-followers in an often hostile world. It is still a way we can show solidarity with our fellow Christians who are being persecuted.
5 questions about Adam’s role in Genesis 2 and 3
This article addresses 5 questions about Adam’s role and prominence in Genesis chapters 2 and 3. For example, did God only call Adam in Genesis 3:9?
Kenegdo: Is the woman subordinate, suitable, or similar to the man?
What does the Hebrew word “kenegdo” mean in Gen. 2:18 & 20? Was the woman made to be subordinate, suitable, or similar to the man?
Apostles in the New Testament Church
In this article I look at people who were apostles in the New Testament church, at their qualifications, and at what they did as apostles.
Egalitarian Books and Resources on Christian Marriage
Here are 10+ books and resources on marriage written for engaged and married couples, and for marriage counsellors. They all have an egalitarian, or mutualist, perspective.
Distinct Roles in the Trinity and in Marriage? (John 5:18-30)
Does the Trinity model distinct roles and separate spheres? Is there hierarchy and subordination in the Divine?
The Consensus and Context of 1 Timothy 2:12
Here are my notes from a talk I gave on the 28th of June 2014 at a public meeting hosted by the Sydney chapter of Christians for Biblical Equality.
Many women leaders in the Bible have one thing in common
As I was making a list of Bible women who ministered to men, I saw something I had not noticed before. Almost all of these women had a prophetic gift.
How to Keep Friends and Influence People as a Christian Egalitarian
Here are some tips on how to maintain good relationships with Christian family and friends who hold different views on “gender roles”.
Calvinism and Chauvinism in the Dictionary
Here’s a fun fact: “Calvinism” and “chauvinism” share the same etymology. Both words are derived from a Latin word that means “bald.”
Who was Mary the Magdalene?
This article looks at Mary Magdalene, and especially at what “Magdalene” might mean. Does it refer to Mary’s home town? Was it her nickname? Does it imply she was a prostitute?
Making Sense of the Transfiguration
The accounts of the transfiguration of Jesus in the gospels are puzzling, and the point and purpose of the accounts are unclear. Perhaps this article may make its meaning clearer.
Female Martyrs and their Ministry in the Early Church
Female martyrs in the early church, such as Blandina and Perpetua, “conformed themselves to Christ, even in death.”
3 things disciples do to build unshakeable houses (Luke 6)
How can we be like the wise man who built a strong, unshakeable house on a secure foundation in Luke 6?
Male-Female Pairs and Parallelism in Luke’s Gospel
In Luke’s Gospel, some material is presented using male-female pairs to highlight the full and equal inclusion of women and men in God’s new covenant and community.
The Power of God’s Grace
Grace has sometimes been confused or conflated with the concept of mercy, but they are not the same thing. Read more about the power of grace that God gives us.
Wifely Submission and Holy Kisses
Instructions for wifely submission and holy kisses are given in the NT five times each, but one concept is often emphasised while the other is usually ignored.
Jesus had many female followers – many!
I had imagined that only a few women accompanied Jesus during his ministry and only a few witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection, but the Gospels state many women were with Jesus.