Was Junia well known ‘to’ the apostles?
Were Andronicus and Junia “outstanding/ notable among the apostles” (Rom.16:7 KJV, NIV) or “well known to the apostles” (ESV, NET)?
November 29, 2019
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What was the job description of Jesus’ apostles?
One subject that I keep mulling over is what 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?
August 29, 2014
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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.
July 20, 2014
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Believing Wives and Female Co-workers of the Apostles
Does Paul refer to wives of apostles or female coworkers of apostles in 1 Corinthians 9:5? Was their role companionship or teaching Christian doctrine?
February 14, 2014
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The Apostolic Ministry of Gospel Women
John the Evangelist chose his words carefully when describing the ministry of certain apostolic women in his Gospel, women such as Mary Magdalene. [500 words]
January 18, 2014
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A Collection of Articles on the Male Priesthood & Women Ministers
Here are links to several articles that look at arguments related to the idea of a male-only priesthood, arguments that keep women out of church leadership.
March 25, 2013
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The Twelve Apostles were All Male
This article looks at several shortcomings to the argument “Jesus’ twelve apostles were all male, so women cannot be church leaders.”
May 2, 2012
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Nino of Georgia: A Woman Evangelist “Equal to the Apostles”
Nino brought Christianity to Iberia (Georgia) back in the 300s and is regarded as “Equal to the Apostles” by the Orthodox Church.
January 14, 2012
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The Apostle Peter
Apart from Jesus, more is written about the apostle Peter than any other figure in the Gospels. Peter was devoted to Jesus and transformed by God.
January 20, 2011
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Junia in Romans 16:7
This article is about Junia—a minister mentioned by Paul in Romans 16:7—using and critiquing the ESV as a reference. Was Junia really a female apostle?
April 1, 2010
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