God on Divorce (Malachi 2:16)
Traditional translations of Malachi 2:16 are misleading. Here are some better translations that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, and do not have God saying, “I hate divorce.”
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by Marg | May 21, 2016 | All Posts on Equality, Bible Translation and Interpretation, Christian Living | 94
Traditional translations of Malachi 2:16 are misleading. Here are some better translations that faithfully reflect the Hebrew grammar, and do not have God saying, “I hate divorce.”
Read Moreby Marg | Jun 21, 2015 | All Posts on Equality, Ephesians 5, Equality in Marriage, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 25
In what way (or ways) is the relationship between Jesus and the church a model for marriage? What does Paul mean in Ephesians 5:22-33?
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Here are 10+ books and resources on Christian marriage written for engaged and married couples, and for marriage counsellors and pastors. They all have an egalitarian, or mutualist, perspective.
Do you have experience with these resources? Are there others that should be added to this list?
Read Moreby Marg | Jun 11, 2013 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage, Equality in Ministry, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages, Titus 2 | 47
In this article I look at Paul’s instruction in Titus 2:4-5 about the young Christian wives at Crete, and determine what the timeless principles are.
Read Moreby Marg | Feb 12, 2013 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage | 0
If you’re wondering how egalitarian Christian marriages work, reading some of these real-life stories from Christian couples is a great place to start.
Read Moreby Marg | Nov 13, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage, Paul and Women | 4
While reading Plutarch’s “Advice to the Bride and Groom,” it struck me that some Christians sound like Plutarch, rather than like Paul, in what they say about men and women and marriage.
Read Moreby Marg | Aug 14, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Ephesians 5, Equality in Marriage | 19
What does submission mean? What does the Bible say about submission in marriage? Is wifely submission relevant in our society?
Read Moreby Marg | Jul 9, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage | 12
A woman recently told me that it was God’s will she suffer in her marriage. Today I read a verse that shows God wants women to be happy in marriage.
Read Moreby Marg | Jun 26, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage, Paul and Women | 2
In 1 Corinthians chapter 7, Paul deals with the subjects of sex, marriage, divorce and singleness. Paul’s instructions here reveal his egalitarian views.
Read Moreby Marg | Jun 19, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Equality in Marriage | 5
Leviticus 19:3 says “Every one of you shall reverence his mother and father …” I decided to search for other verses that also mention “mother” first. Here’s what I found.
Read Moreby Marg | Apr 30, 2012 | All Posts on Equality, Christology, Ephesians 5, Equality in Marriage, Paul and Women, The "Difficult" Passages | 67
Ephesians 5:22-33 is written as a chiasm with a highlighted point at the centre of the passage. We misinterpret this passage if we overlook this main point.
Read Moreby Marg | Apr 26, 2012 | 1 Peter, Bible Study Notes | 8
Many Christians believe that submission in marriage is the duty only of wives. In 1 Peter 3:7 Peter comes very close to saying that husbands are to be submissive to their wives too.
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