A wife has no authority of her own body? (1 Cor. 7:4)
In this short post I look at what Paul meant by “A wife/husband does not have authority of her/his body” in 1 Corinthians 7:4, a verse that has been terribly misapplied.
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Tag: Exousia
Do women have rights? A reply to Sarah Bubar
Today on facebook some of my internet friends were discussing an old blog post by Sarah Bubar. I’ve posted a response to the article here because it was too long for a facebook comment.
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Mutuality in Marriage: 1 Corinthians Chapter 7
In 1 Corinthians chapter 7, Paul deals with the subjects of sex, marriage, divorce and singleness. Paul’s instructions here reveal his egalitarian views.
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Gender Bias in the New Living Translation (NLT)
The New Living Translation (NLT) gives the impression of being supportive of Christian women because it has frequently translated adelphoi into “brothers and sisters.” However, the NLT also promotes male authority in the church.
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Kephalē and “Male Headship” in Paul’s Letters
This article answers the question: 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?
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