Chastity, Salvation, and 1 Timothy 2:15
Are ascetic teachings that emphasise celibacy behind Paul’s statement in 1 Timothy 2:15? What does “saved through childbearing” mean?
January 27, 2016
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Theonoe and Myrte: Prophetesses in Corinth
Several ancient documents show that women were prominent ministers in the early church. Two such documents mention Theonoe and Myrte, prophetesses in the church at Corinth.
December 15, 2015
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Adam and Eve in Ancient Gnostic Literature and 1 Tim. 2:13–14
Here are excerpts from ancient Gnostic texts that present Adam and Eve in a very different light. Do they help us to understand 1 Timothy 2:13-14?
March 9, 2015
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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context (3): The Heresy in Ephesus
Paul’s main purpose for writing First Timothy was to address the heresy in the Ephesian Church, possibly a precursor to Gnosticism.
April 17, 2013
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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.
November 24, 2011
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An Introduction to John’s Gospel
This introduction briefly highlights some of John’s objectives in writing his account of Jesus’ earthly ministry.
August 1, 2009
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