The Two Principles Always Active in Gender
Just as we see them side by side in the Bible, they need to be side by side in our lives, to move forward in love for Valentine’s Day.
Category: Biblical Exegesis
These posts involve looking more closely at a Biblical passage to understand its meaning
Harem-Taking Runs Deep in Fallen Man
The Bible’s early narrative may demonstrate a gendered fundamental of the fall of Man: the desire to depart from the goodness of marriage.
Women Wanted for the Whole Job
I was this week reading a theology book by a reverent, orthodox yet creative theologian for whom I have immense respect. But my esteemed teacher misspoke.
I Will Not Punish Your Daughters
The ancient prophet, Hosea, distinguishes gender in a coming judgment. One of the Bible’s passing references to asymmetry demonstrate its consistent message.
Send out the Young Women to Speak Loudly
Last week the Afghanistan Taliban said that women may not speak in public. But, in the Bible, Wisdom’s young women speak loudly from the town’s highest places.
A Woman’s Bold Demand…
What a thing to say to Jesus. Who would be forward enough to command the Lord to act? Who comes to him with, not a request, not a petition, but an instruction?
Gender Out of God
While discussing head coverings, the Apostle Paul claims that all these things about gender come out of God.. How might we understand gender coming out of God?
Where Does That Leave Me As a Single Person?
Single listeners have a difficult time with the principle that gender is about relationship. A big reason is the paucity of community in modern life.
How to Read the Bible Wrongly
Sometimes people draw conclusions from the stories of the Bible w/o the Bible’s accompanying commands. Nijay Gupta’s book, “Tell Her Story,” is an example.
Preaching about women and men? Anticipate ancient contradiction
When it comes to describing gender, we might think that we face novel difficulty…until we note something about the apostle Paul’s addresses on gender.