Here’s some reflections on 1 Timothy 2 and the role of men and women in the church You may also be interested in this E-book that looks at the bigger subject
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Are we united by hate?
Ben Merkle of New St Andrew’s College recently preached at the church where Pete Hegseth, US Secretary for War, attends in Washington. He said that Christians are united by love but we are also united by hate because what we love matters. We are for some things but against others, we are meant to love… Continue reading Are we united by hate?
Romans 3:9-20
Paul has argued that there are real benefits and privileges to being Jewish and the heritage that brings. However, does that actually benefit the Jews? Paul says “no” because Jews and Greeks, in other words, the representative Gentiles, alike sin (v9). He then cites a number of Scripture passages, primarily from the Psalms to demonstrate… Continue reading Romans 3:9-20
Was Junia an apostle? Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 4
I’m continuing to pick up on some of the arguments in Preston Sprinkle’s book on complementarianism and egalitarianism. My aim is to highlight a few examples from his book for discussion before providing a full review. This might also help to give you an insight into my reading methods. I’m working through the book but… Continue reading Was Junia an apostle? Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 4
Romans 3:1-8
Paul continues his argument concerning circumcision and Jewishness. It’s important to see this as a central theme to the letter so that chapters 9-11 are not a mere parenthesis between the doctrine and the practice, a little detour but are central to the conclusion of his argument. Paul has said that it is circumcision of… Continue reading Romans 3:1-8
God’s justice and human suffering
A video picking up on questions arising from Romans 3:5
Peter Mandelson: What else we know – an update
The Cabinet Secretary Cat Little has now given evidence to the Foreign Affairs committee. It’s worth updating on what else we now know First of all, Little has acknowledged that Olly Robbins was correct in terms of due process. The expected process was that security vetting paperwork would not be shared outside of the vetting… Continue reading Peter Mandelson: What else we know – an update
Bible translations, paraphrases, dynamic equivalence and formal equivalence
My friend Alistair Chalmers has written here both extolling the importance of Christians hearing and reading Scripture and opposing the practice of using paraphrases. First of all, I want to offer a hearty amen to his concern for Scripture to be heard and read. One of the strengths of more traditional and liturgical church contexts… Continue reading Bible translations, paraphrases, dynamic equivalence and formal equivalence
Why we should care about the Peter Mandelson scandal
In this post we are going to think about why we as Christians and churches should be concerned about what has been happening in the controversy surrounding Peter Mandelson’s appointment at the ambassador to the US, his dismissal and the subsequent fall out. First of all, it’s worth saying that there are ways in which… Continue reading Why we should care about the Peter Mandelson scandal
Was Phoebe a leader and teacher in the church? Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 3
In his look at Romans 16, Preston Sprinkle spend a bit of time looking at Phoebe. He observes: “Two facts about Phoebe immediately jump out. First, Paul calls her a “deacon [or servant, diakonon] of the church in Cenchreae.” Second, she was a “benefactor [prostatis] of many people, including” Paul. A third significant point isn’t… Continue reading Was Phoebe a leader and teacher in the church? Responding to Preston Sprinkle part 3
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