Often in the new testament, such as in Paul’s letters, the masculine form is used as the generic form, even when we understand that the authors were speaking about both men and women. For example, take this passage in Romans 7:4: “Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of …
“Then another praise besides. ”Who are of note among the Apostles.”” And indeed to be apostles at all is a great thing. But to be even among these of note, just consider what a great encomium this is! But they were of note owing to their works, to their achievements. Oh! How great is the …
I recently read this quote in the book Men and Women in the Church by Kevin DeYoung, “Jesus, of course, came to save men and women. But in coming as a man he literally embodied what true manliness was meant to be–saving, protecting, rescuing, leading, teaching, and serving.” Is this what true manliness is? Or are these …
Growing up in the church seeing only men in front preaching and only men leading, I believed the lie that I was less valuable because I was female. I would ask God, “What is wrong with me?”, “Why did you make me a girl/women?”, “Why did you make things this way?” My identity was not …
The basis for Male and Female Equality in the Genesis Creation Story I have heard numerous times, by different people, that male authority and female submission are clearly taught in the Genesis creation story. They will then go on to says that because God created it this way in the beginning it applies universally, to …
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“There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.“ Galatians 3:28, NIV Many look to this passage as their anthem of liberation. This passage certainly is powerful. It seems to establish equality between all people before God. Regardless of nationality, …
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John 4 I am no one. My father is gone, I have no brothers and I have no sons. I have been disgraced by man after man. They have left me to be destitute. They have cast me into sin. The man I am with now will not even marry me. I am no one. …
