Marquis’ “Who’s Who in America” is one of the most widely known lists of leaders and influencers in America. Forbes publishes similar lists of noteworthy individuals in various fields. These lists seek to celebrate individuals who have helped shape society, inspire progress, and leave a lasting legacy. The Bible contains …
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The story of Sarah and Hagar speaks to me on many levels regarding waiting for the fulfillment of God’s promises. There are times in our lives when God speaks to us of a promise He has for us. It could be a calling, or a dream but between the …
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God’s design for gender equality is woven throughout the Bible, hidden beneath the veneer of a male-dominated, patriarchal culture. When we read the creation narrative without any presuppositions, we read of equality in Eden not hierarchy. When God decided to make woman, His purpose for her as an “ezer” reveals He …
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Wives are taught and expected to submit to their husbands, based upon what Paul says in Ephesians 5. But, does this word “submit” imply the submission of a subordinate to the one over her? What kind of submission is Paul referring to in Ephesians 5?
The New Covenant had a profound effect on the status of women. Women are no longer daughters of Eve any more than men are sons of Adam. We are all in Christ and have access to the full inheritance and rights of the firstborn son.