"Notorious" Passages
Is God Male?
When I teach about the Trinity in my introductory theology class, the topic of God and gender often comes up. “Is God male?”…
"Notorious" Passages
Why 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Does Not Ban Women from Teaching & Having Authority in the Church
From the mailbox: "Just wanted to say thank you for your article on 1 Timothy 2. It was a great reference for me…
Biblical Equality
Reading Scripture as an Egalitarian: The Big Picture
In today's post Patrick Franklin presents egalitarian theology in a nutshell. He writes, "In order to understand difficult passages of Scripture, including the…
"Notorious" Passages
Ephesians 5:21-33: How Paul Turns Headship on Its Head
Ephesians 5:21-33 is often cited as a proof text to endorse male leadership in the home. In this text, wives are instructed to…