What is a helper? What does it mean to help? Let's examine Genesis 2:18, another passage used to position women beneath men and encourage them to remain silent about sharing God's message of love, hope, and restoration. Read more
What is a helper? What does it mean to help? Let's examine Genesis 2:18, another passage used to position women beneath men and encourage them to remain silent about sharing God's message of love, hope, and restoration. Read more
On a sister's YouTube video that I viewed a while back advocating for female preachers, I recall a guy leaving an ignorant comment saying, "Lady, you need to be quiet, you’re just a rib." My jaw dropped in horror at his sheer stupidity and disrespect. Unfortunately, there are others who think this way as well, and translations, many times, can promote these wrong ideas. But, is “woman” the product of a rib? Read more
There’s a video of Kirk Franklin making the rounds on social media that’s been dubbed a "rant," receiving mostly negative reactions and judgmental responses. In light of this clip, he’s been called “demonic,” not "born-again," and “fallen away,” among other accusations. However, I find it hard to understand how anyone could reach such conclusions based on this single clip. Read more
Have you ever pondered the true motive behind our creation? Why did God create us? Scripture holds the key to unraveling this age-old question. Read more
In a June 2020 article on cbmw.org, the website of The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, scholar Wayne Grudem wrote, “Until 2019, I held the common, historic Protestant view of divorce, namely, that adultery and desertion were the only two legitimate grounds for divorce allowed by Scripture.[1] This is the position set forth, for example, in the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646): In the case of adultery after marriage, it is lawful for the innocent party to sue out... Read more
In my previous post, I addressed five common objections against women preachers and teachers for you to consider. Here are answers to 5 more frequent protests against women speaking in the church. Read more
What are bishops and overseers? How did they serve the early church? What is their role today? In this post, I'll attempt to answer these questions. Read more
Here are answers to 5 common arguments used to oppose female preachers and teachers. Read more
In the Potter's hands, the clay is completely under his control. So, if he wants to fashion a female preacher from it, he can. Confusion arises when we intertwine our cultural values, traditions, and worldly ways with the teachings of Scripture instead of seeking to understand the Bible within its context. So, let's start by covering the basics to do our due diligence. What exactly constitutes preaching? How should teaching be defined? Are preaching and teaching synonymous, or do they hold distinct meanings? Read more
It wasn't until the 1900s, several years post the inception of the Olympics, that women were allowed to participate in the games. Even then, they were limited to a few specific events. Read more