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
If you're seeking to deepen your understanding of God's Word, here are six reliable Bible teachers to enhance your study experience. Read more
The recent news of esteemed Dallas pastors Tony Evans and Robert Morris stepping down due to “past sin,” has undoubtedly caused some to question their perceived perfection. It never occurred to me that they or anyone else would be absolutely perfect, but the fact that these "sins" are only now being acknowledged after a number of years, leads me to question the men’s integrity. Additionally, seeing comments from believers who try to justify it or make it sound like it’s okay or even honorable, is disturbing. Since issues such as these adversely affect the church community and the Lord's reputation to outsiders, we should examine church congregational structures for changes that could be made going forward. In this post, we’re specifically discussing if the modern-day pastor as it exists today, in America, is even biblical and if not, what we should do about it. Read more
A bill signed into law on Wednesday by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. This makes Louisiana the first to implement this type of law. Read more
Growing up in Texas, I’ve always been familiar with Juneteenth. Each year, people in our small town would gather at the park excited to enjoy free food, local radio stations, talent shows, and more. My mother would bring us and we would spend the whole day there, sometimes leaving and returning later. I had a great time and eagerly looked forward to the following year until that particular celebration eventually ceased. Read more
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