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Among Christians, discussions continue about the roles of men and
women in the home, the church and society at large. Although some
of these debates generate more heat than light, the issue directly
affects every member of the Christian community. Our view of the
Bible's teaching on these matters shapes the life and ministry of
our churches in significant ways. Further reflection and dialogue
are required. In this volume twenty-three evangelical scholars,
firmly committed to the authority of Scripture, explore the whole
range of issues relating to gender relations. They offer
historical, biblical, theological, hermeneutical and practical
perspectives to dispel many of the myths surrounding biblical
equality, and to promote discussion. Their sound, reasoned case
affirms the complementarity of the sexes without requiring a
hierarchy of roles.
"There is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in
Christ Jesus." The conversation about the relationship between
women and men and their roles in the Christian life and the church
has evolved, but the topic continues to inspire debate and
disagreement. The third edition of this groundbreaking work brings
together scholars firmly committed to the authority of Scripture to
explore historical, biblical, theological, cultural, and practical
aspects of this discussion. This fresh, positive defense of gender
equality is at once scholarly and practical, irenic yet spirited,
up-to-date, and cognizant of opposing positions. In this edition,
readers will find both revised essays and new essays on biblical
equality in relation to several issues, including the image of God,
the analogy of slavery, same-sex marriage, abortion, domestic
abuse, race, and human flourishing. Discover for yourself God's
vision for gender equality.
Does the Bible prescribe gender roles for men and women? Are men
uniquely called to exercise authority in marriage and church
ministry? Is submission a one-way street, for women only? Or, has
God created us-and called us-to live together in a mutual, shared
partnership of yielding in love to each other? Partners in Marriage
and Ministry addresses these frequently asked questions.Without the
usual argument and rhetoric of the current debate, Partners in
Marriage and Ministry presents the biblical tenets of gender
equality. Journey through Scripture with Dr. Ron Pierce as he draws
readers into topics he has encountered in thirty years of teaching
classes on gender and the Bible. Partners in Marriage and Ministry
offers insights for: Understanding what the Bible teaches about
gender. Building a strong and intimate marriage. Serving God in
ministry-whether you are single or married.
Description: What if the way the book of Esther has been taught to
us in church and retold to us in films, cartoons, and romance
novels has missed the original point of the story? Far from being
models of piety and devotion, Esther and Mordecai seem indifferent
to the faith of their ancestors. How then did this story become
part of the Bible and gain the broad acceptance that it has? If the
church should not neglect the story, how should it be read? Esther
and Her Elusive God calls Christians to avoid the common attempts
to make Esther more palatable and theological, and to reclaim this
secular story as Scripture. Readers will be encouraged to see in
Esther a profound message of God's grace and faithfulness to his
wayward people.
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