Pastoral Theology

5 Lies the Church Tells Women: 5 of the lies some churches tell women, taken from J. Lee Grady's book '10 Lies the Church Tells Women.' Includes a woman's place in the family, in the church, in the workplace and the world.
Abortion: The Issue That Won't Go Away John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Among the issues in today's world that are divisive and inflammatory, none is so great as the battle over abortion. It has increased over the years, and seems it will become even greater in the days ahead. Christians are divided over how to address the issue from a Biblical perspective.
About the Authors Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Adams on Actualism and Presentism Dr. William Lane Craig: Robert Adams has defended an argument against the pre-existence of singular propositions about oneself on the grounds that it would have been possible for them to have existed even if one had never existed, which is absurd. But the crucial assumption underlying this reasoning, namely, that the only histories of a world which are possible at any time are continuations of that history up to that time, is false, as shown by the illustration of time travel. Furthermore, if Adams were correct, fatalism would follow. The failure of Adams's argument has important implications for the Molinist doctrine of divine middle knowledge.
Alabama Standing in the Need of Prayer First Things, May 1998: David M. Smolin writes about the complexity of Southern evangelicalism in all its solitary roles in the culture, as diplayed recently in two highly-charged religious rights cases.
American Catholic (Book Review) First Things, November 1997: George McKenna reviews Charles Morris's "American Catholic: The Saints and Sinners Who built America's Most Powerful Church." This book traces the development of two different trends of Catholicism within America since the mid-ninteenth century.
Angels: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Sue Bohlin: This essay presents an overview of the different ministries of holy angels, examines the origin of demons, and provides suggestions on recognizing when demons are masquerading as holy angels.
Answer to the Problem Charles Slack, Ph.D.: Explores the story of Sam F., a recovered drug-addict. Professional drug counselors do not really take to Sam because he did not get clean in a professional program. Sam got clean in a twelve-step fellowship that is totally non-professional and self-supporting through its own contributions.
Anxious for Nothing Rusty Wright: This article considers two definitions and then examine four main causes of anxiety.
Are the Persons described in Hebrews 6:4-6 Christians?: In recent centuries, Christians have faced-off over differences surrounding the eternal security of the believer, the perseverance of the saints and the possibility of losing one's salvation. Hurtado focuses upon five participial phrases with which the writer of Hebrews describes the apostates. His exegesis will show that the participial phrases describe progressively deeper experiences of faith and makes observations concerning the warnings found in Hebrews 6:4-8.
An Argument Against Abortion Paul Cox: Germain Grisez, in Abortion: the Myths, the Realities, and the Arguments, defends a strategy which links moral personhood to membership in the human species. A look at Grisez's presentation will help focus the abortion debate on those fundamental issues whose resolution, or at least clarification, can provide the conceptual basis for a well thought through decision about the moral personhood of the unborn.
Baby Boomerangs Kerby Anderson: Examines baby boomers and their spiritual commitment, especially church attendance.
The Bible and Psychology John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The study of psychology deals with the mind, its senses and human behavior. Since our mind controls our behavior and our behavior influences and is influenced in many ways, it becomes a challenging study. The Bible is not a textbook on psychology, rather it is a text on God and His relationship to mankind, whom He has created. In this context, there is much stated in the Bible on human behavior.
Biblical Principles for Christian Maturity John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.D: When one begins to learn a foreign language, he memorizes elements of that language, then he begins to formulate sentences, etc., but when he "crosses over" and begins to think in that language, he enjoys a fullness of understanding never afforded to him before. It opens up a whole new concept of understanding. So likewise, God not only wants us to know the facts of God's Word, but He desires that we know the concepts and principles primarily, so that we can put them all together and think Biblically, as God thinks. God desires that His children have discernment in life, not just to know the facts of the Bible, so that we are able to apply these principles to life itself. This is what this book is all about.
The Biological Basis for Gender-Specific Behavior (Chapter 16) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Can We Stem The Tide? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The world appears to be reeling from one catastrophe after another. Each evening on the news there seems to be upheaval in one part of our country or another, and if not here then somewhere in the world. The news is constantly filled with problems and despair. What is going on, and can we stem the tide? Will 1995 be better or worse than 1994?
"Catholic Gobbledygook" First Things, October 1997: The author considers the Catholic annulment process in America. The issue of annulments raises several interesting questions: the nature of marriage, the laxity of American Catholics and the difficult problems in broken relationships.
The Catholic Luther First Things, March 1996: Some scholars believe that Luther's moment of break with Catholicism came all at once. Others believe that it was something that brewed all of his adult life. The author argues that in the year the split actually occured, Luther was still questioning
Catholicism and the Bible: An Interview with Albert Vanhoye First Things, June/July 1997: The publication of "The Interpretation of the Bible in the Church" was met with great fanfare. It describes the relationship between the Catholic Church and Scripture.
The Catholicity of the Reformation First Things, March 1997: There are two predominant views among Protestants on the relation between the Reformation and Protestantism. This book "The Cathlocity of the Reformation" by editors Carl E. Braaten and Robert W. Jenson explores one view. Reviewed by Leonard R. Klein.
Catholics at Home First Things, May 1997: What are the essential components of orthodoxy? The author, a traditional Lutheran, reflects on these issues as he wrestles with his own understanding of orthodoxy apart from Roman Catholicism.
Catholics in Exile First Things, May 1997: What issues separate orthodox Lutherans form the rest of their denomination on the one hand and from Roman Catholicism on the other? This reflective essay, written by a Lutheran pastor, attempts to sort out these differences.
The Caused Beginning of the Universe A Response to Quentin Smith: Quentin Smith has recently argued that (I) the universe began to exist and (II) its beginning was uncaused. In support of (II), he argues that (i) there is no reason to think that the beginning was caused by God and (ii) it is unreasonable to think so. I dispute both claims. His case for (i) misconstrues the causal principle, appeals to false analogies of ex nihilo creation, fails to show how the origin of the universe ex nihilo is naturally plausible, and reduces to triviality by construing causality as predictability in principle. His case for (ii) ignores important epistemological questions and fails to show either that vacuum fluctuation models are empirically plausible or that they support his second claim.
Charity, Clarity, and Hope: The Controversy and the Cause of Christ (Chapter 26) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Cheer Up! You're Already On The Winning Side! Prayer Pathways: Christ shares His place of highest favor with God with His followers. Let?s believe this truth. Let this truth open your eyes to a new reality and open your heart to a new rest of faith. The gospel can change a gloomy pessimist into a cheerful optimist.
Choices and Choices John H. Stoll, Ph.D. (Executive Director, ASK, Inc.): As human beings we make many choices everyday, little ones and big ones, some with immediate consequences, others with far reaching ones, some with little effect, some with life long lasting results. Upon what basis do we make these choices, and how does this foundation affect that which we choose? It is important to seriously consider one's worldview, since it has a major impact on the choices one makes.
Christ in a New Age Russ Wise: This essay examines some of the alarming developments in New Age thought from a biblical perspective.
The Christian Mind Jerry Solomon: Jerry Solomon challenges Christians to love and glorify God in their thinking by developing a Christian mind.
Christian Psychology: Is Something Missing? Rich Milne: Psychology is rapidly becoming a pervasive influence in many facets of contemporary society, including the church. This essay explores a few aspects of Christian psychology, particularly in the context of Larry Crabb's book, Connecting, exploring the role of community in the development of a mature faith for Christians.
Church Solo Repertoire List Douglas Yeo: Boston Symphony Orchestra Bass Trombonist Douglas Yeo has performed hundreds of solos in churches around the world Because rnany instrumentalists have contacted him over the years in order to obtain the arrangements he uses in church performance, Douglas Yeo has prepared an extensive catalog of resources that instrumentalists will find useful. Included are complete table of contents for many excellent books of arrangements, publisher information and Douglas Yeo's personal recommendations.
The Church as Family: Why Male Leadership in the Family Requires Male Leadership in the Church (Chapter 13) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Cloister Walk First Things, December 1996: Molly Finn reviews "The Coister Walk" by Kathleen Norris. The author recounts her years as a lector in a Benedictine monastary. Through the description of her daily mundane activities she provides genuine spiritual insight.
Come, Bring Your Story Don Hudson: How are we to read the stories of the Bible? By comparing Jepthah's daughter in the Book of Judges with the fairy tale The Handless Maiden, Don Hudson offers a unique approach to biblical interpretation.
Comfort Within the Boundaries Finding One's Voice Regarding Evil: Is recent terrorism God's judgement? Is this the end? How can it make sense? Seminary professor Dr. Robert A. Pyne outlines what we can gather (and what we cannot say) about tragedy from the Bible.
Como usar los articulos evangelisticos How to Use Evangelistic Articles (Spanish): No abstract available for this article
Contrition in the Age of Spin Control First Things, November 1997: If the Catholic Church admits past errors over particular incidents, does it in effect undermine its own authority? Should not the Pope publicly confess the Church's historical errors of judgement and action?
Courage at 36,000 Feet Interview with Lisa Beamer, widow of a hijacked 9/11 hero on the doomed flight over Pennsylvania: Todd Beamer's now immortal words echo across the world: "Are you ready? Let's roll." Calmly, the 32-year-old software salesman ended his September 11 phone call to a GTE Airfone operator from United Flight 93. "Todd was always a calm person in crises, but I guarantee he's never faced death before." says his wife, Lisa Beamer. Lisa is convinced that what gave her husband courage is the assurance that he would see his family again in heaven-that what was happening right then, however horrific, was not the final reality. That's what keeps her going too.
Craig, William Lane Theologian, Philosopher: Research Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology. This site features several of Dr. Craig's publications in philosophy and theology, as well as his speaking schedule, curriculum vitae, and resource center.
Creation and Big Bang Cosmology Dr. William Lane Craig: Recent discussions have raised the issue of the metaphysical implications of standard Big Bang cosmology. Grunbaum's argument that the causal principle cannot be applied to the origin of the universe rests on a pseudo-dilemma, since the cause could act neither before nor after t=0, but at t=0. Levy-Leblond's advocacy of a remetrication of cosmic time to push the singularity to - involves various conceptual difficulties and is in any case unavailing, since the universe's beginning is not eliminated. Maddox's aversion to the possible metaphysical implications of the standard model evinces a narrow scientism. Standard Big Bang cosmogeny does therefore seem to have those metaphysical implications which some have found so discomfiting.
Culture Wars Don Closson: This article spotlights the culture war (of traditional values vs. a "progressive view") we find ourselves in and consider what a biblical response might be.
Culture and the Bible Jerry Solomon: How does a Christian respond to his culture? The answer begins with biblical insights from the lives of those who came before us.
The Danvers Statement (Appendix 2) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Debate over the King James Version Rick Wade: Rick Wade examines the arguments behind the the KJV/modern translation debate.
The Desperation of God: A Reflection on the Feminine Desire for Relationship Sharon Hersh: Saint Teresa described her hunger for relationship as being a desire within her to actually "eat anyone who offered a taste of friendship." This description, says Sharon Hersh, reflects the transcendent desperation of God, who acts in our lives as desperate parent, lover and savior. The revelation of his desperation toward us compels us to look more fully at his desires and our purpose.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Todd Kappelman: Todd Kappelman provides an introduction to the life and thinking of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, an important twentieth century martyr who emphasized radical commitment to Jesus Christ.
Discovering What God Loves: A Journey From Duty to Desire Steven Garber, Ph.D.: It's not what you study in college but what you love that will determine your success in life, says author Steve Garber.
The Doctrine Of God's Preservation John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Once an individual has willfully accepted the regenerating work of Christ, and is justified (i.e. declared righteous by God), it is impossible for God's child to become an eternally lost person. There are five Biblical principles that undergird this doctrine.
The Doctrine Of Justification John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The doctrine of justification is basic to our understanding of God's way of salvation. This outline lists the source, the grounds, the means, and the evidence of our justification.
Does God Exist? A Debate Between Dr. William Lane Craig & Dr. Corey Washington: The transcript of a debate on the existence of God, between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington, which took place on 9 February 1995 at the University of Washington, before an audience well over 1500 people.
Does God Exist? Dr. Craig's First Rebuttal: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington debate the existence of God. This is Dr. Craig's first rebuttal.
Does God Exist? Dr. Craig's Opening Argument: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington debate the existence of God. This is Dr. Craig's opening argument.
Does God Exist? Question and Answer Session: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington debate the existence of God. This is the question and answer session
Does God Exist? Dr. Craig's Third Rebuttal: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington debate the existence of God. This is Dr. Craig's third rebuttal..
Does God Exist? Dr. Craig's Second Rebuttal: Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Corey Washington debate the existence of God. This is Dr. Craig's second rebuttal..
Ecumenical Conundrum First Things, March 2001: James Nuechterlein shares "I am regularly moved to despair over the fact that I cannot share the sacrament with brothers and sisters in Christ with whom I feel the deepest involvement. But, for the life of me, I know no way to make that wrong thing right."
Embraced by the Light of Deception Russ Wise: Betty Eadie's best-selling book Embraced by the Light is a combination of biblical images and spiritual deception.
Episopalians: The Leftward Center First Things, November 1997: In this article, the author considers the current state of the Episcopalian Church. As in other denominations, the questions of the ordination of women and the legitimacy of homosexuality, have split the Church into liberal and traditional factions.
The Essence of Femininity: A Personal Perspective (Chapter 25) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Even Hell Corner Was Changed By Prayer Prayer Pathways: Hell Corner, New Hampshire was a stronghold of sin. The Layman?s Prayer Revival sweeping all over America invaded this wicked village and turned some hardened sinners to God. America?s moral recovery was under way.
Everybody Wants A Full Life John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The desire for fullness of life and longevity is inherent within all of us. God did not create mankind to die, but to live. Only the entrance of sin caused death to become a part of one's existence. And, Christ came to overcome that problem, so that all may live not only in the here and now, but for eternity (John 3:16).
Failure to Render Aid: No one knows the pain like those who have lost a loved one. Professor Mitch Land experienced acute agony when he lost his son. "Why don't you come here and do something about all this suffering?" Mitch cried out to God. And God had an answer for him.
Faith Forged in Fire John Gram: John Gram is a senior in high school. This is the text of a speech that John gave in 1998 about the things he is learning as he deals with his mother's impending death. John shows that good can come from suffering as we allow our faith to grow.
False Guilt Kerby Anderson: Describes how people with an overactive conscience develop false guilt. Contrasts false guilt with true guilt and provides a biblical solution.
The Family and the Church: How Should Biblical Manhood and Womanhood Work Out in Practice? (Chapter 20) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Father Facts Wade F. Horn, Ph.D. (National Fatherhood Initiative): A complete review of the current social science literature on fatherhood and family trends, this booklet, compiled by National Fatherhood Initiative president Wade Horn, Ph.D., emphasizes how father absence is related to our nation's most pressing social ills such as crime and poverty.
Fisher of Men Herbert H. Toler, Jr.: The alienation of African-American men from the churches of their communities is perhaps the single greatest tragedy facing black America.
Foreseeable Future Events John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Recently, a major news telecast talked with a group of experts as to their views of world events in the foreseeable future. After skirting the basic issues, and wrangling with effects rather than causes, one reporter said that in ten or fifteen years it would be "no man's land out there". Why would they venture that analysis, and what would be the basic reason as to the pessimistic outlook?
Foreword: For Single Men and Women (and the Rest of Us) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Forgiveness John Studebaker: Forgiveness is an important element in handling conflict. This essay addresses our need for God's forgiveness, understanding His forgiveness, forgiving others, and forgiving ourselves.
Forgotten Secrets To A Live Prayer Meeting: A Leader's Guide Praying with Christ Obviously Present and Actively in Charge: Christ wants to come into your home, into your small group of prayer partners and into your church and actively take charge in order to create a "new" kind of community sharing His life and displaying His character. The purpose of this Leader's Guide is help you lead your marriage, your small group, or your church as you share how Christ comes into our midst today when we unite in faith and pray Bible-based prayers. As faith in His presence spreads, your whole church plus many other churches can share the joy, the grace and the power of His Holy Presence. We need to ask ourselves a heart searching question: "Is prayer changing our form of Christianity into the likeness of Christ?" If your answer is "no," then this study is for you!
Freemasonry and the Christian Church Russ Wise: Many staunch Christians are Masons, and see no conflict between the two organizations. This essay takes a look at the roots and beliefs of Freemansonry from a Biblical perspective, offering historical evidence of the occultic influence in high-level Masonry.
The Glory of His Discontent: The Inconsolable Suffering of God Don Hudson: Christianity, Don Hudson contends, is in its very essence a religion of discontent. After all, closing our eyes to the suffering of this world is to choose to live in an innocence in which God himself does not dwell. Only an intimate knowledge of suffering-which is a loss of innocence-will constrain us to fiercely imagine truth, beauty, and goodness as God did when he confronted the chaos in Genesis 1.
God and the Initial Cosmological Singularity A Reply to Quentin Smith: Quentin Smith contends (i) an atheistic interpretation of the Big Bang is better justified than a theistic interpretation because the latter is inconsistent with the standard Big Bang model and (ii) his atheistic interpretation offers a coherent and plausible account of the origin of the universe. But Smith's argument for (i) is multiply flawed, depending on premisses which are false or at least mootable and a key invalid inference. Smith's attempt to demonstrate the plausibility of the atheistic interpretation on the basis of its greater simplicity is based on false parallels between God and the initial cosmological singularity. Smith's effort to prove that the atheist's contention that the universe came into being uncaused out of absolutely nothing is coherent rests upon a confusion between inconceivability and unimaginability and assumes without argument that the causal principle could not be a metaphysically necessary a posteriori truth. In any case, there are good grounds for taking the principle to be a metaphysically necessary, synthetic, a priori truth, in which case the atheistic interpretation is incoherent.
God's Pattern Of Salvation John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The Hebrew and Greek words for "salvation" imply the ideas of deliverance, safety, preservation, healing, and soundness. Salvation is the great inclusive word of the Gospel, gathering into itself all the Redemptive acts and processes:
God, Morality and Evil A Debate between Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Kai Nielsen: In February, 1991, Dr. Kai Nielsen and Dr. William Lane Craig debated on the campus of the University of Western Ontario. These scholars discussed God, Morality and Evil, presenting some of the most current thinking on the issues. This is the transcript of that debate.
Graham Oppy on the Kalam Cosmological Argument Dr. William Lane Craig: Graham Oppy has attempted to re-support J. L. Mackie's objections to the kalam cosmological argument, to which I responded in my article "Professor Mackie and the Kalam Cosmological Argument." Oppy's attempt to defend the possibility of the existence of an actual infinite is vitiated by his conflation of narrowly and broadly logical possibility. Oppy's attempt to defend the possibility of the formation of an actual infinite by successive addition founders on misinterpretations. Oppy's objections to the premiss that whatever begins to exist has a cause and to God's being that cause are based on modal confusions.
Guia para el uso de Articulos Evangelisticos Guide to Writing Evangelistic Articles (Spanish): No abstract available for this article
Hasker on Divine Knowledge William Lane Craig: William Hasker has presented influential arguments against divine foreknowledge and middle knowledge. I argue that his objections are fallacious. With respect to divine foreknowledge, three central issues arise: temporal necessity, power entailment principles, and the nature of free will. In each case Hasker's analysis is defective. With respect to divine middle knowledge, Hasker presents four objections concerning the truth of counterfactuals of freedom. Against Hasker I argue that such propositions are grounded in states of affairs belonging to the actual world logically prior to its full instantiation and are contingently true or false.
Head Coverings, Prophecies and the Trinity: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 (Chapter 5) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The High Calling of Wife and Mother in Biblical Perspective (Chapter 22) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
A Hollow Ring? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Just like we have done in the past, so shall we continue to do in the year ahead, that is, repeat many times the Lord's prayer in our churches. Do we really know what it means, and do we say it with conviction, or is it mouthed by rote? Let us look at what Jesus taught us to pray.
House Churches: An Annotated Bibliography: An annotated bibliography on the topic of house churches.
How Does Your Worldview Fit? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: With all the rapidly changing events that are happening in today's world, is your worldview able to assimilate them, without disrupting your life?
How To Succeed In Life John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: With all the "How To" books available today, that cover about every desire, it seems imperative to consider what success in life really is, and just how does one attain it. Since there are many ideas on the matter, all of which are subjective in nature, it seems reasonable to consider an objective evaluation that is proper, not aligned with any human views, and provides us with a principled pattern. There can only be one source that fits the desired goal, and that is the Bible.
How to Think About Secularism First Things, June/July 1996: What effects does the secularization of society have on Christians? Does it not tend to make them doubt the validity of their faith? The author gives an overview of the intellectual history of secularism and summarizes the challenges that it presents to
Humanity: Good News and Bad News Enjoying God: Theology for Your Head and Your Heart (Chapter 5): Since the beginning of recorded human history, philosophers, theologians, and more recently, psychologists have pondered the question, "what is our basic human nature?" Or, another way of asking the question might be, "when you strip away all our learned responses, all our societal conditioning, what is the basic inner core that is common to all people everywhere?" Scholes continues his study of doctrine.
Husbands and Wives as Analogues of Christ and the Church: Eph. 5:21-33 and Col. 3:18-19 (Chapter 8) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
In Memory of Rachel Joy Scott and A Wake-Up Call to America's Youth Transcript of a Funeral Message by Pastor Bruce Porter: Rachel Scott fell victim to the two young Colorado gunmen who later took their own lives. Her testimony as a born-again Christian serves as the impetus for this powerful challenge to other youths across the United States.
The Inevitability of Failure: The Assumptions and Implementations of Modern Feminism (Chapter 18) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Is Being Touched By An Angel Enough? Don Closson: An evaluation of what's good about the TV show "Touched By An Angel" and areas where it lack substance from a biblical perspective.
Is Feminine Beauty Dangerous? A Brief Look at Our Theological Legacy Karen Lee-Thorp: "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting," says the proverb. But is that any reason to scorn-or idolize-what God made beautiful in women? Historically, the subject of feminine beauty has been trivialized by male theologians who haven't known what to do with it. Yet it is inextricably intertwined with the concerns of daily life: money, sex, power, pride, fear, love, respect, race, and class. How can we possibly restrict this all-too-important subject from our theology any longer?
Is It Legal for Religious Organizations to Make Distinctions on the Basis of Sex? (Chapter 19) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article

The Jesus Seminar Jimmy Williams: An analysis of the Jesus Seminar's findings.
The Jesus Seminar Leadership University Special Focus: The Jesus Seminar is a group of New Testament scholars who have been meeting periodically since 1985. The initial two hundred has now dwindled to about seventy-four active members. They initially focused on the sayings of Jesus within the four Gospels to determine the probability of His actually having said the things attributed to Him.
Last Testament First Things, August/September 1996: In May of 1996, a band of Islamic terrorists killed seven French Trappist monks after holding them hostage for two months. Prior to their captivity, the monastary superior, Father Christian de Cherge, had left this testament with his family, "to be opene
Learning About God Rick Wade: We need to know ABOUT God in order to truly KNOW Him. This essay explores the subjects of revelation, the trinity, God's sovereignty, and idolatry.
Learning to Love what God Loves Steven Garber, Ph.D.: An eagerness for God is the foundation for success in college, says author Steven Garber.
Lincoln's Proclamation: A Day of National Humiliation, Fasting and Prayer Prayer Pathways: In April 1863, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution in the midst of the Civil War calling for a day of humiliation, fasting and prayer. President Lincoln responded with this proclamation. He called on the people of the nation to repent of their transgressions, believing their sins had brought about punishment of war.
Looking for God: The atheism of modern times is becoming passe. Young people know there is a God; they just don't know who He is. This article introduces the God of the Bible.
Love and Saint Augustine First Things, April 1997: A political theorist's dissertation about St. Augustine's theories on love is the subject of the aptly titled book "Love and St. Augustine" by Hannah Arendt, edited by Joanna Vecchiarelli Scott and Judith Chelius Stark. Reviewed by George McKenna.
Male-Female Equality and Male Headship: Genesis 1-3 (Chapter 3) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Meaning of Authority in the Local Church (Chapter 14) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Meaning of Kephale ("Head"): A Response to Recent Studies (Appendix 1 Part A) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Meaning of Kephale ("Head"): A Response to Recent Studies (Appendix 1 Part B) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The Meaning of Kephale ("Head"): A Response to Recent Studies (Appendix 1 Part C) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Men and Women in the Image of God (Chapter 12) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Mimicking Our Disruptive Father and Our Diverse Older Brother: Learning Prophetic Disruption, Priestly Connection, and Kingly Service Dan Allender: Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but it is not a commendable attribute in a world that glories in originality. Yet the fact remains that we grow immensely by trying on the manners and perspectives of those we admire. We may find a healthy balance, the author argues, in mimicking a good mentor-one who teaches us not to become like him, but who, in teaching us wisely, makes us a better image of Jesus Christ.
Miracle Depression Cure Charles Slack, Ph.D.: Relief from even the worst depression lies in some special Hebrew words. The Old Testament has seven such words describing worship.
My Commitment As A Christian Prayer Pathways: A young African pastor wrote, "I have Holy Spirit power... The decision has been made... I must go till he comes... and work till He stops me."
My History of Drug Abuse and Recovery Charles Slack, Ph.D.: In the early 1960s, when it was still legal, I began experimenting with the drug Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD). At first, my drug use could be called genuine research. Timothy Leary and others at Harvard obtained the drug from Sandos Laboratories in Switzerland administering it, initially, under controlled conditions. However, as history relates, things rapidly got out of hand. Personally, the results were disastrous.
My Story Charles Slack, Ph.D.: My name is Charles Slack. I'm standing up. It's a miracle. There's nobody sicker than a sick psychologist. I was an alcoholic and drug addict.
The Myth of Soulless Women First Things, April 1997: Many believe that Christian theologians and philosophers have denigrated women, even asserting that they are souless. The author traces the origin of such beliefs and explains how texts were misconstrued to reach such conclusions.
A New Creation In Christ A Life Altering Transformation (II Corinthians 5:17): Outlines the changes that happen during salvation.
No Wonder God Didn't Answer Her Prayer Prayer Pathways: Her prayers had become like spinning a fortune wheel hoping for good luck. She forgot she was talking to the God, the supreme authority. Who is this great God? How well do you know Him?
Off the Dope Charles Slack, Ph.D.: If you want to smoke marijuana, that?s your business. However if you want to quit, perhaps I can help. After all I tried to quit hundreds of times before I found out how.
The Old Testament Picture of God's Graciousness John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: There are those who say that the God of the Old Testament was a God of judgment and vindictiveness, both on Israel, as well as the nations, whereas the God of the New Testament is a God of love and grace. This dichotomy is not true, for God is the same in both Testaments. God was loving and gracious to His people Israel in the Old Testament. Granted, He was judgmental of the other nations. He had good reason to be, as they were idolaters, and trafficked in sexual perversion as worship to their heathen idols. That is why God told Israel to drive them out of the land, or kill them off, and certainly not intermarry with them.
Omens of Millenium First Things, February 1997: "Omens of Millenium: The Gnosis of Angels, Dreams and Resurrection" was written by Harold Bloom and reviewed by John J. Reilly. The author examines how current popular spiritual themes such as angels and near death experiences are tied to ancient Gnostic
On Creation and Big Bang Cosmology A Response to Grunbaum: In response to my article "Creation and Big Bang Cosmology" Adolf Grunbaum argues against God's being a simultaneous cause of the Big Bang and against the inference that the Big Bang had a cause. His critique of simultaneous causation, once validly formulated, is based on an obviously false premiss, namely, that in order for simultaneous causation to be possible we must have a generally accepted criterion for discerning such causes. His most important reason for rejecting the causal inference with respect to the Big Bang is predicated on a B-Theory of time, which I find good reasons to reject.
The Ordinary Transformed First Things, March 1996: "The Ordinary Transformed: An Inquiry into the Christian Vision of Transcendence" is a book by R. R. Reno. It is reviewed here by Robert W. Jenson. The author addresses what he considers a major struggle of modernity: the clash between otherworldliness
The Origin And Creation Of The Universe A Response To Adolf Grunbaum: Adolf Grunbaum argues that the creation, as distinct from the origin, of the universe is a pseudo-problem. Grunbaum, however, seriously misconstrues the traditional argument for creation and his three groups of objections are therefore largely aimed at straw men or else misconceived. His objections to the scientific argument for creation are based on idiosyncratic definitions or deeper presuppositions which need to be surfaced and explored. He therefore falls short in his attempt to show that the question of creation is not a genuine philosophical problem.
Our Approach: Convictions, Persuasions, and Opinions Enjoying God: Theology for Your Head and Your Heart (Chapter 1): "Doctrine" and "theology," somehow these words sound stiff and dull. However, "doctrine" is just another word for teaching, and theology simply means knowledge of God. Scholes introduces the topics for his book "Enjoy God: Theology for Your Head and Your Heart."
An Overview of Central Concerns: Questions and Answers (Chapter 2) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Passover, Last Supper and Eucharist Jonathan Went: The author looks at the Last Supper and the Lord's Supper as they compare to the Passover seder.
Pastoral Concerns First Things, November 1997: In responding to the complexities of modern life, some clergy have exchanged spiritual concern over their congregation for involvement in political matters. Such attempts to make themselves more relevant have contributed to their own marginalization.
People of the Book: Christian Identity and Literary Culture First Things, October 1997: Book review of "People of the Book: Christian Identity and Literary Culture," by David Lyle Jefferey. He traces the Bible in the development of many cultures. The Bible is shown to remake culture. Reviewed by Alan Jacobs.
Plead The Promises of God! Prayer Pathways: An elderly Methodist lay preacher named Uncle Am always had assurance his prayer would be answered. A young preacher asked for his secret. He said, "Young man learn to plead the promises of God."
The Politics of Architecture First Things, November 1996: A man shares his most cherished beliefs with three friends while on a scenic drive. As each reveals his polical and religious convictions, four distinct American archetypes emerge.
Pop Psychology Myths Kerby Anderson: Examines five prevalent myths found in various pop psychology books.
The Pope in Germany First Things, December 1996: Pope John Paul II has made repeated efforts to reach out to the Lutheran Church in ecumenical fashion. This attempted reconciliation is especially relevant in Germany, the birthplace of the Reformation. It remains to be seen how far the Pontiff will go
Post-Communism and Its Discontents First Things, January 1996: In 1989, citizens of the former Communist regimes embraced the study of religious faith. Many soon displayed symptoms of the same intellectual diseases which had long infected the West: neo-gnosticism, deconstructionism and moral relativism.
Prayer ABC's: You don't need to learn pious-sounding words and phrases to pray. Simple words that come from your heart will reach God. God looks on your heart. So it is good to prepare your heart to pray. This article contains suggestions for heart-preparation.
Prayer Changed My Life Prayer Pathways: Discover how one 17 year old came in out of the cold and found the Almighty Father?s warm embrace.
Prayer Patterns: When we pattern our prayers after those in the Bible we come close to the heart of God. Bible prayers have been given to us to show us how to enjoy the richest blessings of God. This article gives examples of sample prayers from the Bible.
Preface Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Principles to Use in Establishing Women in Ministry (Chapter 21) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Assurance of Salvation: Answers the question, 'How Can I Know I'm Going to Heaven?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Chester Beatty Manuscripts: Answers the question, 'Is There a Version of the Bible that Agrees with the Chester Beatty Manuscripts?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Demons: Answers the question, 'Where Do Demons Come From?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Doubts Scare Me: Answers the question, 'Help! My Doubts Scare Me!'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Eating Animals: Answers the question, 'Why did God allow animals to be eaten and sacrificed?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Old Testament Rip-Off: Answers the question, 'Isn't the Old Testament Just a Rip-Off of Older Tales From Other Cultures?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Pledge of Allegiance: Answers the question, 'Should Christians Give the Pledge of Allegiance?'
Probe Answers Our E-Mail: Should Women Be Pastors?: Answers the question, 'Should Women Be Pastors?'
Psychological Foundations for Rearing Masculine Boys and Feminine Girls (Chapter 17) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: Psychological Foundations for Rearing Masculine Boys and Feminine Girls (Chapter 17)
The Public Square: Jews for Jesus, Established A.D. 32 First Things, December 1996: Much controversy surrounded the recent statement by the Southern Baptist Convention on the importance of evangelizing to Jews. Should this be a part of the Christian mission? If so, what means are both appropriate and respectful?
Putting Beliefs into Practice: Rick Wade uncovers and analyzes three major ingredients to help students produce a life of meaningful service in the kingdom of God: convictions, character, community.
The Puzzle of Our Lives Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and faculty rnember at Boston University School for the Arts relates his answer to the frequently asked question, "How did you get where you are today?" His message of challenge, hope and comfort is an encouragement to all who seek fulfillment and balance in life whether in music or other disciplines.
The Quest for God First Things, October 1996: "The Quest for God" by Paul Johnson is reviewed in this article be Roger Kimball. Unlike Johnson's historical works, this volume portrays the story of his own personal faith. It provides insight into this gifted writer who has consistently opposed the
Rapture and Renewal in Latin America First Things, June/July 1997: Pentecostal movements are sweeping Latin America. Attendants at Pentecostal services are filled with great enthusiasm at messages of personal repentance and reform. The author examines this movement in the context of Latino culture.
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood A Response to Evangelical Feminism: No abstract available for this article
Report #1 Treatment and Relapse Charles Slack, Ph.D.: One of our most serious social problems is failure of treatment for alcoholism, drug abuse and other addictions. Although reliable data are not always available, relapse rates are high for all forms of treatment. What this means for you and me is that, no matter what treatment we choose, we can expect to recidive (backslide) eventually. What does the Bible say about this situation? Well, when it comes to abstaining from compulsions, the Bible clearly states that fellowship, rather than treatment, is the answer. This vital difference between fellowship and treatment is neglected in the psychological literature.
Report: Presbyterians Hold the Line First Things, October 1996: Presbyterians recently decided on the issue of whether or not to ordain homosexuals into the ministry. The battle lines had been drawn for some months between the church leaders and their congregations on this matter. Does the victor of this confrontati
Rescuing the Gospel from Bishop Spong: This essay considers and responds to Bishop John Shelby Spong's view of the Bible and historical Christian beliefs as found in his book "Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism."
Robert Adams's New Anti-Molinist Argument Dr. William Lane Craig: Robert Adams has presented a new argument to show the logical impossibility of divine middle knowledge of counterfactuals of creaturely freedom. However, Adams's reasoning is unsound because the notion of "explanatory priority" as it plays a role in the argument is either equivocal or not demonstrably transitive. Moreover, his argument contains a false (fatalistic) premiss.
Role Distinctions in the Church: Galatians 3:28 (Chapter 7) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Roundup of Books on Mysticism First Things, April 1996: John Farina briefly reviews five books on the subject of mysticism, primarily Christian mysticism. Interest in this topic was aroused in the late 1970's as several masterpieces of Western mysticism, long out of print, were published for a public largely
The Several-Storied Thomas Merton First Things, February 1997: The contemplative and voluminous writer Thomas Merton is the subject of this review essay. The author considers many sides of this complicated figure as he refers to him as "one of the great spiritual masters of our century."
Should Peter Go to the Mission Field? Dr. William Lane Craig: In a recent article in Faith and Philosophy 8 (1991), pp. 380-89, William Hasker related the cases of a veteran missionary, Paul, and a prospective missionary, Peter, who were each reflecting upon the implications of a middle knowledge perspective on the exclusivity of salvation through Christ for their missionary tasks. Peter, in some confusion, wrote to Paul for advice concerning whether he should leave his successful pastorate for the foreign field. Paul's response to Peter's letter has been obtained and is here published.
The Significant Other Leadership University Special Focus: March is recognized as Women's History Month. Many popular media outlets commemorate this month by tracing, perhaps even celebrating, key moments in the feminist movement. But is the development of feminism the primary story in the history of women? Indeed, should contemporary feminism even be considered the movement that best defines the needs and interests of today's women? We have put together a special focus on this issue.
"Silent in the Churches" On the Role of Women in 1 Corinthians 14:33b-36 (Chapter 6) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Sisters in Arms: Catholic Nuns Through Two Millennia First Things, June/July 1997: As a comprehensive account of women religious through the ages, "Sisters in Arms: Catholic Nuns Through Two Millennia" demonstrates the enduring contribution of women to Christian ministry.
The Special Theory of Relativity and Theories of Divine Eternity Dr. William Lane Craig: Contemporary analyses of divine eternity often make explicit appeal to to the Special Theory of Relativity in support of the doctrine of divine timelessness. For example, two fundamental tenets of Leftow's theory, namely, (i) that temporal things exist both in time and in timeless eternity and (ii) that the timeless presence of all things to God in eternity is compatible with objective temporal becoming, depend essentially upon the legitimacy of the application of Einsteinian relativity to temporal events in relation to God. I argue that the first of these rests upon category mistakes, presupposes a reductionist view of time, and seems incompatible with a tensed theory of time. The second involves the same conceptual mistakes, but also hinges upon a particular interpretation of STR which, though widespread, is by no means the most plausible.
The Stairway to Heaven: Materialism and the Church Don Closson: The author looks at the threat materialism poses to the church and proposes ways for Christians to avoid this snare.
Starting Over First Things, January 1996: A college professor reflects on the possibilities of a new semester and a new year. Each year dawns with pledges to change habits and improve behavior.
Steps To Healing A Marriage John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Lists five important steps to healing a marriage. Includes the Ground Rules of Commitment for Husband and Wife in Order to Build Communication and Relationship.
A Strong Delusion Joe Dallas: This book by Joe Dallas addresses "pro-gay theology." Mr. Dallas is a former gay rights activist and former staff member of a Metropolitan Community Church. In this book, he discusses many of the arguments he previously promoted.
A Study of New Testament and Twentieth Century House Churches with Application for Moscow: This paper survey the house church in the first and twentieth centuries. One dynamic is observed in each of these churches -- the various house churches are pragmatic, adapting to their cultures and surroundings wherever they go.
Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity: The Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity is a proven study series that offers a simple way to understand the basics of the Christian faith. The series introduces Jesus Christ and explains how to live the Christian walk. Each step contains six to seven lessons, plus a review section. These studies have been used effectively by churches, individuals, and home Bible study groups worldwide, providing a solid foundation for Christian growth. A great resource for discipling.
Ten Lies of Feminism Sue Bohlin: The women's movement made promises it couldn't keep. Dr. Toni Grant's book "Being a Woman" uncovers ten lies of feminism; the author examines these observations from a Christian perspective.
That They May All Be One First Things, January 1997: Pope John Paul II's encyclical letter "Ut Unum Sint" stresses the importance of overcoming differences between Christian sects. What practical and theoretical differences still remain between Catholics and Evangelicals and how may they be overcome?
This Time: In Defense of Sectarian Catholicity First Things, January 1997: In this highly personal essay, James Neuchterlein defends his evangelical cathlocity as a member of the Lutheran Church. He briefly defines how his sect's beliefs differ from those of Roman Catholicism.
To Find a Place: Sacred Living in a Secular World Don Hudson: One of the greatest ironies of the postmodern world is that humans have more capacity for communication than at any other time in history-and yet there is a widespread feeling of disconnection. Is "living more simply" the answer, or an unrealistic expectation? Neither, says the author; the point must be to have sacred places in our lives that bid us return again and again.
Transferable Concepts: In our endeavor to help meet these three basic needs and to build Christian disciples, Campus Crusade for Christ has developed a series of "how to's" - or "transferable concepts" in which we discuss many of the basic truths that Jesus and His disciples taught. A "transferable concept" is an idea or a truth which can be transferred or communicated from one person to another and then to another, spiritual generation after generation, without distorting or diluting its original meaning.
Two Basic and Parallel Biblical Principles John H. Stoll, Th.M., Ph.D.: God's revelation to mankind has two significant and parallel lines of truth in the Bible, that impact the life of every Christian: 1) the Kingdom of God, and 2) Sanctification of life. These two primary principles are like the two sides of a coin, they go together: one side is God's promises to mankind, and the other is mankind's response to God. Taken together they form an indissoluble bond between God and the believing Christian. The Bible is the source book from which this understanding comes, and it is the responsibility of every Christian to know and understand these two basic principles, in order to comprehend God's program for mankind, as well as to know how to live in a sinful world.
Two Basic and Parallel Principles John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: God'd revelation to mankind has two significant and parallel lines of truth in the Bible that impact the life of every Christian: 1) the Kingdom of God and 2) sanctification of life. These two primary principles are like the two sides of a coin. They go together. One side is God's promises to mankind. The other is mankind's response to God. Taken together, they form an indissoluble bond between God and the believing Christian.
Two Problems Everyone Faces John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Recently a university professor stated that the reason suicide was the second leading cause of death among young people was that they had no hope. Hope for that which lies ahead is the motivating factor that energizes every person.
Two Problems Everyone Faces John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: The two great factors in life, that adversely affect one's fulfilling all that God intended for each of us, are fear and guilt. Freedom from fear and guilt is refreshing for the child of God. It instills hope and produces peace within.
The Valuable Ministries of Women in the Context of Male Leadership (Chapter 11) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The View from the Back Row Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the boston Symphony Orchestra, discusses his philosophy of music and music performance from his vantage point in the back row of a professional symphony orchestra. Beginning with the premise that music is an intense spiritual experience that brings man closer to God, he speaks of the great privilege, responsibility and joy that comes from making music as an offering to the Creator of all things.
A Vision of Biblical Complementarity (Chapter 1) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
We Learned How to Overcome the Adversary in Jesus' Name: Spiritual warfare, or dealing with the demonic, is a topic that is often avoided. Yet it is an ever-present reality for all front-line soldiers in the army of God. Here is one missionary's account of how the Lord led him and his wife into waging battle with the enemy - and triumphing over his deceptive tactics. Their experiences in Indonesia and the United States are crucial for anyone preparing for the ministry.
What Are You Looking For First Things, March 1997: Popular culture is filled with angelic imagery. What message do angels really have for us? The author turns to the Old Testament to learn the purpose of angels.
What Does It Mean Not to Teach or Have Authority Over Men?: 1 Timothy 2:11-15 (Chapter 9) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
What Happens After Death? Pat Zukeran: Pat Zukeran examines what lies beyond death for both the Christian and the non-Christian, clarifing misconceptions and developing a biblical view of what heaven will be like.
What Is Wrong With Society Today? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Identifies a three-fold crack in American civil life resulting in many problems in society today.
What Lies Ahead? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: As we conclude another year, and look ahead to the coming one, not knowing what lies in the future, how do we envision the next year? If one reflects on the past, with all the problems personally and in the world, the future does not portend much to become excited about. The forecasters don't seem to be overly optimistic either. Neither do those whose job it is to evaluate trends and project ahead.
What Will Guide Us? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Recent articles have centered upon the decline of our country in the area of moral values. If this be true, and the quantifying of it has been substantiated, as William Bennett has pointed out (Wall Street Journal, March 15,1993), then it is proper to ask what will guide us in the future, and will that guide be adequate to elevate our culture and insure peace and tranquility for all?
What's Wrong with Evangelical Theology? First Things, August/September 1996: As liberal Christianity sought to define itself through human experience (rather than the Bible and doctrine), it lost anything that was distinctively Christian. Evangelical Christians face a similar problem. In his book "No Place for Truth," David Wel
What's the Meaning of Life? Jerry Solomon: Jerry Solomon explains how Christianity answers the biggest question of them all: What is the meaning of life?
When the Good Guys Don't Win Rusty Wright: "Why is there suffering in the world?" ranked first in a national survey to determine the top 40 questions of life. Many human efforts to alleviate suffering and achieve happiness have borne some fruit, but each also contains examples of failure. This article considers a few of these human efforts, then asks revealing questions. Could we be missing the root of the problem? Could much human suffering be rooted in something deeper than flawed political systems or philosophical constructs? Could there be something wrong with the human heart?
Where Are We Headed? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: With all the concern in the media, as well as among people, as to the problems we face in our world today, when it seems as if all we hear is bad news, what does one think as to the future? On any given evening the news on TV tells of a majority of negative things going on in the world. Commentators go to great lengths to assess why we are in such a mess. No one seems to know. Is there an answer, what is it, and where do we find it?
Where is God in the Midst of Tragedy: Prior to September 11, 2001, we were a nation who felt protected, confident that terrorist attacks only happen "somewhere else." We thought our intelligence, defense technology and security information guarded us. To our dismay, we were wrong. Now we know that even Americans are not immune to the assaults of hatred from other countries.
Where's Dad? A Call for Fathers with the Spirit of Elijah (Chapter 23) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Who Needs Prayer Meeting? Prayer Pathways: Prayer connects the church with the Lord Jesus Christ. No other religious leader can do it. He alone is able to fill His church with His own life and power, take control of it and run it from heaven. We all need prayer meeting for unity, revival, evangelism and worship.
Whose Side Is God On? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: As we approach the end of the millenium, everyone is wondering what will happen in the next century. There has been much speculation in the media, as well as among Christians. What does the future portend, and whose side is God really on?
Why Care About Theology? Jerry Solomon: The contemporary church is in need of theological reflection. What we believe about theology impacts our thinking and our behavior, even though we may not be aware of it.
Why Conflict in the World? John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Constant and continuing conflicts in life, and in the world, are very troublesome to all. One may wonder as to why these are so constant? The Bible paints a picture to provide the answer, as well as giving one guidelines for personal resolution, and understanding as to the nature of world problems.
Winning isn't the Only Thing Douglas Yeo: Douglas Yeo, Bass Trombonist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and member of the faculty at Boston University School for the Arts, is heavily involved in influencing public education and policy in his community, Lexington, Massachusetts. This article outlines his experience organizing a public referendum ballot guestion on the issue of condom distribution in public schools and how the music of Alban Berg and J.S. Bach was instrumental In providing him with insight and a proper perspective.
Wives Like Sarah, and the Husbands Who Honor Them: 1 Peter 3:1-7 (Chapter 10) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Women in Ministry An Exegetical Study of 1 Timothy 2:11-15: Since the beginning of the church on Pentecost, believers have met together for worship, fellowship, prayer, teaching, and the Lord's Supper. Both men and women have participated in these times of corporate worship. In 1 Timothy 2:11-15 Paul wrote instructions on the role of women in the worship assembly to Timothy, his apostolic representative to the church in Ephesus. Ann Bowman discusses the implications of this passage on the roles of women in ministry.
Women in Society: The Challenge and the Call (Chapter 24) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Women in the History of the Church: Learned and Holy, But Not Pastors (Chapter 15) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus (Chapter 4) Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: No abstract available for this article
The World in Our Worship: Worship is an essential part of the Christian life. Here we consider briefly a few essentials of corporate worship, and then we look at three characteristics of secular thought which undermine proper worship.
Worldly Upheaval John H. Stoll, Ph.D.: Major catastrophes, insurmountable political problems, unusual natural disturbances, coupled with personal problems in families, the market place, shootings, etc. have produced an unheard of consternation in people's lives such as never before. Why, in the past few years have all of these things come upon society, when for many years we have lived fairly peaceable lives, in a moral and ethical society, in general?
Worship Jerry Solomon: Jerry Solomon gives an examination of the history and purpose of worship, some contemporary hindrances to worship, and suggestions concerning renewal in corporate worship.
Your Work Matters to God Monday Ministry Minute Tip: Sometimes, we fall into the trap of separating the "spiritual" from the "secular" callings we have. But God has ordained all honorable labor as His gift to us, and a central arena of our lives to bring glory to Him.