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For those interested in this topic, I've uploaded a video summary of the book's main message here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13QoYlxHe64 I hope you find it encouraging.

"Over a man" Deborah was a judge and ruler over Israel, men and women included. "In the Church" Phoebe was a deacon and minister in the church, and Junia was an apostle. These are all positions of leadership. "In the home" Ephesians 5 teaches men and women to "submit one to another" in the...

Well said! :clap

It was interesting as I was reading the title of the thread, I was aware of a choice point. I could click on it, and read; or I could simply ignore it. I felt inclinations in both directions. I paused, I considered my options, and I selected one. Even if this was somehow "fated," in real...

Yes, I agree with you. The "belief" that embraces forgiveness for sin, without embracing freedom from sin is incomplete. Sometimes, though, I think semantics can get in the way of mutual understanding. Someone might say, "I have faith in God to keep me from sin." This implies repentance...

Hi Ernest, As I was just saying to Dadof10, I think a biblical faith expresses itself in action. The actions are the outward expression of an inner reality. If I'm one with Christ, dead to sin, alive to God, filled with His Holy Spirit. This will be evident in my love for my neighbour...

Hi there Dadof10, I don't see where you and I are saying anything different. Just to summarize my thoughts, I believe we receive salvation through faith in Jesus and his work on the cross on our behalf. I believe that we also receive the Holy Spirit who works within us to produce the...

I think my favourite Bible verses that address this issue are here: Romans 4:1-3 NIV What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. 3...

Hiya Jethro, I agree with your emphasis of the word "hinder." This is, after all, the word Jesus himself used. I think it's assigning too much responsibility to a third party to suggest that one person "causes" another to go to hell. We're talking about influence. At the same time, I'm...

I think Jesus would agree with the point of your thread: Jesus replied, “And you experts in the law, woe to you, because you load people down with burdens they can hardly carry, and you yourselves will not lift one finger to help them. “Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken...

Thanks Handy ^_^. Btw, there are a ton of instance where God compares himself to a mother, a mother eagle, a mother hen, a woman in labour etc.. Here are some biblical examples: Hosea 11:3-4 Today's New International Version (TNIV) <SUP>3</SUP> It was I who taught Ephraim to walk, taking...

When I say God referred to himself "as a" mother, I'm speaking metaphorically, using simile in fact :) I could have said, "God characterizes himself 'like' a mother." Same meaning. God is comparing his comfort, to that of a mother's. To avoid confusion around my intent, I'll adjust the...

I found what I think is an excellent articile on this issue at the following link: http://www.ifapray.org/archive/NL_PDF/PDFNL08/May08_Page3_FINAL_color.pdf I hope you enjoy it ^_^. In it, you will notice that God specifically compares himself to a mother [edited for clarity]: "As a...

You're most welcome, I'm glad you found it useful :)

In Paul's day, the oral law said that Eve brought about the downfall of humanity, single-handedly. Adam was seen either as seduced by his wife into darkness, after she succumbed, or he was seen as eating the fruit as an act of loving sacrifice so Eve wouldn't be alone outside of Eden. These...

You do realize that all these words you're adding to the Bible aren't really there don't you?

The notion that Jesus died to free us from the curse is straight from Galatians chapter 3. The idea that the curse involves men ruling over women is straight from Genesis chapter 3. The good news (i.e. "gospel") that there is no male or female in Christ, that we are all one is also straight from...

I find it odd that you are being criticized for "going to school." Without being open to education, we are much more vulnerable to uninformed opinion and prejudice.

Yes, that's right. Here's a reference to further clarify: Feminism is a collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights for women.<SUP id=cite_ref-0 class=reference jQuery17207857909954923894="98">[1]</SUP><SUP id=cite_ref-1...

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