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Is “marriage” a divinely designed institution, or is it a human invention? Let us see where the evidence lies.
The American Standard Version of the New Testament suggests that a woman must “fear” her husband. Does this seem reasonable?
What is the origin and design of marriage?
Many folks within the domain of “Christendom” applaud the system of “denominationalism.” But does the “denominational” principle have the approval of Scripture?
A controversial question is whether women should be used as translators in the public worship assembly. Some, who would object to the modern practice of women leading public worship, have no problem in using a female translator. Others object to the practice. Carefully study this question with an...
How does one properly distinguish between God’s commandments and human tradition? How do these terms affect what we practice and preach?
Wayne Jackson reviews the new English Standard Version translation of the Bible.
In recent years there has been a growing interest in the subject of angels. Do these creatures actually exist? Do they operate now as they did in Bible times? This brief essay addresses these intriguing questions.
May women participate in decision-making roles if there are no qualified men to serve as elders?
We will not have happy work places, contented homes, and fruitful congregations until men and women learn to respect one another.
Because of his overflowing love for humanity, could it be that Jesus chose to forever be identified with us in some way?
Was Jesus fully God or less than fully God while he was on the earth?
"Prophecy" is a message from God; the act of bringing forth that message is "prophesying." "Prophecy" derives from a compound Greek term consisting of pro ("forth") and phemi, "to speak," hence, "to speak forth." (a) Most frequently in the Bible, prophecy, when used of righteous people, reflected...
Woman was fashioned from flesh and bone taken from the side of man (Gen. 2:21-24). Male and female qualities were designed by God (Mt. 19:4); these characteristics are not accidental developments of an imagined "evolutionary" process. The Hebrew term for "woman" is ishsha, thought to derive from ...
In his letter to the Galatians Paul wrote that “in Christ” there is neither “male nor female.” Does this mean that for Christians all gender distinctions have been abolished?