The context of 1 Timothy 2 is not pleasant. There’s a lot going on in worship, and most of it, according to Paul at least, is chaotic…… Read more “1 Timothy 2:11-15 In Context, Part 2: Why Paul Doesn’t Allow The Women In Ephesus To Teach”
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1 Timothy 2:11-15 In Context, Part 1: Chaos In The Church
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The Part Or The Whole? The Nature Of Women In 1 Timothy 2:11-15
1 Timothy 2:11-15 is interpreted in many conservative circles today as referring to all women, everywhere, whether young or old, single or married. If a woman is…… Read more “The Part Or The Whole? The Nature Of Women In 1 Timothy 2:11-15”
Five Reasons Why “Adam was first formed, then Eve” Has Nothing To Do With Church Leadership
“Adam was first formed, then Eve.” You don’t have to be in the church for years to hear someone quote this phrase from 1 Timothy 2:13. And…… Read more “Five Reasons Why “Adam was first formed, then Eve” Has Nothing To Do With Church Leadership”
The African Influence: Black History of the Bible
The month of February has been deemed “Black History Month” here in the US to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the American landscape. We’re familiar…… Read more “The African Influence: Black History of the Bible”
All Lives Matter, Part 2: Ending the Dilemma (2 Samuel 11:14-27)
2 Samuel 11:14-27, NKJV 14 In the morning it happened that David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in the…… Read more “All Lives Matter, Part 2: Ending the Dilemma (2 Samuel 11:14-27)”
All Lives Matter, Part 1: A Righteous Soldier And An Unrighteous King (2 Samuel 11:1-13)
It took a soldier to teach a king.
Neither African, Caucasian, Nor American Indian (Galatians 3:26-29): Tribute Sermon for Pastor D.M.’s Mother, Teressa Richardson
Sermon Title: Neither African, Caucasian, Nor American Indian (Galatians 3:26-29): A Sermon to Honor the Life of Pastor D.M.’s Mother, Teressa Richardson Neither African, Caucasian, Nor American…… Read more “Neither African, Caucasian, Nor American Indian (Galatians 3:26-29): Tribute Sermon for Pastor D.M.’s Mother, Teressa Richardson”
Republicans, Elizabeth Warren, and the Jeep Joke
“I Bought A New Jeep And Named It Elizabeth Warren Because It’s All White But It Says It’s A Cherokee” read the words of a Republican…… Read more “Republicans, Elizabeth Warren, and the Jeep Joke”
A Servant of the King (Jeremiah 39:11-18)
A Servant of the King (Jeremiah 39_11-18) Subject: “A Servant of the King” Scripture: Jeremiah 39:11-18 The definition of “trust” is defined by Merriam-Webster as…… Read more “A Servant of the King (Jeremiah 39:11-18)”
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