An Egalitarian Sacrifice
**edited by Lauren R.E. Larkin I talk to a lot of people in any given week. Whether it be mutual … Continue reading An Egalitarian Sacrifice
Tag: Gender
Blame
A Facebook friend, Taffy Hunter Matheson, recently contacted me to ask that I watch a video on the Facebook page … Continue reading Blame
Confessions: Anti-LGBT Rhetoric and the Dynamics of Abuse in Evangelical Christianity
Anyone who follows me on Twitter or Facebook is by now familiar with my saying: Everyone is polite and rational … Continue reading Confessions: Anti-LGBT Rhetoric and the Dynamics of Abuse in Evangelical Christianity
The Ego and the Evangelical
On July 28, 2016, Wayne Grudem declared his unequivocal support for Donald Trump. In doing so, he argued that anyone … Continue reading The Ego and the Evangelical
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (7/22/16)
As seems to be a developing trend, I really don’t know what to make of this week. After watching the … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (7/22/16)
Nothing
On June 29,2016, popular Christian radio host and Christian Post contributor Michael Brown chose to post his tenth anti-LGBTQ+ article … Continue reading Nothing
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (7/1/16)
Before I begin today’s post, I want to take a moment to wish all my US based readers a Happy … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (7/1/16)
The Abused and the Persecuted
In July, 2012, Saeed Abedini, a pastor and missionary living in the United States, was visiting his family in Tehran, … Continue reading The Abused and the Persecuted
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/24/16)
This has been an interesting week in the Sparks family. My son (6) officially became the first of our kids … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/24/16)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/17/16) **Updated
This has been a difficult week for so many. Though there have been a number of amazing posts written this … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/17/16) **Updated
Love, Respect, and Science
As I have read Emerson Eggerichs book Love and Respect, I have offered arguments regarding the trustworthiness of this book. … Continue reading Love, Respect, and Science
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/10/16)
As several have pointed out to me, it has been a few weeks since I put out a GBU post. Life … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (6/10/16)
Love, Respect, and Consent
Emerson Eggerichs’ book Love and Respect is, in my opinion, a dangerous and damaging book.[1] In essence, the entire premise … Continue reading Love, Respect, and Consent
5 Reasons Not to Support New Calvinism
On April 21, 2016, the provost and executive vice president of Westminster Theological Seminary, Jeffrey K. Jue, wrote of his … Continue reading 5 Reasons Not to Support New Calvinism
The Lies and the Least
I take no pleasure in seeing a pastor fall into public disgrace. However great the ideological differences, these men are … Continue reading The Lies and the Least
Rhetorical Questions: Kevin DeYoung
If you follow my blog, it is quite likely you are already familiar with Kevin DeYoung’s recent article, “Our Pro-Woman, … Continue reading Rhetorical Questions: Kevin DeYoung
A Q&A with Dr. Ruth Tucker
Dr. Ruth Tucker has written a new book, Black and White Bible, Black and Blue Wife. I have already written … Continue reading A Q&A with Dr. Ruth Tucker
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2/26/16)
For those who missed it, I began a weekly rundown last week. Every Friday, I will be sharing a list … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2/26/16)
Fruit? (A Mark Driscoll Post)
Mark Driscoll is about to establish a new church in Phoenix, he is engaging in regular public speaking gigs, but the question is, “Is there any fruit of repentance evident in his life?” Continue reading Fruit? (A Mark Driscoll Post)
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2/19/16)
As my blog grows, I find that I come across a lot of excellent resources that I’d like to share … Continue reading The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (2/19/16)
Larycia Hawkins: Further Consideration
Wheaton College and their president, Philip Ryken, claim that their treatment Larycia Hawkins has nothing to do with her hijab. Continue reading to learn why I strongly disagree. Continue reading Larycia Hawkins: Further Consideration
The Head of Man
The question we must answer: Does Complementarianism present a uniquely Christian vision of male headship? I invite you to read my answer. Continue reading The Head of Man
Of Order and Complements
A Complementarianism reading of Scripture decentralizes Yahweh/Jesus in the biblical narrative and insists everything must be read through the lens of a universal gender binary. I would define this as idolatry, anthropotheism at its most sinister. Continue reading Of Order and Complements
Paul and Patriarchy
Far from affirming patriarchy, in 1 Corinthians 11 Paul is condemning the notion of pater familias; forbidding it while creating an equivocation between such belief and being disposed toward disunity. Continue reading Paul and Patriarchy
Complement: In the Flesh
Our notion of “one flesh” must be rooted in membership within the body of Christ, relating to him in an organic relationship rooted in the radical love and grace of the cross, and then extending that love to others. Continue reading Complement: In the Flesh
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