June 27, 2008
by Julian Freeman
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Both the complementarian and the egalitarian positions ultimately must stand or fall based on their interpretation of Genesis 1-2. Both sides agree that male and female were created alike, with the same human nature, both created in the image of … Continue reading
June 26, 2008
by Julian Freeman
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Seeing as how I’ve been giving some really broad, yet really brief overviews of theological positions this week (dangerous at the best of times, but necessary just about always), I thought I’d continue with that pattern but on a different … Continue reading
August 26, 2007
by Julian Freeman
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The Kerux has had quite an interesting conversation emerging on his blog lately about the issue of baptism and church membership. These are issues I’ve thought about for some time, but I confess, I have not come to a firm … Continue reading
May 31, 2007
by Julian Freeman
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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Conclusion. Conclusion It has been the intent of this series to present several of the exegetical arguments for the complementarian position. Admittedly, some arguments are more persuasive than others, but … Continue reading
May 30, 2007
by Julian Freeman
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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Conclusion. The Trinity Perhaps one of the more sobering truths about the egalitarian-complementarian debate is the reality that more is at stake than just the interpretation of a few words … Continue reading
May 28, 2007
by Julian Freeman
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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Conclusion. Apostolic Proof Texts When providing the basis for his statements with regard to the male-female authority relationship, the writer of the God-inspired text almost always appeals to an eternal … Continue reading
May 25, 2007
by Julian Freeman
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Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Conclusion. Wives, Children, and then Slaves It is purported by some that since Paul’s instructions to slaves and masters are now passé, it can be argued backward, that his instructions … Continue reading